Frequently Asked Questions

Search Scale AI is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida. We specialize in SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, AI-powered marketing, web design, PPC management, social media management, AI automation, and Go High Level CRM setup. We serve businesses across 20 Florida cities in 24 industries.

We are headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida, and serve businesses across 20 Florida cities including Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and more. Contact us at 772-267-1611 or sales@searchscaleai.com.

We serve businesses in 24 industries including addiction treatment, mental health, dental, HVAC, plumbing, electricians, roofing, home builders, commercial construction, residential construction, solar installers, landscaping, pest control, pool builders, pressure washing, tree service, painting contractors, garage door, fencing, window and door installation, kitchen and bath remodeling, lawn care, cleaning services, and home services.

Yes. We offer a completely free, no-obligation strategy consultation for any Florida business owner. During this call, we analyze your current digital presence, research your competitors, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations — even if you decide not to work with us.

Most of our services are offered on month-to-month agreements. We believe in earning your business through results, not contracts. Some services with significant setup investment may have minimum commitment periods, which we discuss transparently during your consultation.

Our SEO plans range from $497/mo (Starter) to $2,497/mo (Market Domination). Each tier includes different levels of content creation, optimization, link building, and reporting. Visit our SEO pricing page for detailed tier comparisons.

Most businesses see measurable ranking improvements within 60 to 90 days. Significant traffic and lead increases typically appear within 3 to 6 months. SEO is a long-term strategy with compounding returns — the longer you invest, the stronger your results become.

SEO optimizes your site for traditional Google search rankings. AEO optimizes for AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity. AI SEO uses machine learning to enhance traditional SEO. SGE optimization targets Google's AI Overview results. Each addresses a different aspect of search visibility, and they can be combined for comprehensive coverage.

Yes. Local SEO is a core component of every SEO plan. We optimize your Google Business Profile, build local citations, manage reviews, create location-specific content, and implement local schema markup. We serve 20 Florida cities with market-specific local SEO strategies.

Yes. SEO, AEO, AI SEO, and SGE services are designed to be combinable, and we offer bundle pricing for multi-service clients. Contact us for a custom quote that reflects the discounted bundle pricing.

AEO is the practice of optimizing your content to be selected as the primary answer by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini. As AI search grows, AEO ensures your business is the one being recommended to potential customers.

Our AEO plans range from $1,500/mo (Starter) to $4,000/mo (Pro). Visit our pricing page for detailed tier information, or contact us for a free consultation.

SGE stands for Search Generative Experience — Google's AI-powered search results. GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization. Our SGE/GEO service optimizes your content to appear prominently in Google's AI-generated answers.

AI search is not replacing traditional search — it is expanding the search landscape. Both traditional and AI-powered search will continue to be important. Businesses that optimize for both channels will capture more total visibility and leads than those that focus on only one.

Our web design packages are one-time prices: Awesome ($697), Incredible ($1,097), and Market Domination ($1,597). Each includes custom design, mobile-responsive development, and SEO optimization. Visit our web design pricing page for detailed feature comparisons.

Typical timelines are 2 weeks for Awesome sites, 3 weeks for Incredible sites, and 4-6 weeks for Market Domination sites. Exact timelines depend on content readiness and revision rounds.

Every website we build is fully mobile-responsive with a mobile-first design approach. Over 60 percent of web traffic comes from mobile devices, and Google uses mobile-first indexing, so mobile performance is a top priority.

Yes. Every website package includes SEO optimization including meta tags, schema markup, fast loading speeds, clean URLs, proper heading structure, and image optimization. Higher-tier packages include more advanced SEO features.

Our PPC management fees range from $497/mo (Starter) to $1,497/mo (Pro), plus one-time setup fees from $299-$499. Management fees are separate from your ad spend budget.

For most Florida small businesses, we recommend a minimum ad spend of $1,000-$2,000/mo to generate meaningful results. The optimal budget depends on your industry, competition, and goals. We help determine the right budget during your consultation.

We manage Google Ads and Facebook/Instagram Ads. Our Starter plan covers one platform, while Growth and Pro plans include multiple platforms plus retargeting.

PPC can generate leads within days of campaign launch. The first 2-4 weeks are typically an optimization period. Most campaigns reach optimal performance within 60-90 days.

We manage Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube. The number of platforms depends on your plan tier, from 2 platforms (Starter) to 4+ platforms (Pro).

Yes. We handle all content creation including copywriting, graphic design, and video content based on your plan tier. We learn your brand voice during onboarding and handle everything from there.

Posting frequency varies by tier: 12 posts/mo (Starter), 20 posts/mo (Growth), 30+ posts/mo (Pro). This includes a mix of images, graphics, and video content depending on your tier.

AI automation can handle missed call text-backs, lead follow-up, appointment scheduling, email and SMS campaigns, CRM updates, review requests, customer onboarding, invoice reminders, and more. Our Pro tier includes AI voice and chat agents.

Plans range from $299/mo (Starter) with $1,500 setup to $1,497/mo (Pro) with $7,500 setup. The setup fee covers initial configuration and integration of your AI workflows.

No. We handle all setup, configuration, and management. Once running, the system works automatically. We provide training and ongoing support.

All Go High Level plans include a flat $2,500 setup fee covering complete CRM configuration, pipeline setup, automation workflows, and integrations.

Yes. You need your own Go High Level subscription from GoHighLevel.com. Our service covers setup, configuration, management, and optimization of your account.

Often yes. GHL can replace your CRM, email platform, SMS tool, scheduler, funnel builder, and reputation management tool — potentially saving significant monthly software costs.

No. Our pricing is completely transparent. The prices on our website are exactly what you pay. We discuss any additional costs like ad spend budgets or software subscriptions before you sign up.

We accept all major credit cards, ACH transfers, and wire transfers. Monthly services are billed on a recurring basis with detailed invoices.

We work with clients on a case-by-case basis for service pauses. Contact your account manager to discuss options if you need to temporarily pause your campaigns.

We offer a satisfaction guarantee for the first 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our service within the first month, we will work with you to resolve any issues or provide a prorated refund.