SEM PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
SEM PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining an integrated search engine marketing program that combines SEO and paid search under a shared strategy, keyword universe, and reporting layer.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
SEM PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the integrated search engine marketing program Northwind Studio will run for Acme Co. SEO and paid search are managed together against a shared keyword universe, with unified reporting that shows how organic and paid results combine to drive traffic and revenue.
KEYWORDS
100+ targets
Shared universe tracked across organic and paid.
CAMPAIGNS
4 active
Brand, non-brand, competitor, and remarketing.
REPORTING
Monthly
Unified dashboard covering both channels.
Northwind Studio
SEM PROPOSAL
The program runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review meeting before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · AUDIT AND STRATEGY
Technical and keyword audit across organic and paid, competitor SERP analysis, shared keyword universe, and a written strategy that maps each term to the right channel and landing page.
PHASE 2 · LAUNCH AND OPTIMIZATION
Paid campaign structure and launch across brand, non-brand, competitor, and remarketing, alongside on-page and content work on the organic side, with monthly optimization on both channels.
PHASE 3 · MEASUREMENT AND ITERATION
Unified reporting dashboard, monthly written reports comparing paid and organic performance, and a quarterly workshop with your team to iterate on the strategy.
Not included: paid media spend (billed directly by the ad platform), third-party tool subscriptions, custom development, and PPC creative video production. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
SEM PROPOSAL
The program is a fixed monthly retainer, plus a one-time audit and strategy fee to kick off and a quarterly workshop. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit and strategy (one-time) | $5,500 | 1 | $5,500 |
| Monthly retainer: SEO and paid search | $6,500 | 6 | $39,000 |
| Quarterly workshop | $2,500 | 2 | $5,000 |
| Total | $49,500 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature (setup fees) | Upfront | $5,500 |
| Monthly retainer | Monthly on the 1st | $6,500 |
| Duration | 6 months | Renewable |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Kickoff is scheduled within 2 weeks of signature, subject to the kickoff month you provide on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
SEM PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
PREFERRED KICKOFF MONTH
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The SEM Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.