Have You Ever Disagreed With a Client’s SEO Strategy?

[sebastianmichaelbrooke]

Sometimes a client already has an idea of what they want before the SEO work even starts. What would you do if you genuinely thought their approach wasn’t the best one? Some can be pretty stubborn and push methods that don’t really work, while others have good ideas that just take a long time to show results. It can be hard to find tactics that are both effective and actually worth the time.

 

[Ethan.Williams]

That’s pretty normal in client meetings. You just have to present the facts clearly and respectfully, especially when you’re trying to explain why a different approach might work better.

 

[john.millhouse]

That’s pretty normal in client meetings. You just have to present the facts clearly and respectfully, especially when you’re trying to explain why a different approach might work better.

Yep, especially since some people might take it the wrong way and think you’re just trying too hard to prove your point.

 

[amelia_marie_smarts]

I mean, they hired you for your expertise, so they should at least be open to hearing you out. You can explain why you recommend a different approach, but if they’re not willing to consider it, it’s hard to get the results they’re expecting.

 

[jayonmarketing]

I mean, they hired you for your expertise, so they should at least be open to hearing you out. You can explain why you recommend a different approach, but if they’re not willing to consider it, it’s hard to get the results they’re expecting.

I think communication works best when both sides have room to speak and listen. From my experience, it’s much easier to work through disagreements when neither side feels like their input is being ignored.