{"id":304,"date":"2020-02-17T20:58:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T20:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greengingerdigital.com\/?p=191"},"modified":"2023-11-14T10:53:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T10:53:56","slug":"full-service-or-specialist-agencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greengingerdigital.com\/blog\/full-service-or-specialist-agencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialist Agencies or Full-service Agencies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Chances are if you\u2019ve worked in digital marketing for a period, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ve come across both full-service and specialist agencies. Depending on the situation and often their personal experience, many marketers have a preference. Whilst there are many opinions on which approach is generally better, the truth is that you should look to understand your requirements and find a partner which aligns with your aspirations and culture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At Green Ginger<\/a>, we\u2019re a little biased. We believe that businesses can unlock increased value from working with specialists. However, we have worked in digital for many years, working with many businesses and so have experience of specialists and full-service agencies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Full-Service Agency?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many agencies consider themselves full-service. This means they offer everything needed to launch and grow online. Often including website development, creative and marketing amongst other services.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A full-service agencies proposition often relies on convenience and price, which can be important for many businesses. However, many full-service agencies still specialise in one service (such as site development) behind the scenes. If this is the case, it could be argued that a cheaper price may not always be the best value or could even be a false economy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Specialist Agency?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A good specialist agency should be an expert in their field. This is particularly important in digital marketing. The digital marketing industry changes and evolves rapidly and staying on top of best practice can be tough.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Specialist agencies are often more agile than integrated agencies, with a smaller team of experts (although there are some exceptions). They can respond to requests and change quickly. Whilst full-service agencies often cite consistency as a key benefit of their service, a good specialist agency should proactively work with other partners\/specialists through the customer journey. We believe it\u2019s important to understand what everyone is working to ensure consistency, ultimately, for the end-user. Only by understanding each potential touchpoint can we ensure we\u2019re connecting customers and brands as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Which is best for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Unfortunately, there isn\u2019t a standard answer to this question. We would always advocate analysing your needs and requirements before working with any agency, this will give you a clear framework when speaking to potential partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, we would recommend thinking about the following points:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Work with a partner who will provide you with the best value<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taking digital marketing<\/a> as an example. A specialist agency may allow you to unlock increased marketing efficiencies. Whether this be through growing reach, reducing marketing spend or improving return-on-investment \u2013 this would ultimately drive better value for a client<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Find a partner who takes time to understand your business, objectives and customers<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Any partner should take the time to understand your business as much as possible. This may include your customer base, your products\/services and any pain points. If an agency \u2013 either full-service or specialist \u2013 doesn\u2019t take the time to do this, it is unlikely you will develop a long-lasting, profitable relationship with them<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Know what you need from an agency partner and get to know them<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Different businesses will need different services and have different requirements. Before approaching agencies, ensure you understand what you are looking for in a partner. Perhaps you need an agile partner who can respond to change and requests quickly or maybe cost is an important factor for you (integrated doesn\u2019t always mean cheaper). Whatever your needs, keep an open mind and speak to a few potential partners before selecting the right one for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When speaking to potential partners about their services and proposition, challenge them on expertise and range of services looking at client case studies and testimonials where possible. By speaking to partners, you\u2019ll get a feel for them and build trust which is important in any relationship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At Green Ginger<\/a>, we\u2019re proud to specialise in digital marketing. Whilst we know what a good website looks like and what makes a strong customer-experience, we\u2019re not technical website experts. Whilst we have a strong network of recommended partners we can introduce to our clients; we stick to what we\u2019re good at \u2013 getting people to your site through customer-first marketing strategies. We proactively work with other partners (and can recommend partners) to create a strong, consistent service for clients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ultimately, we believe you should choose an agency based on the best value for your business.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Feel free to get in touch<\/a> and discuss your needs today. If we don\u2019t believe we\u2019re the best partner for you, we\u2019d be happy to help you find your ideal match \u2013 that\u2019s digital done differently.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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