Search Engine Optimization Experts in Austria
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Christian W.
Last position:
Lead Developer & Performance Specialist at Groox GmbH
Sole responsibility for the design, development and deployment of the bilingual Qwik platform eventvideo.at. Responsible for frontend performance optimization (PageSpeed 97/100/100/100), SEO engineering with Schema.org, integration of Google Search Console and IndexNow, and building the GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline. Requirements gathering and technical implementation.
- Performance Engineering: Google PageSpeed Score 97/100/100/100 (Performance / Accessibility / Best Practices / SEO) through frontend optimization (lazy loading, thumbnail-first, lightweight media integration)
- Full-Stack Web Development: Sole responsibility for development with the Qwik.js framework from frontend to deployment for the bilingual (DE/EN) platform eventvideo.at, marketing personalized, fully automated participant videos for sports events
- Qwik.js Resumability Architecture: Server-side rendering with minimal JavaScript hydration overhead; the page remains immediately interactive even with extensive video and event content, without a full-page load.
- API Integration: Google Search Console API and IndexNow API for automated indexing and SEO monitoring
- SEO Engineering: Schema.org Structured Data implementation for rich snippets and improved search engine visibility
- Mobile-First with minimal bundle size: CSS3 layout without UI framework overhead, consistently lean use of resources for excellent PageSpeed on desktop and mobile.
- GitHub Actions CI/CD: Automated build, test and deployment pipeline for continuous integration
Technologies: Qwik.js Framework, TypeScript, JavaScript, Internationalization (i18n DE/EN), GitHub Actions CI/CD, Google Search Console API, IndexNow API, Schema.org, Google PageSpeed Insights, Lazy Loading, CSS3, Responsive Design
Karl F.
Last position:
Managing Director at ONECEPT GmbH
Tali T.
Last position:
Production at Allegro Film
Driver on film productions for two parts of the Steirerkrimi series
Picking up and bringing actors
Driving for the crew and catering
Errands and shuttle service
Sometimes also a jack-of-all-trades
Patrick J.
Last position:
Business Consultant at Patrick JOBST - Business Consulting & Internet Services
- Procrastination for beginners. The companion for your digital business model.
- Ultimate support for digital strategy, content marketing, search engine optimization, web development, social selling, online courses and consulting from one source.
- Sparring & mentoring for self-employed people, freelancers, entrepreneurs and coaches.
- Website & social media analysis.
Nikola N.
Last position:
Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst at fintechno AI GmbH
- Business analysis
- Requirements engineering
- System design
- Various insurance projects
- Technology stack: msg.Billing (InExkasso)
- Product: Pay-per-use car insurance based on blockchain and OBD-II real-time telemetry with AI
David L.
Last position:
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Fractual
- Built and maintained a full-featured React Native mobile app and companion web portal supporting multi-role access and real-time collaboration for service teams.
- Developed a robust NestJS backend using TypeScript, adhering to scalable microservices patterns to support a dynamic task management system.
- Designed and optimized PostgreSQL schemas, using advanced indexing and normalized data models to support patient tracking, tasks, and outcome reporting.
- Integrated Socket.IO to support real-time team communication, task status updates, and instant notifications across mobile and web platforms.
- Developed secure authentication workflows using AWS Cognito, including multi-role login, token refresh, and session timeout handling.
- Leveraged AWS S3 for secure document uploads (patient records, resource materials) with signed URLs and access control policies.
- Connected AWS SNS and SES to automate notifications for escalations, missed follow-ups, and appointment reminders.
- Engineered an admin analytics dashboard using React + Zustand for tracking user activity, case completion rates, and compliance metrics.
- Designed and implemented AI-driven features for task prioritization and patient risk classification using external API integrations.
- Established a robust CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions and Docker, achieving automated testing, linting, and environment-based deployments.
- Followed Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retros) while collaborating with QA, BAs, and PMs to deliver high-velocity features.
- Led data protection efforts ensuring full GDPR compliance, including encrypted storage, session control, and user-consent management.
