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[hypntzd3]

Hello,

I've been doing lots of reading, finding some answers, but really need to get some experience with a SEO that has time-in-rank, if you know what I mean.

I would like to know if there are any SEO's out here in the Maryland area that would consider at least spending a day or afternoon with someone. Compensation is negociable, but I feel like I'm winging it more than having a methodology.

However, I just don't want to through money out, I would like to know what I am doing right and what I need to do differently, then get advise or guidance on how to streamline the process.

The time we spend could be more, depends on rate, location, etc.

Please get back to me. Resume/portfolio will be required.

Hypntzd3

[Scottie]

Hey hypntzd3-

Why not consider a conference or a seminar? SES is coming up (check the header of this page) and I'm sure there are several other seminars floating around.

Most speakers are happy to answer your questions after the session is over.

[hypntzd3]

Actually I really wanted to go to the one in Chicago between the 9th and the 11th.

However, its my son's first birthday on the 10th and I wanted to be there for all three days.

Money wasn't the issue its availability and the next one doesn't look like its coming till March/April time frame...can't wait that long.

Hypntzd3

[Hungryfish]

Hey Guy,
I may not be what your looking for but could sure help you in getting started.The right way.

[Scottie]

Welcome to the forum, Woodduck!

[AussieWebmaster]

If you spend time (which is money) reading... everything here and at searchenginewatch.com and a few other forums you will get the type of feel you will need to be successful in this industry.
If you are looking to optimize your own site, then read and follow the often repeat keys to effective SEO... you know Title tags, alt tags, <h1> tags etc... if you follow that as a starting point you can sumbit and start getting spidered and then improve as you go.
Remember there is no absolutes in this and nothing is really free.

As Andrew Goodman so aptly put it recently:
The deal has always been like this, though: at some point, the loophole closes. The implicit market becomes explicit, and what had been free now comes with a cost. Acquire your customers on the cheap, while you can. But as you do so, remember to build a real business, one that can stand on its own if any given freebie gets shut down. Learn how to invest in marketing that pays off. Realize that if the only way you can survive is to get free advertising, you're not going to survive unless you look really good in a chicken suit.