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Selecting an SEO Firm: The What, How, and Who

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Selecting a search engine optimization company, or finding someone to do SEO in-house, can seem difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Start with the basics: know what you want them to do, understand how they plan on doing it, and look at who is going to be doing the work.
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