- Delivered a fully responsive UI using DaisyUI-style components for mobile and tablet-first designs, achieving high Lighthouse scores.
- Reduced support tickets by 40% by implementing detailed audit logging and a self-service helpdesk system in the admin interface.
Mario T.
Last position:
External Lecturer at FH Kufstein Tirol – University of Applied Sciences
- Study: Data Science & Intelligent Analytics
- Module: Big Data Processing
Christian P.
Last position:
Migration Lead for Accounting & Year-End Closing Tests at Raiffeisenverband Salzburg
- Project and test management for the accounting migration
- Coordination of resources
- Planning, creation and alignment of scenarios with functional experts and IT product owners
- Responsibility for accounting KPIs of the migration cockpit
- System environment: Jira, XRay, Confluence
Slavi S.
Last position:
Head of AI Enablement at REEVO Tech
- Architected enterprise AI strategy delivering 25% cost reduction through multi-LLM platform integration (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini) with intelligent routing and fallback optimization
- Drove operational excellence achieving 85% reduction in manual documentation and 3x faster campaign production through AI workflow automation and agent deployment across Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Established AI governance framework from ground up, implementing EU AI Act compliance, data redaction protocols, and safety filters aligned with DPIA standards
- Scaled AI adoption through structured onboarding programs, developing departmental workflows with secure access controls and comprehensive audit trails
- Implemented advanced RAG systems using Elasticsearch, Vertex AI, and Azure AI Foundry to improve knowledge access and output reliability
- Managed delivery through OKR framework coordinating cross-functional squads across 6-week project cycles to ensure strategic alignment and measurable results
Robin G.
Last position:
SEO Expert & Consultant at DANKÃœCHEN
Used Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Semrush, Google Ads, and Google Search Console (and more) to perform an SEO audit of the DANKÃœCHEN website and their franchises, resulting in an improvement of many of their main keywords from low top 10 to consistent top 3.
Christof T.
Last position:
Marketing Consultant at allUpp
- Developed and executed marketing automation strategies to enhance customer engagement and lead nurturing.
- Managed CRM consulting projects, optimizing customer data workflows and campaign automation.
- Designed and implemented multi-channel marketing campaigns, improving conversion rates and customer retention.
- Provided strategic guidance to clients on digital marketing transformation and process automation.
Christian K.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at BRZ
- Led the SAP S/4HANA migration (budget approx. €2 million) and coordinated business units, IT and external partners
- Optimized the SAP landscape, reducing batch run times by approx. 40% and cutting unplanned downtime
- Took overall responsibility for annual SAP LCP updates and managed hybrid project approaches
Mirjam J.
Last position:
Project Assistant Real Estate Valuation at Faudon Immobilien GmbH
- Creation, layout, and quality assurance of market value appraisals
- Research and analysis of land registry and GIS data
- Customer and authority correspondence
- Structuring and optimization of back office processes
Amir A.
Last position:
AI-Workflows at ffektiv.ai
- Prompting & Custom GPTs
- Workflows / Make.com / N8N / Airtable / Google AI Studio
- Chrome Extensions
- Projects with Sparkassenakademie NRW / Deutsche Telekom / TU Wien
Sandor B.
Last position:
Website Manager at CI HUB GmbH
- Tripled website conversions by leading a full UX redesign and technical optimization across the site.
- Led the full rebranding and relaunch of the corporate website, coordinating multiple international agencies and cross-functional teams across time zones, resulting in a more scalable, conversion-optimized digital presence.
- Redesigned the entire Free Trial onboarding workflow — from wireframes to automation — resulting in a significant increase in trial sign-ups and improved lead conversion flow.
- Developed high-converting marketing funnels that warmed up leads via AI-supported campaigns and educational email flows — significantly improving trial-to-customer conversions.
