June 16, 2026 · 10 min read
SEO Pricing in 2026: Hourly, Retainer, and Per-Page Rates Explained
SEO Pricing in 2026: Why Per-Article Math Beats the Retainer
What is a $5,000 monthly SEO retainer actually buying? Most of the time, four to twelve pieces of content, a recycled audit, and a status call — priced as if the unit cost were a mystery. It isn't. The mystery is the markup.
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