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# Service Investment Calculator

Scope your monthly investment with us based on your client's market, industry, and service needs. Get transparent OEM pricing and calculate your margins.

[ROI Calculator](/roi-calculator)

Step 1 of 4 25% 

What metro area is this client in?

Popular Markets 

New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILDallas-Fort Worth, TXHouston, TXWashington DC, DCPhiladelphia, PAAtlanta, GAMiami, FLPhoenix, AZ

What industry is this client in?

Select an industry... 

How many locations?

12-56-2020+

BackNext

[Let's Talk Partnership→ ](/white-label-qualifier)or [+1 (214) 307-2995](tel:+12143072995)

## Understanding White-Label Pricing

White-label fulfillment pricing is based on the scope of work required. The calculator above factors in your client's specific market, industry, and service needs to estimate a realistic investment range.

Small Market / Basic Scope

$500 - $1,500/mo

1-2 services, single location

Mid-Market / Full Stack

$1,500 - $4,000/mo

Multiple services, moderate competition

Enterprise / Complex

$4,000 - $10,000+/mo

Multi-location, high competition

## Pricing Models Explained

### Hourly Rate

Pros

-   Transparent time tracking
-   Flexible scope
-   Easy to scale up/down

Cons

-   Unpredictable monthly costs
-   Incentivizes slow work
-   Budget anxiety

Best for:  Ad-hoc projects, consulting, overflow work

### Monthly Retainer

Pros

-   Predictable budgeting
-   Ongoing relationship
-   Strategic focus

Cons

-   Less flexibility
-   Scope creep risk
-   Minimum commitments

Best for:  Ongoing campaigns, full-service management

### Project-Based

Pros

-   Clear deliverables
-   Fixed budget
-   Defined timeline

Cons

-   Scope changes costly
-   Rush fees common
-   Less ongoing support

Best for:  Website launches, audits, one-time builds

### Performance-Based

Pros

-   Aligned incentives
-   Risk sharing
-   Results focus

Cons

-   Complex tracking
-   Attribution disputes
-   Variable costs

Best for:  Lead generation, affiliate, established accounts

## What Affects Your Investment

1

### Market Size & Competition

A local plumber in a small town requires far less effort than a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles.

2

### Number of Locations

Multi-location businesses need local optimization for each location, multiplying the work required.

3

### Services Required

A comprehensive stack (SEO + PPC + Email + Reputation) costs more than a single channel.

4

### Current Website State

Sites needing technical fixes, content creation, or redesign require more upfront investment.

5

### Industry Regulations

Legal, medical, and financial industries have compliance requirements that add complexity.

6

### Reporting Needs

Custom dashboards, weekly calls, and detailed reporting add to fulfillment costs.

## Setting Your Agency Margins

Your markup on white-label services is your margin. Most agencies mark up fulfillment costs by 50-150%, depending on the value-add they provide (strategy, client relationships, reporting).

The calculator above lets you adjust your MSRP rate to see how different markups affect your profitability while ensuring you remain competitive.

### Healthy Margin Targets

Minimum viable margin 40-50% 

Healthy agency margin 75-100% 

Premium positioning 100-150% 

## Avoiding Scope Creep

Scope creep is the silent margin killer. It happens when work expands beyond the original agreement without corresponding price adjustments. Clear scoping upfront prevents this.

### Common Scope Creep Triggers:

-   Vague deliverables in proposals
-   Unlimited revision policies
-   Adding locations without repricing
-   Emergency requests becoming routine
-   Strategy changes mid-campaign

### How We Prevent It:

-   Detailed scope documentation for every engagement
-   Clear deliverable counts per month
-   Change order process for additions
-   Regular scope reviews with partners
-   Transparent time tracking on projects

## Getting Started with White-Label

White-label fulfillment lets you scale without hiring. You focus on sales and client relationships. We handle the delivery.

1

### Scope the Work

Use the calculator to estimate investment based on client needs

2

### Set Your Margin

Add your markup to create a profitable client proposal

3

### We Deliver

Seamless white-label execution under your brand

The estimate above is just a starting point. Contact us to discuss your specific client situation and get a precise quote.

