The first question that we talked about in the previous post is whether or not your potential SEO consultant makes use of social bookmarking web sites in his SEO program. More than this, though, we also talked about how the use of these web sites should NOT be the main focus of the program. In this post, let’s take a look at some other questions that Terence Chang suggests we ask potential SEO consultants.
How quickly can you adjust your SEO strategies to the search engine market changes?
Search Engine companies as big as Google constantly change their search engine program and algorithm. Changing SEO strategies become important. Without knowing the trends on the search engine market, you might just miss the big opportunities. For example, if AOL changes their search engine partners from Google.com to Yahoo.com or Ask.com, can you expect how many potential visitors you will miss or gain? Knowing what region your visitor came from is important. Knowing where your potential visitors came from are important as well.
Indeed, we all know about the saying – the only constant thing in life is change. Search engine strategies and protocols are not exempt from this. I suggest really delving deep using this question and make sure that the SEO professional’s answer convinces you. Otherwise, you might end up paying him (spending YOUR money) without being on top of ever changing things. Now, you wouldn’t want that, would you?
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Keeping up to date is fundamental, and it doesn’t have to cost you anything.
In reality, it just takes time, to many time is money, so the question is, is your time worth more than paying someone else to do it for you?
Small business’ no way, you time might be vital, but you’ll be better off learning this yourself. SEO lastest and best ways are too important to left in the hands of someone else unless you have the money to pay them far too much money.
Are there any SEO’s that have an in with DMOZ or Joeant? I’ve been accepted everywhere else, but these two are killin’ me! My site is quality! Please email if you can help.
I really agree with you. I really dont understand what qualities should have for getting listed at dmoz. if anyone can help, i would be grateful to him.
To be honest, dmoz is one of those sites, that is considered a holy grail for a reason. It’s tough to get in, and takes a long time because you have to be hand selected.
If you’ve only just submitted, be prepared to wait another 3-6 months.
There is always the option of attempting to get a job there? they are always looking for people to go through and help out with all the checking of new websites being submitted.
Not that I’m saying it will neccessarily help you get your site in, but it could help everyone else