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Originally published October 20, 2026. Prices and package references reflect that article’s publication. See current Brandiket pricing for today’s offers.
BrandiketMAX package, billing and ownership references updated October 27, 2026 to match current pricing. The article’s broader guidance remains available.
Bottom line up front
Scorpion is built for large, multi-location businesses with substantial ad budgets — it moves fast and bundles technology, but locks you in with a proprietary CMS and undisclosed pricing. Brandiket is purpose-built for small-to-mid healthcare practices and home service contractors who want transparent pricing, real ownership of their site, and an agency that actually picks up the phone.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Scorpion | Brandiket | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 · Valencia, CA | 2017 · Coral Springs, FL |
| Published pricing | Custom quote only | Transparent tiers |
| Starting cost (reported) | $2,000–$4,200+/mo total | From $197/month; website included |
| You own your website | Proprietary CMS — site stays with Scorpion | Your domain remains registered in your name. Website ownership becomes transferable after completion of the initial 12-month agreement. A client who ends service before completing 12 monthly payments may purchase the website by paying the remaining website balance. The exact purchase price or balance schedule must be specified in the written proposal before service begins. |
| Contract terms | Multi-year, auto-renew, exit fees | Plans are billed monthly. Setup fees are waived with a 12-month agreement. Month-to-month clients pay the applicable setup fee plus the first monthly payment when starting. |
| Geographic exclusivity | May serve your direct competitors | Exclusivity by niche & market |
| Healthcare experience | One of several verticals | Primary vertical since 2017 |
| Local SEO | Included in bundles | Lead Engine: local SEO foundation. Growth System: ongoing SEO and AI-search content. |
| Dedicated account manager | Yes (varies by account size) | Direct founder access |
| Ad spend managed separately | Bundled — hard to separate | Transparent, itemized billing |
| Best fit | Large multi-location businesses, big ad budgets | Small–mid practices & contractors, South Florida |
What Is Scorpion?
Scorpion is one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the United States, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Valencia, California. They specialize in law firms, healthcare, home services, and franchises, offering a bundled platform that combines website design, SEO, pay-per-click advertising, reputation management, and proprietary software called RevenueMAX.
Scorpion's model is built for speed and scale. If you need a polished national-grade site and a full ad campaign running within weeks, they can deliver. They have the infrastructure, the account management teams, and the technology to handle high-volume lead generation for large practices and chains.
The tradeoff: everything runs through Scorpion's proprietary platform. When you leave, your website and design don't come with you.
Scorpion strengths
- Fast paid advertising execution and lead volume
- Polished, conversion-focused website designs
- Integrated analytics and call tracking
- Dedicated account managers (on higher tiers)
- Strong brand recognition in law and healthcare
Scorpion weaknesses
- No published pricing — custom quotes only
- Proprietary CMS: your site stays with them if you leave
- Reported difficulty separating ad spend from management fees
- No geographic exclusivity — may serve your local competitors
- Multi-year contracts with auto-renew and exit fees
- SEO can lag behind paid ad investment
What Is Brandiket?
Brandiket (operating as Nex Brand Marketing LLC, an S-Corp based in Coral Springs, Florida) is a boutique digital marketing agency founded in 2017 and focused on healthcare practices and home service contractors across South Florida and nationally. The agency specializes in website design, local SEO, Google Ads management, and reputation growth for small-to-mid-sized businesses that want a real partner — not a faceless platform.
Brandiket's model is built on transparency: pricing is published, billing is itemized, and website ownership follows the published package agreement. The agency has worked with mental health practices, private medical clinics, med spas, and home service contractors throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
Brandiket strengths
- Transparent, published pricing — no surprise quotes
- Your domain remains registered in your name. Website ownership becomes transferable after completion of the initial 12-month agreement. A client who ends service before completing 12 monthly payments may purchase the website by paying the remaining website balance. The exact purchase price or balance schedule must be specified in the written proposal before service begins.
- Plans are billed monthly. Setup fees are waived with a 12-month agreement. Month-to-month clients pay the applicable setup fee plus the first monthly payment when starting.
- Healthcare niche focus since 2017
- Direct founder access and personalized service
- Geographic exclusivity available
- Itemized billing — see exactly where your money goes
Brandiket limitations
- Smaller team — not suited for enterprise multi-location chains
- South Florida–based (national clients served remotely)
- Less brand name recognition than large national agencies
Pricing: Scorpion vs. Brandiket
This is where the difference is most striking. Scorpion does not publish pricing — every quote comes through a custom sales proposal. Based on publicly reported data (BBB complaints, forum discussions, and competitor analyses), Scorpion clients typically invest between $2,000 and $5,000+ per month when combining management fees and advertising spend.
Brandiket publishes its pricing. Here's what you'd pay:
Scorpion
$2,000–$5,000+
per month (estimated total)
No published pricing. Includes management fee + ad spend bundled together. Early exit fees may apply.
Brandiket
From $197/month; website included
Setup waived with a 12-month agreement; month-to-month setup fees apply.
Foundation $197 · Lead Engine $397 · Growth System $799 per month. Foundation includes a one-page website, Lead Engine includes a five-page website, Growth System includes a 8–10-page website. Plans are billed monthly. Setup fees are waived with a 12-month agreement. Month-to-month clients pay the applicable setup fee plus the first monthly payment when starting. Advertising spend is separate. Premium third-party applications and phone or text usage beyond the written proposal’s included allowance are separate. Any usage allowance, overage rate and spending limit must be disclosed and agreed before activation. Physical printing is quoted separately.
The key distinction isn't just cost — it's what you're paying for. With Scorpion, your ad spend and their management fee are often bundled in ways that make it hard to know how much actually went to Google vs. their agency. With Brandiket, management fees are always separate from ad spend, itemized on every invoice. See the full Brandiket pricing.
