SEO services cost in India (2026)

Short answer: a technical SEO audit starts at ₹15,000, on-page optimisation at ₹12,000, and an ongoing monthly SEO retainer at ₹25,000 per month. Setup tasks such as analytics, local SEO and schema markup start at ₹8,000.

One-time SEO work

• Technical SEO Audit — from ₹15,000 per project, about 3-5 days
• On-Page SEO Optimization — from ₹12,000 per project, about 3-5 days
• Keyword Research & Strategy — from ₹10,000 per project, about 2-3 days
• Google Analytics & Search Console Setup — from ₹8,000 per service, about 1-2 days
• Schema Markup & Rich Snippets — from ₹8,000 per service, about 1-2 days
• Local SEO (Google My Business) — from ₹8,000 per service, about 1-2 days

Ongoing and growth work

• Monthly SEO Retainer — from ₹25,000 per month, about ongoing
• Content Marketing Strategy — from ₹20,000 per project, about 5-7 days
• Backlink Building Campaign — from ₹20,000 per campaign, about ongoing
• Conversion Rate Optimization — from ₹25,000 per project, about 5-7 days

What changes the price

• Site size and technical state: a clean small site needs less than a large one with crawl problems.
• Competition: crowded keywords need more content and links.
• One-off vs ongoing: an audit fixes a snapshot; a retainer keeps compounding.

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FAQ

How long until SEO works?

It is a gradual process; results depend on competition and site health, so no one can promise a timeline.

Is GST included?

No. Prices exclude 18% GST.

Prices are indicative starting points in INR from the StackFox catalogue and exclude 18% GST. Final cost depends on scope.

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