{"id":8813,"date":"2018-07-01T08:46:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T15:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coachingwebsites.com\/blog\/?p=8813"},"modified":"2019-11-13T12:12:01","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T20:12:01","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-results-with-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachingwebsites.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-results-with-seo\/","title":{"rendered":"When Will I See Results with SEO?"},"content":{"rendered":"

SEO can be a significant financial investment for many businesses, so many clients ask us how long it takes to gain results with an SEO strategy.<\/p>\n

It’s important to remember that SEO isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it addition to your website. It’s a long-term strategy.<\/p>\n

For those willing to put in the time, SEO can have one of the best returns on investment out of any online marketing strategy.<\/p>\n

Read on to learn more about the typical progression of results and what you can use to gain traction over time.<\/p>\n

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No Company Can Guarantee SEO Results<\/b><\/h2>\n

Any company that says they can get you to page one in a month is not being honest. They might even be using unethical techniques. Those short-term gains will likely get you penalized or banned by Google in the long run.<\/p>\n

Not offering any guarantees will make some people uncomfortable. Especially when SEO can be a significant financial investment. But that\u2019s how SEO works \u2013 with any reputable SEO company.<\/p>\n

There is one assumption we can always make about Google to guide our decisions about SEO: Google wants to help its users. There are some factors Google always uses to decide who gets priority in search results.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at a few of the most common ones.<\/p>\n

Older Websites Have More Authority<\/b><\/h2>\n

Google ranks websites in part based on how long they\u2019ve been on the web. A website that\u2019s been around for ten years has more authority than a website that\u2019s only been around for a month or two. If you\u2019re starting from scratch, it\u2019ll take longer to see results.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to wait for years for your site to build authority, though. There are things you can do to speed up the process.<\/p>\n

Backlinks Show That People Trust You<\/b><\/h2>\n

Google likes to help its visitors. The best way to do that is to give them content that is robust, relevant, and trusted by other clients.<\/p>\n

One mark of trust is the number of backlinks that point to your website. Backlinks are other websites that link to your website. Google assumes sites with a lot of backlinks to be more useful and authoritative.<\/p>\n

Backlinks can also come from:<\/p>\n

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  • Blogs<\/li>\n
  • Online directories<\/li>\n
  • Bing business listings<\/li>\n
  • Online review websites<\/li>\n
  • Google Business listings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Helpful content and backlinks over time will help you stand out from the competition. Especially in a competitive environment.<\/p>\n

    Competition Affects Results<\/b><\/h2>\n

    SEO results also depend on how competitive your environment is. If you\u2019re in an area with high competition, it will take a longer to start seeing results. Clients have more options available to them. Not to mention, more businesses are competing for the same keywords.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s not impossible to succeed in this kind of environment. If you work on the strategies we talked about earlier, you\u2019ll already be steps ahead of many other businesses.<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t Quit Too Quickly<\/b><\/h2>\n

    As a general rule, you can expect to start seeing results between 4 \u2013 6 months after you start your SEO program. After that, the SEO results will grow with time.<\/p>\n

    Return on investment for SEO is like a retirement account \u2013 it accrues interest over time and snowballs with regular deposits.<\/p>\n

    Some businesses spend money on SEO and don\u2019t\u2019 see results for the first month or two. This can make you wonder if you\u2019re wasting your money.<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before you start moving up in the search rankings. In the mean time, you can:<\/p>\n

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    • Develop helpful content<\/li>\n
    • Build links to other websites<\/li>\n
    • Promote content on social media<\/li>\n
    • Research the keywords and strategies of the competition<\/li>\n
    • Give Google time to capture all your links and content across the web<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      SEO experts suggest having a budget for 6 \u2013 12 months of SEO before moving forward with SEO.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019re not able to do this, there\u2019s no need to worry. We do have a lot of options available for any business in any situation.<\/p>\n

      Don\u2019t do a few months of SEO and then quit because you didn\u2019t get quick results. You\u2019re better off not spending that money at all.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019re willing to make the investment and be patient, SEO has one of the best returns on investment out there.<\/p>\n

      Next Steps<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Stick with your SEO plan and follow these recommendations. You\u2019ll have a website that will stand out from the crowd and grow your business.<\/p>\n

      Are you using SEO as part of your online marketing strategy? If you have questions, call us today. Our customer support team would be more than glad to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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