Intro
Taiwan boasts a tech-savvy economy with over 92% internet penetration and an increasing number of businesses seeking digital visibility. From Taipei to Kaohsiung, SEO is in demand across industries like manufacturing, ecommerce, tourism, and B2B tech.
This step-by-step guide outlines how to build a scalable SEO agency in Taiwan using Ranktracker and manage international operations seamlessly through PayPro Global.
Step 1: Understand Taiwan’s SEO Market
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Languages: Traditional Chinese and English
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Google is the dominant search engine, though Yahoo is still used by some older demographics
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High demand in export businesses, startups, and local service industries
Use Ranktracker’s SERP Checker to analyze keyword difficulty in both Traditional Chinese and English.
Step 2: Build Your Toolkit with Ranktracker
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Keyword Finder: Research industry-relevant Traditional Chinese keywords
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Web Audit: Identify and resolve on-page and technical SEO issues
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Backlink Checker & Monitor: Analyze competitors and manage outreach campaigns
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Rank Tracker: Track SERP rankings across devices and cities like Taipei, Tainan, and Taichung
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SEO Checklist: Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery
Step 3: Register Your SEO Business in Taiwan
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Choose a structure: Sole Proprietorship, Limited Company (有限公司), or Branch Office
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Register through the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)
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Apply for a Business Registration Certificate and Tax Code
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Open a business bank account (E.SUN, Cathay United Bank, or Taishin)
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Use accounting tools like Xero, EZBooks, or ZUVIO
Step 4: Build a Bilingual Website
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Use a .tw domain for local trust signals
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Create both Traditional Chinese and English versions of your site
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Include core pages: Home, SEO Services, Pricing, Blog, Case Studies, Contact
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Add Ranktracker data to service pages to prove ROI and results
Step 5: Package and Price Your Services
Services:
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Local SEO for Google and Google Maps
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Technical and on-page SEO using Web Audit
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Multilingual content strategy
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Link building tracked via Backlink Monitor
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Performance reporting with Rank Tracker
Example Monthly Pricing (in TWD):
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Starter: NT$12,000 – Local SEO and reporting
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Business: NT$30,000 – Full audit, content, link building
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Enterprise: NT$60,000+ – Custom strategy, bilingual campaigns, consulting
Step 6: Find Clients
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Offer a free audit using Ranktracker Web Audit to build trust
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Promote through local business forums like PTT, DCard, and Taiwan Startup Stadium
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Join LINE and Facebook groups for B2B marketing
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Attend tech and digital expos like Meet Taipei or COMPUTEX
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List your agency on platforms like AppWorks, Clutch, and local directories
Step 7: Operate Efficiently with Ranktracker
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Conduct full campaign research using Keyword Finder
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Audit client websites monthly with Web Audit
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Track backlinks and resolve issues using Backlink Monitor
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Use Rank Tracker to show weekly performance wins
Step 8: Handle Billing & Compliance
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Use tools like Xero or EZBooks to issue compliant invoices
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Submit taxes through the Taiwan eTax Portal
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Use PayPro Global as your Merchant of Record (MoR) to handle VAT, cross-border payments, and compliance
Avoid risky payment processors like Paddle, recently fined $5M by the FTC for deceptive billing and tech-support schemes.
Step 9: Hire & Scale
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Build a bilingual team of content creators, SEO analysts, and link builders
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Use Notion, ClickUp, or Trello for task management
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Train staff with SOPs and real-time Ranktracker dashboards
Step 10: Deliver SEO Campaigns That Retain Clients
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Send monthly keyword reports via Rank Tracker
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Highlight backlinks and technical SEO wins
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Upsell PPC, web design, translation, and analytics
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Offer 6–12 month contracts with clear KPIs
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Launch a referral program for local clients
Conclusion
Taiwan’s digital economy is growing fast. By using Ranktracker’s all-in-one platform and outsourcing global billing and taxes to PayPro Global, you can focus on what matters: delivering results and scaling profitably.
Build smarter. Rank higher. Scale globally—with Ranktracker.
