# Hello Bleu

> Hello Bleu is a full-service digital marketing agency (SEO, PPC on Google and Meta, unlimited graphic design, web design) serving brands in the United States and United Kingdom, with offices in Virginia, USA and Karachi, Pakistan. Hello Bleu specialises in regulated and restricted categories such as CBD, hemp, cannabinoids, wellness and nicotine alternatives, and offers outsourced marketing departments for growing businesses.

Key facts:
- Website: https://hellobleu.com
- Contact: connect@hellobleu.com
- Published pricing: SEO from $1,199/month; PPC management (Google + Meta) from $999/month; unlimited design from $999/month
- Results: a craft cannabinoid brand grew monthly organic revenue from $11,344 to $47,503 (+318%) and generated $814K organic revenue over 18 months with zero paid ads; a wellness/microdosing brand grew organic revenue +396% year over year; restricted-niche Google Ads campaign returned 5x ROAS ($10,508 spend, $52,799 revenue)

## Services
- [SEO Services](https://hellobleu.com/seo-services.html)
- [SEO Packages & Pricing](https://hellobleu.com/seo-packages/)
- [PPC Management](https://hellobleu.com/ppc-services.html)
- [Unlimited Design](https://hellobleu.com/design-services.html)
- [Cannabis & CBD Marketing](https://hellobleu.com/cannabis-marketing-agency/)
- [Outsourced Marketing Department](https://hellobleu.com/outsourced-marketing-department/)

## Case studies
- [Cannabinoid brand SEO case study: $814K organic revenue](https://hellobleu.com/lost-thc.html)
- [Wellness brand SEO case study: +396% organic revenue](https://hellobleu.com/purple-organics.html)
- [Restricted-niche PPC case study: 5x ROAS](https://hellobleu.com/ppc-purple-organics.html)
- [Website design and build case study: Xervion Trading, a B2B sourcing agent (site, 80-guide content hub, LinkedIn launch)](https://hellobleu.com/xervion-trading.html)

## Guides (The Bleu Print)
- [The Federal Hemp THC Ban (Now 11 December 2026): What It Means for Your Marketing](https://hellobleu.com/blog/hemp-thc-ban-2026-marketing/): The new federal hemp definition now takes effect 11 December 2026, with synthetic cannabinoids cut off on 12 November. Here's what's changing, what might still change, and a 30-day marketing and SEO playbook for hemp and CBD brands.
- [How Much Does SEO Cost in 2026? (US & UK Pricing Guide)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/how-much-does-seo-cost/): Real SEO pricing for 2026. Monthly retainers, hourly rates and project fees in the US and UK, what each price tier actually gets you, and the red flags that mean you're overpaying (or underpaying).
- [Cannabis SEO in 2026: The Complete Guide for CBD, Hemp & Dispensary Brands](https://hellobleu.com/blog/cannabis-seo-guide/): How to rank a CBD, hemp or cannabis brand on Google when ads are restricted, links are scarce and Google holds you to a higher trust bar. The exact playbook behind $814K in organic revenue for one cannabinoid client.
- [Can You Advertise CBD on Google and Meta? The 2026 Rules (US & UK)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/can-you-advertise-cbd-google-meta/): What Google Ads and Meta actually allow for CBD and hemp advertisers in 2026, how LegitScript certification works, what's still banned, the UK rules, and the compliant strategies that still drive sales.
- [What Is AEO? Answer Engine Optimization Explained (and How It Differs From SEO and GEO)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/what-is-aeo/): AEO (answer engine optimization) is how you get your business chosen as the answer in Google AI Overviews, featured snippets, ChatGPT and voice assistants. What it is, how it differs from SEO and GEO, and the exact tactics that work.
- [How to Get Your Brand Mentioned in ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews (GEO Guide)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/how-to-get-mentioned-in-chatgpt/): A practical generative engine optimization (GEO) guide. How ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews decide which brands to mention, and the 10 steps to get your business recommended.
- [Outsourced Marketing vs In-House Team: The Real Cost Breakdown (2026)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/outsourced-marketing-vs-in-house/): Should you hire a marketing team or outsource it? A side-by-side cost breakdown using 2025 BLS salary data, the hidden costs of hiring, when in-house wins, and the hybrid model most growing businesses end up with.
- [How Long Does SEO Take to Work? A Month-by-Month Timeline (With Real Client Data)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/how-long-does-seo-take/): Google says four months to a year. Here's what actually happens in each month of an SEO campaign, what speeds it up or slows it down, and real GA4 data from two of our client campaigns.
- [SEO vs PPC: Which Should You Invest In First? (Costs, Timelines & When to Use Both)](https://hellobleu.com/blog/seo-vs-ppc/): SEO and PPC both get you in front of searchers, but they work on different timelines and economics. A plain-English comparison of costs, speed, ROI and risk, with a simple framework for deciding where your next dollar should go.