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Selecting_a_Search_Engine_Optimization_Company_ _PART_2
| Selecting a Search Engine Optimization Company - PART 2
Please read "Selecting a Search Engine Optimization Company -
PART 1" at http://www.small-biz-web-so
lution.com/selecting-a-search-engine-optimization-company-part1.h
tml first.
When you are checking out search engine optimization companies,
make sure they have actually done the work they are claiming to
have done. Some companies will use other company's results in
order to get you to sign on with them. If you are in doubt, call
the company they are showing you results for, and ask for the
name of their search engine optimization company.
It's important to keep in mind that a successful search engine
optimization campaign will result in maximum exposure across a
wide range of popular search engines using a variety of keywords
and phrases. This is the formula for a successful campaign, and
you should keep it always in the forefront of your marketing
strategy.
Ask the search engine optimization company you are considering
for a report that shows you rankings across a number of popular
search engines for a period of at least six months. Remember:
search engine marketing is a process that is continual, and you
need a company that not only understands this, but keeps
constant tabs on your search engine positions. That company must
also be able to adjust its strategy in the event that search
engine rankings drop.
Since search engine marketing is an on-going process, your
positions must be constantly monitored. If you want your search
engine optimization company to do this for you, request a sample
of a monthly report. It is essential that this report should
show rankings for the most popular search engines. Don't be
impressed by a report that only shows great results for a
limited number of small search engines. These are fairly easy
results to acquire. Also confirm that the popular search engine
results they are showing you are indeed the popular search
engines currently.
Be sure the sample report the company shows you is in a format
that you can easily understand. For example, it could be in the
form of a chart that covers a period of at least six months and
presents data such as the top 50 positions broken down on a
monthly basis or the top 5 pages each month. Then, ascertain
that the company you are considering actually monitors these
positions or pages every month, and that the sample report they
show you includes findings and recommendations for the specific
site. This insures that the company will actively monitor and
make adjustments to their strategy on a continual basis rather
than simply gather statistics on your positions. You need a
company that is actively participant in your search engine
marketing campaign, not just an information gatherer.
Obviously, your finances have to figure into your choice of
company, but bear in mind that a search engine optimization
company is crucial the success of your marketing campaign. It is
not just a casual accessory. If you cannot afford a company that
will do a thorough and reliable job for your website, you might
consider waiting until you do have the finances in place.
If you have to find a company and can't wait for your finances
to catch up, you may be able to find an affordable company that
will also be able to supply quality, reliable work, such as a
fairly new company. Just remember that there are risks involved
with using a company without a proven track record - and that
risk is your money! Don't take that leap unless the company can
supply you with a least a few references.
References are the most reliable indicator of a good company.
Don't use a company that won't show your references because of
any reason, confidentiality included. Remember - even doctors
will provide references! The firm you choose should provide you
with a minimum of two references, one that is from the past, and
one that is current.
When you contact these references, be prepared to ask precise,
specific questions so that neither of your time is wasted. Ask
them what their experience was like with the company, such as
their availability to answer questions and deal with problems
and their ability to meet deadlines. Ask the reference to rate
the overall performance of the company.
Find out if the company requested that the reference make
significant changes to their web pages that affected the
visitors coming to their site. You are looking for a search
engine optimization company that can balance the needs of both
search engines and site visitors without compromising either.
The most essential question to ask is whether the work of the
search engine optimization company resulted in higher profits
for the reference. Without profits, it doesn't matter whether
your positions are at the top of the list or not.
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