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kjohrikjohri subscriber Posts: 10
Hi All,
I was approached by one of the design companies and following are their rates. What do you feel about it? Is it reasonable?
More importantly, what else should I consider having (I dont plan to have all the features listed below). I will not have E-commerce starting out but will consider having it later on..Basic
SAS Setup for Blogs                             $20Advanced
setup                                              $45Basic
Search Engine Submission                    $60Advanced
SE Submission                              $120Keywork
Mkt Analysis                                   $210SEO                                                                $280Basic
SEO Pkg                                               $375Advances
SEO Pkg                                        $495 Google
Adwords PPC                                    $400Google
Adsense                                              $70Google
SiteMap                                              $70Google
Analytics                                            $70Google
Analytics Pkg                                     $100
Feel free to comment on anything else..
Thanks as always!
KJ
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  • sddreamweaverssddreamweavers subscriber Posts: 5 Member
    Hi All,
    I was approached by one of the design companies and following are their rates. What do you feel about it? Is it reasonable?
    More importantly, what else should I consider having (I dont plan to have all the features listed below). I will not have E-commerce starting out but will consider having it later on..Basic
    SAS Setup for Blogs                             $20Advanced
    setup                                              $45Basic
    Search Engine Submission                    $60Advanced
    SE Submission                              $120Keywork
    Mkt Analysis                                   $210SEO                                                                $280Basic
    SEO Pkg                                               $375Advances
    SEO Pkg                                        $495 Google
    Adwords PPC                                    $400Google
    Adsense                                              $70Google
    SiteMap                                              $70Google
    Analytics                                            $70Google
    Analytics Pkg                                     $100
    Feel free to comment on anything else..
    Thanks as always!
    KJ

