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HIRE CHECKLIST LARAVEL DEVELOPER

Hiring decisions improve when you evaluate outcomes and execution quality, not only hourly rates or polished portfolios.

01. Validate business-fit experience

Review projects similar to your model: service leads, ecommerce, or internal operations tools. Context fit beats generic framework familiarity.

02. Ask for architecture rationale

A strong developer explains why they chose a structure, not just what they built. Decision quality predicts maintainability.

03. Confirm performance and SEO approach

Request their process for Core Web Vitals, template optimization, metadata, and crawl-safe launches.

04. Clarify support model before launch

Agree on maintenance windows, response expectations, and update policy. Post-launch support quality is part of project quality.

Need a vetted partner?

Start with the Laravel web developer South Africa planning page and book a scope call.

SEO Context

SEO vs Paid Acquisition Strategy

Balanced acquisition combines short-term demand capture with long-term organic equity.

Use paid channels for immediate testing and demand spikes while SEO builds compounding visibility and lower long-term acquisition cost.

SEO vs paid ads acquisition strategy channel mix

- Define channel goals by funnel stage

- Use paid search to validate intent

- Build SEO clusters around winning terms

- Measure blended CAC over time

Implementation Priorities

Update primary service and blog pages first, then roll patterns across supporting pages.

Use Search Console and analytics data to prioritize templates that impact leads fastest.

Review performance monthly and refresh copy where intent or SERP behavior changes.

Metrics Worth Tracking

Organic impressions and clicks for primary service queries

Qualified lead conversion rate by landing page

Engagement depth on page sections that handle objections

Quick FAQ

How long does this strategy take to show results?

Foundational improvements often show movement within a few weeks, but durable ranking and lead quality gains typically compound over a 3-6 month window.

What should we prioritize first?

Start with high-intent service pages and technical blockers, then scale content and internal linking once conversion pathways are clear.

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