It’s time to build your new website and a decision needs to be made – to use a freelance website designer or hire a website development company. Sometimes, initially, agencies can seem like the better or cheaper option, sometimes with hidden costs —but in most cases, a freelance designer can deliver better results, an easier working experience, and way better value.

But of course, I’m going to say that. That said – Here’s a few reasons why choosing a freelance website designer is actually the better choice for businesses of all sizes.

1. You will work directly with the designer (no middleman management person)

With a website agency, your important project usually passes through different project managers, and web designers. When you speak to them, they are pulling up your file and getting familiar with your website usually for the first time each time you call.

When you hire a freelance website designer:

• You talk directly to the person designing your website.
• Someone who actually remembers your last conversation.
• Someone who remembers the big picture and understands your goals.

This type on one-on-one communication creates a shorthand between client and designer that get things done quickly and easily – and most of all, less expensive.

2. A freelancer is more invested in the success of your website

To a website company – your project as one of dozens (or hundreds). A freelancer sees it as almost a personal project that you are taking on together.

Freelance website designers are more likely to:

• Go the extra mile
• Care about performance and results
• They’ll want to make sure you’re happy— and that the latest bit of work is no just checked off the list.

Freelancers rely on word of mouth so your success is their success.

3. Way better value and affordable

Website companies come with other overhead costs—that you end up paying for.

Freelance website designers can offer your project:

• Lower, affordable costs
• Flexible pricing
• More features included for the same budget