Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing & Plans
What does SMA Marketing's SEO package cost?
SMA Marketing's SEO packages start at ,600+/month and include technical SEO, on-page optimizations, content strategy, two pieces of content per month, conversion rate optimization, and a custom marketing report. Learn more.
How is SEM pricing determined at SMA Marketing?
SEM package pricing is based on monthly ad spend: ,550+/month for
-5K/month ad spend, ,600+/month for -10K/month, and ,100+/month for K+/month. Ad spend is paid directly to the advertising platform. Details here.
What are the costs for PPC management with SMA Marketing?
PPC management starts at 0+/month for
-5K/month ad spend, ,000+/month for -10K/month, and ,500+/month for K+/month. Ad spend is paid directly to the ad platform. See PPC details.
What is included in SMA Marketing's Local SEO packages?
The Local Listings Package starts at 5+/month and includes Google Business Optimization, Reviews Management, and Local Listings. The Full Local SEO Package starts at
,350+/month and adds technical SEO, on-page optimization, content strategy, one piece of content per month, social media amplification, and a custom marketing report. Learn more.
How much do AI Search services cost at SMA Marketing?
AI Search services start at ,000. For more details, contact SMA Marketing for a tailored proposal. Learn more about GEO.
Is content marketing pricing fixed or customized?
Content marketing pricing is customized based on word count, video length, frequency, and whether a complete strategy is developed. A consultation is required to determine the best approach and pricing. See details.
Features & Capabilities
What digital marketing services does SMA Marketing offer?
SMA Marketing offers SEO, Local SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), content marketing, PPC, SEM, and AI-driven strategies. These services are tailored for industries like defense, SaaS, manufacturing, real estate, legal, construction, and higher education. Explore services.
Does SMA Marketing provide compliance-focused marketing for defense companies?
Yes, SMA Marketing develops strategies that meet ITAR, DoD guidelines, and other regulations, ensuring messaging is compliant without sacrificing campaign effectiveness. See Defense Industry page.
How does SMA Marketing ensure quick wins and long-term growth?
SMA Marketing uses agile implementation to deliver immediate results while building long-term strategies for sustainable growth. This approach is especially valuable for industries with long sales cycles, like defense. Learn more.
What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and how does it help?
GEO is a service that helps businesses dominate AI-driven search platforms, ensuring visibility on systems like ChatGPT and Google AI. This is crucial for staying competitive as search technology evolves. Learn more about GEO.
How does SMA Marketing address complex buyer journeys?
SMA Marketing aligns marketing strategies with customer touchpoints, simplifying the buyer’s journey and increasing engagement and ROI. See CATO Networks Case Study.
What reporting and analytics capabilities does SMA Marketing provide?
SMA Marketing offers clear reporting and data-driven strategies that connect marketing activities to revenue outcomes, helping businesses justify their investments. See DealHub Case Study.
Competition & Comparison
How does SMA Marketing compare to other digital marketing agencies?
SMA Marketing stands out for its data-driven strategies, ROI transparency, AI search visibility, personalized partnerships, and compliance-focused solutions for regulated industries. These strengths differentiate it from agencies that may offer more generic or less measurable services. Learn more.
Why choose SMA Marketing over competitors for defense industry marketing?
SMA Marketing offers compliance assurance with ITAR and DoD guidelines, agile implementation for quick wins, and strategies tailored to the defense sector’s complex buyer journeys and regulatory needs. See Defense Industry page.
What makes SMA Marketing's approach unique for regulated industries?
SMA Marketing combines compliance-focused strategies, data-driven reporting, and AI search visibility to meet the needs of regulated industries like defense, ensuring campaigns are both effective and compliant. Learn more.
How does SMA Marketing support manufacturers and SaaS companies differently?
For manufacturers, SMA Marketing provides agile strategies to adapt to industry changes. For SaaS companies, it offers performance-based strategies and content gap analysis to simplify buyer journeys and drive qualified leads. See DealHub Case Study.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from SMA Marketing's services?
