Comparison
Verdict
MeridianWeb vs Squarespace
DIY template builder vs accountable studio.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MeridianWeb | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat-fee, one quote upfront | Day-rate or hourly |
| SEO at build | Six-pillar framework baked in | Bolt-on, billed extra |
| Code ownership | Client owns from day 1 | Vendor lock-in, fees to migrate |
| Theme system | Dark + light, theme-aware tokens | Often dark-only or template-bound |
| Time to live | 10–14 days for Starter | 4–8 weeks |
| Team | Senior delivery, no juniors | Mixed seniority pool |
Pick Squarespace if you're under 10 pages and never plan to scale. Pick MeridianWeb if you intend to compete on organic search.
Choose MeridianWeb when
- · You need programmatic SEO
- · Need backend logic
- · Care about Core Web Vitals
Choose Squarespace when
- · Single-page brochure
- · Editor must be non-technical
- · Sub-£500 annual budget