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How much does GEO cost in Hong Kong? HK$15,000 per keyword from 26 October 2026
From 26 October 2026, GNS-GEO charges a one-time fee of HK$15,000 per keyword, with a free extension or keyword swap if the target is not met in 3 months. The change follows a client's concern about paying monthly fees with no result.
Anson Ng
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Effective 26 October 2026. From today, GNS-GEO has moved from monthly retainers to a one-time, outcome-based fee.
Direct answer: GNS-GEO prices per keyword question as a one-time fee, and takes on the performance risk. Each keyword is HK$15,000, charged once. Within 3 months, the keyword must reach the top 3 of an AI answer, or 50% or higher coverage; if the target is not met, we extend the service free of charge or swap the keyword until it is met. Volume pricing for multiple keywords or longer engagements is available on request.
Why outcome-based pricing
A client asked us directly: if the target is not met after 3 months, do we keep charging a monthly fee?
That question captures the main concern Hong Kong businesses have about GEO pricing. The market typically works on a monthly retainer: sign, pay each month, review at the end. For an SME, costs keep accumulating before any result is visible, and it is not easy to stop if the work is not delivering.
We do not think that risk should sit with the client. So from 26 October 2026, we charge once: define the target first, then charge a single fee; if the target is missed, we keep working at no additional fee.
This is not a guarantee of ranking first. AI answers change and rankings fluctuate. What we guarantee is a measurable, repeatable target and a defined process when it is missed.
The new pricing
One plan, one question: HK$15,000, charged once. Volume pricing for multiple keywords is available on request.
| Plan | One-time fee | Keywords | 3-month target | If not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AI keyword question (single-keyword plan, one-time fee) | HK$15,000 | e.g. "Best repair company in Hong Kong" | AI answer top 3, or 50% coverage | Free extension or swap, until met |
Includes a free Gemini visibility report, the AI Web Butler, 24/7 monitoring, and a monthly report covering coverage, rank and SOV.
How the target is defined
The target is met when either of the following applies:
- Rank: the brand appears in the top 3 of a Gemini AI answer (AI Overview or AI Mode) for that keyword, as a recommended source or the subject of the answer.
- Coverage: the keyword mentions the brand in at least 50% of scans during the reporting period.
To avoid single-scan noise, the target must be met in two consecutive scans at least 7 days apart. Every scan records the date, the surface and a screenshot of the original answer.
What happens if the target is missed
The client chooses one of the following:
- Free extension: the service period is extended at no additional fee until the target is met.
- Keyword swap: the client selects a replacement keyword, which starts a fresh 3-month period.
During an extension we continue updating content, adjusting structure and monitoring rather than simply waiting for the numbers to move.
What the client needs to provide
Results are not controlled by one side alone. The following directly affect the timeline:
- Confirm the Fact Sheet and content within 5 business days
- Provide verifiable brand facts, real cases, licences and service scope
- Keep the website accessible and avoid changing optimised page structures
- Notify us before a site redesign so Schema and internal links can be updated
What is excluded from the service period
- A client-requested keyword change, where the new keyword restarts the 3-month period
- A website that is unavailable for an extended period
- Client changes to site structure or content that break optimised pages
- Major format changes on AI platforms, in which case both sides agree new targets and timelines
Relationship to the existing commitment
If the target is not met within 3 months, we extend or swap the keyword, free, until it is met. This is written into the quote.
How to start
- Get a free AI visibility report to confirm where the brand currently stands
- Choose the keyword question (start with one if preferred)
- Confirm the Fact Sheet and content
- Review against the target after 3 months
For real results, see New Win Tec at 99.6% coverage and the A1 Imaging subdomain case.
Pricing and plan details are on the services and pricing section.
FAQ
How much does GEO cost in Hong Kong?
From 26 October 2026, GNS-GEO charges a one-time fee of HK$15,000 per keyword. The fee covers a 3-month service period including content production, technical optimisation and monitoring; it is not a monthly retainer. Volume pricing for multiple keywords or longer engagements is available on request.
Is the fee charged monthly?
No. GNS-GEO charges a one-time project fee, not a monthly or annual retainer. The service period is 3 months, and any extension after a missed target is also free of charge.
Is a top 3 AI answer guaranteed within 3 months?
Not guaranteed. The single-keyword plan is measured on that keyword reaching the target (top 3 or 50% coverage). Where multiple keywords are involved, the guaranteed quota is agreed separately in the quote; the remaining keywords continue to be optimised but are not part of the guarantee.
If the target is missed, is the extension really free?
Yes. You may choose a free extension with no additional fee, or swap the keyword, in which case the 3-month period restarts for the new keyword.
How is 50% coverage calculated?
Coverage is the number of scans in which the keyword mentioned your brand, divided by the total number of scans, multiplied by 100. To avoid single-scan noise, the target must be met in two consecutive scans at least 7 days apart.
How does the 3-month period work after a keyword swap?
The new keyword starts a fresh 3-month period from the date it is confirmed. Progress on the original keyword remains in the report but no longer counts toward the guarantee.