Beware of bad seo company

[casinoplanet]

Hi all,

I'd like to warn you all for a malicious seo company.

Some time ago I wanted to hire a seo/sem company to increase my organic traffic and optimize my adwords campaigns. Since it's a mobile site is, I was looking for a company who specialized in mobile + gambling seo and marketing.

I came across Veniti Media Ltd. from London (veniti.com) who claimed to do both. After searching the internet for good and bad reviews (none found though) and talking to them by email and phone, I was impressed by their knowledge and their professional approach.

A 3 months plans was set up by them and after paying the first term (975 GBP) half April, nothing happened. Despite several emails and phonecalls still none of the agreed services is done. The only thing I received were excuses, over and over again.

So be carefull choosing a seo/sem company and avoid costly mistakes like mine.

[catchingsmoke]

I've got to say I'm not surprised, there are an awful lot of cowboys and con artists out there, to me i don't think it makes any sence, I'd rather my company did a good job and we kept the client personally.

[DaftDog]

Hi all,

I'd like to warn you all for a malicious seo company.

Some time ago I wanted to hire a seo/sem company to increase my organic traffic and optimize my adwords campaigns. Since it's a mobile site is, I was looking for a company who specialized in mobile + gambling seo and marketing.

I came across Veniti Media Ltd. from London (veniti.com) who claimed to do both. After searching the internet for good and bad reviews (none found though) and talking to them by email and phone, I was impressed by their knowledge and their professional approach.

A 3 months plans was set up by them and after paying the first term (975 GBP) half April, nothing happened. Despite several emails and phonecalls still none of the agreed services is done. The only thing I received were excuses, over and over again.

So be carefull choosing a seo/sem company and avoid costly mistakes like mine.

That is an arwful lot of money that you have lost. You should have rather paid somebody to write some original content for your websites.

[Doolally]

One way to safeguard yourself when dealing with larger amounts of money is to setup the agreement with the payment being made into an escrow account which you release as the work is doen to your satisfaction.

[casinoplanet]

or go for a short vacation to a warm and sunny country

That is an arwful lot of money that you have lost. You should have rather paid somebody to write some original content for your websites.

[casinoplanet]

I don't know if even trusted companies accept this method, but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the tip!

One way to safeguard yourself when dealing with larger amounts of money is to setup the agreement with the payment being made into an escrow account which you release as the work is doen to your satisfaction.

[HBKKH]

That sucks. Some of these SEO companies are no better than selling snake oil sales.

[casinojack]

Sorry to hear that, that sucks.

[ALEX777]

Thanks for the heads up.


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And also beware of blackhat SEO companies who will actually can ban or penalize your site.

[casinoplanet]

Yes it really sucks guys. What bothers me most is the professialism of these guys... they really harm the good guys and there are nearly no options (as far as I know) to file a complaint

That sucks. Some of these SEO companies are no better than selling snake oil sales.

Sorry to hear that, that sucks.

Thanks for the heads up.


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And also beware of blackhat SEO companies who will actually can ban or penalize your site.

[catchingsmoke]

http://www.econsumer.gov/

I've pmed casino planet this but I though the rest of you should check this, if you read Googles piece on SEO's this is where you should report dodgey companies to, if you're outside the USA that is. Hope that helps anybody that's been screwed over by somebody in our comunity.

[casinoplanet]

I've file a complaint just now and hope it helps somehow...
Now I'll send a note to PayPal too.

Thanks for the tip!

http://www.econsumer.gov/

I've pmed casino planet this but I though the rest of you should check this, if you read Googles piece on SEO's this is where you should report dodgey companies to, if you're outside the USA that is. Hope that helps anybody that's been screwed over by somebody in our comunity.

[oc+]

Wooo! That is a lot of money to spend on SEO! I only really outsource link directories submissions, these "experts" charge a fortune for something you could quite easily do yourself if you have the time and are not too lazy.

