Signs an agency could help
- You are spending more time on messages and promotion than on creating.
- Your growth has stalled and you do not know why.
- You have never tested your prices, or do not know which traffic sources work.
- Leaks, security or admin are causing you real stress.
Signs you may not need one yet
- You have not yet settled on a niche or a posting routine.
- You enjoy the whole job and have the time to do it well.
- The commission would leave you with less than you earn now, even with realistic growth.
Do the maths on your time
Add up the hours you spend each week on promotion, messages and admin. Ask what you would do with that time instead, and whether an agency could realistically grow earnings by more than its commission. Our guide to how commission works helps you work out what you would actually keep.
Alternatives to a full agency
- Paying for a one-off strategy review or pricing audit.
- Using scheduling tools for your social posts.
- Handling messages yourself at set times each day.
- Choosing an agency for only the parts you need, such as growth or account support.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Platform features and rules change, so check your platform’s current terms. Last checked .
