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SEO Client: "I want to ramp up the SEO this year and willing to put in huge, exorbitant bucks to make it happen"seo dollars

 

Isn't that something every SEO professional wants to hear... but it really isn't about throwing as much money at the issue as you want and hope it does it all for you. This was my response to him.

 

 

Hi Scott.

   There are a hundred different SEO marketing companies you can pour your money into but they all basically do what we do.  There are a few different directions we can go here. You COULD use Pay-Per-Click for SEO. That's where you pick a keyword and Google will throw your site up on top of the search engines for that keyword as long as you keep paying.

    If it's a popular keyword they may charge up to $3 per click. You set a certain amount of budget for that service per month and when it's maxed out someone else will go up there and your site will come down until the next billing cycle. This works fine BUT unless you are willing to pay thousands for a decent keyword that stays up all month, it's not worth it. Plus, you only pay for ONE keyword at a time. 

    This is a quick fix for fast work but anyone can click on the site and if it's not what they are looking for, they click away and boom you are still charged. We don't find a lot of weight in this type of marketing for the cost involved. The organic SEO that we provide keeps your site at the top for as long as it's maintained and beyond in some cases.

    What I WActive RainOULD suggest is signing up for ActiveRain. I'm sure you have probably heard of this in the past but it's a real estate blogging platform. This platform is well established, Google cached regularly and the links from this site show up immediately as a positive vote for your site. We recently signed up just 3 months ago and have seen a HUGE jump in sales and interest.

    Although we blog for all of our clients on our site on our ActiveRain blog, having your own account is well worth the expense and effort. I don't know if you are a huge writer but even if you are not we can assist in this for you.  I have written about the area our customers service and have come up on Google for those keywords every time. This blog would link directly back to your website and direct consumers and buyers agents alike to your listings, your service and your contact information.

    According to Google Analytics, traffic that comes from referring sites instead of just the search engines carry more lead weight then search engines alone. We are finding those sites that have more percentage of referring traffic have higher numbers and more leads. Your SEO service now consists of links to your site from others and increasing those each month, writing articles for your site directly, keyword inclGoogleusion and meta tag properties for each page of your site, site submittals to prominent directories and search engines and revolving content on and off the site. This is typically what many SEO companies do. Most charge hundreds more than we do for it though. I think keeping the SEO service you have now and simply adding an ActiveRain account to the mix is probably the best way to maximize your advertising dollars and get the best back links, responses and ultimately leads for your business.

     rainmakerI would suggest the Rainmaker account. This is $40 a month but all blogs are public... the free account is members only and you need to reach the public and consumers. This means every blog will show up on Google for consumers and agents and the world to see. 

 

    Internet marketing does have it's limitations. It doesn’t pay to have 5 different SEO companies all trying to do the same thing because we will continue to mess each other up and cause more confusion and more possible penalties with Google. Setting yourself up on sites such as Twitter, Zillow, Truila, Linkedin, Facebook, Stumble Upon, and Stik are all ways to get your name, business and site out theblack hatre more. There will always be a new social site but the one that gets noticed the most in real estate is by far ActiveRain.

I know this is a long email but I hope it's clear and concise.  Don't know if it's the "huge exorbitant bucks" you want to spend but I don't think you have to to make it happen.

Google hates companies that throw their name out there instantly with black hat techniques that might make you show up instantly but then get banned when they know what you are doing. Google really really likes the gradual increase of blog authority and site authority your site can attain by consistently working it.

Let me know if you need any further assistence for your Ruidoso homes website.

 

Tammy Emineth

sales@personalseo.com

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Comments (56)

Tracy McPeek
Cottonwood, CA

Great post Tammy, I love AR and agree that it is a valuable tool to us all.

Jan 21, 2011 09:56 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Thanks Terrylynn!! Glad this was helpful! And yes Tracy, AR is such a great tool!

~T

Jan 21, 2011 10:16 AM
Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Tammy, this is great information and you certainly seem to know a ton about SEO. I understand new members being hesitant at first to become a Rainmaker, but it is money well spent. Thanks so much for sharing.

Jan 21, 2011 10:24 AM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Tammy - Good advice here.  I've been doing my own SEO for our (now well-ranked) site since 1998, and it changes frequently, as you know.  I've been thankful to have received a solid number of sales from my SEO efforts here on AR over the past 3.5 years.

Jan 21, 2011 11:18 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Tammy ~ Congrats on the feature AND congrats on the 50,000 points.  Loved your reply to the 'big spender'.  I hope you get some business from him.

