Choosing an SEO partner in Honolulu often starts with a simple question: how much does it cost? The real answer is “it depends,” but you can make a smarter decision by understanding the typical ranges, the inputs that move cost up or down, and the outcomes you should expect.
Typical Monthly Ranges in Honolulu
- Starter SEO (audits + quick wins): $1,500–$3,000/mo
- Growth SEO (local + content systems): $3,000–$6,000/mo
- Competitive SEO (multi‑location or tough SERPs): $6,000–$12,000+/mo
One‑time technical audits for small sites usually fall between $3,000 and $8,000 depending on depth and implementation help. Enterprise or multi‑brand programs require custom scoping.
What Drives Price
- Competition for your service keywords and neighborhoods
- Site size and technical debt (templates, CWV, CMS constraints)
- Content and internal link gaps (topical depth vs. competitors)
- Local pack signals (GBP, citations, reviews volume/velocity)
- Reporting cadence, QA, and experimentation (A/B, copy tests)
What You Should Get for the Money
- A documented plan and backlog tied to outcomes (calls, forms)
- Technical work: crawl/index, Core Web Vitals, schema, internal links
- Local work: GBP tune‑ups, citations, reviews program
- AEO alignment: verifier‑friendly sources and speakable summaries
- Clear reporting: GA4 conversions, Search Console, call tracking if needed
How Ehukai Media Approaches Pricing
We scope around high‑intent pages first (services/locations) and ship measurable improvements every sprint. Most Honolulu clients start with an initial technical + local push, then maintain with content and link‑graph improvements.
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