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An alternative to a local SEO agency: run it yourself in minutes
An agency does the work for you at a monthly fee; Local SEO AI does most of the same day-to-day work automatically while you stay in control, from £499 per year. Agencies suit businesses that want strategy, design and outreach handled by people. Software suits owners who want replies, posts and tracking done every week.
| Local SEO AI | Typical agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | The software, you approve | Agency staff |
| Price | £499 per year upwards | Ask for a quote |
| Speed of review replies | Drafts appear as reviews arrive | Depends on the agency |
| Control | You approve what goes live | Agreed with the agency |
| Strategy and outreach | Not included | Often included |
When is an agency the better choice, and what should I ask one?
If you want link building, a new website, PR or a person to call each month, an agency gives you that human time. Before you sign, ask:
- Exactly which tasks they do each month, and how often.
- Who replies to my Google reviews, and do I see replies before they go live?
- Do I keep full ownership of my Google Business Profile if we stop working together?
- How do they report results, and what do the numbers in the report mean?
- How long is the contract, and what is the notice period?
When is software the better choice?
If what you need is the weekly routine — replies, posts, photos, rank checks — software does it every week without waiting for anyone.
Alternatives to hiring an agency: can I combine software and people?
Yes. Many owners let software handle the weekly routine of replies, posts and rank checks, and pay an agency for one-off projects such as a new website or link building. Local SEO AI has team seats and approvals, so an agency can work inside your account while you stay the owner.
Perguntas frequentes
Can my agency use Local SEO AI?
Yes. Agencies can manage clients' profiles with approval workflows.
Is software as good as an agency?
For routine work it's faster and cheaper; for strategy, people still add value.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No. Nobody honest can.
Can I try it first?
Yes: 30 free credits with no card, or a 14-day free trial of a full plan.
Is it safe to connect my Google Business Profile?
Yes. You connect through Google's own sign-in screen, so we never see your Google password, and the access key Google gives us is stored encrypted. You can disconnect at any time from your settings or your Google account.
What happens if I run out of credits?
AI actions pause until your monthly credits refresh, or you can top up 500 credits for £12 at any time. Nothing is charged without you choosing it, and any action that fails is refunded automatically.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancel during the 14-day free trial (which includes 250 trial credits) and you aren't charged. After your first payment you have 30 days to ask for a full refund. After that, cancelling stops the plan renewing at the end of the year or month you paid for.