It really depends on what you need. Think of it like ordering from a menu. A solid campaign for a small business typically starts at around $500/month and runs for at least six months to show results. Big-picture packages can go up to $3,000+ per month depending on scope—whether you're doing SEO, ads, content, or all of the above . A deep dive audit (our free one) helps us size up your needs first.

It depends on your business type, your goals, and your budget. We’ll always be upfront with you about that. For most businesses, digital marketing can work, but it’s not a quick fix. It takes time, consistency, and a strategy that’s tailored to your brand and audience.

If you’re committed to quality, good targeting, meaningful content, and a clear plan, you’ll usually see real, lasting growth. But if you’re chasing fast, cheap wins, it often leads to wasted money and disappointment. We focus on building the right foundations for long-term success.

Plan for around 4 to 6 months to start seeing steady progress, especially for SEO and organic content. Some channels like paid search or quick website updates can deliver earlier wins, but even paid search (like Google Ads) takes a couple of months to properly optimise based on real data before it starts generating real value. Lasting results like brand awareness and organic growth come from consistent, long-term effort.

If your business earns around $200K a year, a $1,500 monthly digital marketing budget sits comfortably within the standard 5 to 15 percent range that most small businesses invest. Paid ads can deliver both early and long-term results, but only with ongoing testing and optimisation. Sustainable growth often comes from SEO and content strategies, which usually build momentum between 6 to 12 months. On average, small business SEO returns about $2.75 for every $1 spent, so if you’re looking to grow and prefer to outsource rather than DIY, it’s a smart and worthwhile investment.

Start with SEO and website conversion rate optimisation. SEO builds long-term, compounding traffic that doesn’t rely on ad spend, while CRO ensures your website turns that traffic into actual leads or sales.

Think of it like building a house — SEO is the strong foundation, CRO is the layout and design that makes people want to stay, and paid ads are the billboard out front. If your foundation is shaky or the inside’s a mess, it doesn’t matter how many people you bring to the door. Get your house in order first, then run the ads.