Hi, I'm a new self-proclaimed SEO expert freelancer. How much should I charge to bring a new website to page 1 or 2 of local google for fairly difficult keywords like "executive search". Also, how long is normally the period of contract? Would really appreciate your feedback.
I'm here. I would like to know what exactly you mean when you say 'local Google'. Do you mean local results that Google displays if you search using place names or are you hinting of various local versions of Google search engines like google.co.uk. If you could tell me that and share your URL, maybe I could offer some help.
If you can get executive search to local google search I will have work for you! The way to do it is establish an hourly rate and measure how much time you spent.
Minimum time you should take from your client is 3 months. Since you are freelancing, at the beginning ask for moderate charge. When popularity gains you can hike your charges. Please start with $200/pm for one project.
Make sure people realise that SEO is long term. People I have worked with expect results immediately and are very impatient when things don't seem to be progressing. It's an investment...
It is depend on your ability to come out with result. if there is nothing in your basket and you going to get this project you can charge with your own sense. once you have many project in your basket you can negotiation for more price.