Invitationsgirl at SEOChat asks - Can I get out of my SEO Contract?

There's quite a bit of good advice about contracts in general and SEO specifically in this thread, but mostly what we're seeing here is the forums serving as a business refuge and tool. There's several individuals in the thread who are privately helping this company get back on its feet after what sounds like a serious rip-off, despite being under contract.

This can help serve as a warning to companies in any industry - before you contract someone to do a job, make sure you have a working knowledge of the subject or good recommendations from those who do. If you're missing these key elements, you're making yourself and easy target to be scammed.