Everyone online calls themselves the best SEO expert near me. So how do you tell who actually is? I'm Zaman, an SEO expert with 5+ years of experience, and on this page I'll give you the same scorecard I'd want you to use on me.
Written by Zaman · Updated October 2026 · 8 min read
The best SEO expert for you is the one who can show verifiable results in businesses like yours, explains a clear process, fixes technical issues as well as content, follows Google's guidelines and reports on leads, not just rankings. No one is officially "the best"; use a scorecard and compare evidence.
Score each candidate 0–2 on every line. Anyone under 14 out of 20 is a risk.
| # | Question to ask | A strong answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can you show live results? | Real sites and Search Console screenshots |
| 2 | How long have you done SEO? | Several years across different industries |
| 3 | What happens in month one? | Audit, research and priority fixes |
| 4 | Do you implement the fixes? | Yes, directly in your CMS |
| 5 | How do you build links? | Relevant outreach, no PBNs or bulk links |
| 6 | Do you handle local SEO? | Profile, reviews, NAP and location pages |
| 7 | What about AI search? | Answer-first content, entities and schema |
| 8 | How do you report? | Monthly: rankings, traffic, leads, next steps |
| 9 | Do you guarantee rankings? | No, and they explain why |
| 10 | Who owns the accounts? | You do, always |
Search results are full of pages titled "best SEO expert" with no evidence beneath the headline. Google itself advises business owners to be wary of anyone who guarantees rankings or won't explain their methods.
Case studies and ranking screenshots in my portfolio, including a Kent, UK removals company.
WordPress and Elementor plugin developer, so fixes are done in your site.
5+ years with clients in Bangladesh, the UK, the USA and Kuwait.
Your accounts, content and data always stay in your name.
Compare candidates on verifiable results, process, implementation skills, link methods and reporting. Use the 10-point scorecard above.
Not necessarily. Price should match the scope and competition. Compare what's included, not just the fee.
Local knowledge helps, but skill and communication matter more. Many top experts work remotely with screen-share calls.
No. Google doesn't sell rankings, and no honest expert guarantees them.
Yes. A free audit lets you judge my thinking before committing.
Hey Ambitious Business Builder!! I’m Zaman, widely recognised as a leading SEO expert and web designer in Bangladesh. With over 5 years of hands-on experience, I help businesses grow their online presence with real, measurable results
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