Digital marketing pricing for small businesses, published upfront.
Here's our complete digital marketing pricing for small businesses in one place: SEO, Google Business Profile, paid ads, social media, websites, and care plans. No setup fees on monthly plans, no long-term contracts, and no "call us for a quote" surprises.
How much does SEO cost for a small business?
Small business SEO at Alaukix starts at $299/month for Google Business Profile SEO and $499/month for Local SEO. Full SEO with AI search optimization is $999 to $1,499/month.
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- No setup fees on monthly plans
- Month-to-month after 3 months
- You own everything we build
- Cancel with 30 days' notice
Overview
How much does digital marketing cost for a small business?
With Alaukix, digital marketing pricing for small businesses ranges from $299 to $1,999 per month. A local business often starts with Google Business Profile SEO at $299/month, while a business that wants SEO, ads, and social media together typically invests $1,500 to $2,000 per month. Websites are a one-time cost starting at $1,800.
| Service | Best for | Starting price | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Business Profile SEO | Local businesses that want more calls from Google Maps | $299/mo | 3-month minimum, then monthly |
| Local SEO | Businesses serving one or more cities | $499/mo | 3-month minimum, then monthly |
| SEO & AI search | Businesses competing regionally or nationally | $999/mo | 3-month minimum, then monthly |
| Google & Bing ads | Businesses that need leads fast | $499/mo + ad spend | Month-to-month |
| Social media | Brands building trust and awareness | $399/mo | 3-month minimum, then monthly |
| Website design | New sites and redesigns | $1,800 one-time | 50% upfront, 50% at launch |
| Website care | Hosting, updates, security, and edits | $99/mo | Month-to-month |
SEO pricing
How much does SEO cost for a small business?
Alaukix SEO plans cost $299 to $1,499 per month. Each plan includes everything in the plan before it, so you can start small and upgrade as your business grows. Every plan now includes AI search optimization, so your business is ready for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
Google Business Profile
For local businesses that want to show up on Google Maps.
$299/mo
- Profile setup and optimization
- Weekly Google posts and updates
- Photo and review strategy
- Local keyword targeting
- Consistent business info for AI assistants
- Quarterly AI visibility snapshot
- Monthly performance report
Local SEO
For businesses that want to rank in their city and nearby areas.
$499/mo
Everything in GBP, plus:
- Local keyword research
- City landing pages
- Local directory listings
- Name, address, and phone consistency
- Voice search optimization
- Local link building
- AI-ready FAQs and schema on city pages
- Monthly AI visibility check: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity
SEO Growth
For businesses competing for bigger regional searches.
$999/mo
Everything in Local SEO, plus:
- Technical site audit and fixes
- On-page SEO: titles, descriptions, schema
- Competitor research
- Content strategy and blog posts
- Internal linking improvements
- Google AI Overview optimization
- Entity and schema markup for AI understanding
- llms.txt setup for AI crawlers
SEO Thrive
For established businesses ready to lead their market.
$1,499/mo
Everything in SEO Growth, plus:
- Full technical SEO
- Advanced AI search optimization
- AI citation tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI Overviews
- Brand mentions on sources AI tools trust
- Video search optimization
- Outreach link building
- Advanced tracking with Google Tag Manager
No setup fee. 3-month minimum, then month-to-month. SEO results build over time: local rankings usually move in 2 to 3 months.
What is AI search optimization, and is it included?
AI search optimization combines answer engine optimization (AEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO) to help your business appear when people ask AI tools for recommendations. It's included in every Alaukix SEO plan at no extra cost, from a quarterly AI visibility snapshot at $299/month to full AI citation tracking at $1,499/month. How AEO and GEO work
Google AI Overviews
Answer-first content and FAQs written in the format Google's AI summaries pull from.
ChatGPT
Consistent business details and trusted mentions that help ChatGPT recommend you.
Perplexity
Clear, well-sourced pages Perplexity can cite when customers compare options.
Gemini & voice
Schema and entity markup so AI assistants understand who you are and where you serve.
Paid ads pricing
How much does Google Ads management cost?
Alaukix manages Google, Bing, and Meta ads for $499 to $1,799 per month. That fee covers strategy, setup, copywriting, and optimization. Your ad spend is paid directly to Google or Meta, and we recommend at least $1,000 per month in ad spend for most small businesses.
Search Ads
Google and Bing ads for people searching right now.
