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My name is Richard, I’ve spent the last 12 years helping business owners and entrepreneurs grow their business using digital marketing. I specialize in SEO, SEM, Paid Media, Content Marketing, Email and other core marketing strategies we leverage to grow revenue/sales.
Up-to-date, I’ve worked across 60+ different industries, I’ve been responsible for generating tens of millions in sales, I’ve worked and consulted for some of the biggest brands in the world.
If you need help growing your business, growing sales, leveraging digital marketing to gain attention in your market, see if I’m…
$25/hr
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SEO
Shopify
SEO Audit
WordPress
Web Design
Google Ads
SEO Backlinking
Content Strategy
SEO Keyword Research
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile.
Just a bit about me, I am from Belgium and have been living in Asia/Philippines for a few years now. I have passionately been doing SEO/PPC for over five years and have helped clients in their rankings and conversions.
I have experience in eCommerce websites, as well as any other websites.
I worked on large clients, mainly on SEO and digital marketing. I also helped work on startups doing everything from SEO, PPC, GA work, Google Tag Manager setup, site optimization, AB testing, blogger outreach, and more. I have a diverse range of skills from WordPress, basic graphic design, SEO, PPC, Social,…
$30/hr
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Data Entry
Google Docs
Blog Writing
Email Handling
Article Writing
Email Marketing
Virtual Assistant
Project Management
My forte is email outreach to build high quality links. I do the following campaigns, but not limited to:
Guest Post
Broken Link Building
EDU Links (scholarship)
Skyscraper Technique (competitor, resources)
Unlinked Mentions
Infographic
.Gov and .Org Links
I’m doing email outreach for link acquisition for more than 6 years now, and I have acquired outstanding skills and strategies for the campaigns to work efficiently.
I follow Backlinko, MOZ, Smart Insights, Search Engine People and use tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Majestic, Buzzstream, and Citation Labs.
$75/hr
SEO
SEO
SEO Audit
SEO Backlinking
Google Analytics
SEO Keyword Research
Hi there! I can help you grow your business. SEO has been my area of work all my life – more than 15 years now.
If you want cheap backlinks, that’s not me. If you wish to cut corners, that’s not me. SEO is a long game, and I play it safe but smart.
We can start from zero and plan a tailored SEO strategy, or I can give my insight to enhance a stagnant organic traffic situation.
After we set the plan, I can take care of the implementation, talk with your devs, content creators, designers, and whoever we need.
I will closely monitor how things are going and keep you updated on the progress. In new websites, traffic starts to arrive in a…
$50/hr
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SEO
Google Ads
Pay Per Click
Link Building
Content Writing
Email Marketing
Brand Consulting
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Management
I’m a professional digital marketer and freelance journalist. 8+ years experience of working in digital agencies specialising in SEO & SEM before going freelance.
I work with a variety of businesses throughout the world from one man bands to conglomerates, with the object of fitting into your existing workforce seamlessly and effectively.
– Link Building (by hand, not bought)
– On-page SEO
– Search and Display PPC
– SEO content
Bringing my own tools to the job, I use (and have premium subscriptions for each) to Moz Pro, Majestic Backlink Explorer and Screaming Frog.
Transparency is key to any projects I’m involved in – regardless of…
$60/hr
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SEO
SEO Audit
Link Building
SEO Backlinking
Google Analytics
Content Marketing
Technical Analysis
SEO Keyword Research
Search Engine Marketing
Content Marketing Strategy
SEO consultancy services supporting businesses and agencies all over the world. To give you a taster for what I can help you with, have a read below.
– SEO strategy
– Technical audits
– Keyword research
– Link building
– Outreach campaigns
– Google Analytics & Tag Manager setup
– Competitor analysis
– Content creation
Have a project you need help with? Send me a message.
$10/hr
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SEO
Link Building
Website Translation
Financial Translation
Technical Translation
Translation English Italian
Translation Italian English
Translation Chinese English
Translation Russian English
Translation English Russian
I provide services for translating technical, financial, legal documentation, as well as for turn-key localization of websites (the original data can be provided in any format since I have the skills of web development).
Depending on the wishes of client, I can work on projects in TM software: Trados, Memsource, etc., as well as use the standard office software.
I have a lot of experience in urgent and large translation projects. In this way, my client can be assured of prompt work delivery, stress resistance, and high-quality processing of a wealth of information. I know well the financial, technical and legal terminology.
If the…
$8/hr
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SEO
SMO
Lead Generation
Content Strategy
Content Marketing
Facebook Marketing
Snapchat Marketing
Business Consulting
Marketing Automation
Search Engine Marketing
I am an expert Search Engine Optimizer with 7 years of experience using 100% White Hat SEO techniques.
