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SEO Sweatshop - only for young people looking to break into the SEO industry - Account Manager Page 1 Solutions Employee Review

2.0
14 Oct 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Let me preface by saying I was an employee from way back in the day, so other reviews would tell more about the current state of things... and I'll try to stay high level with my review. My summary is that Page 1 is quite simply an SEO sweatshop: pile an obscene amount of work onto people who are inexperienced or just don't know any better, pay them the absolute minimum, and bend them till they break. Rinse, repeat. They work in small, localized markets so that they don't have to innovate much, and to decrease competition... everyone can hit a homerun in a little league park. Their clients are often aggressive and egotistical because they actively pursue those types and sell them on being the best (in Topeka). All in all it's a pretty exploitative business model that has been carefully set up to appear otherwise. There is one and only one pro about working here. It's a foot in the door if you are just getting started and have little/no experience. Page 1 will gladly hire you and lowball even an entry-level salary. That's the exchange: experience and education for cheap labor. So get in, get what you need and get on to a real job in the industry. I have since gone on to an exciting and successful career in digital marketing, so for that I owe Page 1 my thanks. I probably could have started this path elsewhere, but Page 1 was certainly a lot easier to get into as a newbie and the industry is only getting more saturated and competitive. If you've tried to break into SEO elsewhere and have been shut down then give these guys a look. Everyone else beware.

Cons

Regarding the experience and education... I found that P1S only wanted you to know a little bit more than the no-nothing clients they serve. Take it upon yourself to do some self-directed learning while you're there: read blogs, ask lots of questions, and devote as much time as you can to clients who get it so that you can actually put some points on the board. Regarding management... there are many more recent and thorough reviews of the management structure and their philosophies. What I will say is that this business model exists to support their own livelihood. The "parts in the machine" i.e. frontline employees, are clearly replaceable and that vibe was clear from management. Regarding the pay... my starting "salary" was little more than a modest hourly rate that was multiplied out to a yearly scale. I could hardly support myself on that amount, living a pretty modest lifestyle. Make no mistake that you'll surely be underpaid regardless of your expertise.

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5.0
5 Dec 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone works together to create a culture of hard work and creative problem-solving. We have evolved as a company by pushing hard to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing.

Cons

We have tested and implemented a variety of systems to optimize the kitchen and dish workflow. There is always room for improvement and one day we will attain excellence.

4.0
3 May 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

I definitely would not say that Page 1 Solutions is a 1-star experience. There is a very casual and laid-back culture that can be quite accommodating to people of various backgrounds and skill-level. While there is limited room for upper-management advancement, Page 1 does offer opportunities in various new roles for the willing and hard-working. So long as you have reliable productivity, schedules can be flexible and employees can make unique contributions to the overall company. They hire some decent people, so you will likely enjoy the company they keep.

Cons

Every company has its flaws. And because Page 1 is so small, the imperfections are much more noticeable. There is an imbalance between those who actually work-hard and those who pretend to work hard. The management team makes questionable decisions and can be highly protective of each other. Loyalty and seniority are highly valued here, which can be frustrating to the passionate and driven who are aiming to advance quickly.

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