Link Building Specialist

About the role

We are a growing SEO agency launching a dedicated link building service for SEO professionals and agencies worldwide. We are looking for a detail-oriented Link Building Specialist who will manage the entire link building workflow — from prospecting and placement to quality control and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage links across multiple formats: Web 2.0, directories, social profiles, crowd links (forums/blogs), niche edits, homepage links, sitewide links, and guest posts
• Prospect and vet donor sites based on quality metrics (DA, DR, traffic, relevance)
• Create and publish content on Web 2.0 platforms, forums, blogs, and directories
• Perform outreach to site owners for link placements and niche edits
• Maintain internal link databases and donor spreadsheets
• Monitor link indexation and ensure 80%+ indexation rate for crowd/submit links and 50%+ for Web 2.0 (lomы)
• Track and replace dropped links within the 1-month guarantee window
• Deliver +20% extra links per order to ensure indexation targets are met
• Prepare detailed reports for clients on placements, metrics, and indexation status
• Coordinate with clients and account managers on order specifications and deadlines

Requirements:

• 1+ year of hands-on experience in link building or SEO
• Solid understanding of link types: Web 2.0, profile links, crowd links, niche edits, guest posts, sitewide links
• Experience working with tools: Ahrefs, Majestic, Moz, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console
• Proficiency with Google Sheets for tracking and reporting
• Ability to assess donor site quality (spam score, organic traffic, niche relevance)
• Experience with indexation tools (Indexmenow, OneHourIndexing, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle large-volume orders
• Good written English for outreach and content creation
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Nice to have:

• Experience managing a team of outreach assistants or freelancers
• Familiarity with SaaS link building platforms (Pitchbox, BuzzStream)
• Basic copywriting skills for anchor text and short article creation
• Knowledge of Russian-language SEO market is a plus

What we offer:

• Fully remote position with flexible hours
• Stable volume of work and growing client base
• Performance bonuses for high indexation rates and order quality
• Clear KPIs and transparent workflows
• Opportunity to grow into a team lead role as the department scales