    The first thing you (and everyone else who reads this) need to do is to reply to them and ask what exactly is involved with each package work wise.  This will tell you (and us) not only if they`re charging too much or too little but it will also tell you their levels of experience.  I`m extremely curious what is involved with the basic and advance search engine submission packages.sddreamweavers6/16/2008 11:09 PM
  • kjohrikjohri subscriber Posts: 10
    Details are below:Basic Search Engine SubmissionThis is a basic search engine submission service.
    Using
    EZ-Submit, we submit the website to the top search engines that accept
    automated submissions. Over time, these search engines disseminate
    their postings to nearly 300 additional search engines.Basic Search Engine Submission - $60.00Advanced Search Engine SubmissionThe Advanced Search Engine Submission service is a more comprehensive submission service.
    Using
    our specialized search engine submission software, we submit the
    website to top search engines for immediate indexing. Also, we take the
    time necessary to submit, by hand, to the search engines that don`t
    accept automated submissions, like MSN and DMOZ/Open Directory.
    The
    advantage of this submission method is that it penetrates the search
    engines quicker and is inclusive of most search engines on the Web.Advanced Search Engine Submission - $90.00Keyword Market AnalysisThe Advanced Keyword Analysis is an essential service to produce higher rankings in the search engines.
    An
    effective analysis requires research to identify what words are most
    frequently used during a search. Once keywords are identified, we find
    out how many other websites are competing for those keyword rankings.
    Based
    on this analysis, the most effective keywords for specific situations
    can be strategically selected for more effective website promotion.Keyword Market Analysis - $210.00Search Engine Optimization - SEOThis
    is the service of preparing webpages for optimal ranking on the search
    engines. The preparation includes strategically placing keywords
    throughout a webpage. The keywords are strategically placed within the
    critical elements that the search engines look at when ranking a
    webpage. This service includes optimization of up to 5 webpages. SEO is
    critically necessary to be listed high on the search engine`s search
    results.Search Engine Optimization - $280.00Basic SEO PackageThe
    Basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Package is a cost effective way
    to begin effective webpage preparation for the search engines. This
    package Includes:Keyword Market AnalysisPage Element Analysis & Optimization for up to 5 PagesGoogle Sitemap Creation & SubmissionAdvanced Search Engine Submission to Major Search EnginesManual Submission to Applicable Search Engines$450 value!Basic Search Engine Optimization Package- $375.00Advanced SEO PackageThe
    Advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Package is the greatest value
    and the most effective way to prepare your website for the search
    engines. The EZ-NetTools approach to SEO goes far beyond the typical
    website designer.We combine all the most effective components of website promotion including:Includes Keyword Market AnalysisPage Element Analysis & Optimization for up to 5 Pages1 Hour Webpage Content Optimization (Copy Writing) Google Sitemap Creation & SubmissionFavicon Creation & ImplementationGoogle Analytics Account Setup Advanced Search Engine Submission Manual Submission to Applicable Search EnginesOne
    of the key differences in this package is the addition of a
    "favicon."   The favicon is  instrumental in branding a website and a
    business.  A favicon is a small icon that appears on the address bar of
    the browser (as seen below).
    $495Pay per Click AdvertisingPay
    per click (PPC) is a type of advertising typically sold by search
    engines. Pay per click advertisements are text ads placed on a webpage
    that display results from a search on a search engine like Google?.
    When the advertisement is clicked on, the advertiser is charged a small
    fee. Advertising costs will vary by search engine and their specific
    criteria.
    PPC can be an excellent way to increase visitors to
    a website. Increasing the right visitors to a website will also
    increase profits.
    PPC costs are reasonable and are manageable.
    PPC campaigns can be tailored to specific business needs. PPC
    advertising, when managed correctly, can reach target markets like no
    other advertising can!Google?AdWords Pay Per Click Set-up - $399.95The
    Google AdWords Account Set-up and Implementation service includes the
    set-up of a Google AdWords account and advertising campaign
    implementation.  The service includes:Initial ConsultationKeyword Research and IdentificationKeyword Findings ConsultationGoogle Account Set-upCampaign ImplementationThe campaign takes about one month to complete. The set-up fee is for the set-up only and does not include any of the pay-per-click advertising costs.Google? AdSenseMake
    more money with your website with the addition of Google? AdSense. By
    placing Google? ads on your webpage, you can earn a commission for each
    click that your page generates. EZ-NetTools provides the service of
    setting up Google? AdSense to be the most effective for you.Google? AdSense - $70.00Google? Site MapTo increase Google? search
    engine rankings, we offer the Google? Site Map set-up service. This
    website promotion service includes:Site Map CreationSite Map UploadSubmit Site Map to Google?Verify Submission with Google?Define Frequency of Future Google? IndexingProperly following Google?`s protocol will
    substantially improve search engine rankings on Google?. Google? Site Map - $70.00Google? AnalyticsGoogle? Analytics is an
    extensive marketing analysis service provided by Google?. The free
    service provides details about website visitors. When Google? Analytics
    is properly set-up, details are disclosed where visitors come from and
    how they move throughout a website. With this data, webpages can be
    modified to make the website more effective.   With this service, we:Open the Google? Analytics AccountPlace the Google? Analytics Script throughout the WebsiteEstablish the Relevant Google? Account User(s)
    We provide the
    service of setting up Google? Analytics on up to 30 pages, with
    technical precision. When set-up right, it is a powerful marketing tool.Google? Analytics - $70.00Google? Analytics TrainingThe
    Google? Analytics training is for those who want to understand the data
    that Google generates in it`s analytics program. This knowledge will
    help website owners manage their website based on data.Google? Analytics Training - $60.00Google? Analytics PackageThe
