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John Hasenauer

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
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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Ayesha Sultan

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 11, 2024

Ayesha has over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, UI/UX design, web development, and content creation. She crafts compelling stories that spread brand awareness and forge connections. As a storyteller, strategist, developer, designer, and project manager, Ayesha partners with brands to build a digital presence that stands out and speaks volumes.

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Zara Baker

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-08:00
United States
Toptal Member Since June 10, 2024

Zara is an MIT-trained interdisciplinary marketer and a former scientist with 16+ years of experience across industries in the US and internationally. Her expertise includes digital and AI transformation, customer experience personalization, brand planning, product launch, and commercial strategy. Zara is the chief digital innovation officer at VUE Health, where she launched the generative AI platform VUEVO.

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Holly Hale

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-07:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 29, 2023

Holly is an experienced digital marketer with 13+ years of success leading diverse teams, strategies, and campaigns in multiple industries. She has a proven record of driving website traffic, generating leads, and improving brand awareness through SEO, SEM, PPC, social media, and content marketing. Skilled in utilizing data analytics to optimize campaigns for maximum ROI, Holly has excellent communication and relationship-building abilities and a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

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Blake Stockton

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 27, 2024

Blake is a dynamic strategist with 15 years of digital marketing expertise, including roles at Google, an Inc. 5,000 fastest-growing startup, and the Small Business Administration. With a creative and entrepreneurial approach, he crafts impactful content and strategies, drawing on his experience founding successful online ventures. In 2018, Blake won the Rising Star of the Year award in Florida for pioneering Facebook Live training and providing social media algorithms and content updates.

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Farhan Javeed

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since October 11, 2022

Farhan is a data-driven, T-shaped marketing professional with a master's degree in marketing and over seven years of experience creating winning digital marketing strategies and driving sales. He's highly skilled in analytical reporting, critical thinking, and tactical communication to accelerate customer acquisition and revenue growth. Farhan is Google, LinkedIn, and Meta-certified.

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Matija Djumic

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
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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Fernando D'Annunzio

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since May 8, 2023

Fernando excels in performance marketing, SEM, SEO, and paid social. He has managed eCommerce and lead generation projects for B2B and B2C brands, like NBA and NHL teams, Caterpillar, Lending Tree, MIDI Health, mobile phone carriers, regional banks, and Logic Monitor, with over $1 million in budgets. Fernando is a quick learner, leveraging AI and data analytics for paid media, with deep expertise in Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Technical SEO.

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Chris Wyatt

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Czech Republic
Toptal Member Since July 16, 2024

Chris has a decade of marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and content creation expertise honed within software as a service (SaaS) startups. Known for his adaptability, resourceful mindset, and prioritizing clients, he has held leadership roles, including head of marketing, CMO, and product marketing across AI, Web3, cloud startups, and service-centric enterprises. Chris's dedication to harnessing technology for marketing innovation sets him apart as a visionary in the digital domain.

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Dejan Travnikar

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Slovenia
Toptal Member Since July 30, 2024

Dejan is an eCommerce growth expert with a proven track record of scaling brands globally. As a seasoned entrepreneur and fractional CMO, he brings a 360-degree perspective to digital marketing strategies, with expertise across media buying, CRO, and retention marketing. Having generated over $25 million in sales, Dejan is the go-to strategist for ambitious companies ready to dominate their market.

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Rohit Kulkarni

Freelance YouTube SEO Expert
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since September 26, 2022

Rohit has led the development and execution of various marketing campaigns for the consumer services, eCommerce, fintech, IT, tourism, automotive, immigration, health, fitness, and beauty sectors. He has worked with small businesses, SMEs, and large Fortune 500 organizations and excelled at creating innovative marketing strategies to acquire leads and sales. Rohit also helped establish a digital marketing company from ground zero with expansion and substantial profit in a short period.

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How to Hire YouTube SEO Experts Through Toptal

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A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right YouTube SEO expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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Capabilities of YouTube SEO Experts

Toptal’s YouTube SEO experts develop proven strategies to increase the visibility of your videos and drive engagement. Their expertise in keyword research, metadata optimization, and performance analytics helps businesses increase video rankings, expand audience reach, and turn their YouTube channels into powerful marketing assets.

YouTube Keyword Research

Targeted keyword selection forms the foundation of effective YouTube marketing. Our SEO experts use tools like TubeBuddy, vidIQ, and YouTube’s search prediction features to identify high-opportunity keywords that are relevant to your ideal audience.

Strategic YouTube Tags

Proper video tagging helps YouTube understand and recommend your content. Our YouTube specialists use strategic tags that target primary keywords and related terms to help YouTube’s algorithm categorize your videos and suggest them to the right viewers.

Compelling Video Titles

Optimized video titles are crucial for search visibility and viewer engagement. Our SEO experts craft compelling, keyword-rich titles that balance search optimization with click appeal to help your content rank higher in search results and encourage viewers to watch.

Custom Video Thumbnails

Compelling thumbnails drive better click-through. Our SEO professionals design visually compelling thumbnails with clear focal points, contrasting colors, and relevant text overlays that will stand out in search results and YouTube’s “Up Next” video feeds.

Optimized Video Settings

Correct technical settings during video upload are critical to maximizing reach. Our YouTube experts configure categories, language settings, and subtitles to make videos more discoverable, increase accessibility, and drive engagement.

Audience Retention

Viewer retention directly impacts your YouTube ranking potential. Our specialists identify engagement patterns and provide data-driven, actionable insights to optimize your video structure and content strategy in ways that will satisfy both users and YouTube’s algorithm.

Video Playlist Optimization

Playlists are a powerful SEO tool that helps organize content, improve user experience, and boost video visibility by grouping related videos. Our YouTube experts create themed playlists with keyword-rich titles and descriptions to increase watch time and strengthen your channel’s topical authority.

Backlink Campaigns

External promotion amplifies YouTube SEO efforts. Our specialists develop strategic campaigns to secure quality backlinks through content embedding, social sharing, forum participation, and outreach initiatives to drive referral traffic and enhance overall channel credibility.

Compelling Video Descriptions

Detailed video descriptions significantly impact YouTube search rankings. Our specialists develop comprehensive descriptions with target keywords, timestamps, and links that improve discoverability, enhance viewer experience, and drive traffic to your content.

Performance Analysis

Continued success depends on a comprehensive understanding of performance. Our YouTube SEO experts track critical metrics including impressions, click-through rates, watch time, and subscriber conversion to identify trends, measure SEO impact, and continuously refine strategies for sustained channel growth.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire YouTube SEO experts 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 YouTube 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.

  • To hire the right YouTube 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 YouTube SEO experts for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our YouTube 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 YouTube SEO experts with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched YouTube SEO experts ready to help you achieve your goals.

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

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your YouTube 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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