Why We’re Not the Cheapest Marketing Agency (And That’s a Good Thing)

As honesty is our number one value at Spaghetti Agency, let’s put it out there. We’re not the cheapest marketing agency you’ll find. If you’re shopping purely on price, you’ll probably find someone cheaper in your first five Google results. And that’s totally cool with us. There’s a market for low-cost marketing. It’s just that we’re not it. 

And we’re completely OK with that. In fact, we believe it’s one of our biggest strengths. Because when it comes to your brand’s marketing, the last thing you should be shopping for is a bargain-bin solution. You’re not buying a cheap Stag do T-Shirt. You’re building something with long-term impact. 

So, this blog isn’t an apology. It’s an explanation, a transparent look at why our pricing reflects the value we deliver, and why “cheapest” and “best” rarely go hand in hand. 

Why We’re Not the Cheapest Marketing Agency (And That’s a Good Thing) 

Cheap work usually ends up costing more 

We’ve had more than a few clients come to us after trying the “budget” route. They thought they were saving themselves a few quid by going with the cheapest quote, only to find themselves frustrated a few months down the line with underwhelming content, generic campaigns, or no strategy because that’s an additional cost. 

It’s the classic “buy cheap, buy twice” scenario. The truth is, good marketing, the kind that actually works and grows your business, isn’t slapped together in a few hours using a template and some stock photos. It takes time, thinking, and a team that knows what they’re doing. So no, we’re not cheap. Because we don’t cut corners; and we won’t do work we’re not proud to put our name to. 

So, what are you actually paying for? 

We don’t charge for the sake of charging; we charge for what goes into building strategy that actually works. When you work with us, you’re not just buying deliverables. You’re buying into a process that’s built to get actual results.  

Here’s what that looks like: 

Strategy that’s actually strategic 

We don’t believe in one size fits all plans. We take the time to understand your business, your audience, your goals, and we build something that’s made for you. We never ever repurpose content from previous clients and we have a thorough onboarding process to ensure we get to know you and your business very quickly. 

An in-house team of actual experts 

Your account isn’t handed off to any old random freelancer when you join. Instead, you get a senior team who know how to turn strategy into performance. We don’t just “do marketing”, we keep your online presence fresh, relevant, and engaging across every platform. Plus, we’re pretty fun to work with too. Just saying. 

Creative with commercial thinking 

Pretty is nice, but effective is better. Everything we create, from campaigns to content, has a purpose. We track it, test it, tweak it. And we’re not afraid to kill an idea if it’s not working. If you start on Google Ads and they fail, we’ll be honest and try something else. We won’t waste your money. We’d rather be adaptable than double down on something that’s wrong. 

A proper partnership 

We’re not a plug-in service. We get to know your business like it’s our own, and we’re not shy about challenging you (in a polite way!) if we think there’s a better way. Our best work happens when we work with our clients, not just for them. 

There’s always someone cheaper 

And honestly, that’s fine. There are freelancers on Fiverr offering “complete marketing strategies” for £99. There are agencies promising the world for next to nothing. And we get it; tight budgets and financial pressure are very real. But when price becomes the only deciding factor, the work suffers, which means your brand suffers. 

You end up spending money fixing problems that didn’t need to exist in the first place. Or worse, you settle for results that stall your growth because “it was good enough for now.” 

We believe in long-term thinking. We’d rather help you build a foundation that lasts, even if that means saying “we’re not the right fit” for a client who’s only looking for the cheapest quote. In fact, we will literally recommend other freelancers and marketing agencies if we don’t think we’re a good match for a client.  

Our clients don’t work with us because we’re cheap 

They work with us because they’re tired of surface-level marketing. They want their marketing to have depth and make an impact. They want someone who’s going to ask those tough and (sometimes) uncomfortable questions and bring new ideas to the table, not just blindly nod along and churn out content. 

They value the how just as much as the what. Because they know that real growth takes more than a few nice graphics and a couple of posts. That’s the value. And that’s what we charge for. 

Ask better questions than “how much?” 

Of course, pricing is a factor, but when picking a marketing agency to look after your business’ online presence, it shouldn’t be the only thing that matters. 

Instead of just asking, “What does it cost?”, ask: 

• How do you get to know my business? 
• How will this impact my business in 6–12 months? 
• Who’s actually doing the work? 
• What does success look like? 

Those are the conversations that lead to real results. And we’re always up for those! 

TLDR? Here’s the takeaway 

We’re not the cheapest, and we never will be.  

Because we’re not here to offer shortcuts or pad invoices with work that doesn’t create real value for our clients. We’re focused on helping businesses grow in ways that truly matter. 

If that’s what you’re after, you’re in the right place.   

And if you’re still chasing the lowest price? No hard feelings, but when you’re ready to do it right, we’ll be here. 😘 

Like what you see and ready to wrangle your marketing? Come say ‘Howdy’ and let’s see if we’d be a good fit! 

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