18. SEO Consultant

One of the most lucrative online money-making methods is through becoming an SEO consultant. In
this career, you will be helping websites rank higher in the Google search engine results when targeted
keywords are searched for.
Search Engine Optimization {SEO} is not an easy task but with a little effort it can be learned.
Your task as an SEO consultant will entail looking at what the clients have on their website and request
the necessary changes to make it more SEO friendly.
In order for you to become an SEO consultant, here are some steps you can take:
● Create your website - You need to be able to communicate with your clients and a website is a good
place to do so. Creating a website is not easy; you may require the help of web designers. You also
need to make use of the services of a reliable web host.
Once you have created your website, the next thing is to fill it with relevant content and optimize it.
Well, you will be promising others top ranking on Google and other search engine results and your
website must lead by example.
Many companies believe that if an SEO consultants website does not rank highly then they cannot
deliver what they promise. This is not far from the truth. Your website therefore is your chance to
prove that what you offer actually works.
● Show samples of previous work - Clients are more likely to trust you if you have helped others
previously and obtained positive results. Outline these results on your website and whenever possible
accompany them with a review from the satisfied client. This way, your target clients will know that
you are not just talk but act and deliver on what you promise. Encourage satisfied clients to always
leave a review.
● Find the right clients - When marketing your business, do not do this blindly. Instead, use a targeted
approach aiming at clients who are not doing so well in terms of their SEO strategies. Approach them
and help drive organic traffic to their websites. Let them know that by raising their ranking in search
results they will be able to reach more clients and subsequently increase their sales.
● Alternative ways to get clients - Other than marketing your business, you could try looking for and
applying for SEO consultant positions on freelancing sites such as Freelancer.com, Guru.com,
Upwork.com, etc.
How much can you make as an SEO consultant?
There really is no limit to how much you can make. You could set your prices at an hourly rate {the
minimum would be $10/hour} or set a one-off price for when the client website ranks on the first page
of Google. The latter could be $500 or more. The much you charge however depends on your level of
experience. To attract clients, beginner SEO consultants should charge less. Once you have build a
track record for yourself you can charge higher and you will still get clients. Just start low and watch
your business grow