Monthly SEO fees should pay for specific, visible work. If you cannot see what was done, ask.
Typical monthly work
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Technical | Fix errors, speed improvements, indexing checks |
| On-page | Improve titles, content and internal links on key pages |
| Content | New service, location or blog pages |
| Local | Google Business Profile posts, photos, review management |
| Links | Citations, partner links, digital PR |
| Reporting | Clear report and next month’s plan |
Early months vs later
Early months focus on fixing foundations; later months on content and authority.
Red flags
- No list of completed tasks.
- Only ranking reports for obscure keywords.
- Promises of guaranteed number-one rankings.
Judge results
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