How to Choose the Best SEO Expert in Pakistan
The best SEO expert in Pakistan for your business is the one who shows a written monthly task list, ranks for their own keywords, keeps your Google profile and website in your name, gives a clear PKR price, and tracks real calls and WhatsApp leads, not just rankings. “Top 10” lists are often paid placements, so check these points yourself.
8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire
- What exactly will you do every month?
- Can I see your own Google rankings or a sample report?
- Will my Google profile, website and Search Console stay in my name?
- How do you track calls and WhatsApp enquiries?
- What’s the contract length and notice period?
- How do you build backlinks?
- Who will actually do the work?
- What do you need from me?
Red Flags
| Red flag | Why |
|---|---|
| “Guaranteed #1 in 7 days” | Nobody controls Google |
| PKR 5,000 for “complete SEO” | Usually spam links or no work |
| No written task list | You can’t check the value |
| They keep your logins | Hard to leave |
| Only report likes and traffic | Not linked to leads |
Freelancer, Consultant or Agency?
| Freelancer | Consultant | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical PKR/month | 20,000–40,000 | 45,000–90,000 | 70,000–150,000 |
| Best for | Small local business | Growing business | Large campaigns |
| Source: industry estimate. |
Questions Pakistani Business Owners Ask
Lahore mein achha SEO expert kaise dhundein? (How do I find a good SEO expert in Lahore?) Ask four questions: Can I see real work, with the owner’s permission? Will my accounts stay in my name? Do you report calls and WhatsApp leads, or only rankings? Is it month to month? Avoid anyone who guarantees “#1 in 7 days”. A fair small-business price is about PKR 18,000–70,000 a month.
SEO company ne paise le liye, kaam nahi kiya. Ab kya karun? (An SEO company took my money and did no work. What now?) Ask in writing for three things: a list of website pages they changed, a list of backlinks they built, and primary ownership of your Google profile, domain and Ads account. If they can’t show any work, stop paying. If they won’t hand back ownership, request it from Google with proof that the business is yours.