$499/mo
+ ad spend
- Campaign setup and keyword research
- Ad copywriting and A/B testing
- Negative keyword management
- Bid strategy optimization
- Call and form conversion tracking
- Weekly performance reports
Display Ads
Banner and social ads that build awareness.
$649/mo
+ ad spend
- Banner ads on Google and Meta
- Audience targeting and segmentation
- Placement optimization
- Click-through rate monitoring
- Responsive ad campaigns
- Monthly performance reports
PPC Growth
Search and display together, plus retargeting.
$1,299/mo
+ ad spend
Search + Display, plus:
- Retargeting campaigns
- Landing page conversion improvements
- Budget and schedule optimization
- Cross-platform campaigns
- Weekly reports
PPC Thrive
Advanced campaigns with a dedicated manager.
$1,799/mo
+ ad spend
Everything in PPC Growth, plus:
- Competitor targeting
- Advanced audience segments
- Dynamic remarketing
- Advanced cross-platform tracking
- Dedicated ads manager
Ad spend isn't included. Management fees cover ad spend up to $10,000/month; above that, the fee is 12% of spend. Month-to-month, no setup fee.
Website pricing
How much does a small business website cost?
An Alaukix website costs $1,800 to $4,500 as a one-time project, depending on the number of pages and whether you sell online. Every website is mobile-friendly, SEO-ready, and yours to own, with training so you can make simple edits yourself.
Starter Website
For new businesses that need a professional site fast.
$1,800
one-time
- Up to 5 pages
- Professional template, customized to your brand
- Mobile-friendly and SEO-ready
- Contact form
- Google Business Profile link
- 1 training session
Custom WordPress
A fully custom site built to rank and convert.
$3,500
one-time
- Up to 10 custom-designed pages
- Mobile-friendly design
- SEO-ready structure and schema
- Easy visual editor
- Speed optimization
- Free training
Shopify Store
For businesses selling products online.
$4,500
one-time
- Custom store design
- Up to 50 products loaded
- Payment and shipping setup
- Mobile-friendly and SEO-ready
- Free training
Payment: 50% upfront, 50% at launch. Extra pages are quoted separately.
Website care pricing
How much does website maintenance cost?
Alaukix website care plans cost $99 to $599 per month. Every plan includes hosting, security, updates, and backups. Higher plans add unlimited edits, new page builds, and a dedicated site manager.
Essential Care
Keep your website fast, safe, and online.
$99/mo
- Hosting
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- Emergency support
- WordPress and plugin updates
- Security protection
- Daily backups
Website Support
Your own web team for changes and new pages.
$299/mo
Everything in Essential, plus:
- Unlimited website edits*
- New page design and build
- 24/5 chat support
Dedicated Support
A dedicated manager and scheduled monthly work.
$599/mo
Everything in Website Support, plus:
- Dedicated site manager
- Your own task board
- Scheduled monthly tasks
- Monthly strategy calls
*Fair use: one active request at a time, typical turnaround 1 to 2 business days. All care plans are month-to-month.
Bundles
Do you offer small business marketing packages?
Yes. Alaukix bundles combine a website with the monthly services most small businesses need, and they cost less each month than buying the same services separately.
Get Found
For new businesses that need a website and a Google presence.
$349/mo
+ $1,800 one-time website
Save $49/mo- Starter website, up to 5 pages
- Google Business Profile SEO
- Essential Care: hosting, updates, security
Local Growth
For local businesses ready to rank in their city and win more calls.
$699/mo
+ $3,500 one-time website
Save $99/mo- Custom WordPress website
- Local SEO with city pages
- Website Support with unlimited edits
- Monthly performance report
Full Growth
For established businesses that want SEO, ads, and social together.
$1,999/mo
+ $3,500 one-time website
Save $197/mo- Custom WordPress website
- SEO Growth plan
- Google & Bing ads management
- Social Starter on 2 platforms
- Website Support with unlimited edits
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What affects digital marketing pricing for small businesses?
Four things decide how much a small business should invest in digital marketing: how competitive your market is, how many locations you serve, how fast you need results, and how big your website is.
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Competition
A plumber in a big metro faces more competitors than one in a small town, so ranking takes more content and links.
02
Locations served
Each city you target needs its own optimized page and local listings, which adds work as you expand.
03
Speed of results
SEO builds over months. If you need calls this week, adding paid ads raises your budget but speeds up results.
04
Website size
More pages, products, or custom features mean more design and development time on a website project.
Terms
What are your contract terms?
Our terms are simple: no setup fees on monthly plans, a 3-month minimum on SEO and social media, month-to-month everything else, and 30 days' notice to cancel. You own everything we create.
