Comments on: SEO Career Advice from an Out-of-Work SEO

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:52:01 +0000

When one job ends, it’s hard to know exactly what to do next and when to do it. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with taking some time to figure out exactly what it is you want to do and where you want to do it. In fact, it’s probably better than jumping into the first thing that comes to mind or that you’re offered and regretting it later.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:47:21 +0000

If you have good SEO&SEM skills there’s no reason to go to another company (unless you’re in need of some hard $$$).

You can start your own consulting biz but you can alos consider to start some of your own e-commerce projects. There’s a lot of money to get there if you choose the right niche.

Good luck anyway !

Dave

By: Marty

Marty — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:41:59 +0000

Matt,
The wonderful good you put into this world will come back many times over. I hope this means you’ll get some extra family time in prior to your next exciting position. Best of luck friend.

By: David Temple

David Temple — Mon, 26 May 2008 07:26:19 +0000

Wow, am I always the last to hear about things? Been “dark” for about a month and come back to see this. No sweat, keep the faith, God has something exciting in store for you! Enjoy the extra time with your family and keep on bloggin’

By: juliemarg

juliemarg — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:12:21 +0000

Good luck Matt

The search business is a strange one. I recently looked through the entire list of consultants on SEOMOZ and couldn’t find any in Northern California that targeted the small business market. They all seemed to have the tech side down, but no sales force. How do they get their customers?

If you need any advice from the sales side of the house msg me.

By: edwinsdesignlab

edwinsdesignlab — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:40:45 +0000

I you have sufficiant skills this won’t last, good job hunting !

By: incrediblehelp

incrediblehelp — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:34:42 +0000

Matt drop me a line if you are looking to go it alone. I am a lonely SEO consultant as well. Maybe we can work on a few projects together.

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By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:26:59 +0000

Hi Matt.

Selling skills is necessary if you’ll be going to consulting route.

By: Miriam

Miriam — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:30:28 +0000

Matt, this is one of the most powerful posts I’ve ever read here on your blog.

You are going to do really well! I just know it.

I really would love to see you becoming your own man in this…working for yourself. I think you’d love it, and I have no doubt your family would love to have you around more!

I am sincerely wishing you good luck.
Miriam