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Stupid Simple System vs Marketing Agencies

Should you hire a marketing agency or use an all-in-one contractor system? Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.

Stupid Simple System

$997 + $397/mo

First month included

Typical Agency

$500-2,500/mo

+ $3K-15K upfront

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Here's how we stack up against a typical marketing agency.

Pricing

SSS

$997 setup + $397/mo

Agency

$3,000-15,000 upfront + $500-2,500/month

Website Pages

SSS

30-40 pages

Agency

5-15 pages

Time to Launch

SSS

Live in ~10 days

Agency

6-12 weeks

Contracts

SSS

No contracts

Agency

12-24 month contracts typical

Lead Automation

SSS

Included

Agency

Extra cost or not offered

CRM System

SSS

Included

Agency

Usually not included

Review Management

SSS

Included

Agency

Extra cost

Industry Expertise

SSS

Built for contractors

Agency

Varies

Ongoing Support

SSS

Included

Agency

$50-200/hour for changes

The Real Cost Comparison

Let's look at what you'll actually pay over the first year.

Stupid Simple System

Upfront cost:$0
Monthly fee (x12):$4,764
CRM software:Included
Lead automation:Included
Review management:Included
Year 1 Total:$4,764

Typical Agency

Upfront cost:$5,000 - $10,000
Monthly fee (x12):$6,000 - $18,000
CRM software:+$600 - $3,600
Lead automation:+$1,200 - $6,000
Review management:+$1,200 - $3,600
Year 1 Total:$14,000 - $41,200

You save $9,000 - $36,000+ in year one with Stupid Simple System, while getting more features.

Which Is Right for You?

Here's our honest recommendation based on your situation.

Choose Stupid Simple System if:

  • You're a solo contractor or small team (1-10 people)
  • Your revenue is under $500K/year
  • You want everything in one system (website + automation + CRM)
  • You don't want a long-term contract
  • You want to see results before paying
  • You need to respond to leads faster

Consider an agency if:

  • You're doing $1M+/year and have budget for premium services
  • You need highly custom branding and design
  • You want a dedicated account manager
  • You need integration with complex business systems
  • You have a marketing team to manage the relationship
  • You're okay with 6-12 month timelines

Questions? We've Got Answers.

Why are agencies so much more expensive?
Agencies have significant overhead: office space, account managers, project managers, designers, developers, and marketing specialists. They're structured to serve larger businesses with bigger budgets. For a small contractor, you're paying for services and meetings you don't really need.
Will an agency website rank better on Google than yours?
Not necessarily. What matters for SEO is having enough pages targeting the right keywords, proper technical setup, and good content. Our 30-40 page sites often outrank 10-page agency sites because we build more pages targeting more local searches. A beautiful 5-page website won't rank for 'drain cleaning Austin TX' if there's no page targeting that term.
Do agencies provide better design quality?
Agencies can create more custom, unique designs, that's true. But for most contractors, conversion matters more than winning design awards. Our sites are professionally designed to convert visitors into leads. Unless you're trying to impress other designers, the extra design polish rarely translates to more customers.
What if I've already signed with an agency?
Finish your contract if you're obligated. But when it ends, compare your results to what we offer. Many contractors come to us after agency contracts end because they realized they were overpaying for what they actually needed.
Can I switch from an agency to Stupid Simple System?
Yes. We can work with your existing domain and migrate your essential content. The transition is smooth: we'll have your new site ready before you cancel your old one, so there's no downtime.
Do you offer everything an agency does?
We focus on what actually gets contractors leads: a strong website, lead automation, and reputation management. We don't do logo design, brand strategy workshops, or Super Bowl commercials. If you need those, hire an agency. If you need more leads, we're probably the better choice.

See the Difference for Yourself

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