Also, depending on the original agreement, an agency may not be willing to hand off control of the site, instead requiring that all changes be handled by their internal staff (incurring both additional fees and time).
Many entrepreneurs prefer to be more directly involved with the designer themselves. By working one-on-one with a freelance professional, you can ensure that your vision and preferences are heard and understood.
Once the project is underway, you’ll be able to collaborate directly with your freelance web designer about layout ideas, design feedback, content revisions, turnaround times, and so on. You can then leverage this relationship to ensure a smooth project hand-off through training and assistance, which leads us to the next key consideration: long-term commitment and support.