Turn Google search intent into measurable revenue.
Nova Scotia's SEO and custom web development agency — technical audits, local search dominance, and AI-powered websites built to convert, not just rank.
About what you'd spend on a newspaper ad. It never stops working.
No $5,000 upfront agency bill. No DIY builder that looks fine but never ranks. A professionally built, SEO-engineered website for roughly what you're already budgeting for local print or radio — except this keeps generating leads long after a print ad hits the recycling bin.
Foundation
12-month term, then month-to-month
$500 setup fee, waived on the 12-month term
- 5-page custom hand-coded website
- Managed hosting & security updates
- Unlimited minor edits
Growth
12-month term
- Everything in Foundation
- Missed-call text-back engine
- Automated review engine
- Google Business Profile management
Scale
12-month term
- Everything in Growth
- Local AI Search Schema
- 2 custom service pages / month
- CRM lead-workflow integration
How the numbers actually stack up
| DIY Website Builder | Traditional Agency | Search Box Strategies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $0 down, but you get what you pay for | $3,000–$10,000+ before you launch | $0 down on any 12-month plan |
| Built to rank in Google | |||
| Ongoing SEO & updates | |||
| Who builds it | You, with a template | A designer who hands it off | Developers + SEO strategists, same team |
| Comparable monthly spend | $20–$50/mo, plus your own time | $150–$300/mo maintenance, if you're lucky | $197–$697/mo, everything included |
| Really, it's like paying for | A subscription you'll forget about | A used car, all at once | A weekly newspaper ad or a few radio spots |
All plans are hosted on Search Box Strategies' managed infrastructure — your site stays live for as long as you're subscribed. Setup fee is waived when you commit to the 12-month term. Cancel anytime after your term with 30 days' notice.
From first audit to compounding growth
No mystery, no black box. Here's exactly what happens after you reach out.
Free Audit & Consultation
We start with a full technical and local SEO audit of what you have today — no guessing, no jargon, just a clear picture of what's actually holding your rankings back.
Custom Strategy
You get a plan scoped to your business, your market, and your budget — not a copy-paste template applied to every client we take on.
Build & Launch
Our developers and SEO strategists build together, so your site launches with technical SEO engineered in from day one — not patched on after the fact.
Track & Grow
A live reporting dashboard and plain-English monthly updates. Most clients see meaningful ranking movement within 60–90 days, with compounding growth after that.
SEO and web development, engineered together
Every service below is built to compound — technical foundations that make the content work, and content that makes the technical foundations worth ranking.
Technical SEO Audit
Core Web Vitals, site speed, and crawlability audits that surface what's actually holding rankings back.
Local SEO & Google Business Profile
Own the Halifax, Dartmouth, and Nova Scotia map packs with optimized profiles and local citation building.
Content Strategy & Optimization
Keyword research paired with conversion-focused copywriting that ranks and reads well.
Analytics & Transparent Reporting
Custom dashboards and ROI metrics — no vanity numbers, just what moved revenue.
Link Building & Domain Authority
Ethical, white-hat outreach across the Atlantic Canadian business ecosystem.
Schema Markup Implementation
Structured data, rich snippets, and FAQ schema engineered for maximum SERP real estate.
Why Nova Scotia businesses choose Search Box Strategies
We know the Maritimes because we're from here.
From Meteghan River to downtown Halifax, we understand the seasonal rhythms, local competition, and search behavior specific to Nova Scotia businesses — not a generic playbook applied from a call center out of province.
Trusted by businesses across the Maritimes
“Search Box Strategies rebuilt our site and our rankings in the same breath. We went from page 3 to the top of the map pack for every location we operate in Halifax.”
“They actually pick up the phone. Fifteen years of SEO promises from other agencies and this is the first team that showed us the real numbers behind the work every month.”
“The new site loads instantly and our lead form conversions nearly tripled. Having the developers and the SEO strategists be the same team made all the difference.”
“I was overwhelmed by the thought of updating our website, but Search Box Strategies made the process stress-free. I am so grateful for their guidance and creative input. It is simple to maneuver, and I absolutely love the design.”
“Search Box Strategies rebuilt our site and our rankings in the same breath. We went from page 3 to the top of the map pack for every location we operate in Halifax.”
“They actually pick up the phone. Fifteen years of SEO promises from other agencies and this is the first team that showed us the real numbers behind the work every month.”
“The new site loads instantly and our lead form conversions nearly tripled. Having the developers and the SEO strategists be the same team made all the difference.”
“I was overwhelmed by the thought of updating our website, but Search Box Strategies made the process stress-free. I am so grateful for their guidance and creative input. It is simple to maneuver, and I absolutely love the design.”
Questions, answered
Most Nova Scotia clients see meaningful movement in local rankings within 60–90 days, with compounding growth over 6–12 months. Technical fixes and schema markup often show impact fastest; content and link authority build over time.
Ready to turn search intent into revenue?
Book a free consultation and get a straight-talk audit of what's holding your rankings back — no obligation, no jargon.