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Peer W.

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Co-Founder

München
Peer W.

Last position:

Co-Founder at shopconsulting.ai

  • Set up backend assistants, prompt engineering, customer communication, growth strategy

  • Successful implementation of AI shopping assistants e.g. Thalgo.de

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Tom G.

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Digital Growth Partner

Munich
Tom G.

Last position:

Digital Growth Partner at LichtBlick SE – Ökostrom & Innovation

  • Concept & IT implementation of inbound B2C campaigns, BPM process documentation
  • Cross-functional implementation of several whitepapers / guides
  • Setup of the customer journey with MS Dyn365 / CRM: Forms, landing pages, campaigns
  • Project controlling, process documentation, testing and training / coaching, analytics reports
  • Hands-on implementation & on-time launch of all campaigns for digital customer acquisition
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Artur S.

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Senior Manager Business Transformation | PMO | Strategy & Product Owner

Zülpich
Artur S.

Last position:

Senior Marketing & Transformation Consultant at Stadtwerke Lübeck

  • Marketing consulting for the EDL@Home and Commodity (electricity & gas) business areas
  • Development of data-driven marketing and sales strategies
  • Definition and expansion of key channels (Web, App, Portal, Social, Paid, Sales Partners)
  • Target, annual and budget planning for the EDL@Home business area
  • Definition of business requirements for marketing platforms
  • KPI-based performance management
  • Development of dashboards to measure success
  • Performance reviews with management
  • Management of external service providers
  • Stakeholder management between Marketing, Sales, IT, Customer Service and Management
Verified expert

Peter S.

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Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA

Düsseldorf
Peter S.

Last position:

Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG

  • Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
  • Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
  • Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
  • Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
  • Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
  • Implementation and validation of integration tests
  • Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
  • Development and presentation of prototypes
  • Derivation of insights for the final concept
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Boian V.

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Solution Architect

Frankfurt
Boian V.

Last position:

Solution Architect at DB InfraGO AG

The Base Services of DB InfraGO form a central data hub between the company’s IT systems. Common Data Services are developed that distribute data from source systems to a variety of downstream systems (via JMS) and make them available (via REST API). The existing service landscape based on TIBCO is being migrated to DB InfraGO’s cloud-native platform.

  • Architecture design and implementation for performance-optimized bulk data processing of several million datasets at specific times during the day
  • Technical specification and documentation of business requirements
  • Integration of various subsystems (including SAP and Salesforce) through the reimplementation of more than 40 microservices based on Spring Boot
  • Migration of TIBCO Based microservices from the Enterprise Integration Platform to the Cloud Native Platform using Spring-Boot
  • Establishment of a deployment pipeline using GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, and automated deployment to a Kubernetes environment with the help of ArgoCD
  • Definition and implementation of automated unit, integration, and regression tests

Team Size: 9

Technologies/Tools: Java, Spring Boot, ActiveMQ(JMS), JUnit, Tibco Business Works, Gitlab (CI/CD), Kubernetes (Amazon AWS), ArgoCD, postgreSQL, Oracle, Postman, Hoppscotch, openAPI, Sonarqube

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Gudrun A.

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Retail & E-Commerce Transformation | Omnichannel Growth | Program & PMO Leadership

Krefeld
Gudrun A.

Last position:

Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication at Kindernothilfe e.V.

Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication

Tasks:

  • Analysis of existing print advertising materials and donor communication
  • Development of a new thank-you letter and dialogue marketing concept
  • Advice on emotional and target-group-specific communication with donors
  • Concept development for a cross-channel on- and offline marketing mix
  • Coordination of print, email, and CRM communication as part of new marketing processes
  • Support in introducing new communication workflows around the future email software
  • Creation of briefing materials and campaign approaches for different target groups
  • Research, selection, and management of suitable print and production service providers
  • Advice on personalization and automation options in the programmatic print environment

Technical implementation:

  • Coordination of print and digital processes
  • Management of external service providers and print providers
  • Support in integrating new marketing and communication processes

Reporting:

  • Analysis of existing response mechanisms
  • Assessment of optimization potential in donor communication
  • Recommendations to improve impact, personalization, and efficiency Markets: Germany [link]
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Angelika B.

