How do I choose an SEO agency?
Choose an SEO agency by checking three things: a transparent strategy you understand, real reporting tied to revenue (not vanity rankings), and proof they rank for their own competitive terms. Ask exactly what they will do month one, who does the work, and how they report. Avoid anyone promising guaranteed #1 rankings or hiding their methods.
Start with outcomes, not deliverables. A good agency ties its work to leads, pipeline, and revenue, not just keyword positions. Ask how they will measure success, what reporting cadence you get, and whether you keep ownership of content, links, and accounts if you leave. Then probe their process: keyword research, technical fixes, content, and links should all be explained in plain English. Vague answers or secrecy about methods are a warning sign.
Vet experience honestly. Ask which results are theirs versus inherited, request examples in your niche, and confirm who actually does the work versus who sells. Watch for red flags: guaranteed rankings, mystery 'proprietary' link networks, long lock-in contracts, and reports full of impressions but no conversions. The right partner also understands generative engine optimization now, because buyers increasingly ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews before they ever click.
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