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Getting Clients for offline seo business

by NoobAdsenseWarrior
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Hey,

I have recently set up a SEO business after learning and testing stuff out on what you could call tests sites over the past year and i have read a lot on different forums regarding getting clients for your business and i was wondering why people were having problems thats if they were willing to let people know ?
Reason being is i thought other off-liners would get the offline websites ranked on Google for various keywords and therefore getting targeted traffic and from that traffic getting clients?
am i missing something here as i dont know why other offliners cant get clients..

hope some ones willing to share what they have done and what has and hasnt worked for them

Paul
#business #clients #offline #seo
  • Profile picture of the author Colm Whelan
    Paul

    If you search the forum you will find many threads regarding what others are doing to gain clients and you question has already been answered dozens of times.

    I personally am using networking - I'm lucky enough to have an established network in place due to my existing businesses. Everyone does something different.

    Once I start to expand beyond my existing geographic marketplace I plan to use telesales - I have been inspired by John Durham and Jason Kanigan in particular - you may have seen some of their posts.

    Good luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author NoobAdsenseWarrior
    Hey,

    i have looked through the forum but could not find anything new old pretty old stuff.. but i guess i might of missed something..

    Thats another thing i will start doing as i feel this would be a fantastic way to build partnerships and get to know the local business owners more.. i will certainly be speaking to my local chamber of commerce and setting up a linkedin profile

    thanks for your reply
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  • Profile picture of the author vndnbrgj
    Wow, that is some sig you have....

    I don't SEO my site.....
    I don't like dealing with clients that have found me through SEO.
    From my experience, the clients that are actively searching for SEO services, like to tell you how to do your job.

    I SEO my client's sites, but not my own.
    There are enough ways to get clients without a website.

    Believe it or not, people were selling products to business owners before the internet. If they can do it, so can I.

    @NoobAdsense : Have you read your site? It looks like spun garbage. No offense, but at least proof read your copy.
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    • Profile picture of the author link82
      Originally Posted by vndnbrgj View Post

      Wow, that is some sig you have....

      I don't SEO my site.....
      I don't like dealing with clients that have found me through SEO.
      From my experience, the clients that are actively searching for SEO services, like to tell you how to do your job.

      I SEO my client's sites, but not my own.
      There are enough ways to get clients without a website.

      Believe it or not, people were selling products to business owners before the internet. If they can do it, so can I.

      @NoobAdsense : Have you read your site? It looks like spun garbage. No offense, but at least proof read your copy.
      To say the least...
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    • Profile picture of the author Simoshere
      Originally Posted by vndnbrgj View Post

      I don't SEO my site.....
      I don't like dealing with clients that have found me through SEO.
      From my experience, the clients that are actively searching for SEO services, like to tell you how to do your job.

      I SEO my client's sites, but not my own.
      There are enough ways to get clients without a website.
      This is why I decided against trying to "seo" my site.
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      • Profile picture of the author sirblade
        I'm really sorry NoobAdsenseWarrior but the copy on your site has to be the worst example of written English I can remember reading!

        Please, please, go to the Classified section of the Forum and get someone to edit and/or rewrite your content.

        You will never, ever get a client with text like that my friend..to be honest I thought it was a joke at first because it was so bad.

        Good luck,

        Steve.
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      • Profile picture of the author vndnbrgj
        Originally Posted by tuyenbk43 View Post

        I do not understand much
        SEO your site. Pick up several clients from it.
        If they turned out like mine, you will understand it.
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  • Profile picture of the author iAmNameLess
    If the guy is already getting clients, it's pointless to pick at him when his question is why other offliners are struggling with getting clients.

    I have a few sites I don't SEO... I have sites that generate a LOT of money through SEO. I like it, I like the flexibility of taking a week off from calling and sitting back while sales STILL come rolling in. It's not the only way to make money but throwing away the possible clients by ignoring it isn't a good idea.

    I've had great clients and awful clients.. some from cold calling, direct mail, craigslist, seo, and even on this forum. I think your clients from SEO might have just been a rough patch. It happens..
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  • Profile picture of the author NickSway
    Fliers is a great way to gain offline clients. Simple and it works.
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  • Profile picture of the author sloanjim
    Hmmm..isn't that BH techniques?

    We increase your rankings by only using white hat ethical methods we have mastered and learned over the years, we build back-links “which is like a vote” from a variety of sources such as article directories, forums, blogs, video directories such as YouTube and many more.
    I do not think you want to start harping on about B.H. techniques to offline clients.
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    • Profile picture of the author remmy1uk
      Have wondered why seo consultant dont want to seo their site, all I get is client that comes via online are SHi.ty clients.

      How so? maybe someone who has their site on page 1 with seo related keywords could shed a light on this.
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  • Profile picture of the author NoobAdsenseWarrior
    thanks for all your replys i never once said i was any good at content writing but i will certainly hire some one to touch it up and make it sound a lot better

    im not sure why people would not want to get ranked on google for the services they provide.. business owners search for our services on google so why miss out on potential clients??

    @sloanjim i will go through my content and reword everything so it sounds better..
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    Im just about to write an article on this very subject.

    Heres a few ideas

    Refer a client/affiliate program
    Optimize your site/resume
    Speak at events/hold site clinics
    Guest blogging
    Sponsor events/mixers
    Create free tools
    Email blast
    Publish case studies
    Learn a niche
    Get active in new forums
    Go to chamber of commerce meetings
    Bang on doors - hit local businesses
    Establish relationships with web design businesses
    Run an ad in your local newspaper advertising your services
    leaflet drop
    tv or radio
    referrals through existing clients - exceed expectations
    rank your own site for specific keywords
    submit a press release
    pay per click advertising
    freelancing sites
    business cards in cafes
    build a list
    perform audits on prospects sites and email it to them
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    • Profile picture of the author NoobAdsenseWarrior
      Originally Posted by John Romaine View Post

      Im just about to write an article on this very subject.

      Heres a few ideas

      Refer a client/affiliate program
      Optimize your site/resume
      Speak at events/hold site clinics
      Guest blogging
      Sponsor events/mixers
      Create free tools
      Email blast
      Publish case studies
      Learn a niche
      Get active in new forums
      Go to chamber of commerce meetings
      Bang on doors - hit local businesses
      Establish relationships with web design businesses
      Run an ad in your local newspaper advertising your services
      leaflet drop
      tv or radio
      referrals through existing clients - exceed expectations
      rank your own site for specific keywords
      submit a press release
      pay per click advertising
      freelancing sites
      business cards in cafes
      build a list
      perform audits on prospects sites and email it to them
      Hey thanks for the massive list much appreciated
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  • Profile picture of the author PSinPS
    Quick question for those that SEO their site and successfully attract clients. I have been struggling with this. What keywords do you use that people actually search on? Do people really search on "SEO", or do they search "how to rank high on Google"? Do you use a geo-modifier for your local city?

    Boy, I would love to hear some responses.

    Thanks!
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