Comparison
Verdict
MeridianWeb vs Traditional SEO agency
Retainer-led SEO agency vs studio that builds + ranks.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MeridianWeb | Traditional SEO agency |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
SEO agencies suit clients with already-clean sites. Most clients need the site rebuilt first — that's our pitch.
Choose MeridianWeb when
- · Site has fundamental technical issues
- · Need build + SEO in one contract
- · Want code ownership
Choose Traditional SEO agency when
- · Site is already technically clean
- · Just need link-building service
- · Internal dev team owns rebuilds