If you are starting out looking for a search engine optimization company, then here are some tips to help steer you in the right direction. Whether you are new to web site SEO services or have dabbled a little in the field, these are a few suggestive tips you may not be familiar with.

Finding a credible SEO Company

Begin by taking a look at the company's website. Look for testimonials, examples of their marketing customers, and most importantly, a web site marketing firm consultant that is willing to take enough time out on the phone to explain and answer any SEO questions you may have. This is one of the quickest ways actually, to find out if the SEO company you have contacted is looking out for their best interest of yours. Many SEO companies will set up an automatic selling system in which they will sell SEO packages even if they do not benefit you. For example, for SEO to be effective, the appropriate level of SEO must be chosen. For a more specific example, a business providing real estate or law services would not benefit with a basic level of SEO service, because the market is too competitive for those industries to benefit from a basic level of SEO service.

So I recommend picking up the phone and giving the company a phone call, an effective web site marketing firm consultant will take the time needed to evaluate your website, evaluate your competition, and suggest the most appropriate level of SEO services required to benefit your business.

Should an SEO company include website design?

Most often, a company does not provide both. However, it should only take you a few searches to find a company that provides BOTH - professional website design and search engine optimization services. One reason it may be difficult to find a company that provides both services is because both website design and search engine optimization are very specialized fields, both requiring a lot of time to master.

Companies that have more than a few developers can offer both - professional website design with SEO services. When you have both in one place, it is also very convenient. Keep in mind, that optimizing your website involves complete coding, and if website design work is re-performed to your website by a website developer that is unfamiliar with website search engine optimization tasks, your website optimization can be undone! So how can you qualify that a company provides both services - at a professional level you ask? Ask your SEO company what specific tasks are included in their complete SEO marketing campaign for your website. If they say that they will set up your website's meta tags for keywords - then, run!! They are a scam.

A real search engine optimization company will provide you with a specific list of 30-40 tasks performed as well as explain them. As for professional website design, they should provide examples and testimonials of their attractive website designs.

Happy hunting for your effective website design and SEO company!