How to pick an SEO pro?

[proforums]

I run a community site that has over 1 million pages of user-generated content specific to a very defined vertical. I recently switch to the Drupal CMS and have paid the price in the search rankings. I need to find someone to help with my site's SEO efforts.

What should I be looking for when selecting an SEO professional?

[Lantec]

Personally i would check out referances and see how their current clients rate the pro.

[Francisco_Meza]

Rand made a WBF here: http://www.seomoz.org/blog/seo-interview-questions-whiteboard-friday

Mark this as good answer if it answers you qestion.

[ShaMenz]

Hi Proforums,

Since your problems have coincided with the change to Drupal, the most important thing is to ensure that the person you engage has a very good grasp of the specific SEO issues and challenges presented by the CMS.

One hint for you - if you search SEOmoz (site search, not Q&A) for Drupal, you will find member profiles for at least one member who specializes in SEO for Drupal sites

Hope that helps,

Sha