No one can guarantee a #1 ranking on Google. Beware of SEOs that claim to guarantee rankings, allege a “special relationship” with Google, or advertise a “priority submit” to Google. There is no priority submit for Google.<\/em><\/p>\nAlgorithms Are Always Changing<\/h3>\n
There are 200+ ranking signals in the Google algorithm and they are continuously being tweaked and altered. The algorithms are top secret and the only knowledge that we have is based on a lot of trial and error. This means that something that worked two weeks ago may not be working as well now and the ranking position of websites could be affected.<\/p>\n
Although the signals are changing, there are some core principals that will always pertain. It is important for websites to have useful and relevant content to share with its visitors, an excellent social media presence, and a site that had been developed for human visitors, not the search engines. However, a site that has user intent at the forefront of their mind will be weighed favorably in Google’s eyes and this could help rankings.<\/p>\n
Personalized Search<\/h3>\n
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Within the last few years Google has really made an attempt to give users the information that is most relevant to their needs by personalizing search. If someone is logged into their Google account, they will see different search results than if they are not logged in. This is mostly due to search history and social signals. If the social connection of a Google user has recently shared content that pertains to a search, it\u2019s more likely to appear prominently. Physical location is also a big factor when it comes to website ranking placement since Google assumes that you are looking for what\u2019s as close to your location as possible.<\/p>\n
Each Website is Unique<\/h3>\n
Most SEO firms work with clients from a variety of industries. What may work for one client isn\u2019t guaranteed to work for another client. Maybe a firm was able to get a client to #1 fairly quickly. But maybe that client\u2019s site had an old and trusted domain or was already doing really well with social media. You can\u2019t compare one site to the next when it comes to SEO. Since each site is so unique, the needs will also differ.<\/p>\n
Stay away from any SEO firm that guarantees any kind of result. While it may be somewhat frustrating to accept if you are paying money, SEO results simply can\u2019t be promised. The best you can do is remain white hat and see a gradual increase in visitors over an extended period of time. 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One of the first questions that prospects often ask during the sales process about our SEO services is, \u201cSo when can I be on the first page of Google?\u201d While it seems like a fair question to ask an SEO firm, the response that we give is always the same. We cannot promise that kind of result from our efforts in any specific timeframe. Many potential clients aren\u2019t happy with that answer. They want to know what the point is then and why it\u2019s worth it to spend their money.<\/p>\n