I am well-versed with Google latest guidelines and algorithms. All the work done by me is white hat and of high-quality.
I am familiar with writing SEO content and also understand the rules that apply. I can create quality, original content using keyword/phrases designed to reach your targeted audience as well as increase traffic to your site.
I provide following SEO Services:
1. Website Analysis
2. Competitors Analysis (Market Analysis)
3. Keyword Research
4. On-page structure creation
5. Off-page SEO/Quality Backlinks.
$13/hr
SEO
SEO
WordPress
Link Building
SEO Backlinking
Google Analytics
Internet Marketing
SEO Keyword Research
On-Page Optimization
Off-page Optimization
Social Media Marketing
I am dedicated and committed SEO specialist that optimizes websites in order to get organic ranking on various search engines. I am also very fluent with Google and Bing web master tools. Also, well versed with Google Analytics reporting tool.
$10/hr
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SEO
SMO
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
Search Engine Marketing
Are you looking for your website’s SEO?
Well, I can help. Just drop a short message, and I will contact you within 24 hours. I enjoy strategic Online Marketing, creating and implementing marketing as well as utilizing Social Media.
I have done SEO/SMO/SMM projects of all sizes and scopes; I have a good experience of SEO including sites for startup companies and small businesses. I am seeking opportunities for highly-efficient Online Marketing to increase ROI of my clients. Apart from website SEO, I am a YouTube Video Optimization specialist. Currently, I have optimized more than 300 keywords on Page 1 of Google.
Interview me. Test me….
$18/hr
SEO
SEO
WordPress
Google Search
SEO Backlinking
YouTube Marketing
SEO Keyword Research
Social Media Marketing
Yahoo! Search Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
Social Media Optimization (SMO)
if you want to rocket your site to Google’s first page (without breaking the rules), you’ll love the strategies.
I have 10+ years of proven track records in the Digital Marketing Industry. During this time, I have contributed to the eventual success of multiple small & big scale companies through the implementation of various processes and systems. These crucial strategies enabled the prolonged success of these firms in the ever-changing world of search marketing. My project management experience allows me to see the big picture when it comes to connecting technology and the workforce.
My Specialities:-
SEO (Search Engine…
$25/hr
SEO
SEO
SEO Audit
WordPress
Content SEO
Technical SEO
SEO Backlinking
Google Analytics
SEO Keyword Research
On-Page Optimization
Off-page Optimization
I love and breathe in SEO.
I have started my journey as an SEO analyst 6 years ago and worked with more than 67 companies/projects. Some of them are Luxhabitat, CreativeSafetySupply, Cryptomaniaks, RebelsMarket, etc. Also, I have experience in working with two renowned digital marketing agencies and there I got the opportunity to work for some multimillion tech companies and eCommerce businesses.
If your goal is to get organic traffic to your business or content-based website, I’m here to take your business to the next level.
My expertise includes but not limited to:
Website SEO Audit: I provide in-depth SEO audit reports along with…
$25/hr
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SEO
ORM
Brand Marketing
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
Facebook Marketing
Internet Marketing
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
Top-Rated Online Reputation Management and SEO Expert
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Are you wondering for Online Reputation, negative reviews/feedback/comments, images & videos that are harshing your personal (Online Reputation) or business( Online Branding) that are posted on one of them: Ripoff Report, Complaint Dashboard, Pissed Consumer, Scam, Complaints Board, Yelp, Blog or any News, Article & Forum Website.Eliminate negative BBB Ratings from high placement in Google.I can guaranteed Push Down all those online/internet negative/bad content to increase your trust & leads/sale.
I can Protect Your…
$100/hr
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SEO
SEO Audit
A/B Testing
Growth Hacking
SEO Backlinking
Lead Generation
Google Analytics
SEO Keyword Research
Content Marketing Strategy
Conversion Rate Optimization
Hi there! Are you looking for an SEO professional which you can actually trust? A person, who won’t mess up your site. A person, who is easy to talk to and bounce ideas off. A person, with up to date SEO know-how, 14 years of experience & successful track record.
Good!
See, if you kept reading then I’m almost sure you need somebody to help you with the “SEO stuff”. Perhaps SaaS or B2B specific SEO?
Let’s face it: SEO is damn hard. It’s getting harder & harder each day. Yet, Google is the best source of qualified traffic you can get. While you are reading that sentence, Google is processing 68,000+ searches per second. At the…
$30/hr
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SEO
Russian
SEO Audit
Google Search
Link Building
Community Outreach
On-Page Optimization
Off-page Optimization
A professional White-Hat SEO-Specialist with 8 Years Experience in the creation and promotion of Info sites and E-commerce projects.
