Running Slate as a service, Programmatic SEO

Slate Agency Implementation, AI Search Visibility & Content Automation

Learn how to set up Slate's AI search tracking and automated content workflows to deliver retainer services that monitor client visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. This course covers workspace configuration, credit allocation across multiple clients, content brief automation, and building recurring AI visibility reports that justify premium pricing.

Open the decision record for Slate

What does running Slate for clients commit you to?

Published figures for this service. Blank fields are not published.

Monthly tool cost
$19 (entry tier) to $79 (custom workspace tier) per month
Time to first value
Medium setup complexity, days to value per published data
Payback
Not modeled
Guided implementation
16 hours

Is Slate worth running as a client service?

Slate provides unique AI visibility tracking and content automation for SEO-focused agencies. The evidence supports offering it as a managed service, but client pricing and profitability metrics require agency-specific inputs.

An agency-fit judgement for reselling this service. It is separate from the tool description on the decision record.

Before you start

What has to be in place before the first client engagement.

Tools and subscriptions

  • Slate account (entry tier $19/mo or agency tier)
  • Client website URL and keywords
  • CMS integration (Webflow or WordPress)
  • SEO tool connection (Semrush, Ahrefs, or Google)

People and inputs

  • Agency staff to configure and manage workspaces
  • Brand assets from each client
  • Time for initial setup (medium complexity)
  • Access to client SEO and content performance data

Included with the course

7 working documents for delivering this service.

  • Slate Agency Plan Setup Checklistchecklist
  • Multi-Client Credit Allocation Worksheetworksheet
  • AI Visibility Reporting Templatetemplate
  • Content Brief Automation SOPsop
  • CMS Integration Guide (WordPress & Webflow)guide
  • AI Search Retainer Pricing Modeltemplate
  • Competitive Share of Voice Analysis Worksheetworksheet

Listed by name. These documents are not yet published as individual downloads.