8 Questions to Ask a Potential SEO Provider
Thursday, November 13th, 2008There’s no doubt that having a sound SEO strategy can help you improve online visibility and increase your sales. But finding the right SEO provider can be challenging. The market is brimming with SEO providers who make grandiose promises they quite simply can’t deliver.
That’s why it’s important to ask SEO companies these 8 questions before you ever hire them.
1. What results have you achieved for your clients? At the end of the day, results are the bottom line. Anyone can talk a good game, but unless they can prove their skills to you, they don’t deserve your hard-earned money. Ask the client to see specific results they’ve achieved for their clients. Furthermore, request that you speak with their clients to gauge customer satisfaction. If an SEO company can’t show you results, move on to one that can.
2. Do you work with any other companies in my industry? This is a question that often gets overlooked. You need to know if the SEO company is providing services to companies you might consider competitors. After all, how can they offer you the best service possible if they’re helping your competitors out? It’s a direct conflict of interest. Demand full disclosure before agreeing to anything. (more…)
