How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

Typically, you can hire a technical SEO expert 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 technical SEO expert, 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 technical SEO expert?

To hire the right technical SEO expert, 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 technical SEO experts for your project.

How are Toptal technical SEO experts different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our technical SEO experts 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 technical SEO experts ready to help you achieve your goals.

Can you hire technical SEO experts on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

You can hire technical SEO experts 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 technical SEO experts can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal technical SEO experts?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your technical SEO expert 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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Toptal Member Since July 19, 2023

Vadym is an SEO expert with 9+ years of experience specializing in lead generation for B2B and B2C companies in the US, EU, and UK markets. He has expertise in software, hardware, betting, trading, law, educational, SaaS, and eCommerce sites. Skilled in technical and on-page SEO, page speed optimization (Core Web Vitals), and coding, he's developed his own SEO app and gained global experience working on different sites, which showcases his versatility and proficiency as an SEO professional.

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Vanesha G Darla

Freelance Technical SEO Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since May 23, 2023

Vanesha is a highly experienced SEO expert with 8+ years of experience. She's a freelancer and CMO of a small SEO firm. She has an in-depth understanding of search engine algorithms and has helped numerous clients achieve high rankings on major search engines. She's skilled in all SEO optimization techniques and specializes in SaaS and Your Money or Your Life SEO. Vanesha stays current with the latest industry trends and constantly refines her strategies to deliver the best client results.

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Omkar Deshpande

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Canada

Toptal Member Since September 21, 2022

Omkar is a marketing expert and full-stack product marketer with 8+ years of hands-on experience. He has managed successful campaigns for startups and enterprises, specializing in on and off-page SEO, paid searches, social media, and display and video marketing to help drive businesses forward. Omkar is also a digital marketing instructor at BrainStation with in-depth experience in strategy, market research, and competitor analysis.

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Benjamin Reiland

Freelance Technical SEO Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since December 22, 2023

Ben is a consistent and prolific content creator with ten years of experience in digital marketing, most recently focused on developing and delivering compelling content strategies. In his SEO efforts, he has improved the domain authority of one employer by 20% and achieved a consistent 35% quarter-over-quarter organic traffic to the pipeline. Ben is adept at delivering efficient projects on time through in-house and outsourced efforts.

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Carol Ferraz

Freelance Technical SEO Expert

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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Ryan Ricketts

Freelance Technical SEO Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since June 6, 2023

Ryan is a seasoned search engine optimization (SEO) professional with 11 years of experience in the marketing and advertising field. With expertise in mainly local SEO, eCommerce, and pay-per-click (PPC), he has successfully handled monthly budgets ranging from $500 to $23,000. Ryan has played a pivotal role in establishing and leading SEO departments, overseeing teams of four to 11 individuals, and actively recruiting and training SEO professionals to strengthen the collective skill set.

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Rehman Ashfaq

Freelance Technical SEO Expert

United Arab Emirates

Toptal Member Since May 11, 2023

Rehman is a growth-centric marketing expert who has led the development and execution of various digital marketing campaigns for products in eCommerce, B2C, and B2B organizations. He has experience working with distributed teams for all types of organizations, from startups to large companies. Rehman excels at creating inspired and innovative messaging to acquire qualified leads with solid intent.

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Matija Djumic

Freelance Technical SEO Expert

United States

Toptal Member Since April 20, 2023

Matt is a digital marketing consultant with 8+ years of experience and a passion for growth. He has been helping businesses optimize their conversion funnel by offering cross-channel digital marketing strategies. Additionally, he provides copywriting and design guidelines that streamline every step of the conversion process. With a strong interest in blockchain and Web3 spaces, Matt is eager to embrace new growth marketing opportunities as a digital strategist.

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Digital Development Leader, Owens Corning

Toptal’s methodology gave me confidence that we had the best chance of getting an A-team brought together quickly.

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Co-founder, WaitWhat

I think the thing about Toptal is—like the name—it’s top talent, and that’s the kind of talent that I want to recruit as well.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right technical SEO expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

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FAQs

How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire a technical SEO expert 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 technical SEO expert, 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 technical SEO expert?
To hire the right technical SEO expert, 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 technical SEO experts for your project.
How are Toptal technical SEO experts different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our technical SEO experts 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 technical SEO experts ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire technical SEO experts on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire technical SEO experts 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 technical SEO experts can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal technical SEO experts?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your technical SEO expert 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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