If those search engine ranking promises seem to good to be true, they probably are.
August 19, 2011 By Dave Koehler

In the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), there are legitimate companies, and then there are the rest. You've probably seen the ads and billboards with amazing promises like "Guaranteed #1 Ranking". The question is, ranking for what search terms? Probably not anything that real people would search for when trying to find your business. It's not hard to get the number one ranking for Princeton Jello Shoes.

Unstuck Digital has a helpful list of 8 SEO Scams That Won’t Die. Guaranteed rankings, and submitting to thousand of search engines are number 1 and 2 on the list, but the important factor is the same as with any service you are going to pay for -- use a legitimate business with a history of satisfied customers. The scammers can only prosper as long as people buy their services.

The truth is, basic SEO isn't that difficult. Effective page titles & meta-description tags, good site structure, and well-written copy on your pages will get you most of the way there. Google even offers a nice guide for anyone wanting to go the DIY route. I would also be happy to answer any of your questions. Simply directly, or post a comment below.