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Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Arnold

Arnold — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:51:15 +0000

Great article. It’s good to learn lessons from other SEO experiences.

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Deepika

Deepika — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:39:15 +0000

Yes, if one could manage all the things at a time; there is nothing to stop the success of SEO professional or SEO company.

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Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Dev Basu

Dev Basu — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:41:00 +0000

@Gary – I suppose we’re both saying as my note in response to your first comment. “We all manage the expectations for our clients. If SEO agencies didn’t get their clients ranked for terms that convert, they wouldn’t retain their clients very long.”

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Gary Young

Gary Young — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:58:53 +0000

Sorry – I have to correct you . I never said SEO companies should guarantee the no.1 spot in Google. What I meant was any SEO that is worth their ’salt’ can be sure with a high rate of confidence that they can achieve the 1st page on Google – meaning in top ten position. Now that is a lot better than saying – oh I can’t give any guarantees at all because I don’t have a hot line to Google. We all know that nobody does. We are all second guessing, but are guessing must come with some degree of confidence that we be successful(results in the top 10) then nothing at all.

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by @garydrinksd

@garydrinksd — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:47:26 +0000

Great post, Zunaira! As a fellow semi-newcomer (2 years) in the SEO industry, I can relate a lot with most of your 10 lessons. The best thing about being in this industry is that the learning just doesn’t stop. That’s what makes it so exciting and rewarding for me. Just when you think you know what it takes to rank a site, you go to a conference like the most recent SEOmoz Pro Training Seminar, and get tons of new tips and tactics to come back and implement on your clients’ campaigns. I look forward to seeing more from you around the internet!

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Louise Hartley

Louise Hartley — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:39:40 +0000

Good post, I too agree with Dev Basu, most decent SEO’s can show their talents with a good portfolio and references from previous & current clients. Also your own website should reflect your skills.

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Dev Basu

Dev Basu — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:33:11 +0000

@Gary – You’re entitled to your own opinion of course, but guaranteeing results implies that you as an SEO consultant have some sort of strong-hold or relationship with the search engines, in being able to rank a site. In fact, SEO companies that do give guarantees are exactly the one’s that almost never deliver, furthering the negative reputation associated with the industry.

Google’s own SEO page dedicated to Webmaster’s understanding SEO and what SEO vendors can promise says “No one can guarantee a #1 ranking on Google.

Beware of SEOs that claim to guarantee rankings, allege a “special relationship” with Google, or advertise a “priority submit” to Google. There is no priority submit for Google. In fact, the only way to submit a site to Google directly is through our Add URL page or by submitting a Sitemap and you can do this yourself at no cost whatsoever.” Have a look at http://bit.ly/b7oBdC.

Nota Bene: We all manage the expectations for our clients. If SEO agencies didn’t get their clients ranked for terms that convert, they wouldn’t retain their clients very long.

Lastly, SEO is a service and not a product that is tangible. Unlike mechanics, we’re aiming for a moving target, one that may have unpredictable results since the factors are changing all the time.

Thanks for dropping by though and commenting. It’s refreshing to see people so passionate about their practice, and this really encourages the discussion.

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Gary Young

Gary Young — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:03:54 +0000

I strongly don’t agree with your statement about a good SEO company doesn’t make guarantees about ranking! It is because SEO companies cannot promise results that they are often given a bad rap and in many cases deservedly so.

I always give guarantees- because I analyse the keywords and competition who are currently on the first top places of search engines. I am then it a good position to determine whether I a win the ‘fight’ and what reasonable time frame I can do it in. I believe all SEO companies should do the same and promise some kind of results.
I emphasize my point, if you would imagine taking your car to garage and a mechanic said “I can’t promise to fix it, but leave it with me for long period of time I will try – oh by the way make sure you my monthly invoices” Would you be happy?

Comment on 10 Lessons I’ve Learned from My SEO Career by Catalin Trif

Catalin Trif — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:02:19 +0000

Nice to see people who are passionate about SEO. Another one of my lessons is this: SEO is extremely different from industry to industry. It is important to catch the respective particularities of a niche right from the start.
I find #3 to be very true. However, I believe that being an SEO will be officially recognized as a profession sometime in the next 5 years.