Doki · Mobile app · 2026
Agency said: 'your main keywords will be in top 5 within 3 months'. Is this guaranteed? If we sign a contract and they fail, what happens?
Nobody can control Google, right? So how can an agency give a guarantee?
No agency can legally guarantee Google SEO. Reasons: 1) Google's algorithm is dynamic and hidden. 2) Agencies can't control it. 3) Competitor moves are uncontrollable. 4) Agencies giving guarantees usually use black-hat SEO (spam, bought links).
Legally: if an agency gives an 'absolute guarantee', it's either a lie or illegal (blocking Google, using bot networks, etc.). Good agencies say: '80% chance of top 5 depending on competition, but no guarantee.'
I had an agency that promised guarantees. Didnt hit top 5 in 3 months got there in 6 but it was a rough road. Dont listen to bold promises set realistic goals.
avoid agencies that give guarantees. nobody can control google. right agency says: 'that's the goal but no guarantee'.
edit: fixed a few typos.
Signs of Fake Guarantees: - 'Guaranteed top 5 entry' - 'X traffic in Y months' - 'We control Google algorithm' - 'Black-hat fast results' (PBN, bot links) - No contract terms (no liability) Real agency: Probability-based goals + realistic timeline
Choosing an agency: 1) Guarantee promises = RED FLAG. 2) Ask: 'what are realistic goals? (what % chance?)'. 3) Ask for reference clients, check them. 4) Contract should say 'best effort', not guarantee. 5) KPI: monthly ranking reports + track in Google Analytics.
If you're going this route, sort this out first. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.
If you post the result here it will help others too.
Doki · E-commerce infrastructure · 2026
I completely agree. Access credentials should be opened in the company's name, not personal accounts.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
I completely agree. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.
Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval. Good luck with that.
I'm curious too. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.
That's all, sorry if I went on too long.
I think it's hard to be that definitive about seo agency guarantee. When we decide without measuring, we always end up in the same place.
Of course, it varies if your situation is different.
I went through the same thing two years ago. The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.
Good luck with that.
Let me summarize the topic since several different answers were given. honestly hasty decisions become decisions you have to fix six months later.
When making a decision, first look at what data you have on hand... If I were you, I'd go this route.
This is exactly what we experienced. Access credentials should be opened in the company's name, not personal accounts.
This is my opinion Im not claiming its absolute truth.
Let me summarize the topic, since several different answers were given. When making a decision, first look at what data you have on hand.
That's all, sorry if I went on too long.
Absolutely. If I were to add anything: If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.
If you post the result here, it will help others too.
Exactly, and not many people know this. If acceptance criteria aren't written, when the work is done is open to debate.
Hope this helps.
i have no experience with seo agency guarantee, so Im asking then if its your first time, start small; scaling comes later.
if acceptance criteria arent written, when the work is done is open to debate. btw proven by experience.