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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, marketing plans start at $500/mo with Google Foundation, and paid advertising management (Meta Ads from $350/mo, Google Ads from $500/mo, plus ad spend) can be layered on. Advertising spend is always paid directly to the platform, separate from management.

Typical price ranges

Google Foundation

Ongoing local SEO and Google Business Profile work to build visibility and lead flow.

$500/mo
Local Growth

More aggressive optimization and content for competitive markets.

$750/mo
Market Leader Marketing

The most comprehensive ongoing marketing we offer.

$1,250/mo
Meta Ads management

Advertising spend is separate and paid directly to Meta.

$350/mo
Google Ads management

Advertising spend is separate and paid directly to Google.

$500/mo

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.

Questions, answered honestly

Most local businesses land between $500 and $1,250 per month for management, plus any ad spend they choose. The right number depends on how competitive your market is and how quickly you want results.

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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