{"id":53232,"date":"2022-10-10T10:32:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T09:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clickintelligence.co.uk\/?p=53232"},"modified":"2023-08-03T08:04:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T07:04:33","slug":"seo-horror-stories-what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-time-for-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-uk.clickintelligence.com\/us\/seo-horror-stories-what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-time-for-seo\/","title":{"rendered":"SEO HORROR STORIES: What to Do If You Don\u2019t Have Time for SEO?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEO is scary for many reasons. One of the most frightening is the lengthy time it takes for an SEO campaign to take shape and produce results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you thought The Walking Dead was a long and never-ending story, it\u2019s got nothing on the standard SEO plan. On the plus side (unlike The Walking Dead), at least an SEO strategy is worth your time and investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Still, just <\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how long does SEO take<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to work?<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to research across the board, you generally have to wait between three and six months before seeing results from SEO. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We know, we know<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 that\u2019s not ideal. Plus, this length of time is particularly terrifying when compared to conventional marketing tactics that produce instant results, such as PPC ads and sponsored content.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t have time for SEO and there are alternative marketing methods that deliver with speed, why even bother optimising your content for search engines?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ll tell you why you still need SEO, despite the chills it instills.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why SEO Is Worth Your Time\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your time and resources are precious \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we know that.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> We also know you can be hesitant to settle on a marketing strategy like SEO because you\u2019re worried about wasting said time and resources. However, we\u2019re here to tell you that SEO is worth the investment \u2013<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">100%.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of course, you need to incorporate the right strategy and wait it out before that all-important organic traffic starts arriving. Yet, numerous major long-term benefits come from a sustained, effective SEO strategy. Don\u2019t believe us? Here\u2019s a quick rundown:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Targeted, high-quality traffic that wants to consume what you have to offer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those consumers will give your ROI numbers a significant boost<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You gain promotion round-the-clock, without needing to start new marketing campaigns<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It enhances credibility and trust in your brand<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your entire marketing funnel \u2013 from awareness to retention \u2013 is targeted<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It helps you optimise the user experience on your website<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yup<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 SEO is rather good, and you don\u2019t need to be a marketing expert to see that\u2019s the case.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Essential SEO Areas to Focus On\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For an SEO campaign to be successful, there are many areas you have to cover. Did you know that Google has over 200 ranking factors? <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s pretty darn frightening, alright.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With that said, three critical pillars impact how fast your website benefits from SEO. These are:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Content\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backlinks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Competition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re wondering <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how long to get SEO results<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it\u2019s <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mostly<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> down to these three variables. You need to evaluate each one and see how they can impact your progression.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some campaigns can take as little as one or two months before they start landing some juicy, candy-laced search engine placements for targeted keywords. On the other severed hand, those not so fortunate could be waiting around a year before they begin receiving a return on their investment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at the three variables in a little more detail.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Content\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality content is the backbone of an SEO strategy. If your web pages are fluff pieces that are light on content and value, you can wave goodbye to any chances of them showing up in relevant search results.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simply put, you need to produce informative, well-researched, high-quality content \u2013 the type that will keep readers glued from the first word until the last. While there\u2019s no set word count for an article or blog post, it\u2019s advised you aim for at least 1,000 words in most cases.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obviously, there\u2019s more to simply crafting a well-written article. You have to incorporate keywords, internal links, produce title tags and meta descriptions, etc., to ensure your pages are optimised for search.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To speed up SEO results, it\u2019s highly recommended you stick to a consistent schedule when publishing content. A steady flow of content not only encourages Google\u2019s web crawlers to explore your new pages frequently, but it entices your target audience to do the same. What\u2019s more, having a loyal following that enjoys your content directs positive user experience signals towards the search engines, further enhancing your SEO efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backlinks\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backlinks are imperative for SEO \u2013 that\u2019s no secret. It seems like every other guide references inbound links in some way \u2013 and that\u2019s for a good reason; <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">backlinks work<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Various factors determine the success of your backlink profile \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> how quickly these kick into action to assist your content\u2019s visibility. The most obvious is the volume of backlinks you possess. In theory, the more links you collect, the quicker you will achieve SEO success.