Proposal for Brand Development & SEO Campaign

Prepared for: Brandon Robinson

Prepared by: Ken Knecht

Date: August 5, 2025

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Introduction

Hi Brandon,

It was a pleasure connecting with you and learning more about your vision for this new business. I genuinely believe you're onto something special—a much-needed service with clear value for contractors who are often overlooked by larger technology providers.

Over the past 30 years, I've worked with startups, associations, and service providers across a wide range of industries—helping them define their brand identity, build digital infrastructure, and grow their presence online. What excites me most about your idea is how it solves a real pain point in the construction market with a solution that's scalable, high-value, and timely.

In my experience, the best investment at this stage is to lay a rock-solid foundation for your brand:

Establish a professional business name, logo, and brand identity

Launch a high-quality, search-optimized website

Begin creating content that helps your ideal customers find you and trust you

I recommend we also secure your social media channels (LinkedIn and Facebook at minimum) and begin posting regularly to build early brand recognition. As we do this, I'll help craft content (primarily blog posts) that is keyword-optimized, relevant, and informative—positioning your company as a subject matter expert in robotic layout and BIM-to-field workflows.

Since your company is brand new, it's important to note that SEO takes time. Search engines tend to be cautious with new domains and will only reward those that consistently publish quality, relevant, and trustworthy content. This is why I propose we begin SEO and content marketing immediately—giving us a strong 8-month runway to build credibility and online presence before your official Spring 2026 launch.

This proposal outlines how we can make that happen together.

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Scope of Work

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1. Brand Identity Development

Naming

Collaboration on naming (if needed)

Logo Design

Custom logo design (2–3 initial concepts, 1 final with revisions)

Final deliverables in multiple formats (vector, PNG, grayscale, etc.)

Brand Guide

Creation of a basic Brand Guide including:

  • Logo usage rules
  • Brand color palette
  • Primary and secondary fonts
  • Tone and voice guidance

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2. Website Design & Development

Custom-designed WordPress website (5–6 pages):

  • Home, Services, About, Blog, Contact, Optional Portfolio/Testimonial
  • Mobile-responsive and optimized for all devices
  • Contact form and call-to-action placement for lead generation
  • SEO-friendly structure, page speed optimization
  • Google Analytics and Search Console setup
  • Basic training on content editing

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3. SEO Campaign & Content Marketing

(Initial 6-Month Engagement)

Research

Keyword research and competitor analysis

Strategy

Content strategy development and editorial calendar

Content

Monthly blog writing (1–2 keyword-optimized articles)

On-page SEO optimization for each post

Authority

Backlink building to grow domain authority

Reporting

Monthly performance tracking and reporting

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4. Social Media Setup & Strategy

(Optional Add-On)

Platform Setup

Setup of Facebook Business Page and LinkedIn Company Page

Branded profile and banner graphics

Content Planning

Initial content calendar with 2–4 posts/month

Strategy for organic follower growth and engagement

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Timeline & Investment

Timeline

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Investment

$1,250

Logo Design & Brand Guide

$4,250

Website Design & Development

$7,200

SEO Campaign

(6-month engagement @ $1,200/mo)

$750

Social Media Setup & Strategy

(Optional)

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Conclusion

Brandon, I see real potential in your idea—and I'd be honored to help you build the brand from the ground up. By starting now, we'll have a full eight months to position you as a trusted resource in the industry before your services officially launch. We'll ensure you have a clean, professional identity, a high-performing website, and a growing presence in Google search and across relevant platforms.

Let me know if you'd like to move forward. Once approved, I'll send over the first invoice and we can begin the naming and logo development process.

Looking forward to partnering with you,

Ken Knecht

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