Search Engine Optimization Service Plans

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It has become more and more common for even small online businesses to hire an outside firm to handle their Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Constantly changing standards, new techniques and maintenance make SEO a process that can be time consuming, and a qualified consultant can often perform optimization and even maintenance tasks for reasonable prices. Knowing what to expect from SEO Services is often the first step towards selecting the ideal SEO consultant for your business.

There is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ SEO plan. In fact, each business has its own unique set of goals and will require different strategies and techniques. While some SEO companies offer several different levels or tiers of service, others operate on an a la carte basis. Understanding what each aspect of Search Engine Optimization can do for you and your organization will help you to select the best plan.

When selecting your options or search engine optimization service plans, be sure to carefully consider the following:

I. Extensive Keyword Research †this is absolutely essential. ...
... If you don’t know which keywords have the best potential and have the greatest relevance, you will begin your internet marketing with a shaky foundation at best. Many think they know their keywords and they are almost always wrong. Few recognize how many variations of words and phrases are actually used by real people who are searching for their products and services. It is only through extensive research, using sophisticated tools and methods, that all keywords of value can truly be identified and included in the online marketing plan, while those keywords with poor potential can be eliminated or deemphasized from the thrust of the plan.

II. Onsite Search Engine Optimization †this is nothing more and nothing less than the processes involved in making certain that your web pages are clearly understood by the Google Spiders and actual users. The effective use of title tags, metatags, keyword architecture, and dozens of other elements all work together to quickly tell the spiders what your website is all about. This is the most basic essential service that all Search Engine Marketing Company must perform very well. Poorly done, Google will never give your pages the credit they should get for the keywords you are targeting.

III. Content †onsite and offsite. Content is probably the least emphasized, yet the single most important component necessary to successfully compete for high search engine rankings. I suspect this is the case because it requires the most commitment, the hardest to do consistently, and over a long period of time, and it requires the SEM to “level” with the potential client about the plain truth about SEM; no matter how much or little you are paying your Internet Marketing Company, it will be completely wasted if you don’t have a strong commitment to regular additions of unique (non-duplicate), highly relevant content. If the company you are interviewing does not stress this, or even mention it, head for the hills!

IV. Live Results / Deep Results †when you are interviewing an Internet Marketing Company, you must see live and “deep” results for existing clients. Live results is simply going to Google, entering a keyword provided by the company and verifying first page results for one of their clients. Verify that the client is actually a client usually by seeing the Internet Marketing Company’s name in the footer on the home page. Deep Results is the high ranking for many keywords for the same client … and … the keywords are at least moderately competitive (more than 250,000 competing pages). Then get the same quality results for other clients and verify them live right in front of you from Google searches.

V. Existing Client Interviews †you must actually interview 1-3 clients, not only to verify the results, but to gauge the ranking the client gives to the SEM. What are your experiences with the SEM? How are they to work and collaborate with? Are you planning on renewing their services? Have you recommended their services before? What improvements would you like to see from the SEM? Don’t ask yes or no questions. You won’t get the information you need. Ask questions that require thought and listen, not only to what they say, but also how they say it.

The pricing of plans varies. The two major variables are:

1. Competitiveness of the keywords / industries / sites.
2. Geographic Scope †local, regional, national, global.

The best internet marketing companies will know very quickly which service level will be the most appropriate. It involves understanding your business offerings, identifying your competitors and your geographical target audience. A typical national SEO Campaign will run at around $1,500 †$5,000 a month range while a Local SEO Campaign will cost anywhere from $500 †$1,000 a month. (Price based on competition)

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