Digital Marketing Austin TX – Get Found First, Get Called First

Your next customer is already searching. Make sure your business is the one they call, with a Digital Marketing Expert Austin TX for Websites, Ads, and Maps.

Khizar Hayat, digital marketing expert for Austin, Texas businesses

1-on-1 Direct Management

You work with me, not an account manager

$700K+ Ad Spend Managed

Across Google Ads and Meta Ads

35K+ Quality Leads Generated

Calls, form leads, and bookings

3+ Years of Experience

Helping local service businesses grow

Quick answer

How Can I Get More Local Leads in Austin?

Start where buyers already look. Make your website load fast and ask for the call, set up your Google Business Profile with every service and the suburbs you cover, and earn reviews each week. Then add Google Ads for calls this week while SEO builds. Good small business digital marketing follows this order, tracked to every lead.

Week 1A website that turns visits into calls
Weeks 1 to 4A Business Profile that covers your service area
When readyGoogle Ads for buyers searching right now
By the numbers

Austin Digital Marketing by the Numbers

What to expect on visibility, budget, and timing before you hire anyone.

3

Spots in the Map Pack

Most local service searches show three businesses on a map first. Your profile, reviews, and distance decide who gets them.

$1,000

A month to start Google Ads

The ad budget I recommend for steady calls, paid to Google, plus management from $299.

3 to 6

Months for SEO to pay off

Rankings build over time, so ads and your profile bring calls while SEO grows.

$1,500+

A month for SEO at many firms

What firms here often charge for SEO alone. My Local SEO plans start at $499.

Website design

Web Design Austin TX That Turns Visitors Into Calls

Good Austin web design is more than a nice look. Every site I build is made to bring calls, forms, and booked jobs.

Built around the call

Click-to-call buttons and short forms on every page, so visitors act.

Fast on a phone

Lean WordPress builds that load quickly on mobile data.

A page per service

Up to 20 pages, with service and location pages on the Pro plan.

Ready to rank

Clean headings, titles, and local keywords from day one.

Tracking from launch

Google Analytics set up, so you see which pages bring leads.

Yours to keep

You own the website after final payment. No lock-in.

How do I choose an Austin web design company?

Open live sites they built for businesses like yours and test them on your phone. Then ask four things: who writes the copy, how many revision rounds you get, whether tracking is included, and who owns the site after launch. Get the full price in writing before work starts.

Website plans

Website Plans With Prices Up Front

One-time prices for small businesses. The bigger the plan, the more pages and search features you get.

Website Starter

$449one-time

Live in up to 7 days

A professional site for a small business that needs a strong first impression.

  • Up to 7 pages
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Contact form and click-to-call
  • Google Analytics setup
  • 2 revision rounds
Get Started
Most Popular

Website Growth

$997one-time

Live in up to 14 days

A larger site with a page for each service you sell.

  • Up to 12 pages
  • Individual service pages
  • Gallery and testimonials
  • Conversion-focused popup
  • 2 revision rounds
Get Started

SEO-Focused Website Pro

$1,399one-time

Live in up to 25 days

A search-ready site built around your services and the cities you serve.

  • Up to 20 pages
  • Service and location pages
  • Local keyword research
  • Copywriting for up to 3 pages
  • 30-day post-launch support
Get Started

50% deposit upfront and 50% at launch. Hosting and domain are paid separately. You own the website after final payment.

Should I hire a web design firm or a freelancer?

A firm gives you a team, but usually a higher price and an account manager between you and the designer. A freelancer costs less but often stops at design. I work at freelancer prices and speed, and I also handle SEO, ads, and tracking, so the site keeps bringing leads after launch.

Website case studies

Websites Built for Local Service Businesses

Real sites for real Texas businesses, each designed around the call.

Website designed by Khizar Hayat for a Texas garage door company
Website

Garage Door Company

A custom WordPress site for a Texas garage door company, built so a repair search turns into a phone call.

Pest control business website designed by Khizar Hayat
Website

Pest Control Company

Designed so homeowners with a pest problem find the right service and call right away.

Plumbing business website designed by Khizar Hayat
Website

Plumbing Company

Built around urgent repair calls, with services and the phone number easy to reach on a phone.

Get a Website That Brings Austin Calls

Send your current site or your idea. I’ll reply with the plan that fits and a fixed price.

Channel guide

SEO, Google Ads, Maps, or Meta? Pick by Your Goal

How fast each channel works, what it costs to start with me, and what it does best.

