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SEO Consulting

Help businesses rank higher on Google and drive organic traffic to their websites.

freelancingAdvanced$2,000 - $10,000/mo

Overview

Search Engine Optimization is critical for any business that wants to be found online. SEO consultants help businesses improve their search rankings, drive organic traffic, and increase revenue through strategic optimization.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Learn SEO through Moz, Ahrefs, and Google's own resources
  2. 2Practice on your own website or blog to build case studies
  3. 3Get certified through Google Analytics and HubSpot
  4. 4Offer site audits as a lead-generation strategy
  5. 5Join SEO communities and build your network

Pros

  • High-value service
  • Recurring monthly retainers
  • Growing demand
  • Measurable impact

Cons

  • Results take time to show
  • Algorithm changes can be unpredictable
  • Requires continuous learning

Recommended Tools & Platforms

AhrefsSEMrushGoogle Search ConsoleScreaming FrogGoogle Analytics

Pro Tip

Offer a free basic audit to attract clients, then propose a monthly retainer for ongoing optimization. Local SEO for brick-and-mortar businesses is a great entry point.

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