Honest Oak SEO launches permanent veteran discount

Honest Oak SEO is offering military veterans 10% off website and SEO services as a permanent benefit tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Charlottesville-based agency says the move is meant to support veteran-owned local businesses with fully managed digital marketing services.

Why it matters: - Veteran-owned small businesses can now get a lifetime 10% discount on Honest Oak SEO’s website, SEO, and hourly consulting services. - The offer is aimed at local service businesses, a category that often depends on phone calls and map visibility to win customers. - Honest Oak is tying the program to a major national milestone, making the discount both a business offer and a recognition gesture.

What happened: - Honest Oak SEO announced a permanent 10% discount for military veterans on all website and SEO services. - The launch coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence. - The agency is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and serves small, local service businesses across the U.S. - Veteran-owned businesses can request the discount through a free consultation on Honest Oak’s website or by calling (804) 457-8383. - Proof of service may be required. - Honest Oak’s website appears at the company’s site, and its managed website plans appear at Managed Business Website plans.

The details: - Honest Oak was co-founded by Ryan Forney, a U.S. Army combat veteran, and Nick Stone, who built and ran Charlottesville SEO Web Development since 2006. - Forney spent years in senior management roles at the U.S. Department of Defense before starting a digital marketing venture in 2020. - Forney and Stone formally launched Honest Oak in 2025. - The company says its operating style is built around transparency in pricing, clarity in reporting, and long-term support after launch. - Honest Oak works only with local, service-based businesses across more than 50 industries, including HVAC, plumbing, dental, landscaping and pest control. - Honest Oak does not serve e-commerce, retail or restaurants. - Managed Business Website plans include five primary pages plus up to five service pages. - The company says typical site turnaround is about two weeks for client review. - Pricing starts with a one-time $999 setup fee and $99 per month. - No long-term contract is required. - Plans are fully managed and include domain, hosting, maintenance and up to an hour of monthly updates. - Clients get a U.S.-based support team, a 100% money-back guarantee on the initial design and an optional redesign every three years. - Honest Oak also offers SEO work that includes Google Business Profile optimization, directory citations and local map and search visibility improvements.

Between the lines: - The veteran discount fits Honest Oak’s brand story, which blends military service with a pitch for reliable, accountable work. - The company is positioning itself against larger agencies by emphasizing lower entry pricing and ongoing support after launch. - The permanent nature of the discount suggests a long-term customer acquisition strategy, not a short-term anniversary promotion. - Forney’s message also signals an attempt to turn veteran credibility into a broader trust signal for small-business clients.

What’s next: - Veteran business owners can mention their status when they book a consultation to claim the discount. - Honest Oak is also offering hourly business consulting services, which are eligible for the same veteran discount. - Forney says veterans with quick questions can contact him directly on LinkedIn or through the Honest Oak team for guidance.