No surprise fees. No ad spend markup. Pricing published because hiding it is a red flag — and we have nothing to hide. Most KC agencies charge $4,000-8,000/mo for what you'll see below.
Ad spend is always separate and always goes directly to Google. We don't markup your budget. Our recommended range: $500-$1,500/mo for local businesses, $1,500-$2,500/mo for playoff/event pushes. If you don't have an ads budget yet, we'll tell you exactly what we think makes sense for your situation.
For clients who want to start with a full foundation — not just a monthly retainer on top of a broken existing setup. Phase 1 includes everything you need to launch clean.
How it works: $5,000 due upon signing. Work starts within 5 business days. Phase 2 (monthly management) begins 30 days after Phase 1 kickoff. You own all access credentials and work product from day one.
No commitment. We'll tell you if Phase 1 is the right starting point for your business.
| Typical KC Agency | The Staley Social | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly retainer | $4,000 – $8,000 | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Ad spend markup | 10-20% of spend | None. Ever. |
| Performance guarantee | None | 30% GBP views or free |
| Account rotation | Junior reps every 3-6 mo | Same team from day one |
| Reporting | Dense PDF, quarterly | Monthly, tied to revenue |
| Pricing transparency | Must call for quote | Published publicly |
It depends on the tier. At minimum: Google Ads management, social media content, GBP maintenance, and monthly reporting. The Growth and Premium tiers add website maintenance, email marketing, SEO work, video production, and more. Every engagement is scoped specifically to your business before you sign.
Yes, always. Your Google Ads budget is paid directly to Google using your own card on file. We never touch your ad spend — it never flows through us. Our management fee is separate and covers the strategy, setup, optimization, and reporting. This keeps our incentives aligned: we earn by getting you better results, not by inflating your budget.
We guarantee 30% more Google Business Profile views by the end of month 2. This is measured in Google Search Console — verifiable by you independently. If we miss that benchmark, month 2 is free. No negotiation, no "we were close." We put this in writing in the engagement letter before you pay a dollar.
6-month initial commitment, then month-to-month. You can terminate with 30 days written notice after the initial term. We keep the initial term because results compound — month 3 always outperforms month 1. If you leave, you own everything: all access credentials, content, ad account data, and work product. We hand it over within 10 business days.
Not always. Some businesses already have a solid foundation and can jump straight to monthly management. Others need Phase 1 first to clean up broken infrastructure — running good ads on a bad website, for example, just accelerates losing money. We'll tell you on the discovery call which path makes sense for your situation.
Yes. The tiers are a starting point, not a rigid menu. If you only need Google Ads management, we can scope that. If you want social media only, we can do that too. Custom packages start at $900/month. The more services you bundle, the better the results — clients on 4+ services retain at 80% vs. 30% for single-service clients — but we won't force a bundle if it doesn't fit your needs.
Book a free 15-minute call. We'll pull up your digital presence live and tell you honestly what you need — and what you don't. No upsell, no pressure.