Gilbert, United States
If their own domain is still in the "building authority" phase in a competitive market, that tells you two things: they understand they’re in a tough space, and they haven’t fully broken through yet. For an SEO consulting agency, I’d expect their own site to be a clear proof of concept, not just a work in progress. Would I hire them purely off this? I’d treat them more as an option if you’re early stage yourself and want someone who’s currently in the trenches trying to climb, not someone who’s already dominating. If you need an agency that’s proven they can win big in competitive SERPs right now, their domain performance suggests you might want to keep them as a maybe and keep looking.
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