About Misaka Networks

TL;DR: We're a Gen Z agency that builds fast websites and does SEO that actually works. No BS, no hourly billing, just results.

Who We Are

Misaka Networks is a web development and SEO agency focused on one thing: making websites fast and making them rank.

We're based in China, serving clients globally (mostly US, EU, and Asia). We're a small team of developers and SEO specialists who actually know what we're doing.

Founded in 2019, we've spent 6 years figuring out what works in modern web development and SEO. Spoiler: It's not WordPress and it's not "submit to 500 directories."

Lawrence Rao, Founder

Why We Exist

I'm Lawrence, founder of Misaka Networks. I started this after working in manufacturing for 3+ years and seeing how terrible most web agencies are.

The problems I kept seeing:

  • Agencies charge $200/hour and then drag projects out to bill more
  • Everyone uses WordPress (slow, bloated, insecure)
  • SEO agencies show vanity metrics (impressions! clicks!) but revenue doesn't grow
  • No one speaks plain English - just buzzwords and jargon

I thought: "There has to be a better way." So I built Misaka Networks to do it differently.

What Makes Us Different

We Use Modern Tech (Astro.js)

While everyone else builds on WordPress (2003 technology), we use Astro.js - the fastest web framework in 2025. Result: 0.5-1 second load times instead of 5-10 seconds. Google loves it. So do your customers.

Fixed Pricing, No Hourly Billing

We hate hourly billing. You hate hourly billing. It creates misaligned incentives. All our projects are fixed-price or fixed monthly retainers. You know exactly what you're paying upfront.

Transparent Reporting

Monthly reports showing: keyword rankings, traffic growth, conversion metrics, and ROI. No vanity metrics. No BS. Just "here's what we did, here's what it achieved."

We're AI-Native

We're Gen Z developers who use AI tools daily (Cursor, Claude, v0). But we also know when AI falls short. Our "AI to Production" service exists because we've seen too many broken AI-generated projects that need professional cleanup.

Time Zone Advantage

Based in China, serving global clients. 12-15 hour time difference means: you submit requests in the evening → wake up to progress. Your project moves forward while you sleep. Plus: 30-40% cost savings vs US agencies.

Our Values

Honesty Over Sales

If SEO isn't right for you, we'll tell you. If your idea won't work, we'll tell you. We'd rather lose a sale than waste your money.

Quality Over Speed

We'd rather take an extra week to do it right than rush and deliver garbage. That said, we're pretty fast (time zone advantage helps).

Simplicity Over Complexity

We use plain English. We explain technical stuff clearly. No jargon unless necessary. Our goal: you understand what we're doing and why.

Results Over Effort

You don't care how many hours we worked. You care if your website is fast and if you're getting more customers. We focus on outcomes, not inputs.

Who We Work With

We're industry-agnostic. If your website is slow or Google ignores you, we can help.

Our clients include:

  • E-commerce stores
  • SaaS companies
  • Local service businesses
  • B2B companies
  • AI/Web3 startups
  • Solo founders and small teams

What they have in common: They want results, not excuses. They value transparency. They're willing to invest in long-term growth.

Our Tech Stack

We use modern, proven technologies:

  • Frontend: Astro.js, React, Vue, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
  • Backend: Node.js, Python, Go (depending on project needs)
  • Hosting: Cloudflare Pages, Vercel, AWS (enterprise-grade)
  • SEO Tools: Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog
  • AI Tools: Cursor, Claude, v0 (for rapid prototyping)

We stay on top of new tech, but we're not trendy for the sake of it. We use what works.

Our Team

We're a small, focused team:

  • Lawrence Rao: Founder, developer, SEO specialist (6 years experience)
  • Development team: Gen Z developers who actually know modern web tech
  • SEO specialists: People who've been doing SEO since before TikTok existed
  • Project managers: Keep everything on track (and on budget)

Small team = you work with the people actually doing the work. No layers of account managers who don't understand your project.

Why Are You Based in China?

Fair question. A few reasons:

  • Cost advantage: We can charge 30-40% less than US agencies while maintaining quality
  • Time zone coverage: We work while you sleep = faster project turnaround
  • Access to talent: China has excellent developers (despite the stereotypes)
  • Founder is based here: Lawrence has deep connections to both Chinese and Western markets

We use global infrastructure (Cloudflare, Vercel, AWS) and follow international standards. Your data isn't stored in China.

Want to Work Together?

If you like what you've read and think we might be a good fit:

We'll have an honest conversation about whether we can help. No pressure, no BS.