Bring in a specialist
Invite an SEO specialist to the websites they should work on. You both see the same findings, tasks and progress, so nothing is lost between you.
Do your own SEO, or hire an agency?
Both can work. Here’s an honest way to decide, and how Arva SEO fits either way.
Free for your first website. No credit card required.
01Side by side
What changes when you do it yourself.
| Question | With Arva SEO | With an SEO agency |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | You, with step-by-step guidance, or by asking Claude or ChatGPT | The agency’s team |
| What it costs | Free for your first website; paid plans from $19 a month | A monthly fee set by the agency; ask about the minimum term |
| What you learn | How your website is doing and why, in plain words | As much as the agency reports and explains |
| Who decides changes | You, and nothing is published on WordPress without your OK | The agency, within what you agree |
| How fast things change | As fast as you work | On the agency’s schedule |
| If you stop | Your website, your data and what you learned stay with you | Check what the agency hands over: reports, content and accounts |
02When Arva SEO fits
You want to understand and steer it.
- You run a small or local business and want to know what’s going on with your website
- You’d rather spend on your business than on a monthly retainer
- You like working step by step, at your own pace
- Your website is on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow or another platform
03When an agency fits
You need it done for you.
- You have no time at all to spend on your website
- Your market is very competitive and needs a lot of content and links
- You have a big technical project ahead, such as moving to a new platform
- You want a team that’s accountable for the work
04Or both
Arva SEO works alongside an expert too.
Agencies use it too
Agencies and consultants run their clients’ websites in Arva SEO, with branded reports and a client portal.
Can I really do SEO myself?
For most small and local businesses, yes. Arva SEO checks your website, says what to fix first and why, and gives the steps for your platform. You decide what to do and when.
How long does SEO take to work?
Usually months, whoever does the work: search engines need time to visit your pages again and reassess them. Arva SEO records a benchmark when you start, so you can see exactly what changed.
Can anyone guarantee first place on Google?
No. Google decides rankings, so be careful with anyone who promises a position. What you can control is a healthy website, useful pages and steady work, and that’s what Arva SEO helps with.
What if I get stuck?
Every step has Stuck? Get help, Explain my results puts your numbers into plain words, the help center has step-by-step guides, and you can email our team.
Can I switch to an agency later?
Yes. Your website and its accounts stay yours, you can export your work, and you can invite the agency or a specialist to your websites in Arva SEO.