Comparison
Verdict
MeridianWeb vs Wix
Self-build vs studio-build: the honest comparison.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MeridianWeb | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ceiling | Page one of competitive verticals | Page two on a good day |
| Build cost | From £249 (Starter) | From £0 (DIY) or £500–2000 to Wix Partner |
If the cost of one extra ranked keyword exceeds your annual Wix savings, you should not be on Wix.
Choose MeridianWeb when
- · You care about ranking
- · You want to look not-templated
- · You want a real CMS workflow
Choose Wix when
- · Total budget is < £200
- · Site will never need to rank
- · You enjoy doing it yourself