Arshad Saqib: Local SEO & GBP Specialist

8 Years of LOCAL SEO Experience | Upwork TOP Rated PLUS Seller

― My background

Hi, I’m Arshad Saqib, a dedicated Local SEO and GBP specialist with over 8 years of experience working with international clients and agencies. I specialize in Local SEO, On-Page Optimization, Link Building, and Technical SEO, helping businesses improve their Google Maps and SERP rankings. My expertise includes GMB/GBP optimization, hyper-local content strategies, citation building, and advanced link-building techniques.

I’ve successfully managed 5,000+ hours of SEO projects, delivering measurable results across diverse industries. I combine a data-driven, results-oriented approach with client-focused support to ensure long-term growth. Let’s work together to boost your local visibility and drive real leads!

― Top Skills

Local SEO Optimization
Google Maps Ranking
On-Page Optimization
Backlinks Builder
GEO/ AIO SEO Optimization
Website Design
Website Development
Content Creation

Case Study 1: Local SEO Growth for Medical Clinic - 1.8M Impressions in 3 Months

Case Studies / Portfolio

Case Study 2: Google Map Pack Ranking for Law Firm

Case Study 3: Boosting Leads & Rankings for HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Company

― Work experience

Link Building Expert

Advantage Services Group / Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

Managed high-quality outreach and backlink campaigns, building authoritative links that boosted client rankings and domain authority across competitive niches.

― Education

Punjab University

Master's degree, Computer Science / 2018 - 2020

Sargodha University

Bachelor’s degree, B.S.C.S / 2014 - 2018

Local SEO & GBP Specialist | On-Page & Link Building Expert

Upwork / Feb 2017 - Present

A dedicated SEO specialist with over 8 years of experience working with international agencies and clients at Upwork.

“No local business is ever stuck at the bottom of search results. With the right SEO approach, every challenge can become a step toward visibility and growth.”

- Arshad Saqib

Local SEO Expert for U.S. SEO Company

This guy was a godsend for our website. Always completes the work earlier than expected. I won't hesitate to hire Arshad again.

Arshad did a great job of finding new citations for our brands, reaching out to brands for guest posts, analyzing competitor backlinks, correcting NAP, and finding the best and most beneficial backlinks for our brands. As an off-page SEO specialist, he is well-versed in using SemRush, Ahrefs, Majestic, BrightLocal, PitchBox, and other SEO tools. He is also organized and follows your instructions down to the detail. Thank you, Arshad! Will definitely recommend!

SEO Link-Building Expert

What they say:

Local SEO Expert Needed, Content Creation Ability Preferred

Arshad is highly skilled and professional. His Local SEO expertise and attention to detail made a real difference. Great experience working with him.