Google Trends

SEO Salary Guide

State of Search Marketing Report 2012

a) Backlink Audit Proactively w/ Opensite Explorer, Majestic SEO, Link Detective, Unpengu.in, Link Detox and / or Remove’em

b) Run a Content Audit with Content Analysis Tool and Screaming Frog to better understand content scopeand other potential technical SEO issues.

c) Use Google Adwords Keyword Tool, SEM Rush, SEOMoz & Social Crawlytics to gauge competition.

a) Use Bidsketch, Propsable, QuoteRoller, NiftyQuoter or eIntelli to create sexy proposals quickly.

b) Bullet point all the clients goals, project timeline, deliverables and itemized cost where applicable.

c) Play to the stakeholder / decision makers interest.

d) Educate your prospects more than your competitorsare willing to.

1)Authorization2)Client Needs3)Process4)Deliverables5)Timeline6)Fee Summary7)Terms & Conditions8)Final Steps

a) Have the client meet you at your office. If you don’thave one, rent one.

b) Dress to impress, but make sure you are in lockstep with the culture of your prospect.

c) Turn your proposal into a graphical presentation.

d) Practice makes perfect.

• Research Competitors Pricing

• Never Bid Too Low • Know Your Market• Retainers > Fixed Bid

a) Get errors and omissions insurance, yesterday.

b) Retain a good local business attorney.

c) Stay away from any client who demands unreasonable performance guarantees.

d) Stop selling rankings, start selling conversions.

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Link16. 2013 State of Content Marketing Study by Copypressed – Link17. 2013 Internet Marketing Trends (and How They'll Affect Your Organization) by Kane

Jamison – Link18. Annie Cushing's Must-Have Tools – Link19. Best SEO Tools by Steve Floyd – Link20. 6 Free Google Docs Every SEO Needs To Have by Benjamin Beck – Link21. Why We Can't Just Be SEOs Anymore by Rand Fishkin - Link

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For the last decade I have been creating digital marketing solutions for businesses large and small. In that time I’ve learned a few things about the governance and creation of web content and how that content ties into other marketing channels. Content is often swept aside as the last part of a project, when I believe it should be one of the very first things addressed, even before design.