Things I Love and Hate About SEO

Posted by Pixelhead

Things that I really don’t like about working in the SEO Field. Hate is such a strong word, but it looks better in the title than “Things I really don’t Like about SEO”. Also added in the Love part to make it a little positive. I am also burying this post in my archives, so as not to make those troublesome clients any more troublesome. Originally it was written on 2/09/2007, but changed the time stamp.

Things I Hate About SEO

uncertainty exists. Here today, gone tomorrow, and back again the next day.
Attempts to manipulate Search Engines
SEO clients expect miracles.
SEO is responsible in part for crappy sites getting high ranking in Google, Yahoo, and MSN, while sites with great info are nowhere to be found.
Clients that have been around for years and have sites that have been optimized by other SEO companies erroneously, but manage to blame me for their sites poor rankings. It couldn’t be all that duplicate content you have? Do ya think?
Clients that know it all, but refuse to carry out your SEO plan. Those that do, reap the benefits.
Clients that confuse a site that sells with a site that ranks well in the SERP’s. Both can happen, but it takes effort. You should know your products and prospective buyers better than I. I can sell, but it’s gonna cost you.
The Lowest paying client that ends up requiring the most work. Don’t expect me to work excessive hours for you when you are a PITA. I love working for those that appreciate me.
Spending endless hours looking for IBL(inbound links) for clients that have a bad attitude.
Being accused of lying about Ranking Reports. Must remember to take screen shots for certain customers.

Things I Love about doing SEO

The first time a site appears in Google for a competitive phrase.

The first time a site gets on page 1 for a keyword phrase.

Having clients sing your praise to your boss or better yet other potential customers.

Having clients sing your praise to other website owners who want you to do their SEO.

Applying your knowledge for the greater good.

Helping a friend get some business by getting his site to rank well.

Picking a phrase to get your blog or site to rank for and doing it.

Seeing your or a clients sites show PR for the first time.

Knowing that a client is making dinero hand over fist due in part to your efforts.

Discovering a site or niche market and having the knowledge to get traffic for a site.

I have more time for my kids.

I get to work next to Lizzie Bean.