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Local SEO citation entry VA: What You Get and What It Costs

Digital Marketing Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $300 a month.

By the Virtual Assistant team · · 2 min read

Local SEO citation entry VA is one of the most common requests we get from business owners. Here is what the work involves, the role that handles it and our real prices. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

What a Digital Marketing Assistant Does

Best for small businesses and marketing teams that need more hands. Typical work includes:

  • Google Ads and Meta Ads monitoring
  • Keyword and competitor research
  • Landing page updates
  • Marketing reports from Google Analytics
  • Directory listings and citation cleanup

They already work in tools like Google Analytics, WordPress, Klaviyo and Google Ads. See the full Digital Marketing Assistant page for every task.

Digital Marketing Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for a Digital Marketing Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $300 ($15.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $570 ($14.25 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,080 ($13.50 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,040 ($12.75 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $405 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $570. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Hire in Four Steps

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Virtual Assistants for Marketing Agencies, Coaches and Course Creators.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does a Digital Marketing Assistant cost?

Digital Marketing Assistant packages start at $300 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($15.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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