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Consultant

Hamburg
Angelika B.

Last position:

Sr. Consultant Transformation/Organizational Development at Asset management and real estate developer

Goal: Future readiness and succession readiness

  • Business model assessment: Conducting Business Model Canva workshops to assess the current business model and understand collaboration (3 areas)
  • Systemic structural and cultural pattern analysis & role clarification: Conducting employee interviews to clarify responsibilities, interfaces, and decision-making logic in depth.
  • Strategy operationalization: Breaking down the company's strategy, mission, and vision into concrete principles and operational goals that can be lived in everyday work.
  • Establishment of a feedback system
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Regine E.

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Academic Leadership & Educational Strategy · International Higher Education Management

München
Regine E.

Last position:

Founder at deyoli®

  • Building and continuously developing the deyoli brand: positioning, branding and visibility
  • Concept development, copywriting and SEO for the website, blog, podcast and social media
  • Systemic coaching for managers and organisations
  • Developing and delivering the Sensitive Leadership programme
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Sabine L.

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Expert & Interim Manager B2B Communications, Change Communications, Content Creation

Eckental
Sabine L.

Last position:

Communications consultant for crisis communication/issue management at AQIM – Association for Quality in Interim Management

Planning, execution & moderation of crisis communication and reputation management

AQIM is a non-profit organization based in Austria. An association of interim managers from Germany and Austria. Founded in December 2024. Multi-part training with workshops and consulting for preventive crisis communication, in cooperation with the founding members and those responsible for communication. To assess crisis potential for the market entry strategy and ahead of a digital campaign.

The project in a nutshell:

Consulting and training for the purpose of:

  • Analysis of crisis potential as a new market entrant and its internet-based communication activities
  • Planning and developing crisis communication with targeted measures
  • Developing a crisis plan to minimize reputation risks in an emergency
  • Conducting training and information sessions

Success:

  • What started as a one-time consulting event for preparing an information campaign became a multi-part workshop on preventive crisis communication. This not only gave the organization expertise and confidence in the event of acute challenges, but also gave the participating interim managers new skills for their day-to-day work on assignments
  • The workshop enabled those responsible to launch the information campaign that was being prepared at the time and planned for six months, as scheduled at the end of January 2026 on social media
  • Careful scheduling and defining how to handle critical voices in terms of terminology and tone, as well as compliance rules, ensured a smooth start and run of a 3-month information campaign
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Christine T.

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Content Expert, Data Storytelling & Analytics for complex topics

Ittlingen
Christine T.

Last position:

Communications Consulting at Storytrend

Most mid-sized companies already have their numbers. What is missing is the translation: a dashboard with forty tiles does not answer a single question that is actually asked in management.

Analysis

  • Evaluation of existing data with Python and SQL
  • Checking data quality and methodology before making a statement
  • The result is an analysis that leads toward a concrete decision

Preparation

  • Reports in Power BI and Tableau
  • Interactive calculators and visualizations on the web
  • Presentations and specialist texts for customers, sales and the public
  • Analysis and communication from one source — that
Verified expert

Michele H.

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Freelance Expert in Digital Marketing & AI Processes

Kröpelin
Michele H.

Last position:

Chief Digital Officer at DAT Vermögensmanagement GmbH

  • Project manager for the analysis, implementation, and optimization of digital processes
  • Concept, management, and optimization of comprehensive marketing campaigns for lead generation via Paid Social (incl. Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
  • Concept and implementation of content production and marketing activities
  • Project management in omnichannel marketing and process automation
  • Implementation of digital tools to improve customer acquisition and support
  • Internal stakeholder management and coordination of external service providers
Verified expert

Markus O.

