Introduction
Before jumping into the decision of hiring an SEO agency, keep these client questions ready. It will give you a clear view of what you’re getting yourself into and what you can expect in return from them. Will they even be able to meet your requirements? If you don’t have large funds to exhaust, then this is something you should consider before investing.
I consult with many clients on a daily basis. Few of them really manage to ask some good questions because they keep these questions handy. But the majority of my clients don’t know what to ask, and, in most cases, they have unrealistic expectations for their business.
It is critical for clients to understand the realistic approach to SEO and marketing in general. Always prepare and educate yourself before setting realistic business goals.
If the client is clueless about what digital marketing is, how SEO works, and its potential, they will be left unsatisfied with the outcome because of unrealistic expectations.
Long Term Goals for your Business
It is important for the business owner to know that SEO is a time-consuming process and a long-term commitment. Now you’re looking for an SEO freelancer or agency that can build brand establishment for your business. Try working with an agency that has been in this industry for a long time and can answer all your questions with a valid answer.
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Once you have understood and cleared your doubts, we can move ahead with the agreement so that it’s a win-win situation for both parties.
Client SEO questions you should keep in handy to shoot at your agency
1. Did you understand my business properly?
The first question you should ask your SEO agency is if they have understood the nitty-gritty of your business properly. Understanding your business can help you build a strategy that can carry out through the allotted time period.
2. How many keywords do you think will be ideal to optimise my website initially?
Determining the number of keywords that go on your website is crucial to determining how long it will take to reach your desired goals.
3. When can I expect my company to appear on the first page of Google search results?
Knowing the time, it will take for your website to appear on the first page of Google sets realistic expectations for your business. And it depends in large part on the density of the competition you have in the market.
4. Which locations are you targeting?
You, as their client, should know which target locations your agency is focusing on, as it can have an impact on your business.
5. What can I expect to achieve with SEO for my business?
Once you have cleared up your doubts about how SEO works, you can expect a realistic outcome for your business. Setting unrealistic expectations may lead to disappointment at the end of your contract.
6. Who is your target audience for my business?
Just like location, deciding who your target audience is also vital. Focusing on the wrong audience won’t help you get anywhere.
7. How many backlinks do I get every month?
You should know how many backlinks your agency is providing every month to determine if it’s enough to improve the quality score of your website.
8. What successful SEO projects have you handled in our industry?
Inquire with your agency about some of the successful SEO projects they have completed in your niche. This will give you an idea of how efficient the agencies are in their work.
9. What aspects of SEO will we get?
It is critical for your company to appear on Google's first page that the agency provides all aspects of SEO. A good SEO professional will cover everything. Additionally, ask them if they are outsourcing any aspect of SEO services.
10. Who will be involved in my SEO projects from your team?
As a client, you should be aware of who will be in charge of your projects and who is working on them.
11. How much traffic can I expect every month?
If you have a specific goal as to how much traffic you want to get from them, let them know. And also ask how much traffic you can expect to get from their strategy.
12. What level of support will we have from you?
It is very important to know what level of support you will get from your agency to reduce any miscommunication and disappointment in the future.
13. How do you structure your pricing?
Before moving ahead, ask them about the pricing structure they use to evaluate if the pricing they are offering is reasonable for the amount of service and support you will get from them.
14. What happens if I choose to terminate our project?
Also, the most important question to ask your agency is how it will impact your business if you choose to terminate the project and discontinue the agency. Ask if there is a refund policy. If you’re tight on a budget, clearing these questions ahead can save a lot of money for you.
15. Who will I be in contact with, and how will you keep me updated?
Finally, you should ask your agency who will keep you or the client up to date on the project's progress or any other relevant issues. As a client, you would want to know the progress and in which direction it is going.
Make sure to ask these important questions to your agency before agreeing to
move ahead with the project. Clear all your doubts about SEO and how it will
benefit your business.
Keep these questions handy and shoot them at your agency one by one.
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SEO works, and once all questions have been answered and both parties feel
that it's a win-win situation for both parties, we move forward.
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