Website Optimization Specialist

Website Optimization Specialist

• Remote (Latin America-based)

• Compensation: $2,000–$3,000 USD/month, based on experience

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractor

• Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time

• Tech Stack: WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEO tools, PageSpeed Insights, Canva, AI tools

At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About the Company:

Our client is a growing digital branding and web services company that helps small business owners build strong brands and digital presences. They support clients through brand identity, website development and maintenance, strategic pricing, and ongoing website performance reporting.

Their approach combines high-quality work with a hands-on, relationship-driven client experience. They are a small, fast-growing team focused on helping clients feel supported beyond the initial website project.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Website Optimization Specialist to support the ongoing performance, maintenance, and enhancement of client websites. You’ll work directly with the founders to ensure each client’s digital presence reflects their brand and continues to improve over time.

This is a hybrid role combining WordPress website support, SEO and performance analysis, reporting, strategic recommendations, and client communication. The role is not focused on building websites from scratch or heavy coding.

You Will:

• Maintain, update, and enhance existing WordPress websites.

• Create and publish new pages, service updates, and website improvements as needed.

• Monitor website performance using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEO tools, and PageSpeed Insights.

• Support SEO performance tracking, ranking analysis, website speed analysis, plugins, and optimization efforts.

• Turn website data into branded, actionable monthly reports and recommendations.

• Identify opportunities to improve clients’ website performance and digital presence.

• Collaborate directly with the founders on analysis, priorities, and client recommendations.

• Communicate with clients primarily through email and reports, with limited participation in client calls when needed.

• Manage work independently, prioritize deliverables, and meet deadlines.

About You:

Your Background:

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with WordPress and website maintenance.

• Experience improving existing websites through updates, enhancements, and page creation.

• Familiarity with SEO fundamentals, website performance, and digital analytics.

• Working knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

• Proficient English and Spanish communication skills.

• Comfortable communicating with clients through email and occasionally joining client calls.

• Self-motivated, proactive and accountable for deliverables.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in customer success, client relations, web design, or digital strategy.

• Familiarity with Canva and creating branded client-facing reports.

• Experience with SEO ranking tools and PageSpeed Insights.

• Experience using AI tools to support reporting, website analysis, or workflow automation.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $2,000–$3,000 USD/month, based on experience.

• Reasonable PTO with advance planning around client deliverables.

• Flexible holidays based on the employee’s location and U.S. holidays.

• Opportunity to grow as the company expands and the client-success team grows.