    Google? Analytics Package combines both the set-up and training of the
    Google? Analytics service. Purchase these services as a package and
    save!Google? Analytics Package - $99.95
  • NuevolutionNuevolution subscriber Posts: 30 Bronze Level Member
    Details are below:Basic Search Engine SubmissionThis is a basic search engine submission service.
    Using
    EZ-Submit, we submit the website to the top search engines that accept
    automated submissions. Over time, these search engines disseminate
    their postings to nearly 300 additional search engines.Basic Search Engine Submission - $60.00Advanced Search Engine SubmissionThe Advanced Search Engine Submission service is a more comprehensive submission service.
    Using
    our specialized search engine submission software, we submit the
    website to top search engines for immediate indexing. Also, we take the
    time necessary to submit, by hand, to the search engines that don`t
    accept automated submissions, like MSN and DMOZ/Open Directory.
    The
    advantage of this submission method is that it penetrates the search
    engines quicker and is inclusive of most search engines on the Web.Advanced Search Engine Submission - $90.00Keyword Market AnalysisThe Advanced Keyword Analysis is an essential service to produce higher rankings in the search engines.
    An
    effective analysis requires research to identify what words are most
    frequently used during a search. Once keywords are identified, we find
    out how many other websites are competing for those keyword rankings.
    Based
    on this analysis, the most effective keywords for specific situations
    can be strategically selected for more effective website promotion.Keyword Market Analysis - $210.00Search Engine Optimization - SEOThis
    is the service of preparing webpages for optimal ranking on the search
    engines. The preparation includes strategically placing keywords
    throughout a webpage. The keywords are strategically placed within the
    critical elements that the search engines look at when ranking a
    webpage. This service includes optimization of up to 5 webpages. SEO is
    critically necessary to be listed high on the search engine`s search
    results.Search Engine Optimization - $280.00Basic SEO PackageThe
    Basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Package is a cost effective way
    to begin effective webpage preparation for the search engines. This
    package Includes:Keyword Market AnalysisPage Element Analysis & Optimization for up to 5 PagesGoogle Sitemap Creation & SubmissionAdvanced Search Engine Submission to Major Search EnginesManual Submission to Applicable Search Engines$450 value!Basic Search Engine Optimization Package- $375.00Advanced SEO PackageThe
    Advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Package is the greatest value
    and the most effective way to prepare your website for the search
    engines. The EZ-NetTools approach to SEO goes far beyond the typical
    website designer.We combine all the most effective components of website promotion including:Includes Keyword Market AnalysisPage Element Analysis & Optimization for up to 5 Pages1 Hour Webpage Content Optimization (Copy Writing) Google Sitemap Creation & SubmissionFavicon Creation & ImplementationGoogle Analytics Account Setup Advanced Search Engine Submission Manual Submission to Applicable Search EnginesOne
    of the key differences in this package is the addition of a
    "favicon."   The favicon is  instrumental in branding a website and a
    business.  A favicon is a small icon that appears on the address bar of
    the browser (as seen below).
    $495Pay per Click AdvertisingPay
    per click (PPC) is a type of advertising typically sold by search
    engines. Pay per click advertisements are text ads placed on a webpage
    that display results from a search on a search engine like Google?.
    When the advertisement is clicked on, the advertiser is charged a small
    fee. Advertising costs will vary by search engine and their specific
    criteria.
    PPC can be an excellent way to increase visitors to
    a website. Increasing the right visitors to a website will also
    increase profits.
    PPC costs are reasonable and are manageable.
    PPC campaigns can be tailored to specific business needs. PPC
    advertising, when managed correctly, can reach target markets like no
    other advertising can!Google?AdWords Pay Per Click Set-up - $399.95The
    Google AdWords Account Set-up and Implementation service includes the
    set-up of a Google AdWords account and advertising campaign
    implementation.  The service includes:Initial ConsultationKeyword Research and IdentificationKeyword Findings ConsultationGoogle Account Set-upCampaign ImplementationThe campaign takes about one month to complete. The set-up fee is for the set-up only and does not include any of the pay-per-click advertising costs.Google? AdSenseMake
    more money with your website with the addition of Google? AdSense. By
    placing Google? ads on your webpage, you can earn a commission for each
    click that your page generates. EZ-NetTools provides the service of
    setting up Google? AdSense to be the most effective for you.Google? AdSense - $70.00Google? Site MapTo increase Google? search
    engine rankings, we offer the Google? Site Map set-up service. This
    website promotion service includes:Site Map CreationSite Map UploadSubmit Site Map to Google?Verify Submission with Google?Define Frequency of Future Google? IndexingProperly following Google?`s protocol will
    substantially improve search engine rankings on Google?. Google? Site Map - $70.00Google? AnalyticsGoogle? Analytics is an
    extensive marketing analysis service provided by Google?. The free
    service provides details about website visitors. When Google? Analytics
    is properly set-up, details are disclosed where visitors come from and
    how they move throughout a website. With this data, webpages can be
    modified to make the website more effective.   With this service, we:Open the Google? Analytics AccountPlace the Google? Analytics Script throughout the WebsiteEstablish the Relevant Google? Account User(s)
    We provide the
    service of setting up Google? Analytics on up to 30 pages, with
    technical precision. When set-up right, it is a powerful marketing tool.Google? Analytics - $70.00Google? Analytics TrainingThe
    Google? Analytics training is for those who want to understand the data
    that Google generates in it`s analytics program. This knowledge will
    help website owners manage their website based on data.Google? Analytics Training - $60.00Google? Analytics PackageThe
    Google? Analytics Package combines both the set-up and training of the
    Google? Analytics service. Purchase these services as a package and
    save!Google? Analytics Package - $99.95

