Best Sites to Find SEO Writing Jobs (2026): Who Each Suits and How to Land a First Gig

Where are the best places to find SEO writing jobs?

Is ProBlogger a good place to find SEO blog writing work?

ProBlogger's job board is aimed at blog and content writing, which overlaps heavily with SEO content. Check the listings and each posting's application instructions, since terms vary by employer. It suits writers who already have two or three blog-style samples.

How to land a first gig: Open each listing and note the niche and any keyword or format requirements. Send a sample in the same niche. If you have none, write a spec piece: one 800-word article on a topic the target client's blog covers, hosted on a free blog platform, Medium, or a Google Doc with view access. Include a clear target keyword, a meta description and a short note on the search intent you targeted, and mention that in your pitch. Specificity beats a generic "I'm a skilled SEO writer."

Which Reddit communities post SEO writing jobs?

r/HireaWriter is set up for [Hiring] posts for writing work such as blog posts, copywriting and editing. Check it regularly, because good posts can attract replies quickly. r/freelanceWriters is more of a community where members discuss clients, rates and leads, so use it for advice and occasional leads. r/writing is mostly a craft community, so use it for networking rather than as a primary job source. Read each subreddit's sidebar and rules before posting or replying, since they set what is allowed.

Posters often name a keyword, word count or niche, so mirror it in your first line and never paste a generic pitch.

Example (hypothetical): a post asks for four 1,500-word articles on project management software. A strong reply is three sentences: one relevant sample link, your approach to search intent (for example, reviewing the top-ranking pages before outlining), and your turnaround time. That beats a long bio.

Can LinkedIn and Upwork work for SEO writing jobs?

Yes, as a complement. On LinkedIn, search "SEO content writer" or "content marketing writer", filter by the Jobs tab and "Past week", then find the content lead or editor at the company and send a short note instead of only clicking apply. A headline that names your niche (for example, "SEO writer for SaaS and fintech") helps you show up in searches.

A two-line outreach template: "Hi [Name], I saw the SEO writer opening at [Company]. I wrote [sample link] targeting [keyword] for a [niche] audience; happy to send a short outline for one of your target topics."

On Upwork, expect competition. Keep proposals short, reference the client's brief, and attach the closest sample. Fees and rules change, so read Upwork's freelancer service fee page before deciding whether it fits your rates.

Are Contently and Scripted worth it for SEO writers?

Contently and Scripted are curated platforms that match writers with clients rather than open job boards. They tend to suit writers with published work, but intake, vetting and fee terms change. Confirm on each platform's official site whether it is accepting new writers and what it charges before you invest time.

What to prepare for either one:

• A portfolio with 3-5 live or PDF samples in one or two niches rather than a scattered mix.
• At least one SEO-specific sample showing a target keyword and secondary terms, a header structure that follows search intent, internal link suggestions, and a meta title and description.
• A short note on your process: how you analyze top-ranking pages, handle briefs, and cite sources.

If you're brand new, start with ProBlogger and Reddit to build published samples, then apply once you have them.

How can Sidequestboard help find SEO writing jobs?

The common problem with the sources above is timing and tab overload. Leads appear on Reddit, X, Discord and job boards, and good ones can go cold fast. Sidequestboard collects fresh public opportunity posts from public communities and social platforms into one feed. For SEO writers, that means things like hiring posts that mention blog content, keywords or article batches, which you can save and open at the original source to respond directly. A drafted first reply is there as a starting point you edit.

A practical scenario: you save a Reddit hiring post for SaaS blog writing. You open the original post, then edit the drafted reply to add your closest SaaS sample, the keyword approach you'd take and your turnaround time. You send it from the original source while the post is still recent.

It isn't a marketplace, and it doesn't guarantee work. It's a way to spend less time searching and more time pitching. If you check several communities daily, try it on iPhone from the App Store; Pro access starts with a 3-day trial. You can also browse freelance writing jobs posted today to see what fresh posts look like.

How do you choose where to start?

1. Under three published samples: Start with ProBlogger and r/HireaWriter, and write one spec piece per target niche.
2. A few samples and some client work: Add LinkedIn outreach and a daily lead routine across Reddit and a feed such as Sidequestboard, so you respond while posts are fresh.
3. Established portfolio: Apply to Contently or Scripted if they're accepting writers, and consider Upwork for steady proposals.

Keep one tailored sample ready per niche (SaaS, finance, health, e-commerce). If you also write in specialized fields, these guides may help: technical writing jobs, medical writing jobs and grant writing jobs.

What should a first pitch include, and how should you price it?

• One sentence showing you read their post or brief.
• One link to the most relevant sample.
• A line on process: search intent, outline, sources, editing.
• Your rate or a question about their budget.
• Availability and turnaround.

Keep it under 120 words and follow up once after a few days if there's no reply.

Rates vary widely by niche, length and experience, so this article doesn't quote a range. Price from the work: target hourly rate × estimated hours (research, writing, revisions) ÷ word count = your per-word rate. Count the revision rounds you'll include and charge for extras. If a client names a budget, compare it with your estimated hours.

Sources

• ProBlogger Jobs — blog and content writing job board referenced above.
• Contently — curated content platform referenced above. Check its site for current writer intake and terms.
• Scripted — curated writing platform referenced above. Check its site for current writer intake and terms.
• Upwork — Freelancer Service Fee — Official platform fee information; verify current terms before relying on pricing.