Director Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff and implementing the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy. Manages organically increasing prominence of search results including: keyword research and optimization, indexation, internal/external linking and sitemap optimization. May participate in various cross-functional teams having a focus on SEO. Manages web analytics to track, report and determine the effectiveness and return on investment of SEO efforts May have a particular expertise in one or more aspects of SEO. Typically requires SEO, digital marketing and web analytics experience and knowledge of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Reports covering Director Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Director Search Engine Optimization (SEO) salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Director Search Engine Optimization (SEO) pay?
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- How does Director Search Engine Optimization (SEO) pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Director Search Engine Optimization (SEO) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
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