Contracts & Website Ownership
Before signing with any agency, ask two questions: What happens to my website if I leave? and What are my exit terms?
Scorpion builds your site on its proprietary CMS. If you cancel, you can take your domain and your content — but the site's code, design, and database stay with Scorpion. You'd need to rebuild from scratch. Scorpion contracts also typically auto-renew with written notice requirements; missing the notice window can lock you in for another term.
Brandiket builds on Duda, an industry-leading website platform. Your domain remains registered in your name. Website ownership becomes transferable after completion of the initial 12-month agreement. A client who ends service before completing 12 monthly payments may purchase the website by paying the remaining website balance. The exact purchase price or balance schedule must be specified in the written proposal before service begins. Plans are billed monthly. Setup fees are waived with a 12-month agreement. Month-to-month clients pay the applicable setup fee plus the first monthly payment when starting. Your Google Business Profile remains in your Google account.
For Healthcare Practices
Marketing for healthcare businesses — private practices, mental health clinics, med spas, specialty providers — carries compliance considerations that general agencies often underestimate. HIPAA governs how patient data is used in advertising, including retargeting and contact forms. Florida law adds its own layer.
Brandiket has worked with healthcare practices since 2017. That means HIPAA-conscious form handling, privacy policy language that covers healthcare contexts, and marketing strategies built around the patient journey — not just generic lead generation. The agency's client base includes mental health practices, integrative health clinics, and specialty medical providers across South Florida.
Scorpion does serve healthcare clients and has worked with medical groups and dental chains. They have the scale for large healthcare networks. But for a solo practitioner or small practice, their pricing structure and contract terms may be disproportionate to your needs — and their team may not prioritize your account the way a boutique agency will. Learn more about healthcare marketing with Brandiket.
For Home Service Contractors
Home service businesses — electricians, HVAC, plumbers, roofers, landscapers — live and die by local search rankings and Google Ads. The competition for "electrician near me" in a metro market is fierce, and the margin between page one and page three is real revenue.
Scorpion is well-established in this space and serves many HVAC and plumbing companies at scale. Their RevenueMAX platform tracks calls and leads in real time. The tradeoff is cost: many contractors report that Scorpion's total monthly spend is difficult to justify for a solo or small-team operation.
Brandiket is actively expanding into the home services vertical, with a focus on licensed contractors in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. BrandiketMAX Lead Engine includes a five-page website and inquiry follow-up for $397/month. Local SEO: Local on-page SEO foundation + listing audit. Google Business Profile: Management + 2 posts monthly. $499 setup, waived with a 12-month agreement. See home services marketing.
Who Should Choose Which Agency?
Choose Scorpion if…
- You operate multiple locations and need enterprise-level reporting
- Your monthly marketing budget exceeds $3,000+
- You prioritize speed-to-launch over cost
- You're a large healthcare group or franchise
- You want a nationally recognized agency brand behind you
Choose Brandiket if…
- You're a solo practitioner, small clinic, or independent contractor
- You want published, transparent pricing — no surprises
- You need to own your site and data outright
- You want a South Florida agency that knows your market
- Month-to-month flexibility matters to you
- You want direct access to the people doing the work
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Scorpion charge per month?
Scorpion does not publish pricing. Based on publicly reported data such as BBB complaints and forum discussions, clients typically report $2,000 to $5,000+ per month when management fees and ad spend are combined. One home services client reported $4,200 per month for HVAC marketing.
What happens to my website if I leave Scorpion?
Scorpion builds on its proprietary CMS. You can take your domain and content, but the site's code, design and database stay with Scorpion, so you would need to rebuild from scratch. Ask for the cancellation notice period in writing before you sign.
Is Scorpion good for small healthcare practices?
Scorpion has the scale for large healthcare networks and medical groups. For a solo practitioner or small practice, its pricing structure and contract terms may be disproportionate to your needs, and a boutique agency may give your account more attention.
What are cheaper alternatives to Scorpion for healthcare marketing?
Boutique agencies with published pricing and month-to-month terms are typically the most affordable route. BrandiketMAX: From $197/month; website included. Setup waived with a 12-month agreement; month-to-month setup fees apply. Advertising spend is separate. Premium third-party applications and phone or text usage beyond the written proposal’s included allowance are separate. Any usage allowance, overage rate and spending limit must be disclosed and agreed before activation. Physical printing is quoted separately.
How much does digital marketing cost for a medical practice?
It varies with scope. Large agency bundles are often reported at $2,000 to $5,000+ per month including ad spend. BrandiketMAX: Foundation $197 · Lead Engine $397 · Growth System $799 per month. Foundation includes a one-page website, Lead Engine includes a five-page website, Growth System includes a 8–10-page website. Plans are billed monthly. Setup fees are waived with a 12-month agreement. Month-to-month clients pay the applicable setup fee plus the first monthly payment when starting. Advertising spend is separate. Premium third-party applications and phone or text usage beyond the written proposal’s included allowance are separate. Any usage allowance, overage rate and spending limit must be disclosed and agreed before activation. Physical printing is quoted separately.
Does Scorpion work for home service businesses like electricians or HVAC?
Yes. Scorpion serves many HVAC and plumbing companies at scale, and its RevenueMAX platform tracks calls and leads in real time. The tradeoff is cost, which many solo and small-team contractors find hard to justify.
Is Brandiket legitimate? What are their credentials?
Brandiket operates as Nex Brand Marketing LLC, an S-Corp based in Coral Springs, Florida, and has been in business since 2017. It has worked with mental health practices, private medical clinics, med spas and home service contractors across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
Can I see Brandiket's pricing before scheduling a call?
Yes. Pricing is published on the pricing page, so you can compare plans before you talk to anyone.
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