Don’t Let This Happen to You
By
Michelle
The State of Washington has filed suit against a Redmond-based search engine optimization and Web services outfit that has done business under the names Visible.net, Captures.com and WebMarketingSource.com. In essence, the state attorney general contends that these entities have ripped off their mostly mom-and-pop clientele through a pattern of unfulfilled performance promises and financial shenanigans. While the clients may be on the smaller end of the spectrum, they have been forking over real money, with initial startup charges ranging from $3,750 to $9,750, plus a monthly fee of $40 to $100. Read the entire article.
A blogger with SEO experience responded by providing excellent tips about what you should look for when hiring an SEO company and what to avoid. Take head and don’t get taken by one of these companies.
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2 Comments
December 8th, 2008 at 5:19 am
Hiya
Thanks for your kind words about my tips! There are far too many experts on SEO (something I don’t claim to be, just that I’m pretty good at it and have had results with my clients), beating their chest but end up doing things wrong. Unfortunately SEO isn’t an overnight process, something people claim it is, and charge you for!
Being honest can go a long way in SEO. That way you won’t end up like the scammer above!
December 8th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
You’re welcome! I agree wholeheartedly.