{"id":5270,"date":"2022-06-23T14:51:35","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T14:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/?p=5270"},"modified":"2022-10-03T13:21:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T13:21:25","slug":"what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you think makes you a good SEO candidate website?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When interviewing SEO candidates, you need to consider the following qualities: your website is up-to-date, you have a college degree, and you&#8217;ve had experience blogging. But these are just the basics of SEO. The real questions are about the candidate&#8217;s approach to key elements. For example, do they mention on-page and off-page SEO elements? What elements are most important to you?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>(For SEO services contact us today. Click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixseogeek.com\/\">https:\/\/phoenixseogeek.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4094 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-1900x1267.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-513x342.jpg 513w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-573x382.jpg 573w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Depositphotos_27764395_XL-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4cba278e56\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4cba278e56\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website\/#Interview_questions_for_SEO_candidates\" >Interview questions for SEO candidates\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website\/#Qualities_of_a_good_SEO_candidate_website\" >Qualities of a good SEO candidate website\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website\/#Whether_a_candidate_has_a_college_degree\" >Whether a candidate has a college degree\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website\/#Whether_a_candidate_has_experience_with_blog_commenting\" >Whether a candidate has experience with blog commenting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-do-you-think-makes-you-a-good-seo-candidate-website\/#How_to_determine_if_a_candidate_is_a_good_SEO_candidate\" >How to determine if a candidate is a good SEO candidate\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_questions_for_SEO_candidates\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interview questions for SEO candidates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Besides assessing technical skills, SEO interview questions will help you gauge candidates&#8217; soft skills, too. These include communication skills, relationship skills, time management, and prioritization. You should also ask candidates about their work ethic. Interview questions for SEO candidates should be well-thought-out and reflect the interviewer&#8217;s needs. Below are some sample questions to use during the interview. Listed below are some examples of SEO interview questions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualities_of_a_good_SEO_candidate_website\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Qualities of a good SEO candidate website<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When hiring an <a href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-is-seo-professional\/\">SEO professional<\/a>, it is important to understand what qualities you&#8217;re looking for in a candidate. There are no standards or best practices for hiring SEO professionals, but it&#8217;s a good idea to have a few traits in mind. The following are some of the qualities to look for when hiring an SEO candidate:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whether_a_candidate_has_a_college_degree\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether a candidate has a college degree<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether a college degree makes you a good search engine optimization candidate for a website may not matter to the hiring manager. Many successful SEOs have no college degrees. This is why hiring managers should look at candidates with and without degrees to uncover hidden talents. Experience in marketing, pay-per-click advertising, and website development is also important. Applicants should also have experience with email marketing, content marketing, social media, and <a href=\"https:\/\/omaha-seo.com\/blog\/what-does-seo-stand-for-in-web-design-and-development\/\">web development<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whether_a_candidate_has_experience_with_blog_commenting\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether a candidate has experience with blog commenting<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blog commenting is the backbone of web 2.0 websites. It helps people interact with each other and share knowledge on the same topic. It is a proven method for SEO, Alexa ranking, and promoting a website. In addition, a site&#8217;s visitors will gain valuable insight and knowledge if a site is regularly updated. But if you&#8217;re not sure how to get started, keep reading!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_determine_if_a_candidate_is_a_good_SEO_candidate\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to determine if a candidate is a good SEO candidate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Search engine optimization isn&#8217;t just about paid links. It&#8217;s also about understanding search engine algorithms and how these changes impact your website. SERPs are no longer a simple list of paid links &#8211; they contain local results, answer boxes, carousels, and much more. Interested in hiring a company that understands the changing nature of search engine results pages? Then read on to discover some of the important characteristics that you should look for in an SEO candidate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"1\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d86190.88609506487!2d-96.06878932127096!3d41.20952531660258!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x87938a915d45afcd%3A0xdb7158177d4cede6!2sHospital%20Heliport%2C%20East%20Gold%20Coast%20Road%2C%20Papillion%2C%20Nebraska!3m2!1d41.137237!2d-96.0401808!4m5!1s0x87938c3d0c92fcb1%3A0x98cf112f2e9fe028!2s5223%20Grover%20St%2C%20Omaha%2C%20NE%2068106!3m2!1d41.2266913!2d-95.99608579999999!5e0!3m2!1sfil!2sus!4v1653585400835!5m2!1sfil!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When interviewing SEO candidates, you need to consider the following qualities: your website is up-to-date, you have a college degree, and you&#8217;ve had experience blogging. 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