Pricing — Republic Media Group

Straightforward Pricing.
Measurable Results.

Every retainer includes live lead tracking. You’ll always know exactly what your investment is generating — no guessing, no black box.

90d
Minimum start — enough time to build a system that actually compounds. Not enough time for us to waste your money.
0
Account manager layers. You work directly with the person doing the work. No coordinators, no hand-offs.
100%
Ownership of everything we build. Your site, your ad accounts, your data. Always yours.

Every engagement is scoped to the business. Most clients start with a one-time build to fix the foundation, then move into a monthly program.

Builds run $1,500 to $5,000 depending on scope. Monthly programs start at $1,500.

Exact numbers come after a free audit and a 30-minute call.

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Need a Website First?

We’re a marketing agency that builds websites, not a web design shop — the site isn’t the deliverable, the phone ringing is.

$1,500 – $5,000, flat fee, quoted up front. Depends on page count, service area coverage, and integrations. Logo and brand identity included. You own everything.

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Lead Tracking

You’ll Always Know If It’s Working.

Most agencies send a monthly report that makes everything sound good regardless of results. We don’t operate that way.

Every Republic Media Group client gets a live lead log powered by WhatConverts — a real-time record of every call, every form fill, and every inquiry your marketing generates, tracked back to the exact source that produced it.

You see it. We see it. There’s nowhere to hide, and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

What your lead log shows
Every inbound call, timestamped and recorded
Every form submission with contact details and traffic source
Which channels — Google listing, website, paid ads — are actually driving leads
Month-over-month volume so you can see trends, not just snapshots
If it’s working, you’ll see it. If it isn’t, we’ll fix it.
How the work actually gets done

Not outsourced.
Not a template.

Every agency will tell you they’re “different.” Here’s what different actually means at Republic Media Group: the work is done by one person who knows your business, your market, and your competitors — not a rotating team of contractors running generic playbooks.

No ad copy that could belong to any business. When we write a service page for your HVAC company in Mount Pleasant, it reads like someone who actually knows the difference between a heat pump and a package unit — because we do the research.

No offshore outsourcing. The strategy, the copy, the ads, the SEO work — it’s done here, by us. If something isn’t performing, you’re talking to the person who built it, not someone reading from a ticket system.

On content
We use AI to research, organize, and edit — the way any good writer uses any good tool. The output reads like a person wrote it because a person did.
On strategy
We don’t run the same 12-month plan for every client. Before we touch anything, we audit what you have, what’s actually ranking, and where the fastest real gains are. The plan is built around your business, not a service package template.
On reporting
Monthly reports show ranked keywords, lead volume, and cost-per-lead — not impressions, reach, or other vanity metrics. If something isn’t working, we say so and tell you what we’re changing. No spin.
On results
We’ll tell you honestly what’s realistic for your market before you pay us a dollar. If you’re in a low-competition suburb with a clean GBP, you can be top 3 in 60 days. If you’re a plumber in downtown Charleston competing against businesses with 200 reviews, it’ll take longer. We’ll tell you both.
Month-to-month after 90 days
We ask for 90 days to build the foundation. After that, you stay because it’s working — not because of a contract.
You own everything
Your website, ad accounts, analytics, and search console access are yours from day one. Walk away with everything intact.
No upsell pressure
We’ll tell you what we think you actually need. If that’s a smaller program, that’s what we’ll say. We don’t manufacture urgency.
Ad spend is separate
The monthly fee covers our work. Ad spend goes directly to Google or Meta — we never markup your budget or take a percentage of it.
Pricing FAQ

Common questions about SEO & marketing costs in Charleston

How much should I expect to pay for SEO in Charleston, SC?

Monthly programs start at $1,500, depending on how competitive your industry is and how much ground needs to be made up. A single-location plumber in West Ashley has a very different starting point than a multi-location practice competing downtown. Every engagement starts with an audit so the number reflects your market, not a generic package.

Is there a long-term contract?

We ask for a 90-day minimum on every plan. That’s enough time to build the foundation — citations, on-page SEO, tracking — and start seeing real movement. After that, it’s month-to-month. You stay because the lead log shows it’s working, not because you’re locked in.

Why does pricing vary so much between Charleston SEO companies?

A lot of it comes down to what’s actually included and who’s doing the work. Cheaper packages often mean offshore writers, templated strategies, and no real reporting. Our pricing reflects work done in-house, by the person you talk to, with a live lead log attached to every dollar you spend.

Do I need Google Ads if I already rank well in Charleston?

Not necessarily. If your organic visibility and lead flow are strong, an SEO-focused program may be all you need. Paid ads are for businesses that want to control more of the map, particularly in competitive categories like home services, legal, and medical where the top of the page is contested year-round.

How is ad spend billed?

Separately, and always transparently. Whatever you budget for Google Ads goes straight to Google — we don’t mark it up or take a percentage. Our monthly fee covers strategy, management, and reporting only.

How soon will I see results in the Charleston market?

It depends on your competition. A niche service business with little competition can see movement in 60 days. A contractor competing against firms with hundreds of reviews downtown will take longer. We’ll tell you honestly which one you are before you sign up.

Do you serve businesses outside Charleston, like Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, or Summerville?

Yes. Most of our clients are based in the greater Charleston area including Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, James Island, Summerville, and West Ashley. Local SEO is built around the specific neighborhoods and search terms your customers actually use, not just “Charleston” as a keyword.

What industries do you work with in the Charleston market?

We work primarily with home services, legal, medical, and other local service businesses where being found first genuinely changes revenue. If your business depends on customers finding you in a Google search or map pack, the packages are built for you.

Is SEO worth it for a small business in a competitive market like Charleston?

It depends on whether your competitors are already investing in it — and in Charleston, most established competitors are. A monthly program either closes that gap or pulls you ahead of it. We’ll tell you honestly where you stand before you commit to either.

Can I change my program later if my needs change?

Yes. Businesses regularly expand their program once the lead data shows demand for more volume, or when they’re ready to add paid ads. There’s no penalty for moving up, and nothing locks you into a program permanently.

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