Phoenix, AZ, is ranked as one of the top 10 tech hubs in the US and the 19th best tech market in North America, with over 108,000 employees. The tech ecosystem in this city is evolving, driven by investments like Intel’s $20 billion for chip factories, and $600 million investment from Google. Phoenix’s tech industry has a high demand for cloud specialists, AI, and cybersecurity.  

The progress registered by Phoenix led Arizona to the second position in the US for net new tech business establishment, with over 9,000 tech companies, which bring approximately $30 billion as economic impact, according to the Cyberstates 2024 report. According to the same source, Phoenix is ranked #3 for cost of living, #2 for tech wage premium, and #3 for tech job posting ratio.  

The Phoenix area improved its regional position and is probably one of the leading places in the tech industry by offering better operational affordability and lower rent costs, which attract both talent and companies.

The average annual wage in the tech industry in Phoenix is between $75,000 - $130,000 per year, which is 90% higher than the Arizona median, based on the same report. The most popular tech jobs in Arizona are software & web developers, which together hit 38,000+ employers. They are followed closely by IT support specialists with almost 19,000 workers enrolled, and cybersecurity analysts, 14,800+ people in this field. 

On the other hand, the leading tech services in Arizona are IT and custom software development, tech manufacturing, telecommunications and internet services, research and development, followed by testing and engineering. 

For potential clients interested in Phoenix-based IT and tech companies, the location is great for all types of IT projects, since the city enjoys both a rich variety of tech companies and a great talent pool. Additionally, the Phoenix IT sector has good infrastructure, a well-developed business environment, and cheaper prices compared to others in the region.

SEO (search engine optimization) is the process of optimizing your website in order to get a higher ranking in organic search results and consequently more organic traffic.

SEO is a long term strategy and requires advanced knowledge of ranking algorithms and some technical background, to be able to optimize websites for popular search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, etc.

According to the latest survey on digital marketing conducted by TechBehemoths, about 70% of IT companies revealed that SEO is their main channel for leads, meaning that it’s a vital marketing activity that generates traffic, prospects and sales.

Some of the benefits of SEO are:

• Free organic traffic
• Brand awareness 
• Better control over brand traffic
• A vital marketing channel for leads & sales
• Supports other channels: social media, paid ads, direct traffic, etc.
• Optimizes your advertising budget
• Usually, has a higher conversion rate
• Gives you a competitive advantage
• Is a good long term investment, generating decent results

It’s not easy to find a reputable SEO company, as some SEO agencies used to provide questionable/suspicious services in the past, and lots of businesses became reluctant to pay for search engine optimization services.

When looking for and choosing an SEO service provider, you should consider a lot of aspects. Ideally, you should do some basic research, set up clear goals and ask yourself a few questions before hiring a company.

Here are some things to look for when searching for SEO agencies to partner with:

• Expertise
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• Communication and reporting

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