FAQ
Honest Answers.
The questions small business owners actually ask us. No jargon, no runaround — just straight answers backed by real data.
Google Ads
How much do Google Ads cost for a small business?
Most small businesses run effective local campaigns on $500–$1,500/month in ad spend. The campaigns we manage average $0.76/click — well below the industry average.
How long before Google Ads start working?
Most campaigns stabilize within 2–4 weeks of data. Meaningful optimization takes a full billing cycle.
What's a good click-through rate for Google Ads?
Industry average is under 4%. The campaigns we manage average 13% — tighter keyword targeting and ad copy matched to actual search intent.
What if I already have an agency running my ads?
Bring your numbers to the meeting. 37% of small business owners were promised results and saw nothing — if that's you, we'll look at what's actually happening.
Local SEO
How much does SEO cost for a small business?
For local SEO, expect $400–$1,500/month depending on your market. What matters more than the price is whether your rankings are actually moving.
How long does SEO take to work?
Local SEO in a small Nebraska market typically shows movement in 60–90 days. Your competition is a handful of local businesses, not thousands of websites.
What's the difference between local SEO and regular SEO?
Local SEO targets people searching in a specific area — 'plumber near me,' 'dentist in Fremont.' 46% of all Google searches have local intent.
Will SEO work for a small town?
Better than in a big city. 96% of people find businesses through online search, and most of your local competitors aren't doing this well — that's the opportunity.
Google Business Profile
How much does a Google Business Profile actually help?
A complete, verified profile appears 80% more often in search results and generates 4x more website visits and 12% more calls.
What happens if my Google Business Profile information is wrong?
88% of mobile local searches lead to a store visit or call within 24 hours. Wrong hours, a bad number, or a mismatched address loses those customers to whoever shows up correctly.
How important are Google reviews?
97% of consumers read reviews, and 31% will only use a business with 4.5 stars or higher. Nearly 75% only trust reviews from the last 3 months — old reviews make a business look abandoned.
How does Google decide which businesses show up in the map pack?
Three factors: relevance, distance, and prominence. You can't control distance — we optimize everything else.
Websites
How long does it take to build a small business website?
Most websites we build are live in 2–4 weeks — built around what your business actually needs, not a bloated template.
Do I really need a website if I'm already on Facebook?
Yes. 88% of mobile local searches happen on Google, not Facebook. Your Facebook page doesn't rank on Google — your website does.
Will my website show up on Google?
Only if it's built to. We build pages targeting the specific search terms your customers use — every page has one target, one purpose.
Do you use templates or build from scratch?
We build on proven frameworks that load fast and rank well — not drag-and-drop builders. The design is custom to your business.
Working With Us
How much should a small business spend on marketing?
The average is 5–10% of revenue, and 52% of small businesses have budgets under $1,000/month. What matters more than the total is whether it's going to the right places.
How do you show me what's working?
Every month: a plain-English report with calls, clicks, rankings, what changed. 55% of small business owners can't read what they're getting from their current provider — we fix that from day one.
Are there contracts?
No. Month to month, cancel anytime, no exit fees.
Do you work with businesses outside Nebraska?
Our focus is small businesses within about two hours of Fremont. We know these markets and how local customers here make decisions.
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