Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

My favorite work is search engine optimization, meaning on page optimization, content creation, and link building to start. I also offer social media management and email list management. You can read more about my services here.

How long does SEO take to see results?

There’s no simple answer to this question. For less competitive terms, it may be possible to rank well in a month. More competitive terms can take a year or longer. Sometimes a viral link building strategy can catch fire, allowing you to see results overnight. And other times Google can issue an update to their algorithm that causes a loss of rankings.

Do you offer a rankings guarantee?

In a word, no. I advise you to steer clear of anyone who guarantees rankings. While I have complete confidence in the strategies I employ, there are no guarantees in the world of Google.  The only guarantee I can offer is maximum effort on my part.

How much do your services cost?

There are a number of factors that go into answering this question, including which services you are looking for and  If you are looking for me to consult for you with the plan of implementing my suggestions yourself, consulting packages start at $300 a month, in addition to a one time site audit fee ($500 for an average site). A full on link building campaign, which is both highly effective at increasing rankings but very time consuming for me to implement, starts at $1000 per month.

How long will I need to continue a link building campaign?

This is very difficult to predict. While some campaigns may be effective in as little as two months, more competitive industries will probably take longer. Local businesses tend to find success in much shorter periods of time than those trying to build a national presence. For most locals businesses, we are talking about months and not years. You may find after a period of time that your rankings are established enough that you would

Could I do this SEO work myself?

Depending on the competition for your search terms, the answer to this question may very well be yes. You will probably experience a tough learning curve initially, but if you have taken an active role with your business’s website to date, you might actually find you enjoy handling the SEO work for your site. If you are interested in taking on that job, I suggest subscribing to my email list and looking at my list of recommended internet marketing products to help you get started.

Do you design web sites?

Yes, I do, but it’s not my main focus. I suggest you read my page on web design in Peoria for more of my thoughts on this topic.