Rank higher without the agency fees.

Why NZ businesses are ditching SEO agencies

Most SEO agencies charge $2,000-$5,000 a month. For that, you get a monthly report, a few blog posts, and maybe some "technical recommendations" that never get implemented. The actual hands-on work that moves rankings? It barely happens.

We know because we do this ourselves. Pat, our own SEO VA at Outshore, handles keyword research, content briefs, on-page optimisation, and link building outreach. The results speak for themselves, and Pat costs a fraction of what an agency charges.

What an SEO VA can do

• Keyword research and competitor analysis using SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar tools
• Write detailed content briefs for blog posts and landing pages
• On-page SEO: title tags, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking
• Google Search Console monitoring, indexing requests, and error fixes
• Link building outreach to relevant sites and directories
• Monthly SEO performance reports with actionable insights
• Technical SEO audits and implementation support
• Local SEO: Google Business Profile management and citation building

Who this is for

Businesses paying for an SEO agency but not seeing results. Companies that want to bring SEO in-house but can't justify a $90k local hire. Anyone who knows SEO matters but doesn't have the time to do it themselves. If you've been burnt by agencies that talk a big game but deliver dashboards instead of rankings, an SEO VA is the smarter play.

How it works

Book a free strategy call. We'll look at your current SEO situation, figure out where the biggest opportunities are, and match you with a VA who has real SEO experience. They'll be onboarded within 14 days and executing from day one, not "auditing" for three months before doing anything useful.