Straight answers about SEO, pricing, and how we work.
No jargon, no smoke and mirrors. Here's what you actually want to know before hiring an SEO agency in Port St. Lucie or anywhere in the Treasure Coast.
First.Every recommendation tested.
Every action reported.
Money questions.
How much does SEO cost with TopSEOus?
Our plans start at $700/month (Lab Launch) for local businesses and go up to $4,000/month (Enterprise Laboratory) for multi-location and national organizations. A custom tier is available for unique needs.
Every plan is customized after a discovery call — the tier defines the scope and cadence, not a cookie-cutter checklist. See the full pricing page →
Do you require a long-term contract?
No long-term lock-in. All TopSEOus plans are month-to-month.
We ask for a minimum initial 90-day commitment because SEO doesn't produce meaningful results in weeks — early wins happen but compounding growth takes months. After the initial 90 days, you can cancel any time with 30 days' notice.
Are there setup fees or hidden costs?
No setup fees. The 40-point audit is free. Your monthly plan price is the full price — no add-ons, no surprise line items.
The only additional costs you might incur are third-party expenses you'd have anyway: things like hosting, premium plugins, or paid tools if you specifically request enterprise integrations. Any of those are quoted upfront and require your approval before we spend anything.
Do you offer annual pricing discounts?
Yes. Annual prepayment gets you approximately 17% off (two months free) at every tier. If cash flow allows it, it's the best value — but there's zero pressure to prepay if month-to-month works better for your business.
How long until it works?
How long until I see SEO results?
Early technical wins can happen in the first 30 days — indexing fixes, site speed improvements, GBP optimization boost, low-competition long-tail rankings.
Meaningful ranking, traffic, and lead growth typically start showing in months 3-6.
Compound growth hits from month 6 onward when authority, content depth, and technical foundation reinforce each other.
Timelines depend on your starting point, competition, industry, and budget. We set clear 90-day, 6-month, and 12-month expectations upfront so you know what's realistic.
What if my rankings don't improve?
SEO isn't a guarantee — anyone who promises specific rankings by a specific date is lying to you (and violating Google's guidelines). What we do guarantee: transparent monthly reporting showing exactly what we did, what changed, and why.
If after 90 days you're not seeing measurable movement on the metrics we agreed to track, we'll do a strategy reset at no charge, and if you still want to leave, you can — no cancellation fees.
Can you recover a site hit by a Google update?
Yes. If you've been hit by a Google algorithm update, a manual action, or gradual visibility decline, we can diagnose the cause and build a recovery roadmap. Common culprits: technical issues, thin or outdated content, unnatural links, or Core Update targeting.
Recovery timelines vary but most sites see improvement in 60-120 days when the root cause is addressed correctly. Some Core Update recoveries take longer because Google only reassesses sites during subsequent updates.
Do you track anything besides rankings?
Yes — rankings alone don't pay your mortgage. We track the metrics that map to revenue: organic traffic, qualified leads (calls, forms, chats), conversion rate, Google Business Profile calls and direction requests, page-one keyword count, Map Pack visibility, and where possible, closed-loop revenue attribution.
Every plan includes access to a monthly dashboard so you can see all of this in one place. See our measurement approach →
Local search & Map Pack.
Do you handle Google Business Profile management?
Yes — included in every plan starting at Lab Launch. Google Business Profile is one of the biggest local SEO levers, especially in Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast where the Map Pack drives the majority of local calls.
Included: category selection, service area setup, weekly posts, photo optimization, Q&A monitoring, review response strategy, and Map Pack optimization.
Can you help me get into the Google Map Pack?
Yes — this is one of our core specialties. Map Pack ranking depends on three primary factors: relevance (your GBP categories, services, and website match the search), distance (proximity to the searcher, which you can't control), and prominence (reviews, citations, backlinks, and overall authority).
We work on relevance and prominence heavily. Prominence takes time — expect 3-6 months for competitive local terms in Port St. Lucie, faster in less competitive markets.
What about Google reviews? Can you help there?
Yes. We help set up an ethical review generation system: automated request timing after customer interactions, QR codes for in-person, email/SMS templates, and response strategy for both positive and negative reviews.
We will never fake reviews or use black-hat services. Fake reviews violate Google's terms and can get your GBP suspended — and FTC rules impose penalties up to $51,744 per fake review.
Do you handle citations and local directories?
Yes. NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistency across the top 30-50 directories is table stakes for local SEO. We audit existing citations, fix inconsistencies, and build new citations on the directories that actually matter for your industry and location.
We prioritize quality over quantity — 40 accurate citations on relevant sites beat 400 spam-directory listings every time.
How we work together.
Who owns the SEO work if I cancel?
You do. You own every account, every asset, every report, every piece of content we create.
Google Business Profile, Search Console, Analytics, hosting, domain, and all published content remain 100% yours. If we ever part ways, everything stays with you — no hostage tactics, no retention fees, no surprises.
How often will I hear from you?
Monthly minimum, but you can reach us anytime.
- Lab Launch: Monthly performance report + email support
- Growth Formula: Monthly strategy meeting + report
- Authority Engine: Weekly performance findings + monthly meeting
- Enterprise: Weekly strategy meetings + dedicated growth team
You'll always have direct access to your account strategist — no ticket queues, no account-manager telephone game.
Who actually does the work?
Specialists own their disciplines — a technical SEO expert handles technical, a content strategist handles content, a link-building specialist handles authority. No generalist trying to do everything, no offshoring to unnamed contractors.
Your account strategist coordinates the specialists and is your single point of contact.
Do you publish case studies?
Only with client permission — or not at all. Most agencies fill their case studies page with invented clients and inflated numbers. We refuse.
When our current clients are ready to share their stories publicly, they'll appear on our case studies page — with real names, real timelines, and real data you can verify. Until then, the best way to see what we can do is a free 40-point audit of your own website.
What's the first step to get started?
Book a free strategy session. We'll review your website, identify the clearest opportunities, and walk you through what a realistic 90-day plan looks like for your business. No pressure, no obligation.
Let's talk.
Book a free 30-minute strategy session and we'll answer any question specific to your business.
