👥 Service Comparison

Small Agency vs Large Agency

Large agencies have big overheads and account managers. Small agencies give direct access to experts. Different experiences.

At a Glance

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Velosites

  • From $19/month
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

Large Design Agency

  • $5,000-50,000
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesLarge Design Agency
Personal AttentionDirect expert accessAccount managers
Price$19/month$5,000-50,000
Speed48 hours4-12 weeks
Overhead CostsLow (passed to clients)High (you pay for)
FlexibilityAgile and fastBureaucratic process
CommunicationTalk to actual doersThrough middlemen
Brand RecognitionGrowing reputationEstablished brand
Team SizeLean expert teamLarge team

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • Much more affordable
  • Direct expert access
  • Faster delivery
  • Personal attention
  • Flexible and agile
  • Low overhead costs

✗ Cons

  • Smaller brand recognition
  • Smaller team

Large Design Agency

✓ Pros

  • Big brand name
  • Large teams
  • Established processes
  • Corporate credibility

✗ Cons

  • Extremely expensive
  • Slow and bureaucratic
  • Account manager layers
  • High overhead costs
  • Less personal attention
  • Inflexible processes

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Small-medium businesses
  • Startups
  • Value-conscious companies
  • Anyone wanting personal attention

Choose Large Design Agency if you want:

  • Large enterprises
  • Corporate branding campaigns
  • When brand name matters
  • Complex organizational needs

Our Honest Recommendation

Choose small boutique agency for personal service, speed, and value. Choose large agency only if you need brand name for corporate approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is small agency quality lower?

No! Small agencies often have the same talent as large agencies, just without the overhead. Many small agency pros previously worked at big agencies.

Why are large agencies so expensive?

Fancy offices, large teams, account managers, and corporate overhead all get passed to clients. Small agencies operate lean and pass savings on.

When would I need a large agency?

Complex enterprise projects, when corporate procurement requires big brand names, or very large scale campaigns.

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