FAQ

Operational clarifications

Includes an explicit limitation: we cannot accept every bespoke research request during a cohort—mentors batch deep dives to keep ratios fair.

Programs

Who should join Merge Core cohorts?

Marketing specialists, founders, content teams, and in-house growth managers who publish regularly and want repeatable content SEO workflows—not one-off hacks.

Do you teach technical crawling end-to-end?

We reference technical context when it affects editorial decisions, but deep log-file engineering is not a core track. We happily point to partners if you need that depth.

Are sessions only in English?

Instruction and materials are in English with JP-aware examples. Some mentors speak Japanese for clarification sidebars, but deliverables remain English-first by default.

Operations

How large are cohorts?

Most tracks cap between 12 and 18 seats so mentors can read your work closely. Workshop Floor tracks are intentionally smaller; see individual listings.

What is not included?

We do not write client copy for you, guarantee ranking positions, or manage ad platform spend. Legal, design, and engineering approvals stay with your organization.

Can agencies enroll?

Yes—bring anonymized briefs where required and clarify client approval chains before week one.

Billing

How does paying tuition work?

This Site lists JPY amounts for transparency. Actual invoices and payment links arrive through secure email after you speak with our team—there is no checkout cart here.

Do you offer installment plans?

Sometimes, for larger team enrollments. Installments, if offered, are clearly totaled on your order form with no hidden add-ons.

Quality

What if a module feels compressed?

Tell your student success manager during the window noted in the syllabus. We may open bonus async threads, but we do not promise one-on-one rescoping of entire modules.

How do you handle disagreements on intent?

We document dissenting reads of SERPs and pick a path with explicit risk notes. Disagreement is data—we teach teams to log it.

Privacy

Will my site data be shared with other participants?

Only if you volunteer it for critique under rules set at kickoff. Otherwise, staff treat exports as confidential per our Data Protection notice.