The Small Business Solution
It can be challenging to decide whether to hire a web design agency or a WordPress freelance web designer. For most small businesses, a website project is a large undertaking, requiring a significant investment of both money and time.
What is web development? It is a complicated process consisting of several stages. Each is important: web design, web development, content creation, search engine optimization, and digital marketing.
There are several advantages to hiring a freelancer to complete your project. Today is a good example of what I mean! “I’m not sure you will really want to talk to me,” said Karen, my newest client, apologetically … at 8:30 am.
“Now my second partner has quit on me, so we will have to start out once again with designing the website, plus get another new domain. I hope you can help me!”
This was now web design #3 in two weeks. But who’s counting?
Flexibility
Along with setting their own rates, freelancers can set their own schedules. This can positively impact the timeline of the project.
When working with individuals, they may be able to devote all their time to your project to get the work done faster, whereas an agency will be managing multiple projects with different timelines.
Depending on the agency or freelancer, you may experience a more hands-on approach with a freelancer. Since he or she is your sole contact on the project, there can be a more personal approach.
The Generalist
Freelancers speak your language. There are aspects of being a generalist that give us advantages over specialists. The Power Of A Generalist
Generalists are always learning new things. This means there’s a greater chance we have dabbled in your specialty and can understand what you do and what is required for your job. At the same time, we know we’re not the experts — you are.
The BIG Picture
We look at the big picture of how different people and pieces fit together and where we fit. This makes us great people to work with!
So think of it this way in the animal kingdom.
Each creature resides on a species scale of generalists to specialists. The koala bear, a specialist, can only survive on an extremely limited set of conditions: diet (eucalyptus), climate (warm), environment (trees).
Mice, the generalists, on the other hand, can survive just about anywhere. They can withstand heat and cold, eat your organic breakfast cereal or seeds and berries foraged in the wild.
We freelancers are mice and for the first time proud of it!
Contact Marcia Coffey at 561-906-3436 or fill out our Getting Started form.