Question 1

How much does a digital marketing agency in London cost?

Accepted Answer

London digital marketing agencies typically charge £2,500–£15,000 per month for retained services. Project-based work for web design starts at £4,500 and apps at £25,000. Meridian publishes transparent pricing on every service page.

Question 2

How long does SEO take to work in a competitive market like London?

Accepted Answer

For competitive London terms, expect meaningful organic traffic gains in 4–6 months and full ROI by month 9–12. Local SEO and long-tail terms often produce results within 6–8 weeks.

Question 3

Do you work with startups or only enterprise clients?

Accepted Answer

Both. Dedicated startup track from £2,500/month alongside enterprise programmes for established London brands.

Question 4

Which London boroughs do you cover?

Accepted Answer

All 32 London boroughs plus the City of London. Particular depth in Shoreditch, Mayfair, Canary Wharf, King's Cross and Camden.

Question 5

What is GEO and AEO and why do they matter in 2026?

Accepted Answer

GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) are the disciplines for being cited in AI search — Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude. Around 60% of Google searches now end without a click; on AI-Overview queries that figure rises to 80%+. Being the answer the AI quotes is increasingly more valuable than ranking #1.

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