how do I find a competent SEO expert

footpaincenter · 11-27-2011, 01:38 PM

My e-commerce website has been around for about 8 years-I have retained many so-called SEO experts- How do I find a honest, knowledgeable and reasonable SEO expert.
Thanks
Footpaincenter
Marc

Val Wilson · 11-27-2011, 01:46 PM

Google Matt Carter - he has some very good free SEO training (and paid membership as well if you want it)

jeff09 · 11-27-2011, 01:48 PM

You can find good SEO Expert by checking their portfolios, work samples and past client feedbacks. Also you can ask proof of latest SEO achievements

attorneydavid · 11-27-2011, 07:09 PM

Most competent SEO's have their own projects and take clients for ready cash. Check the whois to verify it's really their site.

Mike Anthony · 11-27-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by footpaincenter

My e-commerce website has been around for about 8 years-I have retained many so-called SEO experts- How do I find a honest, knowledgeable and reasonable SEO expert.
Thanks

Find one that will prove that he can make your site move up in Google without you paying him a dime and without using any backlinking software (otherwise you will only get someone who knows to run tools) and let him/her tell you their plan to get you to the top three (nothing else really counts).

solarwarrior · 11-27-2011, 10:17 PM

easy. Type "SEO Service" in google and see which website is really doing what they preach.

EricBaglio · 11-27-2011, 10:37 PM

Warrior Forum has tons of guys in the Warriors for Hire section. The only thing you need to make sure of though is that their methods are legit. Check all the testimonials. If there are a lot of positive testimonials and he/she is very descriptive with their methods and have strong service guarantees, they may be a good SEO expert.

The truth is though, you won't know until you test them yourself. Good luck.

lovboa · 11-27-2011, 11:29 PM

Agree...If you're not very familiar with the services out there, the best thing is to research past customers' feedback and testimonials.

WritingFargo · 11-27-2011, 11:35 PM

Google SEOMoz. Click on Resources -> Learn SEO

vk3 · 11-27-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by solarwarrior

easy. Type "SEO Service" in google and see which website is really doing what they preach.

As simple as this sounds, I'd say it's definitely accurate.

By looking for companies that are ranking well now, today, this moment.. you should stumble upon quite a few that know their stuff, know what kinds of links to build, and can instruct you on the basic on-page structure that works best.

In my experience the rest is basically trial and error, and allowing time to pass while you track progress - I personally like to test "one-off" services, and combine the ones I find bring the best results.

11-27-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
footpaincenter Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how do I find a competent SEO expert My e-commerce website has been around for about 8 years-I have retained many so-called SEO experts- How do I find a honest, knowledgeable and reasonable SEO expert. Thanks Footpaincenter Marc

11-27-2011, 01:46 PM	#2
Val Wilson HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 284 Thanks: 43 Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts Contact Info	Re: how do I find a competent SEO expert Google Matt Carter - he has some very good free SEO training (and paid membership as well if you want it)
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11-27-2011, 01:48 PM	#3
jeff09 SEO Expert War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Contact Info	Re: how do I find a competent SEO expert You can find good SEO Expert by checking their portfolios, work samples and past client feedbacks. Also you can ask proof of latest SEO achievements

11-27-2011, 07:09 PM	#4
attorneydavid HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 168 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Re: how do I find a competent SEO expert Most competent SEO's have their own projects and take clients for ready cash. Check the whois to verify it's really their site.
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11-27-2011, 10:37 PM	#7
EricBaglio Warrior Enthusiast War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 179 Thanks: 28 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	Re: how do I find a competent SEO expert Warrior Forum has tons of guys in the Warriors for Hire section. The only thing you need to make sure of though is that their methods are legit. Check all the testimonials. If there are a lot of positive testimonials and he/she is very descriptive with their methods and have strong service guarantees, they may be a good SEO expert. The truth is though, you won't know until you test them yourself. Good luck.
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11-27-2011, 11:29 PM	#8
lovboa Advanced Warrior Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 741 Thanks: 119 Thanked 80 Times in 71 Posts	Re: how do I find a competent SEO expert Agree...If you're not very familiar with the services out there, the best thing is to research past customers' feedback and testimonials.

11-27-2011, 11:35 PM	#9
WritingFargo Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: how do I find a competent SEO expert Google SEOMoz. Click on Resources -> Learn SEO