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Cull Internet Marketing Experts in the UK

 

Internet Marketing Experts UK CullI am absolutely sick of so-called Internet marketing experts in the UK. How many times have you been cold called by some guy promising to get you to the top of Google? Why are they resorting to cold-calling when they should be able to get all the clients they need from being at the top of Google themselves? They don't seem to appreciate the irony of it all. A cull is the only sure-fire way of getting rid of them, but since that's probably illegal, I've put together a dozen tips for spotting a lousy Internet marketing expert.

  1. If they have to call you.
  2. If they advertise on TV, Radio, Print adverts (editorial is okay).
  3. If they mailshot you.
  4. If they spam you.
  5. If they promise to get you to the top of Google - guaranteed.
  6. If they suggest you aim at other search engines than Google.
  7. If they can't supply evidence of the Return On Investment they achieve for their clients.
  8. If they can't supply references.
  9. If they offer only pay per click advertising as a total solution.
  10. If they offer only search engine optimisation as a total solution.
  11. If they offer only social media as a total solution.
  12. If they can do the whole thing for £99 (or there abouts).
Since I don't do any of the above, you will have found this blog by a search engine, from my newsletter or you have seen me speak at an event or you have been referred to me. If you would like to find out more about how I work, and what I can do for your business give me a call, or take a look at the free 30 day Internet marketing trial where I prove how I can drive quality traffic to your site and generate leads for your business.

Comments

I'm naming and shaming here: first search consultancy - I got stung by them earlier in the year - making these promises and nearly half way through the 12 month contract, still not listing for 2 of my 3 chosen locations. So if you're reading this and you get a call from 'first search', hang up quickly!
Posted @ Thursday, May 27, 2010 12:01 PM by Sarah Turner
Thanks for you comment Sarah - it will be interesting if they pick up on this post - I'd like to hear what they say!
Posted @ Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:34 PM by Jason Rudland
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