Contracts
SEO and social media plans have a 3-month minimum, then continue month-to-month. Ads and care plans are month-to-month from day one.
Setup fees
None on monthly plans. Website projects are billed 50% upfront and 50% at launch.
Cancellation
Cancel any time after your minimum term with 30 days' notice. No cancellation fees.
Ownership
Your website, content, domain, Google Business Profile, and ad accounts belong to you, even if you leave.
Upgrades
Move up or down a plan at the start of any billing month as your needs change.
Reporting
Every plan includes a plain-English report showing what we did and the results it produced.
FAQ
Pricing questions, answered
Have a question about your budget? Call (607) 608-6034 or send us a message.
How much does digital marketing cost for a small business?
Most small businesses spend $299 to $1,999 per month on digital marketing with Alaukix. Google Business Profile SEO starts at $299/month, local SEO at $499/month, social media at $399/month, and ads management at $499/month plus ad spend. Websites start at $1,800 one-time.
How much does SEO cost for a small business?
Alaukix SEO plans cost $299 to $1,499 per month. Most local businesses start with Google Business Profile SEO at $299/month or Local SEO at $499/month, and upgrade to SEO Growth at $999/month when they're ready to compete for bigger searches.
Is AI search optimization included in your SEO plans?
Yes. Every Alaukix SEO plan includes AI search optimization at no extra cost. Plans range from a quarterly AI visibility snapshot at $299/month to full AI citation tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews at $1,499/month. No agency can guarantee AI citations, but these steps make them far more likely.
How much does local SEO cost?
Local SEO from Alaukix costs $499 per month. It includes Google Business Profile optimization, local keyword research, city landing pages, local directory listings, and local link building.
How much does a small business website cost?
Alaukix websites cost $1,800 for a starter site of up to 5 pages, $3,500 for a custom WordPress site of up to 10 pages, and $4,500 for a Shopify store. Website care plans start at $99/month.
How much does Google Ads management cost?
Alaukix Google and Bing ads management starts at $499 per month, plus your ad spend. The fee covers setup, keyword research, ad copy, bid optimization, conversion tracking, and weekly reports.
Is ad spend included in the price?
No. Ad spend is paid directly to Google, Bing, or Meta. Our fee covers managing your campaigns. We recommend at least $1,000 per month in ad spend for most small businesses.
How much does social media management cost for a small business?
Alaukix social media management costs $399 to $1,299 per month, depending on the number of platforms, posts, and videos. Social Starter covers 2 platforms with 12 posts per month.
Are there any setup fees?
No. There are no setup fees on any monthly plan. Website projects are billed 50% upfront and 50% at launch.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. SEO and social media plans have a 3-month minimum, then continue month-to-month. Ads management and website care plans are month-to-month from the start.
Can I change or cancel my plan?
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade at the start of any billing month, and cancel with 30 days' notice after your minimum term. There are no cancellation fees.
Do you offer discounts for bundling services?
Yes. Alaukix bundles save $49 to $197 per month compared with buying the same services separately. The Local Growth bundle is $699/month plus a $3,500 custom website.
Why are your prices lower than many agencies?
Our US team handles strategy and client communication, and our dedicated delivery centers in India and Romania handle production. That model lets us offer certified expertise at small business prices without cutting corners.
Not sure which plan fits your budget?
Book a free consultation. We'll explain our digital marketing pricing for small businesses, review your business, and recommend the plan that gets you the most customers for the money, with no obligation.
Social media pricing
How much does social media management cost?
Alaukix social media plans cost $399 to $1,299 per month, based on how many platforms you're on and how many posts and videos you need. Every plan includes custom graphics, captions, and a monthly report.
Social Starter
A consistent, professional presence on two platforms.
$399/mo
- 2 platforms
- 12 posts per month
- Custom graphics
- Captions and hashtags
- Monthly report
See Social StarterSocial Growth
More content, short videos, and engagement handled for you.
$799/mo
Everything in Starter, plus:
- 3 platforms
- 20 posts per month
- Short videos (Reels and Shorts)
- Comment and message management
- Monthly strategy call
See Social GrowthSocial Pro
Full-service social media for active, growing brands.
$1,299/mo
Everything in Growth, plus:
- 4 platforms
- 30 posts per month
- 4 short videos per month
- Full community management
- Influencer and promotion coordination
See Social ProPaid social ads are managed under our paid ads plans. 3-month minimum, then month-to-month.