# How to Hire Full\-Time SEOs That Don’t Suck \| Ep\. \#766

**URL:** https://www.singlegrain.com/episodes/marketing-school/how-to-hire-full-time-seos-that-dont-suck-ep-766/  
**Published:** 2018-09-05  
**Author:** Selena Templeton  
**Summary:** In episode \#766, Eric and Neil discuss how to hire solid SEOs\. Tune in to hear how you find great SEOs that don’t suck\. TIME\-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: \[00:27\] Today’s Topic:\.\.\.  

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In episode #766, Eric and Neil discuss how to hire solid SEOs. Tune in to hear how you find great SEOs that don’t suck.

**TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:**

- \[00:27\] Today’s Topic: _How to Hire Full-Time SEOs That Don’t Suck_
- \[00:35\] Don’t just believe the resume.
- \[01:00\] The real test is to see what changes they would make to your website and if they can implement specific changes.
- \[01:40\] Test them out on a temp basis before you hire full-time.
- \[02:05\] Good SEOs have “burnt” their own websites.
- \[03:10\] The more seasoned you are with running experiments, the better a hire you will be.
- \[03:35\] Ask potential hires about their weaknesses and really get into the nitty gritty.
- \[04:05\] Make sure they know how to modify basic HTML code.
- \[04:23\] You want people who can take action.
- \[04:32\] Go to the [Marketing School](https://marketingschool.io/) website and find our post about SEO interview questions.
- \[04:40\] Check out the potential hire’s website.
- \[04:59\] That’s all for today!
- \[05:01\] Go to [Singlegrain.com/Giveway](https://www.singlegrain.com/giveaway) for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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