Monthly SEO packages for businesses that want ongoing technical fixes, on-page work, content and link building, with a fixed scope agreed before work starts.
Quick answer
Monthly SEO packages are ongoing search engine optimization plans that give you a fixed scope of technical fixes, on-page optimization, content and link building, repeated every month. Pugmarks Media agrees the scope and work plan with you before any changes go live, then reports progress monthly. The cost depends on how many pages and locations are covered and how competitive your market is.
01Overview
An SEO package is a defined bundle of search engine optimization work, such as technical fixes, on-page changes, content and link building, sold as a single plan with a set scope. Monthly SEO packages repeat that scope every month, so the work keeps going and builds up over time.
A package is different from hourly or one-off SEO work. You and the agency agree up front which tasks are covered, how many pages or locations are included and what gets reported. That shared scope lets you see what you are paying for and check each month's work against it.
Here is an example. A plumbing company with one location and a 20-page website might choose a package that covers fixing crawl errors, rewriting title tags and headings on its service pages, publishing one new article answering a common customer question, and updating its Google Business Profile. Each month, the company gets a report showing which of those tasks were completed.
Packages usually differ by size rather than by type of work. A larger package typically covers more pages, more locations, more content and more link outreach, because bigger sites and more competitive markets need more effort. A local package puts more weight on location pages and map listings. An ecommerce package puts more weight on category and product pages.
No package is best in general. The right one is the one whose scope fits your site's actual problems, which is why an SEO audit is a sensible first step. For a closer look at how tiers are usually structured, see our guide to how SEO packages work.
02Fit
Owners who know search matters but have no one to do the work. A monthly SEO package gives you a fixed list of tasks and a progress report each month. See our SEO for small businesses page for options sized to smaller sites.
Plumbers, clinics, law firms and similar businesses that want to show up for searches in their area. The package covers location pages, on-page fixes and links tied to the towns or cities you serve.
Ecommerce teams whose product and category pages aren't getting indexed or ranked. Monthly technical fixes and on-page work focus on your highest-value categories first. Larger stores can also look at our ecommerce SEO services.
Businesses that lost visibility after a site migration, redesign or broken redirects. Work typically starts with an SEO audit, then monthly fixes follow the agreed plan.
In-house marketers who set the strategy but don't have time for technical fixes, content production or link outreach. You keep control of priorities, and our team works through the agreed scope each month.
Businesses building or rebuilding a site that want SEO planned in from the start. We handle web design and development as well as SEO, so the page structure and keyword map can be planned together.
03Scope
04Process
6 steps. You always know what's next.
The same path for every engagement.
1Under 1 week (estimate)
We ask about your business, target customers, service areas and goals. You share your website and any past SEO history. You get a clear picture of which package scope is likely to fit.
2About 1 week (estimate)
Our team crawls your site for indexing, speed, mobile and redirect problems, and also reviews your content and links. You give us access to analytics and Search Console. You receive a prioritized list of issues.
31-2 weeks (estimate)
We map your target search terms to specific pages and set out the monthly tasks. You review the plan and approve it. No changes go live until you have signed off on the scope and work plan.
4Weeks 2-4, then ongoing (estimate)
We work through crawl errors, broken redirects and schema markup in priority order. You approve changes or give us developer access. You get a site that search engines can crawl and index more easily.
5Monthly, from month 2 (estimate)
We update titles, meta descriptions, headings and internal links, then create or refresh pages and articles. You check the drafts for accuracy. You end up with pages that match what your customers search for.
6Monthly, ongoing (estimate)
We do outreach to relevant sites and track rankings, traffic and the work completed. You get a monthly progress report and a review of the next month's priorities, which we adjust based on what changed.
