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SEO Consulting

Help businesses rank higher in Google search results

SEO Consulting pays $30-$150 per hour. With 10 hours per week, you can earn $1,299-$6,495 per month.

What is SEO Consulting?

SEO consulting helps businesses improve their Google rankings and organic traffic. Small businesses are willing to pay well for someone who can get them on page one of Google for their target keywords.

SEO Consulting Earnings Breakdown

Hours/WeekWeekly (Low)Weekly (High)Monthly (Low)Monthly (High)
5 hours$150$750$650$3,248
10 hours$300$1,500$1,299$6,495
15 hours$450$2,250$1,949$9,743
20 hours$600$3,000$2,598$12,990
30 hours$900$4,500$3,897$19,485

Skills Needed

SEO knowledgeAnalyticsContent strategyTechnical auditing

Tips for Getting Started

  1. 1

    Start by doing a free SEO audit for a local business to show your value

  2. 2

    Focus on local SEO — it is easier to rank and businesses pay well for it

  3. 3

    Monthly retainers ($500-2000/mo) are the standard pricing model