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I run a travel blog focused on snowboarding, ski destinations, and outdoor travel content. The site is less than a year old, has been indexed for about 4 months with 27 published blog articles optimized with keywords. However, the site currently has low traffic and a Domain Rating (DR) less than 10, with no backlinks and limited visibility. I’m looking for a skilled SEO and backlink-building expert to help improve my blog’s organic traffic, search rankings, and domain authority through a strategic and ethical approach. ⸻ Your Role Will Include: • Conducting an initial SEO audit of my site and content • Creating and executing a white-hat backlink strategy (relevant and high-authority links only) • Identifying link-building opportunities through guest posts, niche directories, partnerships, etc. • Optimizing existing content (headlines, meta tags, internal linking) if needed • Providing recommendations for content topics that can attract backlinks or rank better • Reporting on progress, results, and traffic/rank improvements (monthly). ⸻ Qualifications: • Proven experience growing traffic and DR for niche blogs, preferably in travel, sports, or outdoor categories • Solid knowledge of white-hat SEO practices and Google’s guidelines • Backlink-building experience with real websites (no PBNs or link farms) • Fluent in English with strong communication skills • Ability to work independently and provide updates without being micromanaged ⸻ Preferred Tools & Skills (Not Required, But a Plus): • Ahrefs, SEMrush, SurferSEO, Google Search Console, or similar • Outreach tools like Pitchbox or Hunter • Content writing or editing skills (optional) ⸻