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How will this SEO proposal template help me and my business?<\/h3>\n

You only get one opportunity to make a first impression. This is doubly important when you, and your competitors, are pitching work to a potential new client. You need to show that you clearly understand what they're looking for, can create a strategy that will benefit their business, and have a proven track record of success. That's why we've created this proposal template, meaning you can simply fill in your company's information and have a pitch ready to go in minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

SEO is a field of marketing clients may have vastly different levels of experience in. Some companies will be knowledgable and want you to take them to the next level, while others will be using search marketing for the first time and need to lean on your expertise. No matter who you're meeting with, this template will help you create a pitch that will make you stand out from the crowd and land new business.<\/p>\n

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What does the template include?<\/h3>\n

The template is provided as a Word document so it can easily be modified for proposals. It is structured in a conventional format for an agency proposal with sections detailed in these areas:<\/p>\n

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  • Understanding client business challenges and goals from investment in SEO<\/li>\n
  • A summary of the agency solution going into detail on different activities forming the approach to SEO<\/li>\n
  • Structure of SEO programme including recommended main activities and deliverables<\/li>\n
  • A list of 10 key differentiators to consider when selecting an SEO agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Who is this template for?<\/h3>\n

    This template has been designed to be used by:<\/p>\n

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    • Agencies<\/strong> preparing SEO proposals for their clients<\/li>\n
    • Consultants<\/strong> preparing SEO proposals for their clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Client-side businesses may also find the template useful when briefing or reviewing proposals received from different agencies when selecting a new\u00a0SEO agency.<\/p>\n

      Latest updates<\/h3>\n

      This content has been updated into our newest Word document format styling and an improved section on choosing case studies that will compliment your proposal and make your pitch more successful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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