Agency comparison · web design
Web design studio vs
In-house designer + engineer.
Hiring two senior people just to manage a marketing site is expensive. Agencies smooth out the spend across many clients.
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When each wins · 01
Pick by scope.
When Web design studio wins
Web design studio
You're a small team, you need a marketing site or rebrand once a year.
When In-house designer + engineer wins
In-house designer + engineer
Marketing site changes constantly, brand work is continuous.
Factor-by-factor · 02
Direct comparison.
| Factor | Web design studio | In-house designer + engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $50-150k per project | $300k+ in salaries |
| Speed for first ship | Faster | Slower |
| Continuous iteration | Retainer or repeat brief | Native |
| Knowledge depth | Strong (across clients) | Native to product |
| Risk of attrition | None | High |
| Best for | Most teams | Brand-led companies at scale |
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