SEO · Long-term SEO
SEO on a monthly retainer: steady SEO support with no surprises
SEO is work for months, not a one-off fix. You get a caretaker who does their part every month, and you get a simple report and peace of mind.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- You fixed something on the site once and nobody has touched it since.
- Competitors keep adding new content, while your site stands still.
- Results were good, but over time there are fewer and fewer enquiries from Google.
- You worked with an agency and never knew what exactly it did for your money.
- You have no time for SEO, and you know someone has to do it.
This is normal: Google keeps assessing sites, so a one-off action quickly loses its strength.
What it is
What long-term SEO is
Long-term SEO is steady care of your business's visibility in Google. Every month someone checks what works, picks the most important tasks, carries them out and shows you the effects. You do not have to deal with it, and you still know what you pay for.
Google does not change rankings overnight. New content needs time to be noticed, and competitors are working in the meantime too. A site left without care usually quietly loses what it gained before.
I adjust the scope to your business, and we agree the terms of cooperation before we start. I do not promise a specific position by a specific date, because nobody honest can guarantee that. I promise regular, well-aimed work and full transparency.
What you gain
What you gain from steady care
Effects build up month after month
Each fix and each new piece of content adds another brick. Instead of a one-off jump you get steady, calm growth in visibility, which is harder for competitors to take away.
You know what is happening with your site
Every month you get a short summary in plain language: what was done, what changed and what I plan next. No charts you cannot understand.
We react before you notice a drop
When visibility falls or a new opportunity appears, I deal with it straight away. You do not find out about a problem after a quarter, when the phone has already gone quiet.
One person knows your business
You do not explain what you do every time. I know your services, customers and site, so decisions are made faster and the copy sounds like you.
Example
What it looks like in practice
Without care
With careAn illustrative example based on situations I often meet in small businesses.
Step by step
What it looks like from your side
- 1
A talk to start
Your part: a conversationYou tell me about your business, services and goals. Together we agree the scope and the terms of cooperation before anything begins.
- 2
A plan for the month
Your part: approvalYou get a short plan: what I will do this month and why exactly that. You can move something if your business has other priorities.
- 3
Work in the background
Your part: nothingI carry out the tasks from the plan. You look after your business and do not have to keep an eye on anything.
- 4
Report and decision
Your part: readingYou get a simple summary, and every few months we talk about whether the direction is right and what to change.
What you get
What you get
- A plan of actions for every month, agreed with you
- Steady care of the site, so nothing damages your visibility
- New and improved content for the services that earn money
- A short monthly report written in plain language
- A calm talk about direction every few months
- Direct contact with me, no helpline
“I want you to think about SEO once a month, over a short report. I take care of the rest, and you always know what I am doing and why.”
Who it is for
- Owners of service businesses who want a steady flow of enquiries from Google but have no time for SEO
- Online shops with a growing offer, where products and categories keep being added
- Businesses after an audit or after fixes, who want to keep and build on the effect
- Clinics, workshops or law firms working locally in a competitive market
- Anyone who had an agency with unreadable reports and wants to know what they pay for
Frequently asked questions
How much does a monthly SEO retainer cost?
The price depends on the number of services, the competition in your industry, the size of the site and the scope of work, so I cannot give one figure. After a short call and a look at your site I send a quote with the specific scope you get each month.
How soon will I see results?
It depends on the state of the site at the start, the industry and the competition. The first changes in clicks and impressions can show after a few weeks, while steady growth in enquiries usually takes a few months. I give no fixed date, because nobody honest can guarantee one.
Can I cancel the retainer?
We agree the terms of cooperation, including the notice period, before we start, and write them into the offer. My starting point is that the content, fixes and access to data stay yours, so when we finish you do not start from zero.
How is a monthly retainer different from a one-off audit?
An audit shows what is wrong and leaves you with a task list. A retainer is doing and watching: someone carries out those tasks, checks the effects and reacts to changes. For many businesses a good start is an audit, followed by ongoing support.
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