Local SEO
$329/month
- Technical SEO
- Google Business Profile
- Keyword research
- On-page optimisation
- Local search
- Search Console
- Monthly reporting
SEO & Digital Growth
SEO services for South African and international businesses
Get found by the people already looking for you. Technical, local and content-led SEO that improves organic visibility and builds long-term search authority.
In short
What is SEO?
SEO (search engine optimisation) is the work of making your website easier for search engines and AI search tools to find, understand and trust, so it appears when potential customers search for what you offer. Scion provides SEO services in South Africa and internationally, from local SEO for service businesses to B2B SEO for companies with longer sales cycles, from $329/month.
Good SEO combines a technically sound website, content that answers real buyer questions, and signals of authority from the wider web. We work on all three, report on what changed each month, and focus on increasing qualified search traffic — visitors who are likely to become customers.
Our approach
Why we don’t promise rankings
No one controls Google’s rankings except Google. Any agency that guarantees a #1 position is either targeting terms nobody searches for or promising something it can’t deliver. We’d rather be honest with you from the first conversation.
What we do promise is rigorous, transparent work: a clear plan based on research, the agreed activities delivered every month, and reporting that shows exactly what was done and what moved. That is how businesses improve organic visibility and build long-term search authority.
What’s included
What’s included in our SEO services
Activities vary by package — see the packages below for exact inclusions.
Technical SEO audit
We check how search engines crawl and index your site — speed, mobile usability, structure, broken links, duplicate content and structured data — then fix or prioritise the issues. Technical problems often need development work; if your site needs rebuilding, our web team can help.
Website design & developmentLocal SEO and Google Business Profile
For businesses serving specific areas, we optimise your Google Business Profile, local landing pages and local signals so you appear in map results and “near me” searches — whether that’s East London, the Eastern Cape or further afield.
Keyword research
We identify the searches your buyers actually make, how competitive they are and what intent sits behind them, so effort goes into terms that can bring qualified traffic rather than vanity rankings.
On-page optimisation
Titles, descriptions, headings, internal links and page content are refined so each important page clearly matches the searches it should appear for. Growth SEO adds dedicated service page optimisation.
Content strategy and writing
Growth SEO includes a content strategy and two content pieces a month; Authority SEO includes four. Content answers the questions buyers ask before they buy, building relevance and authority over time.
Link building and digital PR
Authority comes partly from other reputable sites referencing yours. Growth SEO includes a link-building strategy, and Authority SEO adds digital PR and link strategy — earned, relevant links rather than bought ones.
AI search optimisation (AEO)
People increasingly get answers from AI assistants and AI search results. Answer engine optimisation structures your content with clear definitions, direct answers and consistent business information so AI tools can understand and cite it. Included in Authority SEO.
Competitor analysis and keyword tracking
Growth SEO and above include competitor analysis and keyword tracking, so we can see where competitors outrank you, why, and whether our work is closing the gap.
How it works
Our SEO methodology
A repeatable monthly cycle, grounded in research and measured against clear goals.
- 01
Audit
We review your website’s technical health, content, local presence and current search performance.
- 02
Research
We research keywords, search intent and competitors to find realistic opportunities.
- 03
Prioritise
We agree a plan that puts the highest-impact work first.
- 04
Optimise
We fix technical issues and improve the pages that matter most.
- 05
Create & promote
We publish useful content and build authority through relevant links and mentions.
- 06
Measure & report
We track results, report monthly and adjust the plan based on what the data shows.
Packages
SEO & Digital Growth packages and pricing
All prices are in US dollars (USD). Applicable taxes are additional. Final scope and commercial terms are confirmed in your proposal.
