Why you shouldn’t do SEO at an early stage company

Pedro Matriciano, Director of Growth at Bookclub, delves into the reason you shouldn't do SEO at an early stage company. In this episode, Pedro shares his perspectives on the viability of investing in SEO for early-stage companies, arguing that SEO may not be the best strategy due to limited brand recognition and resources. He goes further to emphasize the importance of a well-built website, technical SEO, and analytics, as well as branding elements and technical SEO. He further discusses the challenges of selecting the right SEO partner for a business, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and avoiding agencies that make unrealistic promises.
About the speaker

Pedro Matriciano

BookClub

 - BookClub

Pedro is Director of Growth at Bookclub

Show Notes

  • 0:00
    SEO effectiveness for early stage companies.
    Shares insights on why SEO is crucial for early-stage companies.
  • 6:19
    SEO strategies for early stage companies, focusing on product market fit and technical SEO basics.
    Emphasizes the importance of understanding product market fit and identifying target audience.
  • 11:32
    SEO strategies for startups, including agency vs in house hires.
    Agencies are recommended for SEO support, but research is key to finding a good partner.
  • 15:11
    SEO and marketing strategies for business growth.
    Shares insights on SEO, content marketing, and more.

Quotes

  • "When you're working for a small company,[...], it's really easy to SEO for that." - Pedro Matriciano

  • "SEO for me, I would only prioritize it if I was doing for more traditional business, because I know I'll get quick results." -Pedro Matriciano

  • "It's hard to build a whole content marketing strategy for your SEO if you don't know what you're SEO for" - Pedro Matriciano

About the speaker

Pedro Matriciano

BookClub

 - BookClub

Pedro is Director of Growth at Bookclub

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