There’s no limit to the number of hats you wear as an e-commerce brand owner.
Some tasks will be right in your wheelhouse; others will feel completely foreign.
In the case you can’t seem to hire someone internally or figure it out yourself, it often makes sense to hire a specialist to build and/or scale that function of the business.
And while the right agency can provide exponential returns, it’s not always obvious what partner is the right fit.
The best agencies are not only highly competent, but highly ethical and understand that service is as much a part of the business as the actual deliverables.
“Hiring the right agency can be difficult because you’re bringing on people who are strangers to you and your business,” says Perfy founder Vasa Martinez.
As with any relationship, setting realistic expectations and prioritizing communication is key. One huge red flag is agencies promising the moon simply to earn your business. The best agencies are not only highly competent, but highly ethical and understand that service is as much a part of the business as the actual deliverables.
Agencies will also recommend tools like Groupshop, the first attributable word-of-mouth sales engine to grow your e-commerce brand.
Let’s dive into a few of the best e-commerce marketing agencies:
This is a content marketing post from a Forbes EQ participant. Forbes brand contributors’ opinions are their own.