Question 1

How much does SEO cost in Canada?

Accepted Answer

One-time on-page packages typically run C$499–C$1,499. Local SEO retainers commonly start at C$799–C$1,299/month, and national or e-commerce programs from C$2,499/month. Final quotes depend on your market, site condition and scope.

Question 2

How long does SEO take to work?

Accepted Answer

Expect meaningful movement in three to six months and compounding growth over six to twelve. Technical fixes can help within weeks; competitive keyword rankings take sustained effort.

Question 3

Can any agency guarantee #1 rankings?

Accepted Answer

No. Google's algorithm is not for sale, and no one controls it. Agencies guaranteeing specific positions are either overpromising or using tactics that risk penalties. We guarantee defined deliverables and transparent reporting instead.

Question 4

Is SEO worth it for a small business?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes — especially local SEO. For a business serving a defined area, the combination of Google Business Profile optimization, reviews and a few well-built pages often delivers the best marketing ROI available.

Question 5

What's the difference between SEO and Google Ads?

Accepted Answer

Ads rent placement — traffic stops when you stop paying. SEO earns placement — results compound and persist. Most healthy businesses eventually use both, with ads for immediacy and SEO for durable growth.

Question 6

What is AI search optimization?

Accepted Answer

The practice of improving how often and how accurately AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) mention your business. It builds on strong SEO with entity clarity, answer-ready content and citation building.

Question 7

Can you guarantee ChatGPT will recommend my business?

Accepted Answer

No — AI platforms are probabilistic and outside anyone's control. We build the legitimate signals that improve your odds and measure visibility honestly. Anyone guaranteeing AI mentions is overclaiming.

Question 8

Do I need to be in a big city for local SEO to work?

Accepted Answer

No — smaller markets are often easier to win. Local SEO works anywhere people search for local businesses, and competition in smaller cities is usually lower.

Question 9

What's included in your monthly reports?

Accepted Answer

What was done, what changed (rankings, traffic, enquiries), and what's next — in plain language. No 40-page exports of vanity metrics.

Question 10

Do you require long-term contracts?

Accepted Answer

No. One-time packages are fixed-scope, and monthly plans can be cancelled with notice.

Question 11

Will you work with my web developer?

Accepted Answer

Happily. We can implement changes directly on supported stacks or deliver prioritized, developer-ready tickets and review the work after deployment.

Question 12

Do you use AI to write content?

Accepted Answer

We use AI tools for research and drafting support, but every published page is reviewed and edited by a human specialist for accuracy, originality and usefulness.

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