If you run a business in Dhaka or anywhere in Bangladesh, you have probably been pitched by a dozen “SEO experts” promising the #1 spot on Google in 30 days. Most of those promises are hollow — and some can get your site penalized. This guide walks through exactly what to check before you hire someone to handle your SEO.
1. Ask to See Real, Verifiable Results
Any experienced SEO consultant should be able to show you before-and-after ranking data, organic traffic growth screenshots (from Google Search Console or Analytics, not just vanity numbers), and at least a few client names or case studies you can verify. Be cautious of anyone who refuses to show any proof of past work.
2. Understand Their Approach: White-Hat vs. Shortcuts
Buying backlinks in bulk, keyword stuffing, or using private blog networks (PBNs) can produce a short-term ranking bump — followed by a Google penalty that can take months to recover from. Ask directly: “What is your link-building strategy?” and “How do you handle content and on-page optimization?” A good expert will talk about technical SEO, on-page optimization, and content strategy working together, not shortcuts.
3. Check Technical Fundamentals First
Before any content or link-building work starts, your site needs a solid technical foundation: fast load times, mobile responsiveness, a clean sitemap, proper indexing, and structured data (schema markup). If an “expert” jumps straight to content without ever mentioning your site’s technical health, that’s a red flag.
4. Ask About Reporting and Communication
You should get regular, honest reports — not just a screenshot of a single keyword that happens to be ranking well. Ask how often you’ll receive updates, and whether you’ll have access to your own Google Search Console and Analytics accounts (you always should — never let anyone lock you out of your own data).
5. Compare Pricing to Long-Term Value, Not Just the Lowest Bid
SEO is a long-term investment (typically 3-6 months before you see meaningful ranking improvements), so the cheapest package is rarely the best value. Look at what’s actually included — keyword research, on-page fixes, technical audits, content, and reporting — rather than comparing raw prices. You can see a transparent breakdown of what’s included at each level on our SEO pricing page.
6. Local Experience Matters
An SEO expert familiar with the Bangladeshi market understands local search behavior, Bangla-English mixed search queries, local business directories, and how Google Business Profile works for local businesses here — something a generic overseas agency often misses.
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If you’d rather skip the guesswork, you can get a free SEO audit of your website. I’ll show you exactly what’s holding your rankings back and what a realistic action plan looks like — no jargon, no inflated promises.
