SEO Consulting Pricing & Engagement Models

How We Work Together

Three ways to engage

Choose the model that fits where you are right now. You can always evolve the engagement as your needs grow.

One-Time

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SEO Audit

A comprehensive deep-dive into your site's technical health, content gaps, and competitive positioning. Delivered as a prioritised action plan your team can execute immediately.

Full technical SEO audit
Content & keyword gap analysis
Competitor benchmarking
Prioritised recommendations report
60-min walkthrough call

Monthly Retainer

Embedded SEO strategy and execution, month after month. I work as an extension of your team — attending key meetings, owning the SEO roadmap, and reporting directly to you.

Full SEO strategy & roadmap
Technical implementation support
Content strategy & briefs
Link building oversight
Monthly reporting & analytics
Slack / direct access

Fixed Scope

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Strategy Sprint

A focused 30-day engagement built around one specific goal — a site migration, a content strategy, a penalty recovery, or a new market launch. Fast, targeted, and actionable.

Scoped to one specific challenge
Dedicated sprint plan & timeline
Weekly check-in calls
Full deliverables at close
Optional retainer handover

The Process

What happens after you reach out

Free Strategy Call

We spend 30 minutes understanding your business, goals, and current SEO situation. No pitch — just an honest conversation about whether and how I can help.

Scoped Proposal

I send a clear proposal outlining the engagement model, scope, deliverables, and investment. No boilerplate — every proposal is written specifically for your situation.

Discovery & Audit

Once we're aligned, I get to work. Every engagement starts with a thorough audit of your current SEO landscape so the strategy is grounded in real data.

Execution & Results

We build, optimise, and iterate. You get regular reporting, clear priorities, and a consultant who is as invested in the results as you are.

FAQ

Pricing questions

Do you charge hourly or on retainer?

Most engagements run on a monthly retainer — this is the model that delivers compounding results over time. For one-off projects like audits or strategy sprints, I work on a fixed-fee basis. I don't charge hourly, as it incentivises the wrong behaviour for both parties.

What's the minimum engagement length?

Retainer engagements start at 3 months, which is the realistic minimum to see meaningful SEO results. Most clients stay 6–12+ months because the results compound. Audits and strategy sprints are one-time, with no ongoing commitment.

Can I start with an audit before committing to a retainer?

Absolutely — many clients start with a comprehensive SEO audit to understand the opportunity before committing to an ongoing engagement. If you then move to a retainer, the audit findings become the roadmap.

Do you work with businesses outside of my country?

Yes. I work with clients globally. All communication happens over video calls, email, and shared documents. Timezone alignment is the only practical consideration — I'm flexible with scheduling.

How is this different from hiring an agency?

With an agency, your account is managed by a rotating team of juniors overseen by a senior who juggles 20+ accounts. With me, you get direct access to a senior SEO strategist who works as part of your team. No handoffs, no account managers, no upsells.

Not sure which model fits you?

Let's talk. A 30-minute call is all it takes to figure out the right approach for your business.

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Senior SEO strategy,priced to fit your stage