On EP10 of This Week in Digital Marketing we had @SearchForRyan on, and we talked about what we’re working on, LinkedIn growth, pros and cons of freelance SEO consulting, and content briefs.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Recap
1:47 – Intro
2:06 – Meet Ryan
3:34 – What we’re up to this week
14:30 – SEO consulting vs. retainers
19:13 – How to work with clients
25:44 – Consulting vs. niche sites
30:40 – LinkedIn growth hacks
35:46 – Over-optimization in SEO?!
40:45 – Content briefs and stuff
47:16 – Ryan’s content sites
51:30 – Back to client work
59:00 – Wrapping up and conclusion

Hosts: Jacky Chou and James De Lacey
Video Editor: Jacky Chou
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Jacky’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/indexsy

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Video Summary:
Search engine optimization is becoming increasingly important as part of a marketing plan, but there are many different kinds of SEO firms and it can be hard to find one that you can trust. Before hiring an SEO service, it is important to understand the basics and how fees are set up and budget. Cost should not be the only factor in choosing a company, as a company that charges more might not be better at SEO. To figure out what your budget should be, you can customize a package to meet your needs and compare the pricing models of different companies to figure out a realistic baseline budget. The most important details are the size of the company, the ratio of customers to SEO team members, the expert in all areas of SEO, the location, testimonial and references from past clients, guarantees, and the blended offshore delivery model.

It is important to read the fine print before hiring an SEO service. When choosing a search engine optimization company, ethics are the most important thing. Ask questions about how they do their work, reporting and measuring success, how long will it take to see results, how often and what kind of reports will the company give, how will we know if we’ve done well, and if there is a plan for maintenance. Before hiring an SEO company, it is important to have realistic goals and evaluate the firm carefully. SEO takes more time than PPC and other forms of paid advertising but can have a big effect on your company’s bottom line.

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8 Ways to Become a Great SEO Consultant

Consulting is not easy work – no matter the industry or skill level. There’s no sugar-coating it.

While challenging, it’s also extremely rewarding.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a cheat code that I can give you to become (and remain) a great consultant.

It takes hard work, dedication, and constant learning and improvement.

The good news is there are certain ways you can work to become a great consultant and key part of the business.

After spending more than six years working at a digital agency and recently making the move to in-house, this is something that has become even more clear to me.

Now that I am on “the other side,” the areas of consulting that I have always excelled at are apparent, as well as the areas that I probably should have paid more attention to.

8 Ways to Become a Great Consultant

There are several elements and characteristics that make all the difference and will set you apart from other consultants.

On the other hand, if these components are lacking, it can severely cripple your consulting business.

Let’s jump into some of the ways you can take your consulting from zero to hero.

1. Define Goals

Setting goals at the start of any consulting relationship is key.

This way, everyone involved in the project has a clear understanding of the mission, what is reasonable and obtainable, and can hold themselves accountable.

Without setting up goals, it is extremely difficult (nearly impossible) to prove value or understand if the project was successful.

Decide on what metrics are key and ensure that tracking is in place, so that you can regularly report on the progress.

Whether the goal is to:

Or all the above, you and your client must agree on the metrics that define success.

Along with these goals, your client should ha