    First of all,
    YOUR BASIC SEARCH ENGINE SUBMISSION PRICE IS WAY TO HIGH!
    Why would you want to charge a customer $60.00 dollars when they can do it themselves?
    There are various sites and software that you can use "FOR FREE" to submit your web site.
    Following down the Line... Advanced submissions and all you have to offer is submission to DMOZ and MSN? What a rip OFF... Again customers have to do their homework and know that there`s free software to do this.
    I think almost every package that this company has to offer is FAKE... They want to charge you for Google Analytics? Google Analytics is free... and it doesn`t take a genious to learn how to read the statistics... Isn`t that why Google has a Video Tutorial?
  • sddreamweaverssddreamweavers subscriber Posts: 5 Member
    It`s a rip off.  Plain and simple.  Pass on them.  They don`t know what they are doing.  If they or any other SEO/marketing company don`t want to get to know you and your business first and foremost and don`t want to know what it will take to make your business succeed, always pass on them and companies like them.sddreamweavers6/17/2008 7:16 AM
  • vwebworldvwebworld subscriber Posts: 40
    Search engine submission - is really not needed. The way to get indexed by search engines is quality in bound links from other indexed web sites.
     
    I can`t say it is a rip-off, that really can not determine without knowing if the company gets desired results for their clients. Plus - trying to price and package (market) such services to be reasonably priced and presented in a way to communicate the services offered may be a little misleading... not in a bad (deliberate) way, but a brief explanation may not fully explain the service(s).
     
    For example - when I do SEO services the serves are tailored to each client, because what needs to be done and the approach varies depending upon the client`s targeted keywords, competition, and web site. So, trying to have a generic "buy now" price and description would be hard to produce unless there was a note about possible exceptions.
     
    ~Roland
  • NuevolutionNuevolution subscriber Posts: 30 Bronze Level Member
    ROLAND!
    Thank you very much... Lets say you did want to submit your web site to the search engines... Which I do advise to do when you`re a new web site is USE WEB CEO.. which will allow you to do just that, and not pay the $60.00.
  • sddreamweaverssddreamweavers subscriber Posts: 5 Member

     For example - when I do SEO services the serves are tailored to each client, because what needs to be done and the approach varies depending upon the client`s targeted keywords, competition, and web site. So, trying to have a generic "buy now" price and description would be hard to produce unless there was a note about possible exceptions. 

    This is exactly the reason why that particular service is a rip-off.  You can`t apply a cookie cutter approach to all SEO jobs, which this particular service is doing.
  • sddreamweaverssddreamweavers subscriber Posts: 5 Member
    ROLAND!
    Thank you very much... Lets say you did want to submit your web site to the search engines... Which I do advise to do when you`re a new web site is USE WEB CEO.. which will allow you to do just that, and not pay the $60.00.

    Or you can save your money on silly SEO software and pick and choose from the handful of good directories that you can submit to AND that are considered `good` by Google/Yahoo/MSN etc:http://www.avivadirectory.com/strongest-directories/
    Now this method gets the best results if your site is Brand spanking new.  Keep in mind that all of the directories listed might not apply to your business.  If you`re limited in funds pay the money to get listed at Yahoo and business.com.  Leverage business.com only you are a B2B type of business.sddreamweavers6/17/2008 5:03 PM
  • infiltainfilta subscriber Posts: 8
    Here: http://www.seologist.com/content/en/com ... kages.html
    This company worked on a couple of my clients` projects and they are pros.
  • kjohrikjohri subscriber Posts: 10

