How much is fair to pay an SEO for this work?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by HDG, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. #1
    We have an SEO quote of $7500/month for 12 months, and I'd like to get feedback on how reasonable it seems.

    The goals we asked for are this:
    - We want to get into the top 5 on google for a particular keyword.
    - The keyword ranks as a difficulty of 75 on SEOMoz. As an example "photo software" ranks as difficulty 71.
    - Our domain is a year old, but we've just opened for public use and have only 600 backlinks currently
    - Once people see our site, they generally prefer it to the big players (in case this makes it easier to link build).

    So guess what? To our small company that's a lot of cash. I'd really like to hear an opinions or advice.

    Best to you,
    LTG
     
    HDG, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  2. jcoc07

    jcoc07 Peon

    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    This seems like a reasonable offer. Just make sure you are getting what you pay for. Really check their references and see if some of the sites they have done SEO for has the proper site structure and on-page SEO.

    Are they going to be doing both off-page and on-page SEO?
     
    jcoc07, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  3. iitob

    iitob Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    630
    Likes Received:
    16
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    108
    #3
    For this type of job I would say this is reasonable. You've obviously got a very competitive keyword if it's rated as 75, but I'd be interested to see what the product/product category actually is in order to see whether you can build your links more organically (and thus pay less for artificial link building).
     
    iitob, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  4. w3bmaster

    w3bmaster Notable Member

    Messages:
    17,594
    Likes Received:
    416
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    240
    #4
    Woow 7.5k ok i wonder if they told you if they ofer "guaranteed" placement
     
    w3bmaster, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  5. Drabdcesign

    Drabdcesign Peon

    Messages:
    158
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #5
    Last time I checked the term Search Engine Optimization was given 77% on SEOMoz; for under $100 I have got to 7th in the UK on Google and am moving up states side (31st I think) for a site of about a year old. But I must admit, I have only been actively seeking links in the last 4-5 months. I would say with that kind of money I would expect results and does seem OK. But knowing the actual search term and website would help make an informed opinion.
     
    Drabdcesign, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  6. gtull1

    gtull1 Guest

    Messages:
    619
    Likes Received:
    10
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #6
    $90 k huh? I'm in the wrong business.
     
    gtull1, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  7. Drabdcesign

    Drabdcesign Peon

    Messages:
    158
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #7
    I missed that, I thought it read per annum. I don't charge enough.
     
    Drabdcesign, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  8. YellowSEO

    YellowSEO Peon

    Messages:
    345
    Likes Received:
    5
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #8
    3,560,000 for "photo software"
    60,400,000 for photo software
    7,210 for photo software www.consumersearch.com -site:www.consumersearch.com
    the top spot www.consumersearch.com has 494 unique c classes links the owner is about.com 1997 site age
    77 dmoz listings
    76,300 title matches

    Its going to be harder then it looks at first
    allintext
    intext68,200,000 for intext:photo software
     
    YellowSEO, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  9. YellowSEO

    YellowSEO Peon

    Messages:
    345
    Likes Received:
    5
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    With software companies and seo you have to take into consideration pad files, free download sites, and major player press releases thats pretty good price for that.

    Adobe
    Google
     
    YellowSEO, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  10. ste1975

    ste1975 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    940
    Likes Received:
    4
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    128
    #10
    That’s Great Deal; get some sort of guarantee, hope it all works out for you
     
    ste1975, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  11. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

    Messages:
    13,785
    Likes Received:
    333
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    300
    #11
    i think the price seems great. i also suggest you to visit the dp services forum and compare with the other prices
     
    trichnosis, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  12. roy77

    roy77 Active Member

    Messages:
    1,088
    Likes Received:
    15
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    78
    #12
    Fair Price.
    If job done correctly and will result in your website ranking, you will receive a lot of profit and double ur investment in no time.

    Good luck and good night
    roy.
     
    roy77, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  13. seo4china

    seo4china Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,075
    Likes Received:
    18
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    130
    #13
    Waouh I guess I need to move to the US, our standard charges start from only USD100/200 per month here...
     
    seo4china, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  14. Aaron111

    Aaron111 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    4,301
    Likes Received:
    29
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    185
    #14
    it is up to you entirely"
     
    Aaron111, Jan 11, 2008 IP
  15. vistadivine.com@gmail.com

    vistadivine.com@gmail.com Banned

    Messages:
    609
    Likes Received:
    27
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #15
    Yes its right its up to you completely but do check for other SEO Companies because there are many SEO Companies which can offer may be the same for much less.
     
  16. EzBusinessNeeds.com

    EzBusinessNeeds.com Peon

    Messages:
    453
    Likes Received:
    14
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #16
    You should read this article before consulting a SEO consultant.
    http://www.ezbusinessneeds.com/view-web-book.php?record=51&cat=seo
     
    EzBusinessNeeds.com, Jan 12, 2008 IP
  17. deepraj12

    deepraj12 Banned

    Messages:
    132
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #17
    it is depend on u r work how much u went which type of seo u went on-page off-page ....
    how much rank u went on google, yahoo, msn, altavista, ...
    how meny traffic u went in a month ......
    i think thats enough things i have mention about u r question....!!!


    Thanks & Regards.
     
    deepraj12, Jan 12, 2008 IP
  18. sweetfunny

    sweetfunny Banned

    Messages:
    5,743
    Likes Received:
    467
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #18
    Sorry but 7.5k a month is way too much. Im too busy but i could most likely get it with a 1 off payment of that amount with ranking stability that would hold without upkeep.
     
    sweetfunny, Jan 12, 2008 IP
  19. chaitanya.seo

    chaitanya.seo Banned

    Messages:
    625
    Likes Received:
    12
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #19
    I don't believe this prices.
    First time i found that SEO charges this much.
    Your requirement is tough but not impossible.

    best regards,
    Chaitanya Patel
     
    chaitanya.seo, Jan 12, 2008 IP
  20. RichUser

    RichUser Banned

    Messages:
    2,053
    Likes Received:
    79
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #20
    I believe your over paying. Our SEO team would charge alot less. We would charge 30% of that amount monthly.
     
    RichUser, Jan 12, 2008 IP