👥 Service Comparison

Freelancer vs Agency Website

Freelancers can be great or terrible—hard to know until you're committed. Agencies provide consistent quality and accountability. See the real differences.

At a Glance

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Velosites

  • From $19/month (or $999+ one-time)
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

Freelance Designers

  • $500-3000+ project (varies widely)
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesFreelance Designers
ReliabilityBusiness depends on reputationVaries greatly by individual
AvailabilityTeam always availableOne person with other clients
Sick Days ImpactTeam covers for each otherProject stops if they're sick
Disappearance RiskBusiness continuity guaranteedSome freelancers ghost clients
Skill RangeDesign, dev, SEO specialistsLimited to one person's skills
Quality ControlInternal review processNo quality oversight
Ongoing SupportLong-term business relationshipDepends on freelancer availability
CommunicationProfessional business hoursFreelancer schedule (varies)
CostHigher but predictableLower but varies by freelancer
Find Good OnesResearch agency reputationHard to vet freelancers

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • Consistent reliability
  • Team availability
  • No ghosting risk
  • Multiple skill sets
  • Quality control
  • Long-term support
  • Business accountability

✗ Cons

  • Higher cost
  • Less personal relationship
  • More structured process

Freelance Designers

✓ Pros

  • Lower cost possible
  • Direct relationship
  • Can find excellent individuals
  • More flexible approach
  • Personal attention

✗ Cons

  • Quality very inconsistent
  • Availability issues
  • Some ghost clients
  • Limited skill range
  • No backup if unavailable
  • Support may end
  • Hard to vet quality

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Want reliable results
  • Need ongoing support
  • Value accountability
  • Time-sensitive project
  • Want quality guarantees

Choose Freelance Designers if you want:

  • Have a trusted freelancer
  • Budget very tight
  • Simple project scope
  • Not time-sensitive
  • Comfortable with risk

Our Honest Recommendation

Good freelancers are excellent but hard to find and verify. Agencies provide reliable quality and accountability. Pay more for peace of mind or take a chance for potential savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some freelancers ghost clients?

Various reasons—personal issues, better opportunities, overwhelmed. Without business accountability, some just disappear. Agencies have business reputations to maintain.

Can I get agency quality from a freelancer?

Some excellent freelancers provide top quality. Problem is vetting them upfront. Past work samples don't guarantee your project will go smoothly.

What if the freelancer is cheaper and good?

If you have a trusted freelancer with proven reliability, they can be great. Most businesses prefer agency predictability over freelancer uncertainty.

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