FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what people usually ask before reaching out.
Do digital marketing agencies work with small businesses?
Yes. Pixel Yields works with businesses of every size, from solo operators to multi-location companies. Services like SEO and paid ads scale to fit your budget and goals, whether you’re just starting out or already established.
How much does a digital marketing agency cost per month?
Most agencies charge flat monthly retainers ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on the service and scope. Pixel Yields uses flat-rate, scoped pricing with no hourly billing. You get a custom quote after a free audit.
What is the difference between SEO and Google Ads?
SEO builds free, long-term organic visibility on Google over weeks and months. Google Ads puts you at the top of search results immediately, but stops the moment you stop paying. Most businesses benefit from running both together.
How long does it take to see results from SEO?
Most businesses see early ranking movement within 4–8 weeks, with stronger, more stable results by month 3–4. SEO compounds over time: the longer it runs, the more it typically returns.
Is it worth hiring a digital marketing agency instead of doing it in-house?
It depends on your team’s bandwidth and expertise. An agency gives you specialized skill across SEO, ads, and design without the cost of multiple full-time hires. That matters most when you need results faster than an in-house team could realistically deliver alone.
Do I need a long-term contract to hire a marketing agency?
Not with Pixel Yields. Our retainers run month-to-month with a 30-day cancellation notice. Some agencies require 6–12 month contracts; always confirm the terms before signing.
Who pays for the ad spend when an agency runs my ads?
The business being advertised pays ad spend directly to the platform (Google or Meta). The agency’s management fee is separate and should never include a hidden markup on your ad budget. This is standard, transparent practice.
What should I look for in a good digital marketing agency?
Look for transparent, flat-rate pricing, direct access to the people doing the work (not just an account manager), real case studies with verifiable results, and no requirement to sign a long-term contract before you’ve seen results.
Can one agency handle SEO, ads, and website design together?
Yes, and it’s often more effective than hiring separately: SEO, paid ads, and web design perform better when coordinated under one strategy rather than run by disconnected vendors.
How do I get a marketing quote without a sales call?
Pixel Yields starts every relationship with a free audit of your current site and marketing presence. You get a scoped, flat-rate quote based on that, with no obligation to continue.
Still have a question?
Send it over. We answer every enquiry ourselves, usually within one business day.