Media Placements + SEO

    Build Your Brand’s Authority With Media Placements and SEO

    One custom-scoped plan combining paid media placements and SEO, quoted on the work we agree together.

    Prefer one service? Media placements and SEO are also available individually.

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    What a combined plan can include

    Every plan is custom quoted on the agreed work. Nothing is bundled by default; we scope only what fits your goals.

    Paid media placements

    • Paid articles in established publications, subject to publisher requirements and approval.
    • Optional article writing, or publish copy you supply.
    • Placements are paid and disclosed, not independent editorial endorsement.

    Media placements on their own

    SEO, as scoped

    • Keyword research and technical improvements.
    • Content and link building.
    • Reporting on the agreed work.

    SEO on its own

    Paid placement links should be qualified under Google's guidelines and should not be relied on for ranking credit. SEO is scoped as its own work.

    How it works

    1. Step 1

      Review goals and website

      Share your goals and site. We look at where placements and SEO could help.

    2. Step 2

      Agree a custom quote and scope

      We propose the specific work and a quote based on it. You decide whether to proceed.

    3. Step 3

      Deliver and report

      We carry out the agreed placements and SEO work and report on what was delivered.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does an Authority Buildout plan include?

    An Authority Buildout plan combines paid media placements with SEO in one custom-scoped engagement. Placements may include optional article writing, and SEO can include keyword research, technical improvements, content, link building and reporting. The exact mix depends on your goals, your website and the scope we agree together.

    How is pricing set for a combined plan?

    Each plan is custom quoted. After reviewing your goals and website, we propose a scope covering the placements, any optional writing and the SEO work involved, and the quote reflects that agreed work. There are no fixed packages, and you can review the scope before deciding whether to proceed.

    Can I buy media placements or SEO on their own?

    Yes. Paid media placements and SEO services remain available individually. A combined plan suits brands that want both coordinated, but you can start with only placements or only SEO if that better fits your priorities and budget.

    Are media placements paid, and do they help SEO rankings?

    Yes, the placements are paid and published subject to each publisher's requirements and approval. They can help prospective customers find and understand your business, but paid links should be qualified under Google's guidelines, so they should not be relied on for ranking credit. SEO work is scoped and delivered separately.

    Are publications, rankings or AI mentions guaranteed?

    No. Publishers make the final decision on what they publish, and search engines and AI systems decide what they rank or mention. We do not guarantee specific publications, rankings, traffic, AI citations or leads.

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    Not sure where to start?

    Run our free Authority Audit to see the visibility gaps it identifies and suggested priorities for your brand.

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    Book a 30-minute triage call instead

    Prefer to just talk it through? Grab a time with the Smart Money Media team. We'll walk through your goals, current authority gaps, and whether Authority Buildout is the right fit. No pitch.

    Times booked here are confirmed instantly. Any messages outside of Cal get a reply within 2 business days.