I'm doing some research & just have a quick question for you guys. I know many businesses don't see the true value in SEO and just decide to go with whoever is cheaper, whether that's India, Pakistan or a firm across the country or continent. Let's say you're a small to medium sized business in Arizona. Would you sign up with an international/nationalinbound marketing/SEO firm in New York, Ontario, the UK, Pakistan....or a local firm right in your own town in Arizona? And, why? Thanks!
internet has made work a global village a good worker is a good worker regardless of his/her nationality a good worker in india/pakistan is 10 times better than a bad worker in europe or usa. as for your question it doesnt' matter who you hire, local or international. just ask them two questions - HOW will they rank your site 10 high quality backlinks are better than 1000 automated backlinks. see their past samples of SEO work done, and check backlinks - good backlinks , MANUALLY created , that doesnt' look like spam is the one you should be hiring.
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I realise a good worker is a good worker, no matter where they live. Guess I was just wondering if you think a business in a certain city would prefer to deal with an SEO agency they can physically see, shake hands with and have regular in person meetings with (in the same city as them) OR if they would simply hop onto google and look for any seo agency worldwide.
Do you want to talk to them face to face? The go Local. Want to chat over skype (face to face) then go Global... Want someone that's English (per se) then go anywhere...lol.. I'm based in Florida, but do SEO for just about anyone and everyone all over the world. There are BENEFITS to local, and/or globally to a certain extent, but it's best to go with those that have educated you in what to expect and you feel comfortable allowing them to do SEO. More money just means more problems.... lol Holla!
Indian SEO is relatively good quality than pakistani or bangladeshi SEOs, India is growing steady in case of outsourcing and you can get some cheaper work and better quality. Whereas you can see pakistanis selling links and link farms and also link cloaking
As long as the hired agency can understand the nature of your business, the nationality doesn't matter. Understanding the nature of the business or the future plans of the management is important if you are targeting consistency in a meaningful visibility.