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Statistics of experts using Search Engine Optimization
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Marketing, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
81%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria 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 in Austria using Search Engine Optimization
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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 29 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 (65%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Retail (55%)
- Advertising (45%)
- Media and Entertainment (45%)
- Education (30%)
- Government and Administration (30%)
- Automotive (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SEO does
Search Engine Optimization, commonly called SEO, improves how prominently websites and digital content appear in unpaid search results. It combines technical changes, useful content, structured information and authority signals to attract relevant visitors. The work can support ecommerce stores, service websites, publishing platforms and international domains.
Core disciplines
SEO specialists work across the full search journey, from discovery and indexing to clicks and conversions. Their work often includes:
- Technical audits covering crawlability, rendering, redirects and site speed
- Keyword research mapped to search intent and business priorities
- On-page improvements for titles, headings, internal links and structured data
- Content briefs, editorial plans and landing-page optimization
- Backlink analysis and digital PR support
Tools and data
The SEO ecosystem includes Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Google Business Profile. Specialists may also use tools such as Semrush, Ahrefs, Sistrix, Screaming Frog and Sitebulb for research, auditing and monitoring. They connect these sources with spreadsheets, dashboards, CMS workflows and web analytics to turn search signals into practical actions.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance SEO expertise during a redesign, migration, market launch or traffic decline. It is also useful when internal teams publish content without a clear search strategy, when technical debt blocks indexing, or when organic acquisition must work alongside paid search. In Austria, local intent, German-language content and regional landing pages can shape the approach, while international companies may need multilingual SEO and hreflang planning.
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals begin with business goals rather than isolated keyword rankings. They explain why a page is not being found, separate technical issues from content gaps and prioritize work by likely impact. They can collaborate remotely with product, editorial and marketing teams, or work on-site when workshops and close coordination are important. Clear audits, tested recommendations and transparent reporting distinguish reliable delivery.
Choosing the right expertise
The right specialist depends on the project: a technical SEO professional for JavaScript rendering and migrations, a content-focused specialist for topical coverage, or a local SEO professional for map visibility and regional demand. Look for experience with the relevant CMS, analytics setup, industry and market. Ask how they validate recommendations, protect existing visibility during changes and measure qualified visits, leads or revenue rather than traffic alone.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Search Engine Optimization.
Search Engine Optimization is used to improve a website’s visibility in unpaid search results and attract people with relevant needs. It covers technical access, content quality, search intent, authority and the path from organic visit to conversion.
SEO earns visibility through site quality, relevance and authority, while paid search buys placement through advertising campaigns. Organic work can create lasting value, but it usually requires ongoing improvements and does not offer the immediate placement control of pay-per-click advertising.
A strong Search Engine Optimization freelancer may also understand web analytics, conversion optimization, content strategy, HTML, CSS, JavaScript rendering and CMS workflows. For Austrian projects, German copy quality, local search and multilingual SEO can be important additions.
The required depth depends on the situation. A focused content audit may need a different profile from a complex migration, ecommerce structure or international rollout, where SEO experience with redirects, indexing, templates and hreflang becomes more important.
Yes. Search Engine Optimization work is often delivered remotely through shared analytics, documentation, tickets and regular reviews. On-site sessions can still help when teams need workshops, stakeholder alignment or direct access to local marketing and editorial processes.
Ask for a clear diagnostic process, prioritized recommendations and evidence that outcomes will be measured against business goals. A capable SEO specialist explains trade-offs, avoids guarantees about rankings and connects technical and content changes to qualified demand.
Search Engine Optimization is both. Technical foundations help search engines crawl and understand a site, while useful content satisfies intent and earns engagement; neither area can fully compensate for serious weaknesses in the other.
A freelancer should clarify access to analytics, Search Console, the CMS and deployment processes, as well as approval paths and commercial goals. Successful SEO work also depends on understanding the existing content, competitors, target regions and the company’s tolerance for technical change.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 695 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 56% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects are English (100%), German (95%), and French (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects are Information Technology (65%), Professional Services (55%), and Retail (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Search Engine Optimization in their recent projects are Marketing (85%), Information Technology (80%), and Product Development (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Search Engine Optimization
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Vienna Graz 
Vienna Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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