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Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer

Munich
Markus O.

Last position:

Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer at Zasterbot-Oracle

  • Clarification of project objectives, scope and the target business vision for building the AI-based knowledge database.
  • Derivation of the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including separation of the MVP and further development stages.
  • Development of a target business vision for building a structured knowledge database and integrating a future chatbot.
  • Derivation and prioritization of use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
  • Modeling of data structures and flows for the effective organization of the knowledge database on the Base44 platform.
  • Design and implementation of data models for storing and linking relevant information.
  • Development of processes for extracting, analyzing and preparing raw data for the knowledge database.
  • Ensuring data consistency and quality as the basis for the future chatbot.
  • Planning the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for precise and context-specific answers.
  • Implementation of functions for analyzing and displaying data from the knowledge database.
  • Use of the Base44 platform with JSON Schema-based entities and a flexible permission concept.
  • Implementation of Deno functions for backend logic, event processing and connecting external APIs.
  • Integration of OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
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Ines S.

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UX/UI Designer

Berlin
Ines S.

Last position:

Freelance UX Designer at Ines Siebrecht UX | UI Design

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Roxane F.

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Consultant for AI Customer Communication | Voice & Conversational AI

Leipzig
Roxane F.

Last position:

Consultant for AI Customer Communication at direkt erreichbar

  • Design, setup and operation of AI phone assistants (voicebots) as a managed service
  • Requirements analysis and process mapping: reasons for calling, recurring requests, escalation and emergency rules
  • Conversation design & prompt engineering: dialogue management, tone of voice, conversation logic, fallbacks and handovers
  • Building and maintaining structured knowledge bases for recurring customer inquiries
  • Integration into existing processes, including request recording, appointment coordination, SMS confirmations and call forwarding
  • Testing, customer acceptance, ongoing optimization, and seasonal and content-related adjustments
  • Evaluation of voice AI and conversational AI platforms based on functionality, data protection, hosting and data processing
  • Design and implementation of website chatbots and WhatsApp Business solutions
  • Taking data protection and compliance requirements into account when using AI systems

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Statistics of experts using Search Engine Optimization

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Search Engine Optimization experts have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

5.4 years

Search Engine Optimization experts stay in a single position for 5.4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

10

Search Engine Optimization experts have completed 10 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Information Technology, Product Development

Search Engine Optimization experts have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Retail, Media and Entertainment

Search Engine Optimization experts are most in demand in Information Technology, Retail, and Media and Entertainment.

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Information Technology, Project Management

Search Engine Optimization experts earn their certifications most often in Marketing, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

88%

88% of Search Engine Optimization experts hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

51%

51% of Search Engine Optimization experts hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

6%

6% of Search Engine Optimization experts have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

Search Engine Optimization experts hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Search Engine Optimization experts most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

95%

95% of Search Engine Optimization experts speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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5% of Search Engine Optimization experts charge less than €400 per day.
49% of Search Engine Optimization experts charge between €400 and €800 per day.
39% of Search Engine Optimization experts charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
6% of Search Engine Optimization experts charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
1% of Search Engine Optimization experts charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts using Search Engine Optimization

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 748 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 760 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Search Engine Optimization experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (68%)
  • Retail (52%)
  • Media and Entertainment (51%)
  • Professional Services (51%)
  • Advertising (47%)
  • Education (29%)
  • Banking and Finance (29%)
  • Healthcare (28%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What SEO covers

Search Engine Optimization, commonly called SEO, is the practice of improving a website so search engines can discover, understand and rank its pages for relevant queries. It combines technical quality, useful content, clear information architecture and authority earned through credible references. The work supports organic visibility without relying solely on paid search campaigns.

