Marketing Agency Questions, Answered
Straight answers in a sentence or two.
How much does a marketing agency cost for a small business?
At Seraphim Consulting, full marketing plans cost $777, $1,222 or $1,999 per month, and the Launch plan for new owner-operated businesses is $555 per month. Ad spend is paid directly to Google, Yelp or Microsoft and is not included.
Is ad spend included in a marketing agency's fee?
No. At Seraphim Consulting, your ad spend is paid directly to the ad platforms (Google, Yelp or Microsoft). Our plan price covers management, strategy and reporting only.
Can I try a marketing agency before I commit?
Yes. Seraphim Consulting offers a 30-day risk-free trial: we build and manage one ad platform (Google, Yelp or Microsoft) free for 30 days, and you pay only your ad spend. One trial per business.
What is a good return on ad spend (ROAS) for Google Ads?
Seraphim Consulting's minimum recommended Google Ads ROAS is 6.3x, meaning $6.30 in revenue for every $1 of ad spend. The right target depends on your margins and average job value.
What does it mean when an agency is a Google Partner?
A Google Partner is an agency that Google has recognized for meeting its standards for ad performance, spend and certified expertise. Seraphim Consulting is a Google Partner, a Yelp Premier Partner, a Meta Partner and a certified Microsoft Advertising agency.
Does Seraphim Consulting only work with St. Louis businesses?
No. Seraphim Consulting is based in Greater St. Louis, with an office at 2 Cityplace Dr Ste 200, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, and serves businesses across the United States, Canada and the European Union.