Swwwift vs Web Agency

Why would you choose Swwwift over using a Web Agency? Well the answer is simple. Swwwift is a platform built by designers, for designers – it’s WordPress, with on-page editing through Gutenberg.

Given that Swwwift has been founded by a no-code graphic designer who grew a Web Agency, we completely understand the frustrations of key pain points that people face when they choose a Web Agency.

Swwwift is positioned for graphic designers to easily sell websites to their clients with no coding required, with access to plugin libraries that make anything achievable – all with the support of Swwwift Experts. This takes away the need to use a platform with more dev-related plugins, aimed at those who want to dabble in CSS and HTML if this isn’t your bag.

 

Key differences with Swwwift compared to a Web Agency

  • Swwwift sites are fully hosted and ready to go
  • Swwwift is built by designers, for designers – giving you total control over the lead time of your project. Agencies will be serving other clients at the same time, so typical lead times can exceed 8-10 weeks even for basic websites.
  • Swwwift runs on WordPress Gutenberg – giving you the option to work with a template or with block patterns to create new pages in minutes
  • Swwwift provides agency-level support without the wait times and you’ll be talking to someone who understands the platform, rather than liaising with a project manager – which is typical for an agency (we’d know!)
  • Swwwift has a clear pricing structure, which will be far more competitive than an agency

Cost your clients can afford and the profits you can make

You’re in business to make money and by using an agency you know it’s not going to be cheap. Agencies typically have eye-watering day rates, blowing your chances of making good margins, or worse still, missing the opportunity as your client’s budget doesn’t stretch that far.

 

Designing on Swwwift vs a Web Agency designing for you

With Swwwift you can start a site with a template or from scratch, it’s totally your choice. The platform uses Gutenberg editor blocks, enabling you to produce stunning websites in minutes – all without the need to code.

A web agency will be creating your website in their own format, out of your control. While you’ll have plenty of opportunities to feedback on the various stages of the process, you won’t have the full creative license to make it your own.

It’ll also be down to the agency how and where the site is created, which can always result in a tricky process to move away from working with them should you look to do so further down the line.

Take a quick look below at how easy it is to add a new page to Swwwift’s Elyn theme…

 

Swwwift pricing vs Web Agency pricing

A quality agency shouldn’t spring costs on you but there are unknowns – and even if there’s no blame attached, you’ll be the one to bear the costs. With Swwwift, what you see is what you’ll get, so there are no unknowns. The costs of your plans will not change.

 

Swwwift timescales vs Web Agency timescales

Agencies will justify their fees by spreading out their work and extending it by having to fit in between other client work. This doesn’t help your cashflow or client relationships. Swwwift sites are ready in minutes! This will give you a competitive edge over anyone else!

 

Swwwift support vs Web Agency support

As Swwwift was born from our experiences in our sister company (which happens to be a web agency) we know the support you come to expect and value. Swwwift is no different – we’re here for you. Personal, specialist and effective support where you’ll get answers quickly – just like you’d expect from any agency.

At Swwwift everything is in one place, the Dashboard. Here you’ll find ‘how to’ articles, live chat support with a Swwwift Expert and the option to book a 1:1 consultation.

 

Swwwift bespoke options and site development vs a Web Agency

So, we get it, one of the reasons that attracts you to using an agency is the freedom, quality and the opportunities for growth as and when you or your client requires it. Swwwift has this covered, too. Swwwift has the flexibility to have bespoke development added to your sites outside the standard Swwwift plans.

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