- Oct 17, 2022
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Ask for previous work and give a text trial for content. If they can show something convincing then you could go ahead. You can ask for previous agency experiences for getting better evaluation.
SEO
- Thread starter Serpcrafter
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When hiring SEO + content writer, check:
– Do they actually understand search intent (not just stuffing keywords)?
– Can they show past rankings or traffic growth (proof of work)?
– Do they know basic on-page SEO (titles, meta, internal linking, schema)?
– Writing style: clear, engaging, human—not AI spam.
– Reliability: deadlines + consistency matter more than flashy promises.
– Do they actually understand search intent (not just stuffing keywords)?
– Can they show past rankings or traffic growth (proof of work)?
– Do they know basic on-page SEO (titles, meta, internal linking, schema)?
– Writing style: clear, engaging, human—not AI spam.
– Reliability: deadlines + consistency matter more than flashy promises.
ahtaraut
Junior Member
- Jan 25, 2025
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Let the SEO specialist show concrete cases of traffic growth. Not just screenshots from analytics, but access to real accounts or at least detailed reports. And ask about their methods — if they start talking about “secret techniques” or promise a #1 ranking in a month, run away from them.
A good SEO should be asking YOU questions about your business, audience, and competitors — not immediately offering a standard package of services.
Content writers often produce meaningless fluff, and many just rewrite other people’s articles with spinners or AI tools. Always check their portfolio, and not just the polished samples, but real texts they’ve written for clients. Most importantly — give a very detailed brief. Without a clear brief, you’ll get garbage in 90% of cases.
One more tip — don’t chase the cheapest option. SEO and copywriting are not the kinds of work where you can cut costs.
A good SEO should be asking YOU questions about your business, audience, and competitors — not immediately offering a standard package of services.
Content writers often produce meaningless fluff, and many just rewrite other people’s articles with spinners or AI tools. Always check their portfolio, and not just the polished samples, but real texts they’ve written for clients. Most importantly — give a very detailed brief. Without a clear brief, you’ll get garbage in 90% of cases.
One more tip — don’t chase the cheapest option. SEO and copywriting are not the kinds of work where you can cut costs.
- Sep 11, 2025
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Check their past work, proven results, understanding of your niche, keyword research skills, writing quality, and ability to follow SEO best practices before hiring.
andrick bryan
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- Nov 3, 2025
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When hiring an SEO expert or content writer, I always focus on more than just skills. Check their past results, see examples or case studies, and make sure their style fits your brand. It’s also important that they understand your niche and know the basics of SEO.
I had a similar challenge and ended up working with Tmcodez. they really helped me get both my content and SEO on track. Everything felt professional and results-driven, so I’d say finding someone like that can make a big difference.
Radarkitai
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- Nov 2, 2017
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no matter how the rules change, people still want traffic—seo is just finding workarounds.
Saher Makhdoom
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- Dec 7, 2025
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When hiring an SEO or content writing, always check their past work and real results. Make sure they understand your niche and follow safe, wite-hat methods. Avoid anyone offering quick fixes. Clear communication and consistent delivery matter the most.
Saher Makhdoom
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- Dec 7, 2025
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Thanks for sharing. I agree, results and intent-focused content are important.