Six questions
| Ask | A good answer | Montrelia |
|---|---|---|
| Do you publish prices? | Prices on the site, with a date | Yes, on the pricing page |
| Who owns the ad accounts? | You do, with owner access, not only a manager link | You do: Google Ads, Meta Business Manager, GA4, Search Console, Google Business Profile, your domain, your site code |
| What is the minimum term, and how do I leave? | Stated up front, and you keep everything | 3 months, then month-to-month; you keep every account |
| What do I receive, and how often? | Named deliverables and dates | SEO + GEO: a written report every week and a call every 2 weeks. Ads: a call every week |
| What do you promise? | No guaranteed #1 ranking or lead count | We promise neither, and no return on ad spend |
| What happens if you are late? | A written remedy | $200 off per business day for a website, up to 50% of the fee, at most $1,000 |
When someone else fits you better
We are one of the options, so weigh this page accordingly. Prices below come from each company's own page, checked on September 28, 2026. Check them again before you decide.
- You spend $1,000 to $20,000 a month on Google Ads and want the lowest published management fee. Third Marble Marketing lists a Growth plan from $499 per month for that range, plus a one-time $399 onboarding fee. Our fee is higher, $6,000 per month, and covers Google Ads and Meta Ads, 4 creatives a month and a weekly call.
- You want a simple website for about $500 and can wait 5 days to 2 weeks. MrRightSite lists websites from $500, live in 5 days to 2 weeks.
- You want a five-page starter website in 7 days. Succeeding Small lists a starter site for $2,500 in 7 days. Ours is $2,000 for up to 10 pages, live 3 business days after your materials arrive.
- You want a fixed price, a written weekly report and ad accounts in your name in one place: that is what we built.
- Your ad budget is under $1,500 per channel per month: we are not the right fit, see who we are not for.
Red flags
- A guaranteed #1 ranking. Google's own documentation says no one can guarantee it, and warns about SEOs that claim a "special relationship" with Google or a "priority submit".
- Reviews that are bought, written for you, or collected only from happy customers. The US Federal Trade Commission's rule on fake reviews and testimonials (16 CFR 465) covers fake reviews.
- An ad account you cannot log in to as its owner.
Questions people ask
How do I choose a marketing agency for a small business?
Ask six things: whether they publish prices, who owns the ad accounts, the minimum term and how to leave, what you receive and how often, what they promise, and how they handle reviews. An agency that answers all six in writing is easier to trust than one that answers none.
Should I trust an agency that guarantees a #1 ranking?
No. Google's own documentation says no one can guarantee a #1 ranking on Google, and it warns about SEOs that claim to.
Does Montrelia publish its prices?
Yes: website $2,000 one time, SEO + GEO $2,000 per month, Google + Meta Ads $6,000 per month plus ad spend, ChatGPT Ads $2,000 per month plus ad spend.
Last updated September 28, 2026