After spending years pouring your heart into building your business, it’s time to choose a marketing company to help it thrive and grow! Before you sign the dotted line, you want to be sure to choose an agency that will be a perfect fit. We understand that this can be an intimidating task. That’s why the Muses have created a guide on how to choose the right digital marketing agency for your business. From researching companies to getting a quote, this is everything you need to do to find the perfect marketing match!

Do Your Research

Start by researching the agency’s background and past work. Most marketing agencies will have past and current clients listed on their websites. Additionally, they should have the goals they helped these clients achieve. Seeing the work an agency has done for other businesses will help give you an idea of what they’re capable of. Firstly, comb through their portfolio and find:

• What sets them apart from other marketing agencies in your area.
• Case studies that detail their past successes.
• Testimonials from clients they’ve worked with.
• Their qualifications and experience in digital marketing.
• Their core values and motto.

All of these qualifications will help you understand the agency’s history. Additionally, they will help you decide if they align with your business’s values and goals.

Identify What Services They Offer

Now it’s time to learn more about the agency’s services, and if those services can help you achieve your marketing goals. While looking through their services, ask yourself:

• Are they a full-service agency that offers social media marketing, branding, content creation, public relations, and more?
• Do they specialize in one facet of marketing? 
• Do these services align with the marketing goals I’d like to achieve?

Maybe you’re looking for an agency to grow your social media presence. Or, perhaps you’re looking to rebrand your business. Maybe you’re not quite sure what you need, but you know you need some help getting started. No matter what you’re looking for, you should be able to find the answers to these questions by visiting their website and social accounts!

Get a Quote

Once you’ve narrowed down your list of potential agencies, it’s time to reach out and ask for a quote. Having a budget in mind can be helpful, but getting a quote from multiple agencies can help put into perspective what the average cost is for marketing services in your area. Most agencies will offer different packages that you can choose from to help customize your marketing experience. Once you have multiple quotes, you’ll have an idea of what it will cost to grow your business and meet your marketing goals.

Let Them Show You What They’re Made Of

Once you’ve done all of these steps, it’s time to schedule a meeting with the agencies that stand out. This is the perfect time to let them show you what they can do for your business! This is also a crucial step in understanding if an agency is the right fit for your company. In this initial meeting, you can dive deeper into what your marketing goals are and let them show you how they can help you achieve those goals. Any agency worth its salt will take this as an opportunity to understand your needs and demonstrate to you how it can meet those needs.

About Muse

Muse Group is dedicated to helping you feel supported, while we connect you to the people who are as passionate about your business as you are. As traditional and digital marketing experts, we are here to crush your marketing goals, so that you can get back to what matters most to you: running your businesses. Now that you have an idea of what makes an agency a good fit for your business, contact us today. We’d love to show you what we’re made of!