Trust cost of SEO: in-house vs outsourcing
The real cost of in-house SEO isn’t the salary. It’s everything else. Get the full breakdown free.
The Real Numbers
The real numbers behind each option: salary, tools, recruitment, sick pay, management time and what it actually adds up to.
3 example scenarios
Three business scenarios with a suggested outcome for each one, based on company size, budget and growth goals.
8 Point checklist
An 8-point checklist to help you make the right decision for your specific situation with confidence.
Why this comparison matters to us...
If you’re a marketing leader with SEO on your agenda, you’ve probably already asked this question at least once.
Is it cheaper to hire someone in-house or bring in an agency?
The honest answer is that it depends. But most people making this decision are only looking at part of the picture.
They compare a salary to a retainer and stop there.
What they don’t factor in is the recruiter fees, the onboarding time, the software licences, the training, the management overhead, and the six to twelve months it typically takes before an in-house hire is operating at full capacity.
By the time you add all of that up, the numbers look very different.
This report lays it out clearly and without the fluff. No agenda. No jargon. Just a straightforward breakdown that gives you something concrete to take into your next budget conversation.
