Affordable SEO services that do the work every month
A cheap SEO package usually runs $500 to $1,000 a month and buys a few hours of someone's time. GrandRanker is software that researches keywords, writes and publishes your articles, and tracks your rankings, from $24/mo.
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Average monthly SEO spend
Agency and freelancer averages: Ahrefs' survey of 439 SEO providers (last updated 2024).
What cheap SEO buysWhat a cheap SEO package really buys
At $250 to $1,000 a month, an agency can only spend a few hours on you. Here is how that compares with software that works every day.
Want the full price picture first? Read our SEO pricing guide, or see how SEO automation handles the monthly work.
Monthly SEO in three steps
No kickoff call and no onboarding fee. You answer a few questions and the content starts.
Enter your website
GrandRanker reads your site and fills in your business, customers and competitors. You check and correct.
Get your keyword plan
It finds the searches you can win and builds a 30-day content calendar. Connect your website while it works.
It publishes every day
A new article goes live daily. Rankings and AI visibility show up in your dashboard.
"Replaced a $4k/mo content agency with GrandRanker. Better results, fraction of the cost. Only regret is not switching earlier."
Carlos Medina
GrandRanker customer
When an agency is worth the money
Software covers the keyword, content and tracking work most small businesses buy. Some jobs still need a person. Here is when to pay for one.
You need links and press coverage
Getting other sites and journalists to mention you is relationship work. A good agency or PR person does it better than software.
Your site has real technical problems
A site migration, a penalty or a broken site structure needs a hands-on technical SEO who works with your developer.
You want a person to talk to
If you want a strategist on monthly calls who knows your business, that is what a retainer pays for.
You have no time to approve anything
GrandRanker works on its own, but you still own the account. If you want zero involvement, a full-service agency fits better.
Comparing agencies? Our list of the best SEO companies for small business covers the agency side honestly.
Cheap SEO red flagsRed flags in cheap SEO services
A low price is not the problem. These are. Several come straight from Google's own advice on hiring an SEO.
A guaranteed #1 ranking
Google says no one can guarantee a #1 ranking. If someone promises one, find someone else.
They will not say what they do
You should get a list of the keywords, pages and articles worked on each month. Secret methods are a warning sign.
Cold emails promising page one
Google warns about SEO firms that email you out of the blue. The good ones rarely need to.
A long contract before any results
SEO takes months, but a 12-month lock-in before you see any work is a risk you carry alone.
Before you hire anyone, run a free SEO audit so you know what actually needs fixing.
Affordable SEO FAQ
What small business owners ask before they sign up for SEO.
SEO every month, at a small business price.
Keyword research, daily articles and rank tracking, from $24/mo.