ChannelFirst resultsStarts atBest for
Google AdsUsually the same week$299/mo + ad spendCalls from people searching right now
Google Business ProfileUsually 1 to 3 months$299 setup, then $249/moMap calls, directions, and reviews
Local SEOUsually 3 to 6 months$499/moSteady organic leads that build over time
Meta AdsUsually 1 to 2 weeks$299/mo + ad spendOffers, retargeting, and seasonal pushes
WebsiteLive in 7 to 25 days$449 one-timeTurning every channel’s visitors into leads

Should an Austin business start with SEO or PPC?

If you need calls this month, start with PPC (Google Ads), because ads show the day they go live. SEO takes months but keeps bringing leads without paying per click. Most local service businesses do both: ads for calls now, SEO and the Business Profile for cheaper leads later.

Google Ads

Google Ads That Reach Buyers, Not Browsers

Ads show only to people searching for your service in the cities and zip codes you serve, from Round Rock to Kyle. Every call and form is tracked back to the keyword that brought it.

  • Negative keywords that block job seekers and DIY searches
  • Call and form tracking in Google Analytics
  • Search terms checked every week
  • The ad account stays in your name
$299Starter, ad spend up to $2,500
$449Growth, ad spend up to $5,000
$799Pro, ad spend up to $10,000

Recommended minimum ad spend: $1,000 a month, paid directly to Google from your own account.

Google Ads account results managed by Khizar Hayat for an insurance business

What does Google Ads management cost in Austin?

With me, management is $299, $449, or $799 a month, based on your ad budget. Ad spend is separate and paid directly to Google. For example, Growth with a $2,000 budget costs $449 to me plus $2,000 to Google, so $2,449 that month.

Local SEO

Your Local SEO Plan for the Austin Metro

Google Maps ranks by distance first, so the 3-Pack favors businesses near the searcher. Strong pages and reviews win the searches beyond your doorstep.

  1. Fix your Business Profile. Right categories, every service, and the suburbs you cover.
  2. Build a page per service and city. Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville each get their own.
  3. Earn reviews every week. Reply to each one, good or bad.
  4. Match your listings. Same name, address, and phone everywhere.
  5. Answer real questions. Clear answers on your site help AI tools name you.
  6. Track what works. Calls, clicks, and rankings reported monthly.

Local SEO $499, $799, or $1,499 a month. Business Profile setup $299, then $249 or $349 a month.

Google Search Console clicks and rankings for a home maintenance website

Why do Austin businesses need local SEO?

Because most buyers pick from the Map Pack and the first few results, and new competitors open every month. Local SEO puts your business in those spots for the services and suburbs you choose, and the leads keep coming without a cost per click.

Meta Ads

Facebook and Instagram Ads That Bring Leads

Paid campaigns built for leads, not likes.

Lead forms and messages

Quote requests in a few taps, sent straight to you.

New ads every month

4, 8, or 12 ad creatives a month, with copy written for you.

Retargeting

Reach people who visited your site but didn’t call yet.

Cost per lead reports

Spend, leads, and cost per lead every month.

Plans: $299 (ad spend up to $2,000), $499 (up to $5,000), or $699 (up to $10,000) a month. Recommended minimum ad spend: $1,000 a month, paid directly to Meta.

How do I choose a social media marketing consultant in Austin?

Ask for lead results, not likes or followers. Check who makes the ad creatives, whether the ad account stays in your name, and whether you get cost per lead each month. My focus is paid Facebook and Instagram campaigns that bring quote requests.

Find Out Where Your Leads Are Leaking

A free 30-minute review of your website, profile, and ads, with the first fix to make.

Pricing

What Digital Marketing Costs in Austin

Typical local ranges next to my published plans.

ServiceTypical Austin rangeMy plans
Local SEO$1,500 to $3,000 a month for a local tier$499, $799, or $1,499 a month
SEO, all tiers$1,500 to $5,000+ a monthFlat monthly plans from $499
Multi-channel retainer$4,000 to $15,000 a monthMix plans, from $548 a month plus ad spend
Google Ads managementOften a share of ad spendFlat $299, $449, or $799 a month
Website buildUsually quoted per project$449, $997, or $1,399 one-time

What are the average rates for SEO services in Austin?

