<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Bit of a rant but also a genuine question so bear with me.

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Tried sorting my website out about a year ago. Paid someone who promised results, got absolutely nothing, wasted a few hundred quid and came out the other side more confused than when I started. Website still invisible, still getting zero enquiries, still watching competitors rank above me for everything.

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">So now I'm trying again but this time being much more careful about who I trust.

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Currently looking at finding anseo agency bristol based because after my last experience I want someone local and accountable. Someone I can actually sit down with face to face if things aren't moving rather than just sending emails into a void and hoping someone replies.

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">What I genuinely can't figure out is how you separate the agencies that actually know what they're doing from the ones that are just good at selling themselves. Because from the outside they all look pretty similar. Nice websites, big promises, case studies that could mean anything.

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">What questions should I actually be asking before handing over any money? And what answers should make me walk away immediately?

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Also is there anything specific I should look for when evaluating an SEO agency Bristol side that I probably wouldn't think to ask about?

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Been burned once already so just want to get this right second time around. Any genuine advice appreciated.



<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Thanks