Pros and cons of SEO

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by stevepat, Jul 23, 2007.

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    Hi Guys list some of Pros and cons of SEO
     
    stevepat, Jul 23, 2007 IP
  2. MrX

    MrX Well-Known Member

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    There's really only one pro: getting better rankings in the SERPs.

    Cons: not good for people who hate ranking well in the SERPs.
     
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    Amen to that :)
     
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    pros is that ur site get natural search rakings and pros is that it takes time to get that rank wen compared to ppc
     
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    Pros: You will get more traffic
    Cons: Your competitors will envy you
     
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    There really aren't any cons to legitimate seo.
     
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    Actually there is a CON ----

    Wasting time and/or $$$$

    If you spend your efforts or $$$ targeting terms that ultimately bings in little in the way of traffic and utlimately conversions, you can't get it back.

    Not all #1 rankings are created equal ya know..... it's all in the initial research :0)

    So there is at least one downside... you do it wrong and you've wasted resources.
     
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    Pro: Save PPC $$$, increase traffic

    Cons: none for white hat SEO. Black hat seo can back fire and screw the pootch.
     
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    There are cons to even white hat seo, and that is time investment. If you plan and research the wrong keyword's, then spend months to rank well for them to see it is not bringing in any money. That is one con to me, and yes even the best companies can miss target on some keywords. Unless of course you don't mind wasting a lot of time, then I guess it won't matter.
     
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    thanks guys
     
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    Pros: You can get good amount of traffic to your site
    Cons: Results take time, and the process is very time consuming
     
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    PROS: (free) traffic, builds strong brand, sales away from competitors, increase CTR on paid search campaigns, potential for a high ROI,...

    CONS: (can be) time consuming and potential to actually cause reverse and have site rank much lower
     
    drig, Jul 23, 2007 IP