What to expect
Ranking guarantees should not substitute for a clear plan and evidence of work.
A good place to start
Ask for an audit and prioritised actions covering content, technical issues and measurement. Agree site access, deliverables, reporting and ownership, and reject deceptive or spam-based tactics.
What to compare
- Transparent methods
- Concrete deliverables
- Access and measurement
Start with a clear brief
Describe the problem, the result you need and your deadline. Agree the work, fees, review points and ownership of the result. A useful first conversation should leave you with a clear next step.
Something else to discover
Marketing specialist
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