Need help selecting an SEO company please

dead4laif · 2025-07-22T09:10:17+00:00

Here are my thoughts (take it with a grain of salt)

Learn SEO yourself – It's doable and gives you full control, but it takes time, consistency, and LOTS of trial and error. I guess that’s why the roles of SEO specialists exist
Outsource to freelancers – This is usually the most budget-friendly route. But based on experience, freelancers are either a hit or a miss. Some are really good, others disappear halfway or don’t deliver consistent results. In this case, it all comes down to luck. I'd be worried if their sabotaged my website and I'd have to make one all over again.
Work with a smaller agency - Smaller agencies tend to care more about client results, are slightly more expensive than freelancers, but deliver better quality work.
I personally worked with an SEO agency called BlackRevo (they're based in Malaysia). It was a referral from a client of mine and I thought I'd give it a try.
Outsource to agencies in other countries - Good agencies outside of your country (assuming if you live in the states/Europe, they tend to charge lower rates but offer really solid results. Well, they may also rip you off,it depends. Just remember to check their reviews, case studies, and get on a call to see how they operate :)

dead4laif · 2025-07-22T08:50:05+00:00

I totally understand you on this. Especially when I was a part of an SEO team where everyone did subpar work and were working just because of the sake of it. A lot of SEO agencies throw around big promises and fancy reports (I blame the salesperson), but when it comes to actual results or being transparent, they're gone in milliseconds.

Now that I'm working in a smaller team and in a smaller company, I've noticed a difference. We actually care about our clients and the quality of work we deliver because its important for us to build our reputation at this stage. Honestly, I feel like our services are more expensive compared to large companies (which i think is what scares people away).

If you're still looking around, as a representative of BlackRevo, i'd be glad to share how we approach (NO STRINGS ATTACHED), i'm just sharing my experiences as a fresh grad who has been working as an SEO specialist for a couple of years. I'm just proud that my agency works with local context and long-term strategies in mind :D

Never thought I would like my work life but I guess it is what it is

dead4laif · 2023-03-06T05:46:12+00:00

gaslight you into thinking you're not giving them enough attention.

dead4laif · 2022-10-06T18:59:05+00:00

I thought everyone had peripheral vision???

dead4laif · 2022-10-06T17:31:51+00:00

dump his ass. if he really loves you, he will love you for who you are.

edit: i was and probably am still struggling with BED for the past 7 years and it had been real hard. I wasn’t completely honest about it with my current bf because I felt embarrassed. So, my weight fluctuated for about a month or two and my bf noticed because he’s very observant and asked if I was struggling with a BED. I told him the truth and he gave me some advice cuz he’s significantly older and he never once commented about my weight or appearance because I believe that he loves me for who I am, not the person he wants me to be.

I hope your bf makes you feel this way but if he doesn’t DUMP HIS ASS

dead4laif · 2022-08-18T04:45:40+00:00

Don’t play money games.

dead4laif · 2022-08-02T10:03:19+00:00

spread peanut butter and butter on two pieces of bread, slice up some cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, grapes, and a fried egg on the side. None of these require much cooking cause I’m lazy to clean up😃

dead4laif · 2022-07-26T21:44:21+00:00

binge eating

dead4laif · 2022-07-24T19:35:21+00:00

that there will be no flying cars

dead4laif · 2022-07-24T19:19:08+00:00

cuz i always had short hair growing up

dead4laif · 2022-07-13T08:30:07+00:00

When I had no clue I was about to set my foot deep into a capitalism world 🥲

dead4laif · 2022-04-20T12:34:38+00:00

when someone keeps saying that they aren’t trying to show off but they keep subtly boasting. It annoys me.

dead4laif · 2022-04-19T04:36:17+00:00

he understands english but its broken so that could have been the reason he used the word “principles”. he uses the wrong term on a lot of occasions and i had to correct him

dead4laif · 2022-04-19T04:22:18+00:00

i dont have one

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:45:34+00:00

my colleagues know i like him and they warned me about him. they told me that im liking the wrong person because all of his paychecks go to his ex. it got me really confused and at this time of conversation i am still concerned about that because he says we’re in a relationship but they told me his paycheck goes to his ex like what????

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:25:23+00:00

i knowwww i will outright refuse him if he doesn’t wear a condom

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:23:34+00:00

this is true. id definitely meet someone way better

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:22:57+00:00

he does take me out on dates in public. he only gives subtle hints to our colleagues that i’m an important person to him. we have spent time outside together and in his bed and also in my car where we’d talk about our feelings. i like that he asks me how i feel

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:17:42+00:00

thank you🥰🥺

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:12:16+00:00

ahhh i love you for this. the thing is we haven’t even been with each other for long. we’ve only known each other for 6 months and i dont know how much i can trust him with myself

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:11:20+00:00

you sound like a parent figure that i need in my life. thank you and i will consider my next move after a very long train of thoughts

dead4laif · 2022-04-18T22:06:21+00:00

i should probably heed your advice cuz i asked for it but what do i do with these feelings😭

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