Thanks for the heads up though and hopefully no one else will use them!

[casinoplanet]

It wasn't only seo but also sem, but still is a lot of money though....

Wooo! That is a lot of money to spend on SEO! I only really outsource link directories submissions, these "experts" charge a fortune for something you could quite easily do yourself if you have the time and are not too lazy.

Thanks for the heads up though and hopefully no one else will use them!

[ck8795]

I posted in another thread but will post here as well. If your going to hire someone

1 - Ask for references

2 - FOLLOW UP WITH THE REFERENCES

Don't just hire someone based on their word. Don't use their portfolio as a means to validate the company.

Ask for information.

Check out the sites they worked on. Were the clients happy? Were there any problems? Was the service provider readily available?

Would you hire someone to build your house that you don't know. Would you trust your plumber to do the job of the electrician. Probably not - so why would you give your money to someone you don't know online, who you'll likely never meet without asking questions.

If the company can't answer your questions run as fast as you can and don't look back.

I didnt see this part in your post so I assumed you didnt do any leg work yourself before hiring them. If you did I apologize but this post should help others.

[gyelloz]

This stuff makes me sick!! What ever happened to people actually earning money? Nowadays, it seems, everybody is just trying to scam their way to the top.

I've got to say I'm not surprised, there are an awful lot of cowboys and con artists out there, to me i don't think it makes any sence, I'd rather my company did a good job and we kept the client personally.

Exactly!! Why are these people so short-sighted? Sure they can screw over a few people, and make a quick buck, but their reputation has gone to $#!+. After a while no one is going to fall for their shenanigans, and they'll have absolutely no business.

I guess at that point they will just close up shop, open up under a new name and start scamming all over again.

Thanks for letting us know about this, casinoplanet.

[matted]

I've been through this recently... Initially hired a guy in India for $600/mo - I saw what he was doing (doing what he said) but I essentially got zero benefit from it. After a few months I dumped him and looked for a company stateside. Finally found a company that looked good - and have had a few bumps... just getting the campaign underway now... hoping for good results - times are tough!

[thebookiesoffers]

Hi all,

I'd like to warn you all for a malicious seo company.

Some time ago I wanted to hire a seo/sem company to increase my organic traffic and optimize my adwords campaigns. Since it's a mobile site is, I was looking for a company who specialized in mobile + gambling seo and marketing.

I came across Veniti Media Ltd. from London (veniti.com) who claimed to do both. After searching the internet for good and bad reviews (none found though) and talking to them by email and phone, I was impressed by their knowledge and their professional approach.

A 3 months plans was set up by them and after paying the first term (975 GBP) half April, nothing happened. Despite several emails and phonecalls still none of the agreed services is done. The only thing I received were excuses, over and over again.

So be carefull choosing a seo/sem company and avoid costly mistakes like mine.

i'd get down their office if I was you and take some big mates, funny that the address on the website is not the registered one either

[casinojack]

If only there was some software / server that allowed you total control of your own SEO, that could monitor every link you purchased or traded, and allow you to control you own destiny.....

Coming soon

[casinoplanet]

You're right Kaus, I should have done that. Unfortunately I was so naive thinking googeling for bad reviews would be enough.

An expensive lesson learned........

I posted in another thread but will post here as well. If your going to hire someone

1 - Ask for references

2 - FOLLOW UP WITH THE REFERENCES

Don't just hire someone based on their word. Don't use their portfolio as a means to validate the company.

Ask for information.

Check out the sites they worked on. Were the clients happy? Were there any problems? Was the service provider readily available?

Would you hire someone to build your house that you don't know. Would you trust your plumber to do the job of the electrician. Probably not - so why would you give your money to someone you don't know online, who you'll likely never meet without asking questions.

If the company can't answer your questions run as fast as you can and don't look back.

I didnt see this part in your post so I assumed you didnt do any leg work yourself before hiring them. If you did I apologize but this post should help others.