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How much does it cost for hiring an SEO expert to work for my website?

by SeatShine
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Recently i get my office furniture website built, but there's rarely no visitor, as i don't know how and what to do SEO, is it possible to hire someone work part-time for it, like hours or days a week? if yes, how to evaluate his/her works?
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  • Profile picture of the author gossipguns
    This is totally depends on your budget !!
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    • Profile picture of the author SeatShine
      Originally Posted by gossipguns View Post

      This is totally depends on your budget !!
      e.g. for getting 10 long tail key words on page one, how much is reasonable?
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      • Profile picture of the author eabuilder
        Originally Posted by SeatShine View Post

        e.g. for getting 10 long tail key words on page one, how much is reasonable?
        Check out your competition for those keywords - considering their on and off page optimization, what would it take to beat the ones on the latter spots on the first page.
        If they are not well optimized on the pages and have few backlinks, you should be able to get to first page in less than 2-3 months.
        The challenge is finding the providers who can get you there, the market is saturated with SEO providers and packages with little to no proof or guarantee for the authenticity of their methods.
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        • Profile picture of the author SeatShine
          thanks eabuilder, you're right, too many providers and packages to find one who is able to make it really work. that's why i came here and try to learn to SEO by myself, but still no idea how and what and where to start.
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  • Profile picture of the author jasonjoel
    You need to define "expert" here. What kind of service you are looking for? Also duration of your work is an issue here. An expert could accept your job offer despite the amount of money. But your budget needs to be certain.
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      • Profile picture of the author RJKushner
        If it is definitely possible. A quick search at freelancer sites like upwork.com or freelancer.com I'm sure you'll find several people who specializes in SEO.

        In regards to evaluating their work or deciding on who to hire you may this guide helpful:
        10 Questions to Ask When Hiring an SEO Consultant
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    • Profile picture of the author TotalWebsiteControl
      Originally Posted by deepakjha818 View Post

      I think $2000 to $3000, let me know if I can help you.
      LOL now that was funny. Thanks for the laugh buddy!
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    • Profile picture of the author wAvision
      Originally Posted by deepakjha818 View Post

      I think $2000 to $3000, let me know if I can help you.
      Originally Posted by TotalWebsiteControl View Post

      LOL now that was funny. Thanks for the laugh buddy!
      For a completely customized service that offers variety and high quality links as well as full on page audits and back link audits to prevent against and clear up any penguin and panda issues, this is not absurd....

      Now if you are talking about a one size fits all approach to every project, that builds junk links and does not address anything else, that's a different story...
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      • Profile picture of the author TotalWebsiteControl
        Originally Posted by wAvision View Post

        For a completely customized service that offers variety and high quality links as well as full on page audits and back link audits to prevent against and clear up any penguin and panda issues, this is not absurd....

        Now if you are talking about a one size fits all approach to every project, that builds junk links and does not address anything else, that's a different story...
        I know what the prices can range from. I was laughing at how it was stated in the previous post. I have charged over $5,000 for SEO and i have charged less then $50. It just depends on the client and how much they want to invest.
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  • Profile picture of the author nettiapina
    Originally Posted by SeatShine View Post

    Recently i get my office furniture website built, but there's rarely no visitor, as i don't know how and what to do SEO, is it possible to hire someone work part-time for it, like hours or days a week? if yes, how to evaluate his/her works?
    Well, usually SEOs do not work full time on any one website no matter how much they bill for their work. What you're describing is the normal scenario.

    How much? I'd say the prices start from less than $100, and the sky is the limit.

    Obviously it's hard to find inexpensive but good SEO service. I'd ask a SEO what they think of your site, what kind of problems they see, and what they're going to do about it. Ask about on-page problems, and also about their opinion about your backlinks. Ask what kind of reports they provide. If you do not understand something ask them to explain. You may still not fully understand, but this is good way to learn about them and their practices.

    In my opinion any IT pro should be able to explain their stuff on general level to a reasonably receptive and intelligent person who can operate a computer. If they can't they just might be a pain to work with.
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