Where and how do you start? I think the obvious answer to that is Google, because as per Google page 1 accounts for 50% of ALL web traffic for any niche or keyword, so then, we can assume that any SEO service which is NOT on page 1 in Google, even if their sites have great web design for ‘top SEO services‘ is obviously not a top SEO service. Physician, first heal thyself and all that.

The second step is to define your search criteria. We’ve already decided that they need to be on page 1 of Google, but what else? I think there are a number of things you should consider and spend some time thinking about, including:

Experience - Have you ever thought about how many years of experience they had, concerning SEO services? How long have they been active and online? Only those who have been around a while truly know the cycles and what to watch out for and then do when the icebergs next approach (in the shape of a Google shakedown).

Guarantees - What sort of guarantee do they offer? Do they even offer any at all? Is it wishy washy? Do they promise you Page 1, even #1 listings on Google? Do you get your money back if ever things don’t go well? Do they only charge when they succeed? A lot of them willl say they cannot guarantee because they reason out that Google is uncontrollable. Without labouring the point, top SEO services do not have that worry.

Keyword Research - Do they tell you the importance of keyword research? If they just brag about how many directory links or social bookmarks they will do each month then they and you, will,most likely, be missing a fundamental point. In fact, probably the most important one of all. Keyword research is a highly important and beneficial way of getting more web traffic and more importantly the right traffic.

Access - Can you get access to the person in charge? Quickly? When things are not doing well, you need answers and quick. Is the main ‘man’ available to you at a moment’s notice? Or do you have to wait days for a response from an email or response on a forum.

Pricing - Are they too cheap? Always keep in mind that you pay for what you get! A warning for buyers. Inexperience is rampant out there and a cheap price is always a pretty good indicative sign of that inexperience. If they don’t charge enough then it normally means they rely too much on automation or even worse, they will end up not doing their part of the bargain.

Ultimately when looking and then choosing top SEO services. don’t be afraid to ask questions and DEMAND results. If they can’t provide sufficient guarantees of those results then I suggest there will be better alternatives out there..