JP Garbaccio recently shared something that caught my attention: "Earlier this week I made a post about 2 fully remote SEO jobs. Here's the form to apply to those jobs: https://tally.so/r/81xxyz

Good luck et bon chance."

That is the whole post. No long thread. No hype. Just a clear pointer to two remote SEO openings and a direct application form. And honestly, that kind of brevity is exactly what makes it useful.

In this article, I want to expand on what JP implied with that simple share: remote SEO roles move fast, signal beats noise, and your application needs to do three things quickly - prove impact, prove fit, and prove you can operate remotely.

Why a short post like JP's matters (and why you should act fast)

A post that says "Here are 2 fully remote SEO jobs" plus a link is basically a time-sensitive opportunity announcement. Remote roles usually attract far more applicants than on-site roles, and that changes the game in a few predictable ways:

Hiring teams get flooded with applications early
Screening becomes more template-driven (yes, even for SEO)
Candidates who are clear and credible rise to the top

JP's "Good luck" is friendly, but it also carries a quiet reality: luck favors people who are ready. If you see a link and you are still hunting for a resume file, a portfolio, or metrics you can share, you are already behind.

What "fully remote SEO" usually means in practice

Fully remote is not just a location perk. It is an operating model. When you apply, you are being evaluated on SEO skills and your ability to work without constant synchronous supervision.

Here is what hiring managers often look for in remote SEO candidates:

1) Clear ownership and decision-making

Remote teams cannot afford endless back-and-forth. They want people who can:

diagnose an SEO issue
propose a plan
execute
report outcomes

2) Written communication

If your application reads like vague marketing copy, it will struggle. Remote work runs on writing: tickets, docs, audits, experiment plans, and weekly updates. Your application is a preview of that.

3) Proof over promises

Everyone can claim they "grew organic traffic." Fewer can show what they did, why it worked, and what happened next.

Key insight: In remote hiring, your ability to explain your work matters almost as much as the work itself.

The fastest way to stand out: show proof in a simple structure

If JP's post pushes you to apply via a form, you should assume the first pass is a skim. Make it easy for the reviewer to understand your value in under 60 seconds.

Use this structure across your resume, portfolio, and any free-text form fields:

The 3-part case study template (steal this)

For each relevant project, write 4 to 6 lines:

Context: site type, size, and goal
Problem: what was broken or missing
Actions: what you changed (be specific)
Results: numbers, time frame, and how you measured

Example (adapt to your reality):

Context: B2B SaaS blog with 2,000+ URLs
Problem: traffic plateau and index bloat
Actions: content pruning plan, internal linking rebuild, title and intent rewrites for top 50 pages
Results: +38% non-brand organic sessions in 90 days; +22% demo-request clicks from organic

If you do not have perfect analytics access, approximate honestly and explain the measurement method. Credibility beats inflated precision.

What to include when the application is just a form

JP linked directly to a Tally form. Forms vary, but the same principles apply. Prepare these items before you click "submit":

1) A tight positioning statement

One sentence is enough. Example: "Technical SEO and content strategist focused on improving indexation, internal linking, and high-intent growth for SaaS and marketplaces."

2) Two links that do real work

Do not overwhelm people with ten URLs. Pick two:

a portfolio page or doc with 2 to 4 case studies
a single audit sample, strategy doc, or content brief that shows your thinking

If you cannot share client work, create a sample on a public site. A short Loom walkthrough of an SEO teardown can also work if the role values communication.

3) Tooling familiarity, but framed as outcomes

List tools only when tied to what you did with them: GSC for page grouping, Ahrefs for gap analysis, Screaming Frog for crawl segmentation, Looker Studio for reporting, Python or Sheets for clustering.

4) Your remote operating style

One or two bullets can help:

"Async-first updates: weekly memo with wins, risks, next steps"
"Comfortable collaborating in Notion, Jira, Slack, and Loom"
"Prefer measurable experiments: hypothesis, change log, result"

Common mistakes that sink remote SEO applications

When a role is remote, the bar for clarity goes up. These are the usual problems I see:

Vague claims without numbers

"Improved rankings" is not a result. Even rough metrics are better: sessions, clicks, conversions, index coverage, revenue influenced, time saved.

Keyword stuffing your resume

An SEO resume that reads like a meta keywords tag is ironic and unhelpful. Recruiters and hiring managers want evidence of thinking and prioritization.

Not matching the role type

"SEO" can mean very different jobs:

Technical SEO (crawl, rendering, logs, schema)
Content SEO (briefs, topical authority, refreshes)
Programmatic SEO (templates, scalable pages)
SEO + growth (conversion alignment, landing pages, experimentation)

If JP shared two roles, they might not be the same SEO flavor. Tailor your examples to the one you want.

If you miss this one, build a simple pipeline for the next

JP's post is a reminder that opportunities pop up in small moments. You can increase your odds by systematizing discovery and readiness:

Create a "ready-to-apply" kit

Keep a folder with:

resume (one-page and detailed versions)
portfolio doc
2 case studies
1 audit sample
3 short cover-note variants (technical, content, generalist)

Track remote SEO job sources

founders and hiring managers on LinkedIn
niche job boards (SEO, marketing, remote-focused)
newsletters and Slack communities

Treat LinkedIn like a signal feed

JP's post is classic LinkedIn content that is useful because it is actionable. If you want to find more like it, engage with and follow people who share direct resources, not just commentary.

What JP Garbaccio's post gets right about LinkedIn content strategy

Even with modest engagement, the format is powerful. It aligns with three principles that often drive "viral posts" and consistently helpful LinkedIn content:

"Here's the form to apply" is a direct call-to-action, and clarity is a growth lever.

1) One idea, one action

The post does not wander. It does not try to educate and recruit at the same time. It points you to the next step.

2) Low friction for the audience

A link and a quick message is easier to act on than a long carousel.

3) Human tone

"Good luck et bon chance" adds personality. It is small, but it makes the post feel like a person helping, not a faceless job blast.

If you are building your own content strategy, that is a good reminder: value does not have to be long. It has to be usable.

A quick checklist before you submit any remote SEO application

I can explain my last 2 SEO wins in numbers
I included 1 to 2 links that prove competence
My examples match the role type (technical, content, programmatic, growth)
My writing is clear, specific, and easy to skim
I show I can work async and document decisions

If you do those things, JP's "good luck" becomes less about chance and more about preparation meeting timing.

This blog post expands on a viral LinkedIn post by JP Garbaccio. View the original LinkedIn post →