Jawad Khattak
Experience
4+ yrs
Profiles
100+
Availability
Open

Local SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist

Jawad
Khattak

GBP Optimization · WordPress · GoHighLevel · Social Media

I help US-based marketing agencies grow their clients' local presence. Since 2022, I've managed multi-account GBP campaigns, built WordPress and GoHighLevel sites, handled social media, and turned tracking data into reports clients actually read.

Core Capabilities

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Google Business Profile Optimization

Full GBP audits, category and attribute optimization, photo strategies, and Q&A management to improve ranking and conversion in the local pack.

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Website Optimization

On-page SEO, page speed improvements, metadata refinement, and content structuring to improve both search visibility and user experience.

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WordPress Development

Building and managing WordPress sites for local businesses. Theme customization, plugin management, landing pages, and ongoing site maintenance.

GoHighLevel

Setting up and managing GHL pipelines, funnels, automations, and client reporting dashboards for marketing agencies and their clients.

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Blog Posting

SEO-driven blog content creation and publishing. Keyword research, content structuring, internal linking, and scheduling for consistent organic growth.

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Social Media Management

Managing business social accounts, creating and scheduling posts, responding to engagement, and maintaining brand consistency across platforms.

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Citation Building & Management

Building and cleaning business listings across major directories. NAP consistency across Yelp, Apple Maps, and data aggregators for stable rankings.

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Rank Tracking & Reporting

Monthly performance reports using BrightLocal and Web Ranker. Rankings, calls, clicks, and trends packaged into clear, client-ready deliverables.

Work Showcase

#10 #7 #4 #1 #1 LOCAL PACK RANKING — 6 MONTH GROWTH
Local SEO / GBP

Local Pack Ranking Growth

Took a home services client from position #10 to #1 in the local pack over six months through GBP optimization, review strategy, and citation cleanup.

www.localplumbingpros.com Fast, Reliable Plumbing Serving the greater metro area — call us 24/7 GET A QUOTE 🔧 Drain Cleaning 🚿 Water Heaters 🏠 Pipe Repair
WordPress

Local Business WordPress Site

Built and optimized a WordPress site for a local service business, including on-page SEO, fast-loading pages, and conversion-focused layout.

LEADS — 240 APPOINTMENTS — 96 PROPOSALS — 42 CLOSED — 28 GOHIGHLEVEL PIPELINE — 30 DAY VIEW
GoHighLevel

GHL Pipeline & Funnel Setup

Configured a GoHighLevel sales pipeline for a marketing agency, including automated follow-ups, appointment booking, and a 30-day reporting view.

LOCAL SEO How to Rank #1 on Google Maps in 2025 📖 8 min read 🔍 1.2k views 💬 14 comments WORDPRESS CITATION
Blog Posting

SEO Blog Content

Researched, wrote, and published SEO-optimized blog posts for local business clients, driving organic traffic through consistent keyword-targeted content.

J jawad.marketing Sponsored 5 Tips to Rank Locally #LocalSEO #GBP ❤️ 💬 ↗️ 142 likes J Jawad Khattak 2h ago Google just updated their local ranking algo 👍 88 💬 12 ↗️ 31
Social Media

Social Media Management

Created and scheduled posts across Instagram and Facebook for local business clients, maintaining brand voice and driving consistent organic engagement.

G Google Business 123 Main St, Austin TX NAP CONSISTENT Y Yelp 123 Main St, Austin TX NAP CONSISTENT 🗺 Apple Maps 123 Main St, Austin TX NAP CONSISTENT b Bing Places 123 Main St, Austin TX NAP CONSISTENT
Citation Management

NAP Consistency Audit & Fix

Audited and corrected business listings across Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, and Bing to establish full NAP consistency and strengthen local ranking signals.

Professional Experience

2025 – May 2026
Effective Web Solutions

Local SEO Specialist

  • Managed and optimized multiple Google Business Profiles for local businesses, improving listing accuracy across services and products.
  • Tracked keyword performance with BrightLocal and Web Ranker, surfacing ranking opportunities on a month-over-month basis.
  • Delivered monthly reports covering rankings, calls, clicks, and trends through GoHighLevel.
  • Produced Google Ads performance reports and actionable insights for agency clients.
2022 – 2024
Clear Choice Systems

Local SEO Specialist

  • Optimized Google Business Profiles for US-based local businesses, lifting local visibility and driving ranking growth.
  • Built and maintained citation listings to strengthen NAP consistency across key data sources.
  • Optimized Yelp and Apple Maps business profiles alongside primary GBP work.
  • Delivered recurring SEO performance reports highlighting ranking gains and new opportunities.

Tools I Work With

BrightLocal GoHighLevel Local Dominator Localo Web Ranker GMB Crush Google Ads Manager WordPress ClickUp Asana Lark ChatGPT Claude Canva Meta Business Suite

Get in Touch

I work with US-based marketing agencies on a remote basis. If you need a specialist who handles GBP, WordPress, GoHighLevel, blog content, or social media without dropping the ball on reporting, reach out through any of the channels below.

WhatsApp
+63 949 709 6564
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Location
Philippines (Remote, US timezone friendly)