Comparison
Jarvia vs. hiring an agency
Agencies deliver real results, backed by a human team, at agency retainer pricing and timelines. Jarvia runs the same core work (health checks, content, behind-the-scenes fixes) automatically on a platform built and overseen by Christopher Nielsen, founder of Jarvia.
Same fundamentals, different delivery model.
A good SEO agency assigns your account to a team who plan and execute manually, valuable, but priced and paced around human hours. Jarvia runs the mechanical work (health checks, fixes, content, tracking) automatically on a platform Christopher built and oversees, so plans start from S$149/month rather than a bespoke agency scope.
What you get,
and what you don’t.
| What you get | Jarvia | SEO agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Technical health checks & fixes (the behind-the-scenes SEO work) | ||
| Content written and published for you | ||
| Website included, not scoped separately | ||
| Live dashboard showing exactly what's being done | ||
| Fixed monthly pricing, published up front | ||
| Dedicated account strategist for bespoke campaigns | ||
| Custom one-off PR or large-scale campaign work |
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Something else on your mind?
Just ask ChristopherIs Jarvia as good as a real SEO agency?
For the core, ongoing work most small businesses need (keeping the site technically healthy, publishing content, staying visible on Google Maps and in AI answers) yes, on a platform built and overseen by a specialist, who personally handles strategy and changes on Growth Partner. For bespoke PR or large campaigns, a specialist agency may still be the right call.
How does Jarvia's pricing compare to an agency retainer?
Plans start at S$149/month and include the website itself, not just SEO advice on top of a site you already built, see the exact current plans on our pricing page.
Can I switch from an agency to Jarvia without losing progress?
Yes · Jarvia connects to your existing Google measurement (Search Console) on setup, so your history of Google visits and positions carries over rather than starting from zero.