SEO consultant/expert

[MNKid15]

I am looking to hire an SEO expert that can not only make suggestions/perform audit, but also execute changes. Of course lots of companies are available, but I am ideally looking for an individual with a nice track record. No offense to SEO firms, but I am not interested in paying for overhead, etc. Curious to know if others have gone this route and what the experience has been like. Thanks!

[CoreyEulas]

Many SEO shops don't have overhead.  Most work in shared co-working offices, or coffee-shops etc.  Just because they appear like a big-time agency, most are just mini-teams looking to make an honest living.

That being said, if I want a comprehensive list of respected people in the SEO industry, I'd confidently start with this list http://www.seomoz.org/article/search-ranking-factors#contributors.

Best,

Corey