The Investment
What it costs to build a Big 5-caliber digital presence, and why it's worth every dollar.
Investment Range
$25,000 - $40,000
Depending on scope and customization
What's Included
Putting the Investment in Perspective
If this website helps you win ONE additional retained search per year that you would have otherwise lost to a competitor with a better digital presence, the investment pays for itself 2-4x over.
What SEO Actually Delivers for Professional Services
A modern website with strong SEO isn't just about looking professional—it's a measurable revenue driver.
The Compounding Value
Unlike paid advertising that stops working when you stop paying, SEO compounds over time. Every article, case study, and optimized page becomes a permanent asset that continues generating leads.
For executive search firms, where a single placement fee can exceed $100,000, even modest improvements in online visibility translate to significant revenue impact.
A simple calculation
60-90 Days to Launch
Discovery
1-2 weeks
Understanding your brand, goals, and content needs
Design
2-3 weeks
Creating the visual language and page layouts
Development
4-6 weeks
Building the site with all functionality
Content & Launch
2-3 weeks
Finalizing content, testing, and go-live
What Makes This Different
This isn't a template. It's not a WordPress theme with your logo dropped in. It's a ground-up custom build designed specifically for executive search firms, and specifically for HGI.
The demo site you've been exploring? I built every page, wrote all the content, and designed every component with HGI's brand and market positioning in mind.
A similar project from a large agency would cost $75,000-$150,000+. I'm able to offer it at this price because I'm a focused solo practitioner, not an agency with overhead.
What You're Not Getting
- Layers of account managers
- Endless meetings about meetings
- Templates with your logo
- Hidden fees and scope creep
- Six-month timelines
What You Are Getting
- Direct access to the person doing the work
- Fast, focused execution
- Custom design tailored to your brand
- Clear, all-inclusive pricing
- Results in 60-90 days
Let's Have a Conversation
No pressure. No hard sell. Just a conversation about whether this makes sense for HGI.