    Search engine submission - is really not needed. The way to get indexed by search engines is quality in bound links from other indexed web sites. I can`t say it is a rip-off, that really can not determine without knowing if the company gets desired results for their clients. Plus - trying to price and package (market) such services to be reasonably priced and presented in a way to communicate the services offered may be a little misleading... not in a bad (deliberate) way, but a brief explanation may not fully explain the service(s). For example - when I do SEO services the serves are tailored to each client, because what needs to be done and the approach varies depending upon the client`s targeted keywords, competition, and web site. So, trying to have a generic "buy now" price and description would be hard to produce unless there was a note about possible exceptions. ~Roland

    Hi Roland,
    Could you explain "The way to get indexed by search engines is quality in bound links from other indexed web sites"  ?
    How do I establish such links? Do other sites need to be in same business/area? Do I need to pay for that?
    Thanks,
    KJkjohri6/17/2008 6:18 PM
  • kjohrikjohri subscriber Posts: 10
    ROLAND!
    Thank you very much... Lets say you did want to submit your web site to the search engines... Which I do advise to do when you`re a new web site is USE WEB CEO.. which will allow you to do just that, and not pay the $60.00.

    Just to make sure I understand this properly -
    What is the difference between site submission ans SEO. Either ways the site is being searched right by the user?
  • vwebworldvwebworld subscriber Posts: 40

    Hi Roland,
    Could you explain "The way to get indexed by search engines is quality in bound links from other indexed web sites"  ?
    How do I establish such links? Do other sites need to be in same business/area? Do I need to pay for that?
    Thanks,
    KJ

     
    There are a number of ways to get links to your site... that will get your site indexed.
    Links from other sites (related is better), links from search engine friendly directories, and forums (links in your signature or posts). The link to your site can not be "no follow".
     
    Of course each of those sites needs to be indexed themselves and be visited regularly by search engine bots. Usually, if a site , directory or forum has been around for a while they are regularly visited by bots.
     
    ~Roland
  • vwebworldvwebworld subscriber Posts: 40

    Just to make sure I understand this properly -
    What is the difference between site submission ans SEO. Either ways the site is being searched right by the user?
     
    Site submission is simply submitting your site to the search engine - usually with an on line form provided by the search engine. You complete a from that tells the search engine your site`s URL, title and description.
     
    SEO (search engine optimization) - in general, is the process of using your targeted key words/phrases in your web site (across your site`s web pages) and "preparing" your site so that it can be indexed properly. The goal of SEO is to help your site be found when people perform a search using your targeted keywords... with the idea of having your site appear on the first page of search results.
     
    ~Roland
     
     
  • kjohrikjohri subscriber Posts: 10


    Just to make sure I understand this properly -
    What is the difference between site submission ans SEO. Either ways the site is being searched right by the user?  Site submission is simply submitting your site to the search engine - usually with an on line form provided by the search engine. You complete a from that tells the search engine your site`s URL, title and description. SEO (search engine optimization) - in general, is the process of using your targeted key words/phrases in your web site (across your site`s web pages) and "preparing" your site so that it can be indexed properly. The goal of SEO is to help your site be found when people perform a search using your targeted keywords... with the idea of having your site appear on the first page of search results. ~Roland  So can the form used across search engines (common one)  or do you need to fill 1 per engine. Is it a simple form that can be filled individually?
    At what point of time do you fill this form? Before launching the site or at the time of launch? Is there any approval period etc after which the site can be searched online?
  • vwebworldvwebworld subscriber Posts: 40
    You can submit to search engines yourself by going to each search engine and completing their form... one per search engine. Their are services that will submit this for you too.
     
    Again, submitting to search engines is not necessary - while you can submit to search engines and it doesn`t hurt to do so, the best and fastest way to get your web site indexed by search engine is to have a link from another site that gets indexed regularly.
     
    When you submit to search engines most say it will take from a few days to a few weeks for your site to get spidered/indexed.
     
    When to do this? Some suggest as soon as you have a URL/domain name, but to really be a benefit it is important to have a site with content.
     
    ~Roland
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