Most providers here charge $1,500 to $5,000 or more a month for SEO, and $75 to $250 an hour for consulting, according to a 2026 local pricing guide that cites Clutch’s average of about $3,199 a month. My Local SEO plans are $499, $799, or $1,499 a month.

Compare your options

Expert, Agency, or Freelancer? Who Should Run Your Marketing

Three ways to get marketing help, compared on what matters to a local business.

What mattersOne expert (me)AgencyFreelancer
Who does the workMe, on every accountUsually an account manager and a teamOne person, often one skill
Monthly costPlans from $249 to $1,499$4,000 to $15,000 for multi-channelVaries by person
Channels coveredWebsite, Google Ads, SEO, Maps, MetaMost channelsUsually one or two
Account ownershipIn your name from day oneVaries, so ask before you signVaries
ReportingCalls, leads, and cost per lead monthlyVaries by firmOften informal
Best forLocal service businessesLarge or multi-location brandsOne small, defined task

Five Questions to Ask Before You Hire

Ask these whoever you talk to, including me.

  • Who will do the work each week, by name?
  • Is the fee flat, or a share of my ad spend?
  • Will every account be in my name?
  • Can I see real results from a business like mine?
  • What will I get in my monthly report?
Process

Your First 90 Days, Step by Step

The same clear path for every client. See the full process.

1
Week 1

Free call and audit

I review your site, profile, and ads, and find the biggest leaks.

2
Weeks 1 to 2

Tracking set up

Calls and forms are counted before any money is spent.

3
Weeks 2 to 4

Build

Website, profile, and campaigns built and checked by me.

4
Month 2

Launch and weekly checks

Search terms, budgets, and leads reviewed every week.

5
Month 3

Report and next step

Cost per lead, what worked, and where to grow next.

Industries

Industries I Serve Across Central Texas

Local service businesses where one good lead pays for the month.

Home Services

Repairs and maintenance for busy homeowners.

HVAC and Plumbing

Urgent calls in summer heat and winter freezes.

Roofing

Repair and replacement leads after storms.

Cleaning

Recurring and move-out cleaning across the metro.

Auto Repair

Drivers searching for a shop nearby.

Insurance

Quote requests from families and businesses.

Pest Control

Homeowners who need help fast.

Trucking

Shippers and partners comparing carriers.

Khizar Hayat, digital marketing expert for local service businesses
About the expert

The Expert Behind Every Account

I’m Khizar Hayat, a digital marketing expert who builds websites and runs Google Ads, local SEO, Business Profiles, and Meta Ads for local service businesses in Central Texas.

You talk to me, not a sales team. I plan the work, do the work, and report the numbers myself, and every account stays in your name.

$700K+Ad spend managed
35K+Leads generated
3+Years of experience

Read more about how I work

Service area

Areas I Cover Across the Metro

From downtown Austin to Georgetown and Kyle, across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, including digital marketing in San Marcos.

Austin

Travis County

Round Rock

Williamson County

Cedar Park

Williamson County

Pflugerville

Travis County

Georgetown

Williamson County

Leander

Williamson County

Lakeway

Travis County

Bee Cave

Travis County

Kyle

Hays County

Buda

Hays County

Dripping Springs

Hays County

San Marcos

Hays County

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The best fit is the one that shows real results from businesses like yours, publishes its prices, and lets you talk to the person doing the work. Large agencies suit big brands. For a local service business, one expert running your website, ads, and Maps is often faster and cheaper.

Local firms often charge $1,500 to $5,000 or more a month for SEO and $4,000 to $15,000 for multi-channel work. My plans start at $249 a month for a Business Profile, $299 for ads, and $449 one-time for a website.

Yes. Start with one channel that brings calls, then add more. A Google Ads Starter plan plus Business Profile management is $548 a month plus ad spend, with every lead tracked.

The best firm for you builds sites that bring leads, not just good looks. Compare live sites, load speed on a phone, price, and who owns the site after launch. My websites are $449 to $1,399 one-time, live in 7 to 25 days.

Most startups do best with a fast website and Google Ads first, because both bring results in weeks. SEO and Meta Ads come next, once you know which offers convert.

Check Google reviews, ask for results with real numbers, and confirm who will do the work. Distance matters less than proof and fast replies. I work with businesses across the metro by phone, WhatsApp, and video, with every account in your name.

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Share what you do, where you work, and what you want more of. I’ll reply myself with an honest next step.

  • Answered personally, not by a sales team
  • No obligation to work together
  • A clear first step for your business

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