As most of you know there are tons of Search Engine Optimizing and Internet Marketing companies claiming to guarantee first page Google rankings in days. We are going to tell you why this is something that you must watch out for.

Here is what Google has to say:

No one can guarantee a #1 ranking on Google.

Beware of SEOs that claim to guarantee rankings, allege a “special relationship” with Google, or advertise a “priority submit” to Google. There is no priority submit for Google. In fact, the only way to submit a site to Google directly is through our Add URL page or by submitting a Sitemap and you can do this yourself at no cost whatsoever.

–Google

SEO companies will give you the sales pitch, but it is a flawed guarantee. When the SEO comapny says that they will get you listed first on Google, ask them these questions (it will kind of stop the sales pitch and cut to the chase)

What keywords will you target for my website.

Can you show me examples of your previous work and share some success stories?

Do you follow the Google Webmaster Guidelines?

Do you offer any online marketing services or advice to complement your organic search business?

What kind of results do you expect to see, and in what timeframe? How do you measure your success?

What’s your experience in my industry?

What’s your experience in my country/city?

What’s your experience developing international sites?

What are your most important SEO techniques?

How long have you been in business?

How can I expect to communicate with you? Will you share with me all the changes you make to my site, and provide detailed information about your recommendations and the reasoning behind them?

Most of this information is from Google. Don’t let a low-balling SEO company take your money. Do business with high-quality SEO companies that will work with you over the course of a few months to develop and PROVE better rankings to your site.