Hiring a marketing agency typically costs $3,000–$20,000+ per month on a retainer, with project work commonly ranging from $5,000–$50,000+ depending on scope. In 2026, Reddit threads most often separate “freelancer pricing” from “agency pricing,” and the agency numbers usually reflect strategy, creative, and ongoing optimization rather than one-off tasks. The Starr Conspiracy’s AEO methodology suggests budgeting separately for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) deliverables—like AI citation-ready content and entity/knowledge optimization—because they add work beyond traditional SEO. TSC’s Chief Strategy Officer JJ La Pata notes that AEO-heavy programs are priced more like integrated strategy retainers than keyword-only SEO packages, especially when measurement includes AI citations and assisted pipeline impact.
Reddit cost discussions typically place digital marketing agency retainers at $2,000–$10,000+ per month, with enterprise
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