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Rezwan Bari

Freelance Keyword Researcher
United States
Toptal Member Since April 25, 2023

Rezwan is an innovative strategist with proven expertise in growing organic website traffic through data-driven SEO analysis and optimization. He has significant experience conducting keyword research, SEO audits, content gap analysis, and implementing UX best practices. With experience working across small to enterprise-level sites, Rezwan executes initiatives that enhance traffic, keyword rankings, lead generation, conversions, and sales-qualified leads (SQLs) to fuel revenue growth.

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John Hasenauer

Freelance Keyword Researcher
United States
Toptal Member Since October 23, 2023

John is a digital marketing specialist who develops high-performing growth marketing campaigns. He grows businesses and has driven a startup to $33 million in annual revenue. Seasoned in almost all aspects of digital marketing, he focuses on fueling the sales funnel with demand generation, amplifying brand presence with paid media, and future-proofing the business with AI marketing automation. John is also certified in Google Ads, Google Analytics, and HubSpot's Marketing Hub and Sales Hub.

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Ijaz Shaikh

Freelance Keyword Researcher
Canada
Toptal Member Since September 7, 2022

Ijaz is an accomplished digital marketing strategist with extensive experience overseeing the development of digital marketing campaigns, eye-catching ideas, and brand strategies. He has planned, organized, directed, established, and operationally implemented SEO and paid, owned, and earned media strategies for renowned brands such as HearingLife Canada, Samsung, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Volkswagen, and Allianz. Ijaz is willing to leverage his expertise to help new clients.

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Martin Etchegaray

Freelance Keyword Researcher
Argentina
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2023

Martin is a content expert with a deep understanding of SEO, narrative design, content strategy, and team management. With 10+ years of experience in digital marketing, he is dedicated to delivering high-quality content to engage audiences and drive results. As a content manager, editor, and creator, Martin helps brands with compelling storytelling and strategic content creation in various formats, including web content, social media content, video scripts, copy, and microcopy.

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Shiraz Iqbal

Freelance Keyword Researcher
Pakistan
Toptal Member Since October 11, 2022

Shiraz is a certified digital marketing expert with a decade of experience building, maintaining, and running successful digital marketing campaigns. He is adept at creating and implementing domain-focused campaigns to improve brand awareness and presence. Shiraz has worked with top organizations like American TelePhysicians, Abacus Global, and DevBatch, and his background in different industry domains helps him make forward-thinking marketing strategies.

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Carol Ferraz

Freelance Keyword Researcher
Canada
Toptal Member Since May 2, 2023

Carol is an SEO specialist with 8+ years of industry experience. She recently completed a Data Analyst Boot Camp at Berkeley University. She's led the creation of websites, IA architecture, keyword research, content, optimizations, WordPress setup, and page publishing. Carol has used Python and SQL to develop effective code in her data analysis work and implemented AI modules and neural networks to create advanced analysis systems. She provides reports with have-done, to-do, and monthly metrics.

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Henry Cai

Freelance Keyword Researcher
United States
Toptal Member Since June 13, 2023

Hank is a result-oriented digital marketing expert adept at SEO management, content, social media marketing, growth, and strategy. With a data-driven approach and creative mindset, he optimizes campaigns and delivers outcomes for maximum impact. Specializing in Google search optimization, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Twitter marketing, Hank constantly seeks innovative tactics to elevate engagement, conversions, and business growth.

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Elmer Tabby Taboada

Freelance Keyword Researcher
United States
Toptal Member Since October 6, 2022

Elmer is a hands-on strategist and a digital marketing leader with 18 years of experience in eCommerce and online marketing. His multidisciplinary marketing experience has resulted in solid knowledge of people leadership, branding, Google Analytics, and Google Ads. Elmer specializes in email and affiliate marketing, search engine optimization, Facebook advertising, website management, paid and organic media strategies, and online lead generation.

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Monica Thomas

Freelance Keyword Researcher
United States
Toptal Member Since June 20, 2023

Monica is a creative and passionate digital marketing professional experienced in search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM), content writing, social media, Google AdWords and Analytics, and pay-per-click marketing. Her expertise extends to UX design, WordPress, HTML, CSS, Semrush, Moz, and mobile strategies. As an expert and motivated team player, Monica's methods help companies and individuals gain online exposure, ultimately increasing revenue for their products and services.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right keyword researcher for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a keyword researcher with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your keyword researcher, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • How do I hire a keyword researcher?

    To hire the right keyword researcher, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect keyword researchers for your project.

  • How are Toptal keyword researchers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our keyword researchers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched keyword researchers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • Can you hire keyword researchers on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

    You can hire keyword researchers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our keyword researchers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal keyword researchers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your keyword researcher begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

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