Growth SEO
Recommended
$549/month
- Everything in Local
- Content strategy
- Service page optimisation
- 2 content pieces/month
- Technical improvements
- Competitor analysis
- Keyword tracking
- Link-building strategy
Authority SEO
$969/month
- Everything in Growth
- National SEO
- Competitive keywords
- 4 content pieces/month
- Advanced technical SEO
- Digital PR/link strategy
- Conversion optimisation
- AI-search/AEO optimisation
Enterprise SEO
From$1,690/month
- Custom enterprise programmes
- Multi-market strategy
- Advanced reporting
- Custom delivery team
Search performance is influenced by competition, market conditions, search engine changes and execution. Scion never guarantees Google rankings.
Compare every division on the pricing page or request a custom proposal.
Reporting
What’s in your monthly SEO report
Every month you receive a plain-language report on progress and priorities.
Search visibility
Impressions, clicks and average position from Google Search Console, compared with previous months.
Keyword tracking
Movement for the keywords we agreed to target, on packages that include keyword tracking.
Work completed
The technical fixes, optimisations, content and outreach delivered that month.
Enquiries from search
Organic traffic and conversions where analytics and conversion tracking are in place.
Next month’s priorities
What we’ll work on next and why, so you always know where the effort is going.
Who it’s for
Who our SEO services are for
Businesses that want a durable source of enquiries that doesn’t stop when ad spend does.
Local service businesses
Businesses that need to appear in local and map results for the areas they serve.
B2B companies
Firms whose buyers research online before contacting a supplier.
E-commerce businesses
Online stores that need category and product pages to be found in search.
Businesses with a new website
Companies that have invested in a website and now need people to find it.
Businesses expanding their reach
Companies moving from local to national visibility, or into international markets.
Why Scion
Why choose Scion for SEO
Honest about what SEO can do
No ranking guarantees, no vanity metrics — just a clear plan, consistent work and transparent reporting.
Technical and content under one roof
Our web developers can fix the technical issues SEO uncovers, so recommendations don’t stall.
Connected to your sales pipeline
We care about enquiries, not just traffic, and can connect SEO with outbound sales and your CRM.
Transparent monthly pricing
Published starting prices in US dollars for every package, with inclusions listed up front.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask us
How long until SEO shows results?
SEO is a long-term channel. Technical fixes can have an effect within weeks, but meaningful growth in rankings and traffic usually takes several months and depends on your website’s starting point, your competition and how much content and authority work is done.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No. Search engines decide rankings using many factors outside any agency’s control, and they change their systems regularly. We guarantee the work — the agreed activities, delivered every month — and transparent reporting on the results.
What’s in the monthly report?
Search visibility from Google Search Console, movement for tracked keywords where your package includes keyword tracking, the work completed that month, organic enquiries where tracking is in place, and next month’s priorities.
What is AEO or AI search optimisation?
Answer engine optimisation (AEO) helps AI assistants and AI search results understand and cite your business. It focuses on clear definitions, direct answers to common questions, structured data and consistent business information across the web. It is included in Authority SEO.
Do you write the content?
Yes. Growth SEO includes two content pieces a month and Authority SEO includes four. We research topics, write the content and optimise it, and you review it before it’s published.
Is there a minimum term?
SEO needs time to show results, so we recommend committing to several months. The minimum term and notice period for your package are set out in your proposal.
Local or national SEO — which do I need?
If most of your customers come from specific towns or regions, start with Local SEO. If you sell across South Africa or internationally, national SEO — part of Authority SEO — targets broader, more competitive searches. We’ll recommend the right starting point after reviewing your market.
Explore
Related services
- Website design & developmentStrong SEO starts with a fast, well-structured website. We build them.
- Managed outbound salesAdd outbound conversations to your inbound search traffic.
- Web applications & business softwareCapture and manage the leads SEO brings in with a system built around you.
- PricingCompare starting prices for every Scion service in one place.
Ready to be found by more of the right people?
Tell us about your business and target market. We’ll review your current visibility and recommend an SEO plan.
- Sales and proposals
- sales@sciongrowthsolutions.com
- International
- +1 509 215 9263
- South Africa
- +27 67 607 9506