Is SEO Worth It for Your Business?
Every business owner asks this. SEO is a math problem — run the numbers and the decision gets clear.
What SEO Costs in Australia (2026)
For 10-50 employee businesses: $1,800-$4,000/month for competent SEO. Factor in 2-4 hours/month of your time.
The SEO ROI Timeline
Months 1-3: building. Months 4-8: gradual improvement. Months 8-18: compounding. Businesses at 12+ months typically see 3-5x returns.
Calculate Your ROI
Monthly traffic x conversion rate x customer value = monthly SEO revenue. Subtract cost. Run your actual numbers. We build realistic forecasts.
FAQ
"Can I do SEO myself?"
Low-competition local SEO: yes, with time. Competitive markets: hire help. Cost of getting it wrong exceeds professional fees.
"What ROI should I expect?"
3-5x within 18 months for most SMEs. Higher for legal/trades. We audit current SEO honestly.