What clients have you worked with?
An SEO agency’s client list reveals a lot about their size and expertise. This also allows you to see if they have previously worked with a competitor which could create a conflict of interest.
Can I call your customers for a reference?
Written testimonials on a website are one thing, but nothing beats being able to call a potential SEO agency’s past client to ask them what type of work they’ve done. If the Seo Agentur refuses to let this happen, they may be trying to hide something.
Can we meet in person to discuss my website?
Many people fall prey to unscrupulous SEO agencies who call them and promise them earth and then don’t deliver. You should always meet with any SEO agency you want to work with so you can assess how professional they are and whether or not you want to work with them on your website.
Can you guarantee me first place on Google for any keyword or phrase?
That’s a little trick question. If they give you a guarantee, you should go to another company. You may well be able to get a #1 spot for your business, but no one can guarantee that as a lot depends on what your competitors are doing in terms of SEO.
Is there a minimum contract period?
While it can take time for an SEO campaign to produce results, you need to make sure you’re not locked into a lengthy contract. For example, if you sign up for six months and haven’t made much progress after the first three months, you want to be able to go away and find another provider.
Will I receive regular progress updates?
If you’re paying out money every month, it’s only right that you know what you’re getting. Before you hire an SEO agency, make sure they send you monthly reports on their work and how it differs from your rankings for the agreed search terms.
Can I call you anytime to discuss my SEO campaign?
Your SEO agency should assign you an account manager as a contact person. If you can’t reach people when you want them, or they encourage you not to call them, you should seriously consider spending more money on that particular company.
When can I start seeing results?
It’s not an easy question to answer without doing some research, but a good SEO agency can give you a rough idea based on the search terms you want to target.
If an SEO agency gives an open answer to this question even after initial research, you should keep your hands off it.
Do you have a special relationship with Google?
This is another trick question. Any SEO agency that claims to have close ties or a special relationship with Google is talking nonsense. Google doesn’t favor Seo Agentur over others, so don’t fall for this claim sometimes used by unscrupulous agencies.
Do you outsource your SEO work?
It is not uncommon for some SEO agencies to outsource their link building work to places like India. If you don’t want your work to be outsourced, you should ask the question and have it included in your contract.
Experienced in local search and online marketing, Jamie Fairbairn has worked with many small business owners over the last 10 years to improve their search engine rankings.
