Straight answers about how we work, what we help with, and whether we are the right fit.
We kept these clear and honest, the same way we approach the work. If your question is not here, reach out and we will answer it directly.
We are a boutique digital marketing agency in San Leandro. We help established, service-based businesses across the East Bay replace scattered marketing with clear priorities and steady visibility. In practice that means some mix of strategy, local SEO, paid advertising, website work, and AI-driven social media, chosen based on what will actually move your business forward.
We work with established service businesses that already have a strong reputation and want their online presence to match it. Think law firms, financial and healthcare practices, consultants, real estate, and design firms, owners where visibility, credibility, and steady qualified leads matter most.
We also partner with fractional executives
Fractional CEOs, CMOs, COOs, and CROs make great partners. You bring the strategy, we bring the digital visibility and marketing to turn it into a stronger market presence, without the cost of a full-time team.
Established business or fractional executive looking for a reliable marketing partner? Let’s talk.
We are based in San Leandro and rooted in the Bay Area and East Bay. Local businesses are our sweet spot, especially for local SEO. That said, much of our work (strategy, paid advertising, websites, and social) works just as well for service-based businesses outside the immediate area.
We start with strategy, not tactics. Before recommending a single campaign, we look at the whole picture and decide what deserves attention now and what can wait. The goal is not to do everything. It is to do the right things in the right order, so your marketing feels calmer and works harder.
It begins with a strategy conversation. We talk through your business, your goals, and what is and is not working now. From there we recommend a focused plan. You can book that first conversation on our Work With Us page or get started here.
Our integrated Growth Packages start at $1,997 per month and come in three tiers, Foundation, Growth, and Strategic, so you can match the level of support to where your business is now. Each combines PPC management, local SEO, and AI-driven social media into one system, with a one-time setup fee and regular performance reporting. Google Ads spend is paid directly to Google and is separate, with a recommended minimum of $1,500 per month. Not sure which tier fits? That is what the strategy conversation is for. See the full breakdown on our Growth Packages page.
Every package combines the essentials into one system: Google Ads (PPC) management, local SEO with Google Business Profile and AI search visibility, and AI-driven social media, plus regular performance reporting. Higher tiers add deeper strategy, larger ad budgets, and closer partnership, up to fractional CMO level oversight at the Strategic tier. On-page and off-page SEO come as add-ons at the lower tiers and are included at Strategic.
No. Our ongoing work is month to month, so you are never locked into a long contract. We do recommend giving it at least six months, since that is realistically how long it takes to build a solid foundation and start seeing traction. Marketing momentum builds steadily, not overnight. We always talk through expectations before any commitment, and if you simply want a one-time plan, that works too.
It depends on the service. Paid advertising can generate leads quickly once campaigns are live, while local SEO and organic growth build over months, not days. We set clear expectations up front and focus on steady, sustainable momentum rather than overnight spikes. Results vary by industry, budget, and market, and are never guaranteed.
Yes. We track what matters and keep you informed without burying you in vanity metrics. You will understand what is bringing in the right inquiries, where your visibility is improving, and what to do next.
Both, though we do our best work as an ongoing partner. Some clients start with a single project like a website or a strategy plan. Others want ongoing management. We recommend what fits, not just what is biggest.
We plan and manage targeted PPC campaigns designed to generate qualified leads, not just clicks. That includes strategy, audience targeting, ad creation, and ongoing optimization across platforms like Google and Meta. More on our Paid Advertising (PPC) page.
Often, yes, when it is set up with intent. Well-targeted campaigns put you in front of people actively looking for what you offer, which is why paid advertising can produce leads faster than organic channels. The key is spending on the right audience instead of chasing clicks. We help you decide if it belongs in your plan.
Local SEO helps your business show up when nearby customers search for what you offer, in map results and local searches. For East Bay service businesses, it is one of the most reliable ways to attract steady, qualified inquiries. More on our Local SEO page.
That is exactly what we focus on. We strengthen your local visibility so you appear where customers are actively searching across San Leandro and the wider East Bay. Local SEO builds over time, so we set realistic expectations and focus on sustainable ranking gains.
Regular SEO focuses on broad search visibility, while local SEO targets customers in a specific area and includes things like your Google Business Profile, local listings, and location-based search. For businesses that serve a community, local SEO usually delivers more of the right kind of traffic.
Yes. We design and develop websites built to guide visitors toward becoming inquiries, not just to look attractive. Design, structure, and conversion paths work together. See our Website Design & Development page.
On-page SEO covers what happens on your site, such as content, structure, and technical health. Off-page SEO covers signals from elsewhere, such as reputable links and local listings. Both matter. A strong website gives your on-page work a foundation, and steady off-page work builds authority over time.
It means a consistent, on-brand social presence without the constant time investment. We use AI-assisted tools and content creation to keep your channels active and relevant, so social media supports your visibility instead of becoming another daily chore. More on our AI-Driven Social Media page.
Yes. AI helps with consistency and speed, but strategy and brand voice stay human and intentional. The point is to sound like you, reliably, not to hand your brand over to a robot.
That is exactly where we start. Many clients come to us unsure which marketing actually deserves their budget. A Marketing Strategy & Planning engagement gives you clarity, priorities, and a plan you can act on, with or without ongoing help.
Ongoing support, monitoring, and adjustment as your business grows. Instead of set-and-forget campaigns, we watch performance and adapt. It suits owners who would rather focus on running their business than managing their marketing. See Ongoing Marketing Management.
Marketing results vary based on industry, market, budget, and other factors. Chabot Business Solutions does not guarantee specific outcomes, rankings, or revenue. Any timelines or examples are estimates, not promises.