My competence:
– Creating the correct site structure
– Professional On-Page Optimisation (TitleH1DescrContent with HTMLLinks)
– Detailed SEOTech audits of more than 25 terms with recommendations and error descriptions.
I also have 5 years of experience in writing professional SEO content for info and commercial resources. Such experience helps not only in the detailed analysis of content but also in drawing up technical tasks for texts, in the author’s search and assessing the quality of their work.
$45/hr
SEO
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Optimization (SMO)
I’m the guy who gets your website to the top of Google search results.
I focus on SEO and I spend 10+ hours every week to keep up to date with the latest techniques. I do what works now, not what used to work 2 years ago.
I am very confident in my abilities and ready to jump on skype to discuss with you in detail what needs to be done to get your site to the top.
I can :
– analyze your website and plan a complete SEO and online marketing strategy
– move your website and/or other digital properties up on Google search results.
$10/hr
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SEO
WordPress
Web Design
Data Entry
Google Ads
Copywriting
SEO Backlinking
Content Writing
Community Outreach
SEO Keyword Research
For over 10 years I have provided SEO and guest posting for companies ranging from small businesses. Clients have ranged from health services, landscaping companies to law firms and large e-commerce sites.
Experienced at many levels of SEO and guest posting, with particular focus on outreach for link-building – I can manage all aspects of outreach projects, and very much enjoy coming up with creative solutions suited to each individual company’s needs and goals.
I always deliver all the jobs at the time I work on.
If you are tired of hiring 2-2 cheap freelancers and piece up their work for one simple job, you found the right candidate….
$40/hr
SEO
SEO
SEO Audit
Growth Hacking
SEO Backlinking
Content Strategy
Content Marketing
Strategic Planning
+ 10 years of experience working with search engine positioning strategies (SEO) both on-page and off-page.
+ 40 proven ways for creating Back-Links
+ 1500 blogs and news websites in our database, to publish content of your brand or with a link to your brand.
+ Languages: English, and Spanish SEO
I use only manual organic positioning techniques, they are called “White Hat”, especially through indirect or direct means.
Here are some examples of SEO tactics that I use:
Direct:
– Content marketing for blogs, influencers, and brands
– Writing and publishing sponsored articles in blogs or news sites with high traffic and DA +25.
– Writing…
$49/hr
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SEO
SEMrush
Yoast SEO
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
Content Marketing Strategy
Hi,
I’m a digital marketing and SEO professional. Since 2009 I’ve been ranking websites in many industries, in Australia and globally.
In 2019 my wife and I moved to Italy… and loving it 🙂
My focus with SEO is to get you more leads, not just rank your website. I keep in mind the big picture at all times. And my sales and strategic marketing background sets me apart from other SEO’s.
I’m here to help you improve your website’s google ranking through effective ‘white hat’ SEO strategies to increase traffic to your website.
These strategies include a combination of on-page and off-page Search Engine Optimization strategies.
I keep…
$19/hr
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SEO
SEO Audit
Link Building
Affiliate Marketing
On-Page Optimization
SEO Keyword Research
Reputation Management
Off-page Optimization
Social Media Marketing
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
I have over than 8 year experience as internet marketing expert. I have high
quality expertise on Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing . I have provided many kind of Digital Marketing services for companies and small businesses. My objective is to help companies while also keeping my skills sharp.
In Social Media I have also expertise in Facebook,Pinterest and Twitter Marketing . I can drive more traffic from social media like facebook, twitter and pinterest. I will also increase engage , followers, views in different social media websites. I will increase your business targeted traffic to your website and improve conversion…
$15/hr
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$35/hr
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WordPress
Google Ads
Google Analytics
Internet Marketing
Website Development
SEO Keyword Research
On-Page Optimization
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I’m the head of SEO agency seoreshenie.com, Ukraine.
We can’t offer you PPC or SMM.
Our strong point is more than 10 years of SEO promotion experience. Over 200 successful SEO projects gave us a perfect understanding of key SEO principles, the great perception of search engines and a vision of how to get organic traffic best and with no risks.
We do not take a project if we do not see its perspectives if we do not believe it can become successful.
What you will get working with us:
-The quality of well-known US and Australian agencies for a significantly lower price;
-Rapid response and tight collaboration;
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$8/hr
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SEO
Google Ads
Link Building
Pay Per Click
Internet Marketing
SEO Keyword Research
On-Page Optimization
Off-page Optimization
Social Media Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
I have 8+ years handling White Hat SEO, Link building, On page SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and other PPC projects.
