There are challenges with any SEO strategy, start up companies are no different. A majority of startups in their initial rounds of funding tend to spend their money on R&D and staff to run the organization. This can be problematic as SEO takes time to get off the ground. If done correctly a solid SEO program can be an asset to any start up cost as it is the most cost effective way to get exposure, traffic, & sales out of all of the digital marketing channels.
We work and have worked with a lot of startups over our tenure with some really good success. Like anything you do in business if you give it the time and care necessary it will become successful, there are challenges like anything else. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.
Some of the more common challenges are:
We really look to build a partnership with our startup focused clients as it’s a crucial time to get things dialed in so it’s ready for market. The most important part of any good and sustainable SEO program for your startup organization is to set up goals and get resources. Below is a list of benefits for you to keep in mind as you begin the process of choosing if SEO is right for you and your start up.
SEO for startup benefits include but not limited to:
When developing an SEO strategy for startup companies, there are several considerations we keep in mind. An SEO strategy is only as good as what you can get implemented. A lot of SEO companies have a “proven process” and if you do exactly what they say you will achieve high rankings. At CSP we take a more holistic approach to what is best for the organization. We focus on what can actually be implemented instead of telling you that we need to do it because a tool told us that it has to be done.
We take into consideration a bunch of factors because it’s our job to help your website achieve the goals set forth by the organization and if that can’t actually make it to fruition then both time & money could be wasted.
When putting together a successful SEO strategy for startups here are a few considerations:
Internal Resources
We have the staff to help you achieve your goals but if there aren’t any resources on your side it could make things a bit harder.
Who your competitors are
If you’re going up against some big fish we will want to find where they are not vs going head to head right out of the gate.
Age of the website
New websites take a bit longer to get visibility for, though it is still very much possible.
Revenue Goals
Knowing how much and how fast you need to hit revenue targets gives us an idea on how aggressively to go.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for startups is the process of optimizing a startup’s website, content, and online presence to improve its visibility and ranking on search engine results pages (SERPs).
In the competitive world of startups, SEO is critical to attract potential customers and investors who are searching for products, services, and information related to the startup’s industry. By optimizing their website and content for relevant keywords and phrases, startups can increase their online visibility, attract more organic traffic, and ultimately, drive more leads and sales.
Some key components of SEO for startups include keyword research, website optimization, content creation and optimization, backlink building, social media optimization, and ongoing monitoring and analysis of website traffic and search engine rankings.
Startups can benefit greatly from implementing SEO best practices, as it can help them gain a competitive edge, establish their brand, and attract more customers and investors to their business.
At CSP we carefully vet each project and only engage with those we are confident will be successful and deliver a strong ROI. We’re a low-turnover business and we take the outcome of every SEO project very seriously.
Get in touch today for an analysis by an SEO expert. No dog and pony show or big sales pitches, we will explore the project with you and if there’s a good fit, we’ll work hard to earn your business.
