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Choosing an SEO Firm – Why SEO Case Studies Are Important

January 9, 2010 by Collyn Floyd  
Filed under SEO

Choosing an SEO Firm – Why SEO Case Studies Are Important

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes Would you buy a house without checking out the neighborhood and schools first? Or a car without researching its reliability and safety ratings? Of course you wouldn’t, unless you enjoy throwing caution to the wind (and in that case, you can stop reading). Search Engine Optimization is – or at least should be – all about seeing improved results on your website. That’s why it’s crucial to ask to see an SEO company’s case study information before selecting them for your SEO efforts. While you’re at it, ask to meet the SEO staff who will be optimizing your site. Sound a little over the top? Maybe, but here’s the thing: it’s really fashionable for businesses to jump on the SEO bandwagon right now, regardless of whether or not they actually know how to do SEO. Many of these companies don’t even have dedicated SEO staff; they simply outsource the work. Ad agencies, for instance, desperate to make themselves... 

Successful SEO: Four Reasons Why Your Search Engine Optimization Firm Should Know Web Development

January 8, 2010 by Collyn Floyd  
Filed under SEO

Successful SEO: Four Reasons Why Your Search Engine Optimization Firm Should Know Web Development

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes If you are in the market to hire a search engine optimization (SEO) firm, selecting the right vendor can be a daunting task. In recent years, SEO has gained immense popularity and acceptance as a formidable marketing technique, so it should come as no surprise that SEO firms are popping up in various shapes and sizes: one-person SEO consultancies, SEO-only firms, combined SEO/Development firms, traditional ad agencies offering SEO, and even offshore SEO enterprises. But which of these options will deliver the best results for your business? Which can you trust to suggest – and possibly implement – changes to your site? The fact is that true Web marketing success requires knowing the web business inside-out, including programming, design, usability, and SEO. Here are four reasons to hire a firm that offers both SEO and Web development: 1. Get a truly search friendly site. SEO-only firms tend to be focused on top rankings. While rankings...