Simple, honest pricing
Less than a part-time hire. More than a full-time agency. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
Starter
$500/mo
Testing the waters
- ✓ Website build and maintenance
- ✓ Lead monitoring
- ✓ Weekly analytics report
- ✓ SEO fundamentals
- ✓ Email support (24hr response)
Most popular
Standard
$1,000/mo
The full experience
- ✓ Everything in Starter
- ✓ 8 blog posts per month
- ✓ Weekly SEO audit
- ✓ Full ops reporting
- ✓ 2 managed channels
- ✓ Priority support (4hr response)
Premium
$1,500/mo
Ready to scale
- ✓ Everything in Standard
- ✓ 12 blog posts per month
- ✓ AI search optimization
- ✓ 3 managed channels
- ✓ 1-hour response SLA
- ✓ Full business intelligence
Pay annually and get 2 months free. Not sure? Start with a 30-day pilot. If it doesn't work, you walk.
Shep vs. the alternatives
| Shep | Marketing agency | Virtual assistant | DIY (ChatGPT + Zapier) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $500-1,500 | $2,000-5,000 | $1,500-2,500 | $0-100 + your time |
| Hours per week (from you) | 0 | 2-5 | 3-8 | 10-20 |
| Available | 24/7 | Business hours | Their schedule | Your schedule |
| Ramp-up time | 1 week | 2-4 weeks | 2-4 weeks | Ongoing |
| Contract | Month-to-month | 6-12 months | Varies | None |
Pricing FAQ
What's included in the pilot? +
The full Starter tier for 30 days. If you don't see value, you cancel.
No questions asked. The point of the pilot is to prove Shep works for
your business before you commit.
Can I switch tiers later? +
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. Most clients start at Starter and
move to Standard within 60 days once they see the output.
What does "managed channels" mean? +
A channel is a platform Shep monitors and manages for you: your website,
email, Google Business Profile, social media, etc. Starter includes one
(your website). Standard adds a second.