What it builds

SEO specialists help companies create search-friendly websites, content systems and landing pages that attract qualified visitors. Their work can support ecommerce catalogs, service pages, editorial sites, local business profiles and international websites. Typical deliverables include:

  • Technical SEO audits and prioritized remediation plans
  • Keyword research, search intent mapping and content briefs
  • Internal linking, metadata and structured data improvements
  • Organic growth plans for new or established websites

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong SEO work connects Google Search Console, Google Analytics, crawling tools and keyword research platforms with the company’s CMS, analytics setup and release process. Specialists may work with WordPress, Shopify, Webflow or custom systems, while using schema markup, XML sitemaps, robots.txt and Core Web Vitals data. The right toolset depends on the site, market and goals.

When companies need help

Freelance SEO expertise is useful when organic traffic stagnates, a redesign changes URLs, a new market needs localized content or technical debt limits crawling. It also helps when marketing teams need a clear plan rather than isolated keyword recommendations. Common signals include:

  • Important pages are not indexed or are losing visibility
  • Website migrations create ranking and traffic risks
  • Content grows without a consistent search strategy
  • Reporting does not connect search activity to business outcomes

Skills beside SEO

Search specialists often bring adjacent capabilities in content strategy, copy editing, conversion optimization and web analytics. Technical assignments may require knowledge of JavaScript rendering, HTML, performance optimization, APIs and content management systems. Local and international programs can also require multilingual research, hreflang planning and market-specific search intent analysis.

What strong specialists deliver

A capable professional starts with the business objective, target audience and existing data before recommending changes. They separate technical issues from content opportunities, explain priorities clearly and document assumptions. Quality work includes a practical roadmap, measurable tracking, careful implementation guidance and checks after releases, while avoiding manipulative tactics that can damage long-term search visibility.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Search Engine Optimization, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Search Engine Optimization is used to improve a website’s visibility in unpaid search results and attract visitors with relevant intent. It covers technical accessibility, content quality, site structure, authority and measurement. The goal may be lead generation, ecommerce sales, local discovery or stronger visibility for an information site.

SEO builds organic visibility through website improvements and useful content, while paid search buys placement for selected queries. Paid campaigns can produce immediate traffic but stop when the budget ends. Organic work usually requires more time and coordination, yet it can strengthen a site’s long-term discoverability.

A strong Search Engine Optimization freelancer may also understand content strategy, web analytics, conversion paths and technical website delivery. Depending on the project, experience with HTML, JavaScript rendering, CMS platforms, structured data, internationalization or digital PR can be important. The required mix should match the site’s main constraint.

The right level for SEO depends on the website’s size, technical complexity, market and risk. A focused audit may need a specialist who can diagnose a defined issue, while a migration or international program calls for broader planning and implementation experience. Ask for relevant case examples and the reasoning behind their recommendations.

Search Engine Optimization is well suited to remote collaboration because audits, research, reporting and documentation are digital. Access to analytics, search tools, the CMS and development workflow must be arranged securely. On-site sessions can still help when teams need workshops, stakeholder alignment or close coordination during a major redesign.

Evaluate whether the SEO specialist links recommendations to search intent, technical evidence and business goals. High-quality work explains priorities, risks and dependencies instead of promising guaranteed rankings. Look for clear documentation, sensible measurement and a plan that improves users’ experience as well as search access.

Bring in a Search Engine Optimization professional before a redesign, migration, market launch or major content expansion, not only after visibility drops. Early input can protect URL structures, indexing signals and measurement. Specialists are also useful when internal teams cannot explain organic performance or agree on the next technical and content priorities.

SEO often focuses on Google Search because of its broad reach, but the underlying principles apply to other search engines and discovery systems. Specialists may also consider Bing, local listings, image search, news surfaces or ecommerce search. The approach should reflect where a company’s audience actually looks for information and products.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 748 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 51% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects are German (98%), English (95%), and French (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects are Information Technology (68%), Retail (52%), and Media and Entertainment (51%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects are Marketing (91%), Information Technology (64%), and Product Development (58%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Search Engine Optimization

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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