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

Tired of getting pulled into the technical weeds, managing ineffective staff, or being ghosted by freelancers mid project? 

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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.

At BlockStep we’ve worked to create a solution that is the best of both worlds. We want agencies and experts to be able to focus on their core competence, keep their fixed overhead as low as possible, AND have on-demand access to some of the world’s best technical talent.

Here is a helpful grid that explains how BlockStep stacks up against other solutions:

Internal Team FreelancersOutsource (e.g. Upwork / Fiverr)BlockStep
Capability

The full scope of knowledge and experience to accomplish tasks with excellence
Might be good at some things but not othersMight be good at some things but not othersHit or miss…A full stack of deeply experienced technical talent.
Availability

How soon can they start working?
High availability (if they aren’t too busy already)Fingers crossed!The best are never available1-2 Business Days
Communication & Responsiveness

Do you have to ask for updates or is there transparency and proactiveness in communication?
GoodHit or missUsually not greatIf you have to ask how it’s going we aren’t living up to our standards.
Easy to work with

Skilled professionalism and experience, great processes, and excellent communication, and you don’t have to micro-manage.
Easy to work with but should focus on your business’ core competenciesMaybeMaybe if you are luckyYES – use our quote builder for projects or let us help you design a fixed price implementation plan for your offer.
Reliability

Will they do what they say will do
High reliabilityIf you’ve found a unicornHopefullyHigh reliability
CostHigh fixed costAll over the placeGet what you pay forFixed pricing to remove the guesswork from your gorwth. (Our clients typically charge 2-5X our costs).

Ready to get off the treadmill?

If you’re tired of high overhead expenses or being ghosted by freelancers, schedule a meeting to see if BlockStep is a good fit to power your hassle-free growth. 

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Grant

Grant is a co-founder of Blockstep. He started building websites for people as a teenager and has been at it for more than 20 years. Along the way he’s led digital projects for everything from small businesses, to venture backed startups, to Fortune 500 Companies. He’s experienced the agency world from all sides and understands the value they can create but also the crazy challenges they face - especially when you add in complex technology to the mix. He loves helping agency partners deliver incredible wins for their clients while avoiding headaches.

Ready to get off the treadmill?

If you’re tired of high overhead expenses or being ghosted by freelancers, schedule a meeting to see if BlockStep is a good fit to power your hassle-free growth.