Competition-Based Pricing

## SEO Series Pricing Matrix 

Pricing aligned to market competition and execution intensity. Choose the series that matches your client's competitive reality.

### Low Competition (LC)

Stable, lightly contested markets with minimal competitive pressure

LC 100 $604 

LC 200 $824 

LC 300 $1,044 

LC 400 $1,264 

Typical Industries

Landscaping Cleaning Pool Service Florists Tutoring 

-   • Low SERP saturation
-   • Few authoritative competitors
-   • Steady work maintains rankings

### Medium Competition (MC)

Active markets requiring consistent effort to win and hold position

MC 100 $962 

MC 200 $1,182 

MC 300 $1,402 

MC 400 $1,622 

Typical Industries

HVAC Plumbing Roofing Auto Repair Restaurants 

-   • Competitors investing inconsistently
-   • Rankings move with effort
-   • Results compound over time

### High Competition (HC)

Saturated, high-stakes markets requiring aggressive, sustained investment

HC 100 $1,319 

HC 200 $1,539 

HC 300 $1,759 

HC 400 $1,979 

Typical Industries

Legal Medical Dental Med Spa Real Estate 

-   • High CPCs and strong demand
-   • Continuous competitive pressure
-   • Rankings need active defense

Client Success Manager:  Add $150/mo to any tier for dedicated account management and enhanced communication.

Pricing Comparison

## White-Label vs. Other Options 

See how white-label fulfillment compares to hiring in-house or working with a traditional agency. Protect your margins while delivering expert-level work.

Service

In-House Hire (salary + overhead) 

Typical Agency (retail pricing) 

White-Label (your cost) 

Local SEO (per location)

Includes technical SEO, content, citations, link building

$4,000 - $8,000

$1,500 - $3,000

$604 - $1,979 

Google Business Profile Management

Posts, Q&A, review response, photo optimization

$1,500 - $3,000

$500 - $1,000

$300 - $600 

Paid Media Management

Plus % of ad spend for larger budgets

$3,000 - $6,000

$1,000 - $2,500

$400 - $1,200 

Email Marketing

Strategy, copywriting, automation, reporting

$2,500 - $5,000

$1,000 - $2,000

$400 - $1,000 

Content Marketing

Blog content, location pages, service pages

$3,000 - $6,000

$1,200 - $2,500

$500 - $1,200 

Inbound Marketing (Full Suite)

SEO, GBP, content, email, reporting combined

$8,000 - $15,000

$3,500 - $6,000

$1,500 - $2,600 

### Beyond Cost: Key Differences

Feature

In-House

Typical Agency

White-Label

Hire & train specialists

Predictable monthly costs

Scale up/down instantly

White-label deliverables

Your brand, your client relationship

No overhead or benefits costs

Expert-level execution

varies 

varies 

Transparent communication

varies 

### Your Margin Opportunity

Mark up our white-label pricing by 40-150% and still undercut what clients would pay at a typical agency. You keep the margin. We handle the work.

Example: LC 200

Your Cost: $824

Sell at: $1,648

100% margin

Example: HC 300

Your Cost: $1,759

Sell at: $3,518

100% margin

40-150%

Typical agency partner margins

Your clients get better pricing than retail agencies. You keep healthy margins. Everyone wins.

Pricing ranges are estimates based on typical market rates and may vary by market, competition, and scope. White-label pricing shown reflects OEM costs before your markup.

Agency Partners 

## Hear From Our Long-Term Partners 

Real agency owners share their experience partnering with us for white-label fulfillment.

"They're second to none: extremely competitive pricing for the level of wisdom and responsiveness you receive."

Cole

Digital Marketing Agency Owner, Dallas

7 Years Partner

"They're trustworthy, they communicate clearly and really consistently."

Trevor

Digital Marketing Agency Owner, Florida

5 Years Partner

"The ability to have real conversations about scope and strategy made a measurable difference."

Jeremy

Digital Marketing Agency Owner, Florida

5 Years Partner

Ready to Partner?

## Take the Intake Quiz

A 60-second intake helps us understand your agency, your clients, and whether white-label fulfillment with us is a fit. One agency partner per market.

[Take the Intake Quiz](/white-label-qualifier)

Takes about 60 seconds. We'll follow up within one business day.

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