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Before working for @ahrefs, I ran an SEO business.
Here's my advice on how to start one in
steps.
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Here's my advice on how to start one in
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Learn SEO... seriouslyDon't even think about messing around with clients' sites unless you actually understand SEO.
Their sites are their livelihoods.
Don't muck around if you're clueless.
How to learn:
- Ahrefs Blog <3
- @aleyda's http://learningseo.io
Start your own siteKnowing the theory is one thing; knowing how it comes together in practice is another.
So... start a site and PRACTICE.
This is what I did. I started a dumb fitness blog.
It was getting ~50k visits/month after 10 months (see screenshot)
Go t-shapedSure, you can start another "all in one" SEO agency...
But I had more success when I specialised and offered one thing.
How to pick that thing?
Choose the part of SEO you most enjoy.
For me, it was link building.
So that's where I expanded my knowledge.
Get clientsEasier said than done, right?
I got my first client (~$25k/year) on People Per Hour.
Other options:
- Cold calling (bad idea if you're introverted)
- Inbound marketing
- Guest blogging
Nail the logisticsBuilding an SEO business is HARD.
And it's even harder with constant distractions.
3 simple ways to reduce headaches:
- Get an accountant
- Use invoicing software
- Get a multi-currency account (saves on fees - I recommend @transferwise)
ScaleGuess what?
I never scaled. I was happy being an SEO freelancer.
(Not everyone wants to go full #garyvee #hustle)
But if you want to scale:
1. Productize your services
2. Hire people
Want more?
Read my latest post on the @Ahrefs Blog:
https://ahrefs.com/blog/how-to-start-an-seo-business/
PS. Thanks for reading my first twitter thread thingy :)
Read my latest post on the @Ahrefs Blog:
https://ahrefs.com/blog/how-to-start-an-seo-business/
PS. Thanks for reading my first twitter thread thingy :)
PPS. obviously twitter is a product of the stone age so you can't edit tweets to add screenshots you missed 
...so you'll just have to trust me on that :)
...so you'll just have to trust me on that :)
