SEO Frequently Asked Questions

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QUESTION:
What does SEO stand for? What does SEM stand for?

SEO stands for search engine optimization. Sem stands for search engine marketing.

QUESTION:
What is SEO and why do some people say SEM?

SEO is generally regarded as the practice of any technique used to increase a website’s position in search results. SEM, or search engine marketing, can be used interchangeably in many instances since SEO has taken on a much broader range of disciplines to produce results.

QUESTION:
Do you guarantee our site will be #1 on Google?

Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee a number one ranking on Google. In almost all instances 561Media’s SEO techniques produce top of first page results, but this is just a result of experimentation and dedication.

QUESTION:
561Media optimized my website 2 weeks ago, how come I’m Not on Page 1 Yet?

It can take awhile for any SEO techniques to affect the ranking of a website. Usually we see results within a month or two, but this time frame is at the mercy of keyword and industry competition.

QUESTION:
Can we rank for every keyword we want?

The short answer to this is no. Unless you have the world’s largest marketing budget, you will most likely have to pick a niche that delivers profitable traffic and stick with it.

QUESTION:
How much does SEO cost?

561Media has developed a selection of fairly standardized packages ranging from $499 – $4999 per month. After discussing your goals and industry with one of our SEO specialists we will be able to recommend the plan that will best fit your brand.

QUESTION:
Why is SEO so expensive?

SEO requires large amounts of time and technical knowledge to execute correctly. On top of the time required to actually optimize a website, 561Media’s SEO experts have spent years honing their skills, and spend countless hours making sure they are up to date on the latest SEO trends and tools.

QUESTION:
How long will it take for Google to index my website?

It could take seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks or more. Unfortunately, there is no way to say for sure when Google will index your website. The good news is that 561Media’s search engine marketing team will keep an eye on your site and let you know as soon as it does.

QUESTION:
How do I submit my site to Google/Bing/Yahoo etc.?

The major search engines don’t really accept submission in the traditional sense anymore. Instead, you can set up accounts like Google local that are sure to be seen by search engines and offer links back to your website.

QUESTION:
Why should I outsource my SEO?

SEO is extremely time consuming, difficult and requires constant research. It’s very unlikely that you would have the time to become proficient at SEO in between running your own business.