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$13/hr
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SEO
SEO Audit
WordPress
Yoast SEO
Link Building
SEO Backlinking
Content Writing
On-Page Optimization
SEO Keyword Research
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Hi There,
My name is Alok and I have been doing SEO for past 7 years. I have completed more than 300 projects (Local and Ecommerce SEO) so far and earned very good reviews and ratings from clients. I am top rated SEO expert on Upwork with hundreds of Good reviews so I would request you to give me one chance to discuss the project in detail.
I can share my past SEO results with you and references so you can check and verify my work. I have access to paid SEO tools like Ahrefs and SE Rankings. I use these tools to audit websites and backlinks to increase backlink and Onpage SEO score.
I Can Help You With Following Tasks:
OnPage SEO…
$19/hr
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SEO
Shopify
SEO Audit
WordPress
Link Building
Google Search
SEO Backlinking
On-Page Optimization
SEO Keyword Research
Off-page Optimization
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$8/hr
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SEO
WordPress
Web Design
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Pay Per Click
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Social Media Marketing
Search Engine Marketing
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Hello I am Kirti, and I have 5+ years experience in internet marketing. I specialize in SEO, Social Media Marketing, Reputation Management, PPC, On-Site Analysis (website Analysis), Google Webmaster and Google Analytic. I have great expertise in optimizing websites for Google and making websites search engines friendly.
I am a Proactive and Result Oriented internet marketing professional and committed to deliver you desired results at your satisfaction level. I am always learning more marketing techniques and keeping up to date with search engine algorithm changes.
Logical thinking, detail-oriented, effective communication and…
$30/hr
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Google Analytics
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TOP-RATED Freelancer on UpWork, specializing in Local SEO, Google My Business (GMB) listing manage & Technical SEO, On-Page Optimization, Content Marketing.
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I have extensive experience in Local SEO, SEO Audit, Technical SEO Optimization, Content Optimization, Google Local 3 Pack Ranking, and Content Marketing, Outreach link-building.
I use only White Hat SEO Techniques with the most up to date SEO strategies to rapidly increase your local business revenue.
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How to Hire Top SEO Experts
How to hire SEO experts
Want to improve your ranking on major search engines such as Google? An SEO expert can help you perform the keyword research, SEO content generation, and on-site optimization that goes into an SEO campaign.
So how do you find an SEO expert? What follows are some tips on how you can find top SEO experts on Upwork.
How to shortlist SEO professionals
As you’re browsing available SEO consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:
- Industry fit. You want an SEO expert who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how best to reach your target market.
- Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., monitoring a website’s SEO performance with Google Search Console).
- Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular SEO expert.
How to write an SEO specialist job description that attracts the right person
With a clear picture of your ideal SEO expert in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
An effective SEO job post should include:
- Scope of work: From SEO audits to link building, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: Translate your SEO needs into a freelancer profile. If you prefer experience working with certain industries, software, or marketing channels, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Sample SEO specialist job description
Title: Technical SEO specialist needed for tech startups
Description:
We’re a busy digital agency that works with fast-growing tech startups. You will be working diretly with two of our top clients, helping them develop SEO and content strategies. If the client and our agency are pleased with the project’s initial results, there’s potential this may turn into a monthly retainer for six months.
Deliverables:
- Provide insightful and strategic SEO and content strategy for two clients
- Create a social campaign strategy for two clients
- Create a weekly progress report for the first 5 weeks. Provide strategic changes to help the client reach their goals.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience working with mid-sized companies
- 2 examples of SEO strategies and their results
- Available starting from month, date, year
- Working knowledge of Trello, Google Drive, and Slack
- Include the words “red chair” in the first line of your cover letter
Please submit your proposal by month, day, year.
Did you notice the unusual item under requirements? Yes, asking to include the words “red chair” in the cover letter. Adding things like this is optional, but when you need someone detailed, it’s a good way to see if they’re observant and follow instructions well. It’s also a quick way to filter through a pile of proposals.
Ready to create an SEO campaign that will help drive organic traffic to your business? Log in and post your SEO job on Upwork today.
SEO EXPERTS FAQ
What is SEO?
SEO is short for search engine optimization and refers to all activities that help search engines better recognize and correlate websites with certain search terms. The more relevant a search engine deems your website or content is with a keyword, the higher you will rank for that keyword.
Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in SEO professionals:
- Keyword research (e.g., Keyword Planner, SEMrush)
- On-site optimization (e.g., HTML headers, alt text, images)
- Off-site optimization (e.g., guest posting, link building)
- SEO content generation and planning
- Competitor analysis and SEO audits
SEO consultants help businesses better position themselves on search engines to receive traffic from their target market. Search Engine Marketing is a similar service but is more focused on the advertising side of search engine visibility.
