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The Benefits of Choosing a Freelance Web Designer Over a Web Design Agency

By Alex Whitehead·November 2021·3 min read
The Benefits of Choosing a Freelance Web Designer Over a Web Design Agency

Looking for a freelance web designer can be tricky. If I put myself in your shoes and I was looking to get a new website, I can see why it can be hard to find the right individual or company. There is

Looking for a freelance web designer can be tricky.

If I put myself in your shoes and I was looking to get a new website, I can see why it can be hard to find the right individual or company.

There is so much choice when it comes to both freelance web developers and large web development agencies. How do you choose what’s right for you? Find out more about the benefits of choosing a freelance web designer below:

It’s More Affordable.

One of the greatest benefits of hiring a freelance web developer like me is the guarantee of a competitive price.

This isn’t because they charge a different hourly rate but because they’re more cost-efficient. Even though you might pay a higher hourly rate, you can save money.

You Receive A More Personal Approach.

A more personal service is much easier to deliver for a freelance web developer.

I have more time to explain the process to you and get to know your business. The identity of your site could get lost if anyone other than the designer or developer attends this meeting.

Quicker and More Reliable.

Freelance web designers don’t get caught up in internal processes, so decisions are made at a quicker pace and your amends are likely to be done more promptly.

I will make sure I can deliver your project on time by establishing a go-live date at the start of the project.

Customer Service.

Freelance web developers rely on good referrals for future business, so I will make sure you are 100% satisfied with the service you receive.

This means that as the client, you’re much more likely to get quick responses and work delivered on time. See my 5* reviews on trust pilot here.

Local and Nationwide.

I’m happy to work on projects both locally within Sheffield and in the surrounding areas. Or nationwide.

I work with various clients up and down the country in various counties. So whether you’re local to South Yorkshire or not, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Creativity

Freelance website designers are usually willing to go the extra mile than agency staff.

Their jobs are on the line so they’re always trying to push the boundaries to impress their clients with an interesting design that perfectly functions and helps meet your business objectives.

Get in Touch with A Freelance Web Designer Today!

I specialise in creating professional and user-friendly websites that put my clients above their competition. And ensure that they not only look nice - but also provide a seamless user experience across all devices to help generate those all-important leads.

At AW Media Marketing, we don’t offer a ‘one size fits all’ type process. All of our clients are different and so it’s important that they are treated that way. However, I do ensure the web design process is always straightforward and as simple as possible. And I pride myself on approaching every project with the same attention to detail and a determination to exceed my clients’ expectations.

I like to involve my clients closely in every stage of the project. Listening and fully understanding your requirements so that I deliver an online solution that meets your business’ goals.

Alex Whitehead, Director at AW Media & Marketing

Written by Alex Whitehead

Director, Developer & Award-Winning Web Designer

Alex founded AW Media in Sheffield in 2016 and has led 500+ website, branding and SEO projects since, picking up four back-to-back industry awards along the way. He writes the way he works: straight answers, no jargon, judged on results.

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