For SEO consultants
Account for the research behind the recommendations.
Track technical audits, keyword research, stakeholder calls, and reporting. Keep a clear record of the time that went into each client's recommendations.
Example invoice
Search audit
| Work | Time | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery call | 45m | $90 |
| Technical research | 2h 30m | $300 |
| Findings review | 1h | $120 |
4h 15m of work
Billed at $120 per hour
$510
An invoice with the time and work details behind the total.
Day-to-day challenges
The time that is easy to miss
A technical audit takes hours before there is a deliverable to show.
Research and reporting get mixed together across several clients.
Implementation questions continue after the recommendations are delivered.
From audit to recommendations
How SOWLedger fits your work
Plan the research, log analysis and follow-up, then review the engagement before invoicing.
- 01
Plan
Reserve time for audits, research, reporting, and stakeholder reviews.
- 02
Track
Track analysis and working sessions with a timer.
- 03
Log
Add time for annotations, written recommendations, and client questions.
- 04
Review
Review the hours for each audit or reporting period.
- 05
Approve
Approve the completed entries for invoicing, then share the issued invoice for client review.
- 06
Integrate
Export project hours for your reporting process or connect through the API.
Time and invoice details
A record you can refer back to
Keep the hours and work descriptions together for billing, client questions, and your own records.
- Audit and research hours by project
- Descriptions of analysis and implementation guidance
- Planned and actual effort for the period
- Invoice details and exportable time records
Answers for your workflow
Frequently asked questions
Can I log research outside meetings?
Yes. Start a timer while researching or add the completed work as a manual entry.
Does SOWLedger replace my SEO tools?
No. It tracks time, planning, and invoicing around your SEO work. Keep using your existing tools for rankings, crawling, and search analysis.
Can I review a month's work together?
Yes. Filter by project and date range to review the period. Recurring retainer invoices are not generated automatically.