Why do you want to hire SEO experts?
The trick to finding top SEO experts is to identify your needs. Do you just need help ranking on major search engines such as Google, or are you also trying to optimize for something specific such as queries on the Apple App Store? Do you need someone with a strong guest-posting network for link building? The cost of your SEO project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.
How much does it cost to hire an SEO expert?
If you’ve ever tried to ask an SEO (search engine optimization) specialist how much it’ll cost to improve your search engine rankings, you probably got the frustrating, but honest answer: “it depends.” And the pricing they give can be all over the board, from $25 per hour to $10,000+ per month. No one can budget for an SEO project based on that kind of range. But drilling down to a reliable number isn’t difficult. Here’s how to determine how much an SEO specialist may cost for your next project.
Types of SEO services
Before hiring someone, it helps to know how you’d like to work with them. Here are some of the most common options:
Pay by the hour
THE GOOD: It’s easy to figure out costs when you hire someone for a set number of hours.
THE CAVEAT: SEO projects are a little like remodeling a house: you never really know how long something will take until after the work begins. If you have a specific goal (which you should), paying by the hour may not be enough to get the work done adequately before the budget runs out. A highly skilled SEO specialist can reach up to $300 an hour, so it can get costly.
Flat project rate
THE GOOD: You know exactly how much you’ll pay to get the work done.
THE CAVEAT: As mentioned above, you can’t always tell how long something will take, so there’s a chance that the quoted rate may need to increase as the project progresses. Or to account for such a possibility, the specialist may add a few hours to the quote upfront, whether they use the hours or not.
Performance-based pricing
THE GOOD: With this option, you don’t pay if the specialist doesn’t perform. That puts all the risk on the person or agency.
THE CAVEAT: Since the specialist shoulders all the risk, there aren’t too many reputable individuals or agencies that offer this option. This model may not be available for competitive keywords since they’re more difficult to rank. And your monthly costs are unpredictable as rankings change daily.
Factors that may affect an SEO specialist’s cost
Specialists require a wide range of skills to deal with all the moving parts that impact website rankings. In addition to understanding what can be done on web pages and sites to improve rankings, they must also factor in how content marketing, pay-per-click marketing, social media, video, and other factors both on and off a website can affect site rankings. It’s a lot to keep track of, and usually, the more experienced a person, the higher the cost.
If you’re working with a marketing agency that offers SEO services, look at their results before signing on as SEO may not be their specialty. If SEO is bundled into a marketing package, you may be paying for a service that doesn’t provide the ROI you need.
You can also work with SEO agencies. Since SEO is all they do, they may have specialists on staff who can handle unique or very technical SEO challenges. But agencies often have more overhead than an individual specialist. The larger the firm, the larger their staff and potentially, the bigger your bill.
Average costs for SEO projects
Before figuring out costs to improve your rankings, be sure to have an SEO strategy with defined goals and measurable metrics already in place. If you don’t have a strategy, you can also contract an SEO specialist to help you create one.
Be realistic with your goals so you can budget adequately. How much are you willing to pay for a new customer? A qualified lead? More brand awareness?
It’s difficult to pin down rates as SEO specialists often quote by project and projects vary in scope and goals. According to one study, prices for SEO specialists generally fall into the ranges below. Note that higher rates don’t guarantee experience, just as lower prices don’t always reflect a person’s skill.
- Hourly rates: $76 and $150 an hour
- Monthly retainers: $1,000-$4,000 per month
Risky SEO practices to watch out for
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be wary of specialists or agencies who:
Are vague about their strategy. The person should give details on how they plan to achieve your goals within a given timetable. Note that if something worked for another company or industry, it might not work for yours. Be skeptical of cookie-cutter solutions.
Quote significantly lower prices. You can work with SEO talent located anywhere in the world, so prices will vary accordingly. However, if you get a low-ball quote, ask for additional details.
Quote high prices. On the other hand, if someone quotes a high price without having a proven track record to back it up, then be wary and ask for additional details.
Use suspicious link building strategies. A red flag should go up if someone suggests buying a huge quantity of backlinks, email lists, or followers. These short-term hacks (a.k.a. black hat SEO techniques) can give your SEO a quick boost, but at the expense of damaging your website reputation. And your site can get penalized or blacklisted by search engines.
Make aggressive promises like guaranteed or fast results. Good SEO is a marathon, not a race. It can take months before you see results.
Knowing what to look for in pricing is just part of the process. You have to do your due diligence to ensure you’re contracting with a quality SEO consultant.