On Being A Christian SEO

What does it mean to be a Christian SEO?

We are SEO's.  We are also Christians.  We want our friends and customers to understand who we are and why we do things the way we do.  Here is a list of ways that knowing Jesus impacts our business - nine answers to the question, "What does it mean to be a Christian SEO?"

1. It means that we do everything whole-heartedly.  Whatever work we have to do, Christ has given to us.  As we enthusiastically and faithfully review websites and write lines of HTML code, we bring honour to Him.   

2. It does not mean that we are automatically the best SEO's in the world.  God has given talent and abilities to all men, not just Christians.  Some are gifted more than us.

3. It means we keep our word.  Jesus never lied to anyone and as his followers, He enables us to be like Him.  When we agree to something, either online, in a contract, or verbally, it means that we will do what we say.  We will never try to deceive people into thinking that we are saying something other than what we are. 

4. It does not mean that our business will prosper.  All things belong to God and he distributes the wealth of the world as he sees fit.  He has never failed to provide all that we need.  He is the source of all happiness with much or with very little.

5. It means that we keep the law.  The civil authorities are the ministers of God for the execution of justice in the world.  We will not break these laws for the advancement of our business.  This would be breaking the laws of God. 

6. It does not mean that we are perfect.  Though we are daily being made more like Jesus, we continue to fail.  We will make things right as soon as we can.  Thanks to Jesus who allows failing men to have an uninterruptible relationship with a holy God!

7. It means that we seek peace in relationships.  Some friction is inevitable in business.  We will seek to make peace with all as far as it depends on us.

8. It doesn't mean being wimpy.  People often misunderstand what it means to be a Christian.  We don't give away things for free to everyone who asks.  We don't allow suppliers or clients to cheat us out of our rightful profits.  We are not shocked or intimidated by the attitudes and actions of others.   

9. We will not promote anything that serves a blatantly and solely immoral purpose.  We will not SEO a pornography site, for example.  As we serve Jesus in all that we do, we cannot promote something that he hates.  Many sites, like the web itself, can be used for both moral and immoral purposes and we will gladly work on these.  For the sake of our consciences, however, we do reserve the right to refuse any work on moral grounds.