When it comes to managing your digital marketing efforts, you have a few options: you can do it yourself, hire an employee to handle it, or contract with an agency. While each option has its own set of pros and cons, there are a few key reasons why contracting with an agency might be the best choice for your business.

5 Reasons to Hire An Agency

1. Agencies have specialized expertise. Digital marketing is a complex and ever-changing field, and it can be difficult for a single employee to stay on top of all the latest trends and best practices. Agencies, on the other hand, have teams of experts with a wide range of skills and experience. This allows them to provide a more comprehensive and effective service than a single employee could.
   
   
2. Agencies can provide a fresh perspective. When you’re working on your own digital marketing efforts, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut. An agency can bring a fresh perspective to your campaigns, and can help you identify new opportunities and strategies that you might not have considered otherwise.
   
   
3. Agencies are better if your business experiences a slowdown. When you hire an employee to manage your digital marketing, that person will only be able to work on your business. If your business experiences a slow period, you still have to pay their full salary, benefits, and payroll taxes. Cutting your employee down to part-time might mean they find a job elsewhere. Your agency should have multiple revenue streams and can handle an adjustment to your contract if needed.
   
   
4. Agencies also provide scalability. As your business grows, so too will your digital marketing needs. An agency can scale up or down its services as needed, whereas an employee may not have the flexibility to handle a larger workload. There also may not be enough work to hire another in-house employee. 
   
   
5. Agencies can save you time and money. By outsourcing your digital marketing to an agency, you’ll be able to free up time and resources that you can then use to focus on other aspects of your business. Additionally, agencies often have economies of scale and can offer services at a lower cost than hiring a full-time employee.

Of course, there are also some potential downsides to contracting with an agency. It may take some time to find an agency that truly understands your business and can provide the services you need. (But hey, you could find this with an employee too). If you take the time to find a reputable and experienced agency, the benefits can far outweigh the downsides.

Contracting with an agency can be a great way to manage your digital marketing efforts. An agency like Wilson Digital has specialized expertise, can provide a fresh perspective, handle multiple projects at once, provide scalability, and can save you time and money. While there may be some downsides of choosing an agency over hiring someone in-house, the benefits can far outweigh them if you take the time to find a reputable and experienced agency that understands your business.

Wilson Digital can be that partner for your company or organization. To get start a discussion of your marketing needs with a free consultation, contact us today.