Straight answers. No fluff.
The questions we hear most — across pricing, process, technical setup, and just generally what working with AgentOneup looks like. If yours isn't here, email us.
Pricing & engagement
How is your pricing so much lower than other agencies?
Two reasons. One: we're a young studio (founded 2024) building a 2026 portfolio, so we're pricing for traction rather than margin. Two: our AI agent stack handles the production grind — research, schema, GMB drafting, reporting — which collapses cost without dropping senior strategy. We pass that saving on.
Is the free Hybrid React website really free?
Yes. The first 50 client briefs of 2026 get a $1,249 build at $0. No SEO commitment required. We ask for a 30-day post-launch testimonial and permission to feature the work — that's it. 23 of 50 slots still open as of today.
What does a typical engagement cost?
Websites: $399 (Express, 72 hours), $0 (Launch Slot for the first 50 of 2026), $1,249 (Launchpad standard), or $2,499 (Growth). Service retainers: $99–$959/month. Most clients bundle 3+ services starting at $859/month with up to 25% off.
Are contracts long-term?
No. We do a 90-day initial sprint, then month-to-month. If our page-1 guarantee misses (5 commercial keywords ranked in 90 days), the next 30 days are free. No clauses, no escape valves.
What currency do you invoice in, and how do I pay?
All clients are invoiced in USD. Pay by ACH bank transfer, card via Stripe, or check — your choice.
Process & timelines
How quickly do I see results?
Technical SEO wins land in week 2–4. Map Pack improvements typically show in 30–60 days. Page-1 ranks on competitive commercial terms — 60 to 120 days. AI Overview / ChatGPT citations can begin in 2–6 weeks depending on category authority.
What does the first 90 days look like?
Week 1: free audit, opportunity stack, and a 90-day plan with KPIs. Weeks 2–4: technical fixes, site rebuild if needed, GMB cleanup, schema rollout, baseline content. Month 2: weekly publishing cadence, GMB posts, review automations, citation engineering. Month 3+: quarterly business review, doubling down on what works.
How often will we hear from you?
Live dashboard with ranks, traffic, AI mentions, calls and revenue — 24/7. Slack or email for day-to-day. Weekly strategist check-in. Monthly written report. Quarterly business review. You never have to ask "what did you do this week."
Who actually does the work?
Senior leads on every account — no junior account managers. AI agents handle production tasks (research, drafts, schema, reporting). Senior humans handle strategy, design, code, and the final quality bar. We don't subcontract.
Technical & tooling
Why "Hybrid React" — not just WordPress?
Hybrid React (Next.js with SSG + SSR + ISR) gives you static-fast page loads, dynamic where you need them, and a real codebase that doesn't break every time a plugin updates. WordPress is fine for blog-first sites — but for service businesses competing on speed, SEO and AI-search visibility, Hybrid React wins on every metric.
Can I still edit copy without a developer?
Yes. Every site ships with a headless CMS (Sanity / Contentful / WordPress headless) so your team edits copy, images and posts in a visual UI. The frontend rebuilds automatically when you save.
What if I already have a website?
We audit your existing stack first. Sometimes the right move is to keep it and focus on SEO/GEO/GMB. Sometimes a tactical rebuild on Hybrid React is the highest-ROI step before any retainer spend. We tell you straight on the call.
What tools and platforms do you use?
SEO: Ahrefs, Search Console, Sitebulb, Surfer. GEO: Profound, Otterly, Perplexity Pro, our internal AI Visibility Lab. GMB: Local Falcon, BrightLocal. Reputation: Reputation.com, custom dashboards. Web: Next.js, Tailwind, Sanity, Vercel.
About AgentOneup
Where are you based?
Based in San Jose, California — 1867 Anne Marie Ct, San Jose, CA 95132. A single in-house team handles strategy, design, build, SEO, GEO, GMB and reputation — augmented by our AI agent stack on production. We serve service businesses across California; a live dashboard means you always know exactly what's happening.
How big is the team?
Small and senior on purpose. A founding leadership team plus a senior bench across web, SEO, GEO, GMB, reputation, design and editorial — each paired with AI agents handling the production grind. No juniors, no subcontractors.
What categories do you specialize in?
Service businesses where local + AI search visibility matters most: roofing, home services, auto, legal, med-spa & aesthetics, real estate, HVAC, landscaping, pest control, construction. We go deep rather than wide.
Are you the right fit for big enterprise clients?
Sometimes — depends on category fit. We're sharpest with mid-market service businesses ($1M–$25M revenue) where strategy + craft compound fast. For enterprise, we work as a specialist partner alongside larger holding-company shops on GEO and Map Pack programs.
Ask us directly. 30 minutes.
Book a free audit call. We'll answer every question you have about AgentOneup, your category, and what we'd do in your first 90 days — no deck, no sales theater.