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Digital Marketing Consultation FAQs

Use these answers to compare consultation formats, prepare useful context and understand how independent guidance can work alongside an existing agency or team.

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Fees, Duration and Availability

Plan your consultation with clear session details

All availability windows are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Each appointment lasts for the individual session duration shown below. Paid totals include 18% GST.

Option 3 | Main Recommended Option

Standard Online Strategic Consultation

1 hour

₹3,000 + ₹540 GST = ₹3,540 total

By prior appointment; all times confirmed in IST

Strategic diagnosis and direction for connected business and marketing decisions.

Preparation: Share your website, relevant business context and the question you want to resolve before the appointment.

Written output: PDF Strategy Map delivered within 48 hours after the consultation.

Implementation, campaign management, content production and ongoing support require a separate agreed scope.

PDF Strategy Map included, delivered within 48 hours after the consultation.

Book 1 Hour

Option 3 | Main Recommended Option

Extended Online Strategic Consultation

2 hours

₹5,000 + ₹900 GST = ₹5,900 total

By prior appointment; all times confirmed in IST

For troubleshooting and detailed strategy development requiring a longer discussion.

Preparation: Share your website, relevant business context and the question you want to resolve before the appointment.

Written output: PDF Strategy Map delivered within 48 hours after the consultation.

Implementation, campaign management, content production and ongoing support require a separate agreed scope.

PDF Strategy Map included, delivered within 48 hours after the consultation.

Book 2 Hours

Option 2

Tuesday Fixed-Day Consultation

30 minutes

₹1,000 + ₹180 GST = ₹1,180 total

Tuesday, 12:00-2:00 PM IST

Focused guidance on one clearly defined marketing or business concern.

Preparation: Share your website, relevant business context and the question you want to resolve before the appointment.

Written output: No post-session PDF Strategy Map is included.

Implementation, campaign management, content production and ongoing support require a separate agreed scope.

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Option 2

Saturday Fixed-Day Consultation

30 minutes

₹1,500 + ₹270 GST = ₹1,770 total

Saturday, 4:00-6:00 PM IST

Focused guidance on one clearly defined marketing or business concern.

Preparation: Share your website, relevant business context and the question you want to resolve before the appointment.

Written output: No post-session PDF Strategy Map is included.

Implementation, campaign management, content production and ongoing support require a separate agreed scope.

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Option 1

Free Initial Consultation

15 minutes

Free - no consultation fee

Thursday, 3:00-5:00 PM IST

Initial discussion to understand your requirement and identify the appropriate next step.

Preparation: Share a brief description of your requirement.

Written output: No post-session PDF Strategy Map is included.

Implementation, campaign management, content production and ongoing support require a separate agreed scope.

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Option 4

In-Person Strategic Consultation

2 hours

₹10,000 + ₹1,800 GST = ₹11,800 total

By prior appointment; location and time confirmed in advance

In-person strategic discussion for business owners and decision-makers.

Preparation: Share your website, relevant business context and the question you want to resolve before the appointment.

Written output: Written output follows the meeting scope agreed before payment.

Implementation, campaign management, content production and ongoing support require a separate agreed scope.

Request In-Person Meeting

Normally scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday, subject to availability. Please book at least one week in advance. Requests for other days or shorter notice may be considered, subject to confirmation.

Consultation provides advice and direction. Implementation and ongoing management are separately scoped unless explicitly agreed.

Connected Marketing Concerns

Need the Broader Strategic Framework?

If your concern involves several connected areas - website, SEO, social media, advertising, positioning, lead generation or agency selection - review the complete consultation framework before choosing a session.

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FAQ

Choosing, Preparing for and Following a Consultation

Use these detailed answers to choose a suitable consultation route, prepare useful context and understand what follows the discussion.

Choosing a Consultation

Which consultation option should I choose?

Choose according to the complexity of your concern. A narrow, clearly defined question may fit a focused session. A matter involving several areas such as website, SEO, ads, positioning and business strategy is usually better suited to strategic consultation.

Can I begin with the free consultation?

Yes, where the purpose is initial understanding or determining suitability. It should not be used as a substitute for detailed audit, campaign review or strategic planning.

Can you help me decide before I book?

Use the consultation comparison page first. If uncertainty remains, follow the contact route available on the website.

Working with an Existing Agency

Can I consult you if I already have a digital marketing agency?

Yes. Independent consultation can be useful for reviewing strategy, priorities, reporting, proposals or areas where you want a second opinion.

Will you directly criticise my existing agency?

The purpose is not to find fault. The discussion should examine the strategy, evidence, business context and expected outcomes objectively.

Preparing for Consultation

What should I share before the session?

Where relevant, share your website, social profiles, advertising accounts or reports, present marketing activities, business objective, key concern and any proposals you want reviewed.

Should I prepare specific questions?

Yes. A clear list helps use consultation time well, although broader strategic sessions may naturally uncover issues beyond the initial questions.

After Consultation

Will you also provide execution?

Where appropriate, the next step may involve your internal team, your existing agency, a specialist provider or an agency execution route. Consultation does not automatically require execution through the consultant.

Will I receive guaranteed results?

No responsible consultant should guarantee search rankings, leads, sales or platform outcomes. Consultation should improve decision quality, strategy and clarity; execution and market outcomes depend on several variables.

What is included after the online consultation?

Both the 1-hour Standard and 2-hour Extended Online Strategic Consultations include a PDF Strategy Map, delivered within 48 hours after the consultation.

Booking and payment terms

Is a payment gateway fee added?

Base consultation fees attract 18% GST. The displayed totals already include GST. No additional payment gateway fee is charged to you.

Can I reschedule a confirmed consultation?

You may reschedule once by informing us at least 6 hours before the confirmed session. Choose a new session date within 10 days of the original appointment, at a mutually agreed time. Multiple rescheduling requests may require a new booking.

Can the consultation fee be adjusted against an agency engagement?

For Option 3 only: if you start a retainer or agency engagement within 30 days after your consultation, the consultation fee excluding GST is fully adjusted against Month 3 of that engagement. This is a service-fee credit, not a cash refund. The adjustment is recorded in the engagement terms.

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Choose the consultation option that suits your need and proceed with confidence.

Review the session options, confirm the scope and fee, or ask a question before choosing your consultation.

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