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      <description><![CDATA[What does affordable digital marketing actually cost for small businesses? We break down pricing at every level — DIY tools, AI platforms, and agencies — so you know what to expect.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How AI Is Replacing Traditional SEO Agencies (And What That Means for Your Business)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Traditional SEO agencies charge thousands per month for work that AI can now automate. Here's what's changed, what still needs humans, and why the hybrid model is winning.]]></description>
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