05Deliverables
| Deliverable | What it is | Cadence | Starts in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery call | Review of your business, customers, service areas and goals | One-time | Week 1 (estimate) |
| Technical SEO audit | Site crawl for indexing, speed, mobile and redirect issues | One-time, then rechecked quarterly | Weeks 1-2 (estimate) |
| Strategy and work plan | Target search terms mapped to pages, agreed before changes go live | One-time, reviewed quarterly | Weeks 2-4 (estimate) |
| Technical fixes | Crawl errors, redirects and schema markup fixed in priority order | Monthly | After work plan approval |
| On-page optimization | Titles, meta descriptions, headings and internal links on key pages | Monthly | After work plan approval |
| Content creation and refreshes | New pages and articles plus updates to existing content | Monthly | After work plan approval |
| Link building | Outreach for relevant links to your site | Monthly | After on-page basics are in place |
| Local SEO work | Location pages and local links, for businesses serving set areas | Monthly, if in scope | After work plan approval |
| Progress report | Summary of work done, changes made and search performance | Monthly | End of first full month |
| Strategy review | Check of priorities against results and any change in goals | Quarterly | After the first quarter |
06Compare
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| Criteria | In-house | Typical agency | Pugmarks Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start | Depends on hiring and onboarding a new employee | Varies by agency; often starts with an audit | Discovery call and site audit first; timing depends on site size and account access |
| Specialisation | Usually one generalist covering many tasks | Varies; may be one account manager or a wider team | Team of 25+ SEO specialists |
| Reporting | Set internally; depends on your own process | Varies by agency and contract | Monthly progress reports |
| Cost model | Salary, benefits, tools and training | Monthly retainer, hourly or project fees | Monthly package with scope agreed up front; cost depends on pages, locations and competition |
| Risk | Knowledge gap if the employee leaves | Unclear scope if tasks are not defined | Strategy and work plan agreed before any changes go live |
| Flexibility | Limited by one person's skills and time | Depends on contract terms | Scope matched to site needs; terms |
07Cost
The cost of a monthly SEO package depends on scope: how many pages and locations are covered, how much content and link building each month includes, and how competitive your market is. A local service business with a small site usually needs less work than an online store with a large catalog. To get a quote, tell us about your site and goals and we will recommend a package scope. For a breakdown of the cost factors, read our guide on how much SEO costs.
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FAQ
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Ask our teamAffordable SEO packages can be worth it if the scope is clear and the work fits your site. A low-cost plan that covers only a few pages, or that sends links from unrelated sites, may do little or even cause problems. Before you sign, ask which tasks are done each month, how many pages are covered and what the report will show. Our guide to how SEO packages work lists the questions to ask.
SEO results usually build over several months, not weeks, and they are not guaranteed. Timing depends on how competitive your search terms are, the condition of your site at the start and how quickly fixes go live. Technical fixes can affect how well your pages get indexed fairly early. Content and links typically take longer to show up in rankings and traffic.
A local SEO package targets searches in specific towns or cities, while a regular SEO package targets searches by topic wherever people search from. Local work typically includes location pages, local links and on-page changes tied to your service areas. Regular packages put more weight on content and links for broader search terms. Some businesses need both, and we scope the mix during the discovery call.
Our monthly SEO packages cover SEO work only: technical fixes, on-page optimization, content and link building. A full redesign is not included. If the audit shows your site structure or templates are holding back search performance, we flag it and can scope design or development work separately, since Pugmarks Media also builds websites. Combining a redesign with SEO helps keep redirects and page structure intact during a relaunch.
Monthly SEO packages can usually be adjusted as your needs change, for example when you add locations, launch new products or move into more competitive search terms. We review the strategy and work plan regularly, and any change in scope is agreed with you before the work begins. That way each month's report still matches the tasks you are paying for.
The right SEO package matches your site size, the number of locations you serve and how competitive your market is. A small service business usually needs a narrower scope than an online store with thousands of products. Start with an audit so the package rests on real issues, not guesswork. Our SEO audit service can be the first step, and our case studies show how scopes have been set up for other businesses.
To start an SEO package we need access to your website, analytics and Search Console, plus a short briefing on your customers, services and goals. Every engagement begins with a discovery call and a site audit. How long setup takes depends on the size of your site and how quickly you can grant account access. Slow access is the most common reason a start date slips.
A monthly SEO package suits businesses that want work to keep building over time, and one-off work suits a specific, fixed problem. Search engines keep recrawling sites, competitors keep publishing, and content and links usually add value gradually. One-off projects such as an audit or a migration check fit a defined issue. Many businesses start with a single audit and then move to a monthly plan.
09Keep reading
These pages cover how SEO packages work, what affects SEO cost, pricing in India, our SEO audit, small business and ecommerce SEO, case studies, and client reviews.
Get in touch
Tell us about your site, locations and goals. We'll recommend a monthly package scope and explain what it covers.
