Monday, July 19, 2010

SEO Company Selection

Jen Carter asked:


For many website owners hiring a SEO company can be extremely difficult. How do you select a company with the right qualifications and demeanor that matches your preferred need? Examining yourself is a good way to start your search for the best SEO firm. Acknowledgment that the minimum requirements for successful optimizing of your website is more than just search engine criteria but also rich content is important when selecting a SEO company. Search engine optimization firms must have the best combination of professional copywriters, web designers, product designers, developers, marketers, advertisers, analysts and entrepreneurs to be considered for selection.

When researching the best SEO Companies to hire you should always ask them eight basic questions that will tell you if that is the best company for you. Asking these questions can help eliminate fraudulent search engine optimization firms and guide you in the right direction.

The first question to ask any SEO Services Company you are considering is the ranking guarantees they provide. If they have none to provide then you should look into another firm.

The second question to ask that many people overlook is what type of changes do they think is needed to your website. You do not want to agree to a firm and then later regret the changes they made. Find out everything up front.

The third thing to find out is their approach to linking. Certain link programs can be key to long-term success using SEO and evaluating a possible firms approach will help you to determine if it is the right one for you.

The fourth thing to inquire about is the reporting and communications you will receive. The best SEO firms have workflows in place for all client and vendor deliveries as well as expectations set.

The fifth thing to inquire when selecting the best SEO company is their pricing options. It is important to work within your budget.

The sixth thing to find out about your potential firm is the reason of their low page rank.

The seventh thing you should inquire about your SEO company is to name some of their competitors. This question will determine if the firm is honest or not. An honest firm will gladly name the competition. A dishonest firm will avoid this question or hesitate. The eighth question to ask a potential SEO firm is their prior references and successful rankings. Finding out this information will give you a great idea of whether or not this is the best SEO firm for you to hire. Inquiring about these eight things will make selecting the best SEO firm or company easy.