SEO & Content Marketing Retainer
You've got a website. Maybe it's new, maybe it's been around a while. But right now? It's not doing the heavy lifting it should be. Search traffic is either non-existent or barely trickling in. Your competitors are eating your lunch on Google. And you're tired of watching people find them first.
This is where the SEO & Content Marketing Retainer comes in. It's the full playbook. Not a quick audit that gathers dust. Not some bandaid fix. This is the service we use on our own sites, the one that actually compounds over time.
What Actually Happens Every Month
Let's cut the fluff. Here's the real work:
4 SEO-Targeted Blog Posts
Not fluff pieces. Not AI word-salad. We research what people in your area are actually searching for—long-tail keywords that competitors miss, seasonal pain points, the stuff your ideal customer types into Google at midnight.
Then we write. Posts are written for humans first, search engines second. Proper keyword integration. Internal linking strategy so each new post strengthens your whole site. Everything's optimized before it goes live.
Monthly Keyword Research & Competitive Analysis
The search landscape shifts. New opportunities pop up. Competitors change tactics. Every month, we're digging into what's working, what gaps exist in the market, and where your next low-hanging fruit keywords are hiding.
You get a clear picture of which keywords are worth targeting, which ones are getting crowded, and which ones your competitors don't even know about yet.
Ongoing Technical & On-Page SEO
Your site's foundation has to be solid. We're continuously optimizing your meta tags, heading structure, page speed, mobile performance, internal linking architecture. We track your competitor's moves so you don't get left behind.
Most of this work happens behind the scenes. You won't see it, but Google will.
Monthly Reporting & Tracking
You should know what's happening. Rankings, organic traffic, keyword movement, ROI—it's all tracked and reported monthly so you're never guessing about progress.
Be Real About The Timeline
I'm going to be straight with you: SEO takes time. Google doesn't just snap its fingers and rank you overnight. But here's what actually happens:
Month 1-2
Foundation Phase. We're building. Your first pieces of content go live. Technical issues get fixed. You might not see massive ranking jumps yet, but the groundwork is getting laid.
Month 3-4
Movement Starts. Your content's indexing. Google's noticing. You'll see some keywords creeping into the rankings—maybe not page one yet, but you're getting impression volume. Traffic upticks a bit.
Month 5-6
Real Results. This is where the compounding starts working. You've got 20+ pieces of quality content on your site, all linking to each other strategically. Keywords are ranking. Organic traffic is noticeable. ROI starts appearing.
Month 6+
Acceleration. Each new post strengthens everything that came before. Your domain authority grows. Ranking velocity improves. Traffic multiplies. This is when the real payoff hits.
If you're looking for instant results, this isn't for you. But if you want something that actually *works*—something that'll still be generating leads in a year, two years, five years—this is it.
Who This Is For (And Who It Isn't)
This retainer is for you if:
- You're ready to think in quarters and years, not weeks and months
- You want a steady stream of qualified leads from organic search
- You're tired of guessing whether your marketing's working
- You understand that good content and solid SEO don't stay cheap forever—but they do stay *consistent*
- You want to build actual competitive advantage in search
This probably isn't for you if:
- You need leads next week (paid ads or cold outreach will be faster)
- You're just kicking tires—you're not ready to commit
- Your business model doesn't have a healthy profit margin to reinvest in marketing
- You want to set it and forget it without any involvement. (You don't have to be hands-on, but you'll need to stay in the loop monthly.)
How This Stacks Up
Not sure which tier fits your business? Here's the breakdown:
| Feature | SEO Audit | SEO & Content Retainer | Website + SEO Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 (one-time) | $500/month | $5,000 + $1,000/month |
| What You Get | Complete audit report | Full monthly content + SEO | New site build + full strategy |
| Blog Posts Monthly | — | 4 posts | 4 posts |
| Keyword Research | Initial analysis | Monthly ongoing | Monthly ongoing |
| Technical SEO | Analysis only | Ongoing optimization | Ongoing optimization |
| Monthly Reports | — | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | First time digging into what's wrong | Existing sites ready to grow | Starting from scratch |
The Audit is the starting point. You pay $200, we tell you exactly what's broken. Then you can decide what to do about it.
The Content Retainer is what you start when you already have a site and you want real growth. This is the service that pays for itself when it's working.
Website + SEO Growth is for when you need everything—a new site *and* the ongoing content and optimization. We build the foundation and immediately start the growth machine.
Why This Approach Actually Works
There's a reason we offer this service. We use it on our own properties. We've seen the math play out: consistent, well-researched content compounds. Your site gets stronger. Google gives you more visibility. Your competitors don't even know what hit them because they're still waiting for some paid ad trick to work.
The difference between our content and the AI spam floating around out there? We actually care whether it ranks. We research real keywords your customers are searching. We write for your audience, not for algorithms. And we measure it month after month.
Is it a lot of work? Yes. That's why it actually works.