SearchLever vs a freelance SEO consultant
SearchLever provides two senior partners with proprietary software, compared to a solo freelancer's limited bandwidth. We combine strategic consulting with engineering execution and live dashboards — not just recommendations.
Freelance SEO Consultant
Freelance SEO consultants offer flexible, typically lower-cost engagements. Quality varies widely — some are exceptional, many are generalists without deep B2B SaaS experience.
Pros
- Lower cost ($2,000-$8,000/mo typically)
- Flexible engagement terms
- Direct relationship with the consultant
- Can find niche specialists for specific needs
Cons
- Limited bandwidth — one person, many clients
- No proprietary software or dashboards
- Usually can't execute technical changes
- Variable quality and B2B SaaS experience
- No backup if they're unavailable
- Recommendations only, not infrastructure building
SearchLever
Advantages
- Two partners means more bandwidth and coverage
- Proprietary software with live dashboards
- We execute, not just recommend — pSEO, schema, CMS
- Deep B2B SaaS specialization
- Pipeline attribution built into every engagement
- Software replaces manual reporting
Choose SearchLever when you need execution, not just advice.
Freelancers are great for specific, scoped projects or if you have a strong internal team that just needs strategic input. SearchLever is for companies that need both strategy and execution, backed by software that proves ROI.
Common questions
Why not just hire a cheaper freelancer?
If you need basic SEO advice, a good freelancer might work. If you need pipeline attribution, programmatic SEO infrastructure, GEO optimization, and live dashboards — you need a firm with software, not a solo consultant.
See if SearchLever is right for you
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