The Basic Rules of SEO
It can be difficult trying to isolate the right search engine optimization company sometimes, but there are some ways that a company or individual can prepare themselves when they first start seeking out a reputable search engine marketing partner.
Here is a quick list of the basic rules of SEO:
1. Do Your Homework: Spend some time researching the industry and listening to what others are saying. A search engine marketing company overseas charging $59.95 is not going to put out the same caliber of work as a U.S based search marketing company charging a bit more.
2. Ask Colleagues: Ask around in your inner circle to see if there is anyone that comes recommended. Sometimes you might have a friend or colleague that knows just the right person that can get the job done.
3. Read Reviews: There are plenty of resources and websites out there that will allow you to read up on a company prior to moving forward with them. This will allow you to gain some insight on a company that you might have been thinking about moving forward with.
4. Don’t Be Afraid To Negotiate: Don’t be scared to negotiate the price. If you have a company in mind that you have a great feeling about but the price is a bit out of your reach, chances are they will allow for a little negotiation. It doesn’t hurt to try.
5. Ask Questions: By all means ask questions so that you are not left with any surprises down the road. Don’t be scared to ask as many questions as you want in order to make the right decision.
6. Know Your Numbers: You must have some idea of your budget for partnering with a vendor. At least try and have your budget somewhere in the ballpark, it could save you a great deal of time when searching for that special vendor.
Come to the table prepared when you start looking for a search engine marketing company because there is a great deal going on in the search engines and things can get overwhelming very quickly for you.
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In this case all that is listed above very important for correct sео to the company.
I would add:
7. Manage your expectations. You won’t see results from SEO overnight. It could take weeks or a month or more. Subsequently, you need to work with an SEO professional that you can trust to see you through over that long haul.
Thanks John for reading and your comment!
It is still very amazing to me how many people out there truly do not understand why SEO takes time…
Take Care,
Nick
Nick,
I will agree with John’s 7th point to be added because, many people who are looking for SEO services thinks that SEO is just a simple work like coding that you just put a code and it will start resulting, which you would agree that it’s not realistic.
I have seen many people who come and ask that they want to be at the top withing very short time which I think is not commendable. And those who knows what is involved behind SEO, acts normally on why it takes time to get them ranked well. Value behind the work should be there. Specially for SEOs.
Hope this makes a little sense.
Thank you,
Pratik Dholakiya
research work done by Nick Stamoulis for basic SEO rules are awesome.
Thanks Pratik, your thoughts about SEO makes sense to me…thanks for reading and your comment!
I am still amazed by people being “taken in” by the whole – we can rank you on the first page in a week mentality. Do you like russian porn sites linking to your Mom’s jewelry site? I didn’t think so…..unfortunately our society doesn’t have a lot of patience…but that is what it takes…and a lot of the little things that end up to be big deals over time. Good reminders!
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About #3 – can you name your fave resource website that will allow you to read up on a company? Thank you.
Hi! Nick,
Thanks for your the basic rules of SEO article.
An article on How to optimize against Google updated panda is very useful to the Webmasters.If you can write,please make it.
Thanks.