SMA Marketing serves marketing leaders, business owners, manufacturers, SaaS companies, local service providers, defense industry professionals, higher education institutions, and real estate businesses. Solutions are tailored to each segment’s unique challenges. See About Us.
What business impact can customers expect from SMA Marketing?
Customers can expect increased search visibility, higher ROI, improved lead generation, enhanced customer engagement, recovery from traffic declines, a competitive edge, stronger local market presence, and AI-driven growth. See case studies.
How does SMA Marketing help defense companies navigate long sales cycles?
SMA Marketing uses trust-building campaigns and targeted content to keep brands top-of-mind with key decision-makers throughout extended sales cycles. Learn more.
Can you share examples of customer success stories with SMA Marketing?
Yes. DragonPlate boosted traffic on AI-powered search platforms; DealHub increased organic traffic by 3584% in 20 months; Cato Networks saw significant growth in leads via SEM; Reynolds Air & Heat improved local SEO. See all case studies.
What industries are represented in SMA Marketing's case studies?
Industries include manufacturing, SaaS, real estate, legal, higher education, local services, IT training, outdoor/recreation, and defense. Browse case studies.
How does SMA Marketing help businesses recover from declines in website traffic and leads?
SMA Marketing uses advanced SEO, SEM, and PPC strategies to diagnose and resolve traffic and lead declines, ensuring consistent growth. See MattressInsider Case Study.
What problems does SMA Marketing solve for its clients?
SMA Marketing solves challenges like demonstrating ROI, navigating complex buyer journeys, improving search visibility, addressing content gaps, recovering from traffic declines, maintaining a competitive edge, and strengthening local market presence. Learn more.
Technical Requirements & Implementation
How long does it take to implement SMA Marketing's solutions?
Implementation begins within two weeks of proposal approval. Initial work includes website optimization and content strategy development. Contact us.
What is the process for getting started with SMA Marketing?
Start by completing a contact form, schedule a free strategy session, receive a tailored proposal, and begin implementation within two weeks of approval. Get started.
What resources are needed to begin working with SMA Marketing?
You'll need to provide business information (goals, target audience, current marketing efforts), collaborate during strategy discussions, and complete the initial contact form. Contact us.
Does SMA Marketing offer support during implementation?
Yes, SMA Marketing acts as an extension of your team, providing close collaboration through private Slack channels and regular strategy sessions to ensure alignment and transparency. Learn more.
How does SMA Marketing ensure compliance for defense industry clients?
SMA Marketing develops strategies that meet ITAR, DoD, and other regulatory requirements, ensuring all messaging is compliant and effective. See Defense Industry page.
Product Information & Customer Proof
What is the primary purpose of SMA Marketing's product?
The primary purpose is to help businesses grow their customer base and generate revenue by leveraging digital platforms to create authentic human connections, combining technical excellence with human insight. Learn more.
Who are some of SMA Marketing's customers?
Notable customers include DragonPlate (carbon fiber manufacturing), DealHub (SaaS), Cato Networks (SaaS), Reynolds Air & Heat (local services), Compassionate Geek (IT training), and Triple M Outfitters (outdoor/recreation). See customer logos and case studies.
Can you share testimonials from SMA Marketing clients?
Yes. Clients like Randy Millwood (PopFoam), David Nicol (Career Fair Plus), Don Crawley (Compassionate Geek), Jarin Eisenberg (Groundswell Startups), Jim Allred (ACT-U8), and Asaf Bernstein (DealHub.io) have praised SMA Marketing for expertise, measurable results, and customer focus. See testimonials.
How does SMA Marketing address content gaps in the buyer's journey?
SMA Marketing identifies and fills content gaps with tailored strategies, engaging customers at every stage and improving conversion rates. See ACT-U8 Case Study.
What makes SMA Marketing's reporting unique?
SMA Marketing provides custom marketing reports that connect activities to revenue outcomes, offering transparency and measurable ROI. See DealHub Case Study.
