Marketing pricing
How much does local marketing and SEO cost?
A website gets you online; marketing gets you found. Here is what ongoing local marketing really costs and what you get at each level.
The short answer
Most local businesses invest $500–$1,250 per month in ongoing marketing. At Tech Turtle, Growth Plans start at $500/mo, and add-ons like Google Ads management (from $500/mo plus ad spend) or a Google Business Profile boost ($75/mo) can be layered on. Advertising spend is always paid directly to the platform, separate from management.
Typical price ranges
Ongoing local SEO and marketing to build visibility and lead flow.
More aggressive optimization and content for competitive markets.
The most comprehensive ongoing marketing we offer.
Setup $350–$500. Advertising spend is separate and paid to Google.
Three-month minimum. Four posts per month plus optimization.
What changes the price
How competitive your market is
Ranking in a big metro with dozens of competitors takes more ongoing work than a smaller local market.
How fast you want results
SEO compounds over months. Paid ads can drive leads quickly but cost money every month you run them.
Ad spend vs management
Management is what we charge to run the campaigns. Ad spend is the budget that goes to Google or Meta and is always separate and in your control.
SEO vs ads: which should you pay for?
They do different jobs. SEO builds durable, compounding visibility that keeps working after you invest in it. Ads buy immediate visibility that stops when the budget stops. Many businesses start with one and add the other as they grow.
- Choose SEO when you want long-term, lower-cost-per-lead growth
- Choose ads when you need leads now or are launching something time-sensitive
- Combine both once you have proven the site converts
No long-term traps
Monthly plans are flexible. Paid-advertising growth systems use a three-month minimum, and meaningful SEO campaigns work best with a six-month commitment because that is honestly how long it takes to see real movement.
Trying to solve a specific problem?
"I'm Not Showing Up on Google"
When nearby customers search for what you offer and do not see you, you lose business to competitors who are simply easier to find. Local visibility comes down to a handful of signals that can be measured and improved.
What you would actually be paying for
Questions, answered honestly
Ready to turn your website into a lead machine?
Start with a free marketing audit or a quick 15-minute strategy call. No pressure, no jargon, just a clear plan.
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