Agency Comparisons
WhiteLinko as an Alternative to Contomatix in 2027
By WhiteLinko Editorial Team · · 6 min read
Businesses change SEO agencies for many reasons. Sometimes results have stalled. Sometimes the business has grown and needs different expertise, perhaps in ecommerce, international markets or AI search. Sometimes communication has become difficult, or reports no longer explain what is happening. Whatever the reason, switching agencies can feel daunting. Owners worry about losing access to accounts, losing work already done, or seeing rankings fall during the changeover. With some preparation, these risks are small.
This article is for businesses considering WhiteLinko as an alternative to Contomatix, or to any current agency. WhiteLinko wrote it. We describe Contomatix only from its own website and directory listing, and we do not suggest anything about the quality of its work. The aim is to explain how we compare and how a switch can be handled smoothly.
About each agency
Contomatix is a Pakistani SEO company. Its website, contomatix.com, and its listing among search engine optimisation agencies in Pakistan on DesignRush describe services covering link building, technical and on-page SEO and AI search visibility.
WhiteLinko is an SEO agency founded by Ahmed Iqbal and Shayan Ahmed, with a remote team in Lahore. We serve businesses in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, the UAE and Pakistan, with services ranging from technical SEO and content to ecommerce SEO, local SEO and AI search optimisation.
Before you switch: check what you own
The single most important step is confirming that your business owns its key accounts. These include your domain name, hosting, website administrator access, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, Google Tag Manager and any advertising accounts. Ideally, each should be owned by a business email address you control, with the agency added as a user. If any account was created by the agency in its own name, ask for ownership to be transferred before giving notice. Most agencies handle this cooperatively.
Gather a record of past work
Ask your current agency for a summary of work completed: technical changes made, pages created or rewritten, links earned, keyword research, reports and any outstanding recommendations. Even a brief record helps the new agency avoid repeating work or undoing changes that were helping. Save copies of past monthly reports, because they provide valuable history.
Plan the timing
Check your notice period and any contract terms. Where possible, avoid switching during your busiest season, so any transition issues do not coincide with peak demand. Overlapping the old and new agencies by a few weeks, with clear responsibilities, can prevent gaps, though it is not always necessary.
Avoid sudden, unexplained changes
A new agency should not immediately rewrite your entire website, change URLs or remove content without good reason. Pages that currently rank should be understood before they are altered. We begin with an audit and a strategy so that changes are deliberate, prioritised and explained.
How WhiteLinko handles a new client who is switching
Free audit. We review technical health, content, keyword coverage, links, local presence and AI visibility, and note what the previous agency did well so it can be preserved.
Strategy. A keyword-to-page map and a 90-day roadmap set out priorities in order of impact.
Execution. Senior specialists carry out the work each month rather than only advising.
Reporting. A monthly report from your own Google Analytics and Search Console, followed by a call. Our sample SEO report shows the format.
Signs it may be time to switch
Not every period of slow progress means an agency is failing. SEO takes time, and markets change. But some signs suggest it is worth exploring alternatives. Reports may show activity, such as hours worked or links built, without connecting it to traffic, enquiries or sales. You may not know what work was done last month, or why. Recommendations may be repeated month after month without being implemented. The agency may struggle to explain sudden changes in performance. Your business may have moved into new areas, such as selling online, expanding abroad or needing visibility in AI assistants, that the current agency does not specialise in. Or communication may simply have become slow or difficult.
If any of these sound familiar, a frank conversation with your current agency is a sensible first step. If that does not resolve things, an independent audit gives you an objective view before you decide.
Where WhiteLinko's specialisms help
Online shops benefit from our Shopify SEO, ecommerce SEO and Growth Partnership, which ties SEO to commercial results.
Businesses selling abroad benefit from our international SEO and experience across the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and the UAE.
Clinics, law firms and travel agencies benefit from specialist services built around how their customers search.
Local businesses benefit from our local SEO and management of Google Business Profile and ChatGPT listings, including ChatGPT's Business Hub where eligible, which is currently in beta and reports mentions and clicks as 28-day totals.
The first month after switching
During the first month, we confirm access to every account, set up or check tracking for calls, forms and other enquiries, complete the audit, and agree the strategy and roadmap with you. Quick wins, such as fixing critical technical errors or correcting inaccurate business information, are often tackled straight away. By the end of the month, you know exactly what will happen over the rest of the quarter and how results will be measured. Our process page explains each step in detail.
Comparison table
| Factor | Contomatix | WhiteLinko |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Pakistan | Lahore, Pakistan (remote team) |
| Services listed | Link building, technical and on-page SEO, AI search visibility | Full SEO, ecommerce, local, international and AI search |
| Markets served | Ask the agency | UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE, Pakistan |
| Account ownership | Ask the agency | You own everything |
| Contract | Ask the agency | Three-month blocks, no lock-in |
| Reporting | Ask the agency | Monthly, from your own data, with a call |
A short switching checklist
- Confirm ownership of domain, hosting, website, analytics, Search Console, Business Profile and Tag Manager.
- Download or save past reports and keyword research.
- Request a summary of completed work and open recommendations.
- Note any links, listings or content the agency created on your behalf.
- Check notice periods and the date the current agreement ends.
- Change passwords for any shared logins once the handover is complete, and remove old users.
- Agree a start date with the new agency, avoiding your busiest season where possible.
- Ask the new agency to explain its first-month plan in writing.
Removing former agency users from your accounts once the handover is complete is good practice for security, not a sign of distrust. Keep a list of who has access to what, and review it each year.
Keeping the relationship professional
Most agency changes end amicably. Giving clear notice, explaining your reasons briefly and asking politely for handover materials usually produces a smooth transition. Your former agency may also have useful insights about your site's history, such as past penalties, migrations or experiments, that are worth recording. Our case studies show the kind of steady, measurable progress we aim for once a new programme is under way.
Our verdict
Contomatix offers link building, technical and on-page SEO and AI search visibility, and many businesses may be well served by it. For businesses looking for an alternative, particularly those that need ecommerce, international or local specialism, or want clear ownership and flexible terms, we believe WhiteLinko is the better fit. We make switching straightforward, preserve what is working, explain every change and report from your own data.
Frequently asked questions
Will rankings drop when we change agency?
Not if the switch is handled carefully and changes are deliberate.
What if our old agency owns our accounts?
Ask for ownership to be transferred before giving notice. Most agencies cooperate.
Do you undo the previous agency's work?
No. We keep what helps and change only what the audit shows needs improving.
Is there a lock-in contract?
No. We work in three-month blocks with no lock-in.
Can you guarantee better results than our last agency?
No. No one can guarantee rankings, but we explain the plan clearly and report honestly.
Start with an independent view
Our free audit gives you a clear picture before you decide.
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