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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SEO questions, answered straight
The questions we get asked most, answered honestly. Can’t find yours? Ask us. You’ll get a straight answer from a person, not a sales script.
01 / NEW TO SEO
Start with the basics
New to SEO? Our plain-English guides explain how Google and AI tools decide who shows up, without the jargon.
GO DEEPER What is SEO? A plain-English guide →How Google decides, and 7 steps to take this week
GO DEEPER What does SEO cost in Ireland? →Real prices from 68 Irish agencies
GO DEEPER How to get recommended by ChatGPT →How AI tools choose businesses
02 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What is SEO?
SEO (search engine optimisation) is the work of getting your business to show up when people search on Google, in Google Maps and in AI tools like ChatGPT, without paying for each click.
How much do your plans cost?
Local is €450 a month, Growth €950 and Lead Engine €1,750, all excluding VAT. A one-off SEO and AI audit is €295, and new websites start from €1,950.
Is there a contract?
It’s rolling monthly with 30 days’ notice. We ask you to give SEO three months before judging it, because Google and AI tools take time to notice changes.
How long until I see results?
Google Maps and technical fixes often show within weeks. Competitive Dublin searches usually take three to six months.
Can you guarantee first place on Google?
No, and nobody honestly can. Google itself warns against anyone who guarantees a number one ranking. We promise clear monthly work, honest reporting and advice you can check.
What is local SEO?
Local SEO helps you show up in Google Maps and “near me” searches. It focuses on your Google Business Profile, reviews and local pages.
What is AI search optimisation?
It’s the work of getting your business named in answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google’s AI Overviews. Every plan includes the setup, and Growth adds monthly tracking.
How do you report results?
One page a month: calls and form enquiries, Google rankings, Google Maps positions, what AI tools say about you, and what we did. Then a short call to go through it.
Do I need a new website?
Not always. Many sites rank well after fixes and better content. If your site is very slow or hard to edit, a rebuild can be better value.
Who owns the work you do?
You do. Your website, content, Google accounts and data stay in your name, even if you leave.
Do you work outside Dublin?
Yes. We’re based in Clonee, Dublin 15, and work with businesses across Ireland over video calls.
Can we meet in person?
Yes, anywhere in Dublin and nearby in Meath and Kildare.
Will you write content using AI?
We may use AI tools for research and first drafts, but every page is written, fact-checked and edited by a person and approved by you.
03 / KEEP EXPLORING
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How much does SEO cost in Ireland?
Real 2026 prices from 68 Irish agencies, plus a budget calculator.
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How We Work
How Slyne Digital works: the free audit, your written plan and price, what we do every month, how we report, and what we need from you. No jargon, no surprises.
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