Marketing Dilemma: Hire An Agency Or Build An In-House Team?

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If you want your business to grow and reach more customers, you need strong marketing. But with everything changing so fast—Google Algorithm updates, social media, new tools—it can feel overwhelming.

How do you manage websites, ads, emails, SEO, videos, and more… without going over budget?

That’s the challenge many businesses face:
Should you hire full-time staff or work with a marketing agency?

Hiring vs. Agency: What’s the Better Move?

Hiring one person might seem like a good idea—until you realize marketing today is too big for one person to handle well. You’d need an SEO expert, a content creator, someone who knows paid ads, a designer, and more. That gets expensive—fast.

Instead, a full-service marketing agency gives you a team of experts, each focused on their area. That means better results for less money.

Let’s look at the main reasons why working with an agency like c3digitus is often the smarter choice.

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Top Benefits of Working with a Marketing Agency

1. Lower Costs Without Cutting Corners

  • No Salary or HR Costs
    You don’t pay for benefits, office space, or training.
  • More for Your Money
    Instead of paying one person, you get a whole team with different specialties.
  • Flexible Budget
    Agencies can scale up or down depending on what you need, when you need it.

2. A Team of Experts Working for You

  • Skilled in Every Area
    From SEO and paid ads to social media and content, agencies have it all covered.
  • Always Up to Date
    Agencies stay on top of the latest tools, platforms, and strategies so you don’t have to.
  • New Ideas
    Outside experts can offer creative strategies you might not think of on your own.

3. Easier to Adapt as You Grow

  • Fast to Launch
    Agencies already have tools and systems in place to move quickly.
  • Adjustable Support
    Get more help during busy seasons, less during slower times—no hiring or firing needed.
  • Tailored Plans
    Agencies can shift focus fast based on your goals, budget, or market trends.

4. More Time for What Matters

  • Focus on Your Core Business
    While we handle your marketing, you can stay focused on running your company.
  • Less Work for Your Staff
    No need to ask your team to juggle extra tasks they aren’t trained for.
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Why c3digitus?

We get it—because we’ve been in your shoes.

Long ago, we were looking for digital marketing help, just like you are now. But no agency truly understood our needs. So, we built our own.

We trained, tested, and perfected our methods until we were confident enough to offer the same help to other businesses. That’s how c3digitus was born.

Now, we’re proud to be the agency we once wished we could hire.

Here’s what makes us different:

  • Custom strategies built just for your goals
  • Quick, proactive adjustments to keep your marketing ahead of trends
  • A fully vetted, expert team—each member background-checked and qualified
  • Clear, data-driven results—no fluff, no guesswork

Ready to Grow? Let’s Talk.

Hiring a full-time employee is expensive and risky.
Partnering with c3digitus gives you the same (or better) support, without the overhead.

Let us show you how our full-service team can help your business grow smarter, faster, and more affordably.

Reach out today and let’s build something great together.

About the Author

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Ted Wodoslawsky
Meet Ted Wodoslawsky, our dynamic VP/CMO at c3digitus who runs the show! With a Technical Diploma from Ohio Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s in Management from Malone University, Ted is not only a member of Mensa International but also a marketing maestro. With decades of experience, he thrives on the creativity and challenges of the field, leading our gifted team to new heights. Outside of work, Ted has a passion for acting in low-budget independent films (check him out on IMDB!) and enjoys writing when inspiration strikes.

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