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, a group of low-quality inbound links won\u2019t do much for your website\u2019s performance. In fact, shady, spammy links can harm your website\u2019s ranking \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">scary thought, huh<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? This is why you need to priortise acquiring backlinks from authoritative, relevant websites with a high Domain Authority rating.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generally speaking, a small selection of high-quality links will perform much better than a large collection of low-quality links. The reason for this is simple: it\u2019s difficult to earn those high-quality links. So, if Google sees a number of them linking your website, it\u2019ll be impressed, which will lead to your site receiving a healthy ranking boost.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Competition<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Competition is natural in the business world. If you\u2019re selling a product, no matter how original it may seem, there will always be others competing against you for sales.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the SEO sphere, however, demand plays a big part in the competition. When you operate within a small niche, you can expect the competition for profitable search results to be much less than, say, a company selling accounting services.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fewer competitors you\u2019re up against, the fewer web pages that take up valuable space on Google for keywords you want to target. The result: it takes less time and effort to reach that coveted first page of Google\u2019s search results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In high-demand markets, you\u2019re not <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> up against a larger volume of companies; you\u2019re also competing against the best marketing professionals. Large organisations won\u2019t settle for second best, and they\u2019ll dip into their deep pockets to bring in the top SEO talent.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does this mean for you? You\u2019re in for a tough, arduous boss battle to climb the search mountain. If you\u2019re a little Frodo Baggins leaving the shire to trek through orc-laden lands all the way to Mordor (Google\u2019s front page), you\u2019ll need Gandalf to help you <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(hint: we\u2019re your Gandalf).<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Actually <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> SEO Success?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every business has different objectives and goals. Many companies will be primarily looking to improve sales numbers; others will be aiming to enhance their visibility, while some organisations might be in search of boosting profit margins.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Either way, these play a role in what can be defined as SEO success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alongside your business goals, you need to utilise KPIs to measure the success of your marketing campaigns. If you fail to track the metrics, you won\u2019t understand the results achieved by your SEO tactics.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What KPIs should you measure for an SEO campaign? Here\u2019s a quick list:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organic traffic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Average session duration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conversions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Search\/keyword rankings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Search visibility<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link profile<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click-through rate (CTR)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Load time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bounce rate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By measuring all of these KPIs, you gain a much clearer picture of the success of your SEO plan. For example, an increase in organic traffic points towards improved visibility in the search engines \u2013 and your efforts targeting relevant keywords are working. However, other metrics like CTR demonstrate if your content is hooking people in, while average session duration highlights its overall quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For most, the penultimate SEO success is to land on the first page of Google\u2019s search results for your main target keywords. Still, success can come in many forms, and an improvement in just one of the above metrics can be chalked up as a win for your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What If You <\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Really<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Have No Time for SEO?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You understand the benefits of SEO, and you\u2019re aware of the main areas to target with a strategy. You also have a better idea of what success with an SEO campaign means.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite all of this, you\u2019re facing a true horror story \u2013 you have no time to spare for an SEO campaign. This is a realistic situation for a small company that\u2019s stretched thin. You\u2019re focusing on sales, customer service, balancing the books, other marketing strategies, etc., and there\u2019s no room in your schedule to create an SEO strategy \u2013 never mind deploy one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what can you do?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where it makes sense to outsource the work to a digital marketing specialist. With a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staging-uk.clickintelligence.com\/managed-seo-campaigns\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">managed SEO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> campaign, you can leave it to the professionals. They can handle <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everything<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 from backlink acquisitions and keyword rankings to on-page performance and content creation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A managed SEO obviously comes with numerous benefits. Firstly, you\u2019re not having SEO eat up your valuable time; you\u2019ll simply read the occasional report, listen to the guidance provided, and make decisions for the future based on what the SEO and digital marketing gurus tell you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secondly, and most importantly, you\u2019re receiving expert help. When working with an experienced and reputable marketing agency, you know you\u2019re getting the best of the best. The professionals know all the strategies, have insider knowledge, are experts in everything that Google\u2019s looking for, and constantly stay up-to-date with the latest algorithm changes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want the best chance of hitting the (search) heights, you want the best fighter in your corner \u2013 so choose yours <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wisely<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEO is scary for many reasons. 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