u/erdeepakpandeydotcom

I have 10+ years of experience in digital marketing and am ready to leave the corporate world to start my own company. I’m thinking of combining digital marketing services with software development, but I don’t have a concrete business idea yet or know how to begin. I’d love advice on how to validate ideas, find my niche, and take the first actionable steps toward launching. Any insights, resources, or personal experiences would be hugely appreciated!

As an SEO professional, I’m really curious to know your journey. How did you land your very first SEO project through freelancing, referrals, LinkedIn, cold outreach, or something else?

And once you got the project, how long were you able to retain that client? Would love to hear honest experiences from fellow SEO professionals.

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