WordPress Technical SEO Consultant – GS Console, Schema, Core Web Vitals & AI Search Optimization

Hi there, I read through your post carefully, and the job you're describing isn't standard technical SEO. It's technical SEO plus AI search readiness, which is newer territory and requires someone who understands both the classic crawl-index-rank mechanics and the modern entity-semantic layer that AI tools actually parse. You've already built the hard part. You have strong content, established authority in a specialized niche (European Maine Coons, rare color genetics, health testing), and a brand people trust. What you need now is someone to make sure Google and AI engines can actually surface that expertise when people search for it. I've been working in WordPress and technical SEO for 13+ years. I've done technical audits, Core Web Vitals cleanup, schema implementation, and GSC troubleshooting across dozens of WordPress sites. More recently, I've been implementing AI search optimization strategies including entity structuring, semantic markup, and answer engine optimization for clients who want to show up in AI-generated responses. Here's how I'd approach this project: 1. Technical SEO Audit and GSC Cleanup I'll start with a full crawl using Screaming Frog and cross-reference that with your Search Console data. I'll identify and resolve indexing issues, crawl errors, redirect chains, broken links, duplicate content, and canonical problems. I'll review your XML sitemap and robots.txt to make sure they're optimized for your structure. Then I'll audit your internal linking to strengthen topical authority around your key themes (genetics, bloodlines, color programs, health testing). 2. Core Web Vitals and Performance Optimization I'll run Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights, and GTmetrix to baseline your performance. Then I'll optimize for LCP (Largest Contentful Paint), CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift), and INP (Interaction to Next Paint). That typically includes image optimization (format conversion, lazy loading, proper sizing), JavaScript cleanup, render-blocking resource fixes, and caching improvements. Target is green across mobile and desktop. 3. Schema Markup Implementation I'll review your existing Rank Math schema and expand it where needed. For a cattery site, that likely means Organization schema, LocalBusiness schema (if applicable), FAQPage for common questions, Article schema for educational content, Breadcrumb for navigation clarity, and possibly Product or Service schema depending on how you present kittens and programs. I'll also implement Review schema where you have testimonials or breeder endorsements that qualify. 4. AI Search Optimization and Entity Structuring This is where the work gets more nuanced. AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Copilot don't crawl the same way Google does. They prioritize clean semantic structure, entity clarity, and topical authority. I'll optimize for that by strengthening your entity signals (making sure your brand, expertise, and key topics are clearly defined and consistently referenced), implementing semantic HTML and structured data that AI can parse easily, creating FAQ and Q&A content formatted for answer extraction, and reviewing your content architecture to ensure topical clustering around your core expertise areas. I'll also set up an LLMS.txt file and review opportunities for Knowledge Graph optimization. 5. Local SEO (if relevant) If you serve local customers or have a physical location that matters for your business, I'll audit your Google Business Profile, ensure NAP consistency across your site and citations, and implement local schema where appropriate. 6. Documentation and Recommendations You'll get a full report covering what I found, what I fixed, what I recommend for ongoing maintenance, and a checklist for future content to maintain AI discoverability. I also provide plain-language explanations so you understand what was done and why. I've done similar work for Book4Time Inc. (a $2,500 SEO and content optimization project where I handled technical cleanup, schema, and on-page SEO) and handled custom WordPress development and structured content for McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman. I'm also comfortable working in Elementor and Rank Math, so I won't be fighting your stack. In terms of timeline, a project like this typically takes 3 to 4 weeks depending on the size of your site and the depth of issues I find in the initial audit. I work at $85/hr, and I'd estimate this landing in the range of 40 to 60 hours depending on complexity, which puts it well within your budget. If this direction feels right, send me your site URL and Search Console access. I'll do a preliminary review and come back with a clearer breakdown of what I'm seeing and how I'd prioritize the work. Trust, Tai