Jan 21, 2011 11:52 AM
Justin Dibbs
Fairway Independent Mortgage - Ashburn, VA
Mortgage Advisor

For the price and the included education as you mentioned, you can't beat $40.  But, there is a lot of sweat equity one has to invest and maybe this client does not want to be bothered.

Jan 21, 2011 12:42 PM
Bob Zorechak - ABR, GRI, e-PRO
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan - Morristown, NJ
Sells Homes in Morris/Somerset/Hunterdon Cos., NJ

Excellent post.  There is certainly a lot to consider when one decides to enter the SEO world. Your explanation helped bring some clarity for me on the issue.  Thanks.

Jan 21, 2011 01:35 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Dan and Amy -  Thank you! I appreciate your comments. Yes, it can be iffy at first if you don't know what your involvement will be. But it doesn't take much to get involved and some highly interactive posts will get you noticed in no time.

~T

Jan 21, 2011 01:35 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Jason - (did we have the internet back then?) Ha.. JK...  99% of the population had no clue what SEO even was much less actually doing it! Way to go.. keep it up.. It obviously has paid off!

~T

Jan 21, 2011 01:36 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Dawn - He already is a client but wanted to spend even more...! I don't know how much more money I can ethically take from him! HA... no, just kidding...  I do all we do for the price he pays.. Other than doing the blog for him, I am not sure how much more I can offer. Hence the email. Thanks for coming by!

~T

Jan 21, 2011 01:37 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Justin - You are probably right. But there is only so much one can do without the actual individual directly involved. I can't sell real estate for him, you know? I will do my best though! :) Thanks for the comments

~T

Jan 21, 2011 01:38 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Bob- Glad this was helpful and you're right, there is SO much to know it can be overwhelming to say the least. Take one thing at a time and you'll get there.

~T

Jan 21, 2011 01:39 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Tammy - I laughed recently when someone called and told me they'd get to the top of Google but didn't know if it was PPC or organic!  Really!  Why would I want to pay for that?

Jan 21, 2011 03:23 PM
Lori Cain
Own Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
Midtown Tulsa Real Estate Top Producer

Tammy, you are on top of things - what a great post! I'm learning so much more about SEO as I go - it's a never-ending journey, for sure!

Jan 21, 2011 04:46 PM
Markita Woods NMLS#196099
Fairway Independent Mortgage Inc. - Woodbridge, VA
Queen of Mortgages - FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA

I have subscribed to your blog, thanks for sharing. I am looking to help wy website with www.queenofmortgages.com with better results

Jan 22, 2011 02:16 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Christine - are you serious? Yeah, you know to back away from that company. ha!

Lori - It really is a neverending journey because those silly search engines will always come up with some other way to do things and if you don't follow the change, you will be left in the dust.. Thanks! :)

Markita - Thank you for your subscription. I appreciate it. There are a lot of blogs I have done that can help with that.  You're off to a good start with a good title to your site and informative stats.  Great signature and links on your blog which will get you some good back link vote. Keep blogging and it will come! :) Thanks again

 

AND THANK YOU TO ALL MY NEW SUBSCRIBERS!!!

Jan 22, 2011 02:29 AM
Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ
Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

I'm with you, Tammy!  My modest monthly payment to be a RainMaker has resulted in many RainChecks.  A wonderful investment for me.

Jan 22, 2011 04:54 AM
Joan Valverde
HomeSmart - Colorado Springs, CO
GRI,CDPE,CNE,MRP,SRES Colo Sprgs, Blk Forest, Monu

Tammy, I told you I was going to look up your feature!  :) very good and very good information.  I need to get on this myself.  I have not yet signed up as a rainmaker, and need to --- I do believe it and good posts will increase business.  I wish I new more about SEO's and all, but I am learning!  THANKS!

Jan 22, 2011 02:32 PM
Tommy Taylor
Taylor Properties & TexasForSale.net - Kerrville, TX
CNE- Texas Hill Country Realtor

Thanks for all the great posts you write. I have learned a lot from you in such a short time. Keep the info coming.

Jan 22, 2011 02:39 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Irene - It is money well spent in my opinion!  Thanks!

Joan - Hey here you are! IF you blog a lot and get your voice out there the Rainmaker account is really worth it just for the exposure to your potential clients alone! Thanks

Tommy - Thank you TOmmy... look forward to helping you out further if I can.

~T

Jan 22, 2011 11:53 PM