Director of SEO

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive technical SEO leadership for Adly’s large-scale sites, owning audits, schema, and performance collaboration.

  • Own technical SEO strategy, site audits, schema markup, and collaboration with developers.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in technical SEO with tooling like Screaming Frog and Google Search Console.
  • Standout: Proven ability to improve Core Web Vitals and crawl efficiency at scale.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Technical SEO Strategy : Develop and execute a comprehensive technical SEO strategy that supports our broader SEO and content goals, including keyword targeting, crawl efficiency, site architecture, and schema implementation.
  • Website Audits : Conduct regular site audits to identify and address crawl issues, duplicate content, broken links, and other technical issues that may affect search engine rankings.
  • Performance Optimization : Oversee and improve website speed, mobile-friendliness, and Core Web Vitals, aligning site performance with SEO best practices.
  • Structured Data & Schema Markup : Implement and manage structured data to enhance SERP appearance, using schema markup to improve visibility.
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key technical SEO metrics, identifying trends and opportunities to optimize performance. Use analytics tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and third-party SEO tools (e.g., Ahrefs, SEMrush).
  • Collaboration : Work closely with developers to implement technical recommendations, ensuring SEO best practices are followed from initial development through production.
  • SEO Innovation : Stay updated with the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and best practices. Experiment with new tools and strategies to keep Adly at the forefront of technical SEO advancements.
  • Mentorship : Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in technical SEO, preferably in an e-commerce or large-scale website environment.
  • Technical Expertise: Proven experience with technical SEO tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, DeepCrawl, Google Search Console, Ahrefs and similar). Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as they relate to SEO.
  • Data Analysis Skills: Proficient in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, and other analytics platforms to monitor and interpret performance data.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving SEO-related issues.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Project Management: Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables.

Preferred

  • Experience with large-scale website migrations and international SEO
  • Familiarity with server-side technologies and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Shopify)

Benefits

  • A leadership team that has founded, scaled, and sold several startups and has every intention of continuing to scale Adly into a dominant player in the SaaS and content space
  • Small team, plenty of room for career advancement
  • A ridiculously awesome work environment - equal parts laid-back startup and motivated meritocracy
  • Great opportunities to grow your technical skills and grow into a leader in the growth and marketing space
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) (U.S. Only)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k savings plan (U.S. Only)
  • Competitive bonus structure
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adly is a team of founders for founders. We acquire, partner, and work with SaaS, Tech, Content Sites, and Startups.

Founded in 2009
70 employees (24 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.1%
Direct
39.8%
Referral
7.8%
Social
3.3%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~70

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (27% of company)
Median Career Experience
9.5 years
Median Tenure
3 years

Funding

Total Funding
$7.5M
Last Raise
$2M
Series Unknown, 13 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2013
    Series Unknown • $2M
  • May 2010
    Series B • $5M
  • Oct 2009
    Seed • $500K

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