Key Questions for Improving SEO & Paid Search

Best Practice Questions for Planning a SEO & Paid Search Effort by On-Target!

GettyImages-157529600Below are general questions we will discuss in an SEO & Paid Search discovery meeting. Please review them to get the most out of our meeting, and enable us to provide you with an optimal plan and quote.

  1. Goals & Objectives
    • What are your primary business goals for SEO and Paid Search? (e.g., lead generation, brand awareness, traffic growth)
    • Are there specific KPIs or metrics you use to measure success?

  2. Target Audience
    • Who is your ideal customer, and what are their key demographics or interests?
    • Are there specific geographic areas or markets you want to prioritize?
  3. Current Efforts & Challenges
    • What SEO and Paid Search strategies have you tried in the past, and what has/hasn’t worked?
    • Are there specific challenges you’ve encountered with your digital advertising or organic search visibility?
  4. Website & Content
    • Will your new website include SEO-optimized content, or is this something we should assist with?
    • Are there any landing pages, blogs, or community-focused content pieces planned for launch?
  5. Competitive Landscape
    • Who are your main competitors, and what differentiates you from them?
    • Are there any competitor campaigns or strategies you admire or want to outperform?
  6. Budget & Timeline
    • What is your budget allocation for SEO and Paid Search?
    • Do you have specific timelines or milestones we need to be aware of (e.g., website launch, seasonal promotions)?
  7. Collaboration & Resources
    • What internal resources (e.g., graphic design, copywriting) will support this project?
    • How do you envision collaboration and reporting working between our teams?
  8. Long-Term Vision
    • Beyond the initial launch, how do you see your digital strategy evolving?
    • Are there future initiatives or platforms you’d like to explore?

These questions will help ensure a thorough understanding of the project scope and alignment on expectations.