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How to Price Website Audit Services
Pricing strategies for website audit services. One-time vs recurring, value-based pricing, and how to package audits with ongoing SEO retainers.
Mar 30, 20264 min read
Client Managementpricingagency growthclient managementaudits
The audit isn't the product — it's the door opener
Before discussing pricing, get one thing clear: the audit itself shouldn't be your primary revenue source. It's a lead generation tool that demonstrates your expertise and creates urgency. The money is in the remediation work that follows.
That said, you still need to price your audit services intentionally. Giving everything away for free devalues your expertise. Charging too much for a first interaction kills conversions.
The three pricing models
1. Free audit, paid remediation
How it works: Offer a free automated audit (via Recon's embeddable tool or similar). Use the results to pitch a paid remediation engagement.
Best for: Agencies focused on volume lead generation. The free audit captures email addresses and creates urgency. Your sales conversation focuses on fixing what the audit found.
Typical pricing for remediation:
- Quick fix sprint (1 week): $500–$1,500
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