Inside BlockStep

We help you focus on what you do best, keep costs low, and deliver great results to your clients without having to worry about tech.

How agencies can avoid profit-killing projects

Agencies average 3 profit-killing projects per year. You know the projects: slam dunks that turn into embarrassing misses with you laying on your backside under the hoop. Abusive clients who won’t stop demanding work way beyond scope (and are angry even if they get it). Unforeseen tech issues that drive costs way over what you’re…

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What are the “Blocks” and “Steps” In BlockStep?

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The name BlockStep describes our methodology: the core process we’ve developed to keep your costs low, deliver great work, and great results for your clients. In this post, we’ll run through the “Blocks” and “Steps” in our process and help you understand if/when it’s a good fit for you. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why This…

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What does working with BlockStep look like?

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We provide behind the scenes technical implementation for agencies, consultants, and experts so they can focus on what they are best at, enjoy the most, and be more profitable. Because we offer such a deep level of service we are highly selective about who we work with. We also meter onboarding for new qualifying new…

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Will we steal your clients or process (and other concerns)?

As a “white-label” partner, people often want to know about the potential risks. Mostly, people want to ask if we are going to steal their clients or swipe their exclusive process and become a competitor. Both of our founders come from the Agency world. We have seen plenty of shady stuff from freelancers and contract…

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How does BlockStep compare to managing tech stuff in-house, hiring freelancers, or outsourcing?

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It’s a constant wrestling match to discern if a needed skill should be hired for internally or outsourced. No matter how you slice it there are advantages and disadvantages.

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What tech platforms does BlockStep work on?

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Since we work with diverse clients across numerous industries we have exposure and expertise in numerous platforms. We pride ourselves in being tech “agnostic” and firmly believe that “The best setup is the one that you use.” Given our hands-on experience inside so many businesses, we can certainly help you optimize your setup or find…

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