Why Most SEO Is Overpriced
If you've talked to big agencies about SEO, you know the sticker shock: $2,000–$5,000 per month is the industry standard. But here's the truth — they're not doing 10x more work than we are. They're just charging more.
- Bloated overhead. Big agencies have expensive offices, large sales teams, and account managers who take a cut. That overhead gets passed to you.
- One-size-fits-all approach. They apply the same cookie-cutter strategy to every client. No customization. No flexibility. You pay for a "process" whether it fits your business or not.
- Slow, manual work. Traditional SEO relies on manual research and reporting. It's slow and expensive to scale.
- Locked into long-term contracts. Most charge 6–12 month minimums. You're stuck even if results don't materialize. We don't do that.
- Tech stack advantages you don't see. We use AI (Claude, ChatGPT) for content research and optimization, Ahrefs for competitive analysis, and automation for reporting. These tools cost us less than hiring a dedicated team — we pass the savings to you.
The honest take: You don't need an expensive agency. You need a lean team that understands your business and uses smart tools instead of expensive people.
Our SEO Packages
Two tiers designed for small to medium businesses. Choose based on where you are in your growth journey:
SEO Essentials
Starting at $500/mo
The foundation. On-page optimization, local citation building (25+ directories), 25+ keyword tracking, monthly reporting. Perfect if you're just getting started.
SEO & Content Growth
$1,000/mo
Everything in Essentials + 4 blog posts/month, 50+ keyword tracking, AI search optimization, monthly Ahrefs reports, monthly strategy call. Measurable results in 90 days.
What "Affordable" Actually Means
Affordable doesn't mean cheap. It means smart. We're not cutting corners — we're cutting overhead. Here's how:
- AI-powered content and research. We use Claude and ChatGPT for keyword research, content outlines, and optimization. These tools replace hours of manual work. The savings go to you, not into our profit margin.
- Ahrefs for analysis, not guessing. We don't rely on hunches. Ahrefs gives us real data on keywords, competitors, and opportunities. It's faster than hiring an analyst, and more accurate than guessing.
- Lean team, zero overhead. No office rent. No 10-person sales team. No account manager making a commission. Just the work that matters.
- Automation for repetitive tasks. Citation submissions, keyword tracking, reporting — all automated. This frees us up to focus on strategy, not busywork.
- Technology > headcount. We've invested in the right tools instead of hiring more people. Better results, lower cost to you.
Real SEO work happens. You get serious strategy, real optimization, and measurable results. The only thing missing is the $4,000/month overhead built into agency pricing.
What You Get Each Month (SEO & Content Growth Tier)
Here's the actual work that happens for your $1,000/month:
- On-page optimization. Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal linking, schema markup. Every page gets audited and optimized for your target keywords.
- 20+ local citations. Google Business Profile, Yelp, industry directories, local listings. Citations build authority and help you rank for "near me" searches.
- Keyword research and tracking. 50+ keywords tracked in real-time. You see your progress every month. New keyword opportunities identified and added to your strategy.
- 4 blog posts per month. Written with AI assistance, optimized for SEO, designed to answer your customers' questions and drive organic traffic.
- AI search optimization. Content structured to rank in AI-generated summaries on Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity. This is the future of search.
- Monthly Ahrefs reports. Backlink tracking, competitor analysis, keyword ranking updates. You see exactly what's working and where opportunities exist.
- Monthly strategy call. 30 minutes with us to review progress, discuss bottlenecks, and adjust the strategy based on what's working.
- Transparent reporting. No vanity metrics. You see real traffic, real rankings, real leads. Every number connects back to your business goals.
Is Affordable SEO Right for You?
Choose this if:
- You're a small to mid-sized business (1–50 employees).
- You've been quoted $2,000–$5,000/month and thought it was insane (you're right).
- You want to rank on Google but have been burned by agencies that promise results and deliver nothing.
- You're looking for a partner, not a vendor. Someone who actually understands your business.
- You value transparency. You want to see what work is being done and how it impacts your bottom line.
Don't choose this if:
- You need a brand new website built from scratch (that's a separate service).
- You want results in 2 weeks (real SEO takes 60–90 days to show traction).
- You're looking for a "set it and forget it" solution with no ongoing optimization.