Services and Pricing

Good Marketing Starts With Knowing Whats Wrong.

Most marketing agencies want to lock you into a monthly retainer for a generic menu of services, whether you actually need them or not. I operate differently. Before I build a single landing page or run a single ad, I look under the hood of your business to find out exactly where you are losing money, missing opportunities, or wasting time. Then I implement the specific solution required to fix it.

What I Do

Grow with a toolbox, not just a hammer.

Customer Research

Know exactly what your customers are looking for and adapt accordingly.

Review Analysis
Search Gap Discovery
Social Media Listening

Business Strategy

You can't read the label from inside the jar. Get the outside perspective from a pro.

Growth Opportunity Scanning
Brand Positioning
Intake Process Auditing

Marketing Services

Build digital assets that create lifetime-loyal customers.

Website Design and Optimization
Search Engine Optimization
Digital Advertising
Traditional Media
Content and Copywriting

Business Automation

Automate the tedious tasks so you have more time to grow.

CRM Setup and Optimization
Workflow Automation
AI Integration
Automated Reporting

Every engagement starts with a diagnostic. I do not recommend a build or a retainer until I know exactly which of these areas applies to your business and what fixing it is worth.

Step One

Diagnostic Audit

$320 one-time

I spend time in your business before I spend your money. I research your target audience, your local market, your industry, and your competitors, then cross-reference that against your current marketing to find every gap between where you are and where you could be.

You walk away with a written GTM plan that gives you a clear picture of your market, your competition, and a prioritized list of the specific problems and opportunities I found. Whether you hire me to fix them or handle it yourself, the plan is yours to keep.

What the audit includes:

A fact-finding call to understand your business, your goals, and your current situation
A full review of your website, local search presence, intake process, tools, and competitors
A written GTM plan with every problem and opportunity I find, prioritized by impact
A follow-up call after you have had time to review the plan, to answer questions and walk through next steps (with or without me)

If I do not find at least 3 actionable improvements, I will refund the cost.

Book the Diagnostic Audit - $320

I respond within one business day.

Step Two

Foundation Build

$1,500 to $3,500 project

After the audit, I fix the specific gaps that are costing you the most. This is not a package and varies from client to client. The scope is built entirely around what the diagnostic found, so you are only paying to fix what actually needs fixing.

Depending on what the audit surfaces, a Foundation Build might include a new or rebuilt landing page, an improvement on an existing marketing channel, a CRM setup, an automation that eliminates a manual step in your intake process, or a tool swap that cuts your monthly overhead and does a better job. Most projects are completed within two to four weeks.

What a Foundation Build is not:

A retainer with a vague monthly deliverable
A website redesign you did not ask for
A set of recommendations handed off for you to implement

Start with the Audit First

The Foundation Build scope is determined by the diagnostic. I do not quote a build without one.

Step Three

Growth Retainer

Starting at $3,600 per month

After the foundation build is done, I stay on as your ongoing operator. Once the immediate marketing problems are resolved, I shift focus to identifying business growth opportunities. That could mean new channels, new audiences, or new efficiencies in how the business runs. I implement what I can directly and consult on the rest, so you always have a clear picture of what the next move is and who is responsible for it.

The monthly scope is built around what the diagnostic identified as your highest-leverage opportunities, not a fixed menu of deliverables. Analytics reporting is tied to the numbers that matter to you: new contacts, calls, and booked appointments.

Start with the Audit First

The retainer scope is determined by the diagnostic. I do not quote ongoing work without one.

How it works

The three steps work together, but you are not locked into all of them.

Most clients start with the audit and decide from there. Some only need the diagnostic and handle the fixes themselves. Others go straight from the audit to a retainer without a separate build project. The path depends on what I find and what makes sense for your business and budget.

Diagnose

I research your market, your competitors, and your current setup to find the specific gaps that are costing you customers or wasting your time and money.

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Build

I fix the specific problems the audit identified. No templates, no packages, no work that was not on the list.

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Move Forward

Once the foundation is solid, I shift from fixing problems to finding growth opportunities and staying on as your ongoing partner.

Common questions

A few things people usually ask before reaching out

Do I have to go through all three steps?

No, the audit is the only required starting point. After that, some clients take the GTM plan and handle the fixes themselves. Others move straight into a retainer without a separate build project. I will tell you what I think makes sense after the diagnostic, and you decide from there.

How long does the audit take?

The fact-finding call is typically 45 to 60 minutes. After that, I spend about a week on the research and write-up. We then schedule a follow-up call once you have had a few days to review the plan.

What if I only need help with one specific thing?

That's fine, but I still start with the audit. The reason is that what looks like a single problem is often a symptom of something else, and I would rather find that out before quoting a project than after. Where appropriate, the $320 audit cost will be applied toward any Foundation Build we agree on.

What kinds of businesses do you work with?

Mostly independent, owner-operated businesses in the Greater Cleveland area, typically in service industries like home services, professional services, health and wellness, and specialty trades. If you are not sure whether your business is a good fit, the best way to find out is to book a call.

What determines the monthly rate for the Growth Retainer?

The scope and the rate are both set based on what the diagnostic found. A business that needs ongoing local SEO and a monthly email has a different scope than one that needs paid advertising management and CRM automation. The starting rate is $3600 per month, and I will give you a specific number after the foundation build.

What Local Business Owners Say

Real Businesses in Greater Cleveland.

Watch: 3 West Side Business Owners on Working with Jake

Sherri BantaSherri Banta Group, Rocky River, OH

Jake, Voltaic Marketing exceeded our expectations. He captured Financial Planning made comfortable and simple. His attention to detail, unique ideas, phrasing and knowledge of financial services business shine through on our site. Thanks for catching our vibe and highlighting both of our coastal locations. We love what we do and meeting professionals that take the lead to do the things we can't - with great ease.

Damien CampbellDamien M. Campbell Productions, Bay Village, OH

Voltaic Marketing was an amazing find for website design and SEO services. I saw an immediate increase in website traffic of over 200% compared to my previous site. More importantly I started getting real results in the form of paid customers who found my business directly through Google search. Their SEO strategy and website optimization clearly work.
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I am extremely happy with both the process and the results. If you are a business owner looking for a high quality website, SEO services, and a digital marketing partner that delivers measurable growth, I highly recommend Voltaic Marketing.

Paul KiskaGolf Stars Productions, Bay Village, OH

I believe your website is your business’s front door. Thanks to Jake from Voltaic Marketing, my “front door” is a great first impression, and getting busier, since Voltaic designed my website. Voltaic and my website are extremely professional, polished, easy to navigate, and feels friendly, like it should. Jake is also a business consultant with a guiding hand, and he’s a good guy.

Ready to get started?

The audit is the lowest-risk way to find out if working together makes sense.

For $320, you get a full picture of your market, your competition, and every gap I can find in your current marketing. If I do not find at least 3 actionable, high-impact improvements, I will refund the cost. There is no obligation to move forward with a build or a retainer after the audit.

Book the Diagnostic Auditor(216) 539-5878