Berkeley Hiring Guide
Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
How Do I Hire a Good SEO Agency in Berkeley?
Hiring an SEO agency in Berkeley is easy; hiring a good one is not. Ask these five questions on the first call and you'll disqualify 80% of the bad actors before you sign anything.
5 questions to ask before you sign
If they can't answer these clearly, walk.
- 'Can I see three case studies from businesses my size in the Bay Area?'
- 'Who exactly does the work — you, or an offshore team?'
- 'What's the deliverable each month, and how do you report on it?'
- 'Do I own everything — the site, the content, the GBP?'
- 'What's your minimum contract length, and how do I cancel?'
Red flags
Any of these should end the conversation.
- Guaranteed rankings ('page one in 30 days')
- Very cheap ($99/month) fully managed offers
- Requires 12-month or longer contracts up front
- Won't share what links or citations they'll build
Frequently asked
Is it OK to hire an out-of-state agency for a Berkeley business?
It can work, but a local agency will usually understand neighborhood keywords (North Berkeley, Elmwood, Fourth Street) faster and get you to the Map Pack sooner.
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