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How to choose a digital marketing agency in Sri Lanka
A good agency should be able to explain how its work will bring you enquiries and sales. Here is what to check before you sign.
Start with your business goal
Before you compare agencies, write down what you need most: more enquiries, more bookings, more online sales, or a stronger brand. A clear goal makes it much easier to judge every proposal you receive.
Be careful with offers built only around followers or likes. They can be useful signs of attention, but they do not always turn into customers.
Ask what you will actually get each month
A monthly package should say how many posts and reels you get, who writes the captions, who publishes the content and whether paid ads are managed for you.
- Number of posts and reels
- Who plans, shoots and edits the content
- Which platforms are included
- Whether ad management is part of the package
- How and when results are reported
Check how the ad budget works
Ask whether the ad budget is included in the fee or paid separately. Many agencies charge a management fee, and the money spent on Meta or Google is on top of it. Knowing this early stops surprises later.
It is also worth asking who owns the ad accounts and pages. Your business should keep access to them.
Look at real work
Ask to see work the agency has done and what it was trying to achieve. A good agency can explain why a campaign was made in a certain way, what worked and what it would change next time.
Be careful with anyone who guarantees exact results. Reach, leads and sales depend on your offer, your market and your budget.
Questions to ask before you decide
Use these on your first call:
- What would you do first for my business, and why?
- Who will work on my brand each month?
- What will you report to me, and how often?
- What happens if something is not working?
- Can you also handle my website or landing page?
Questions
Should a small business in Sri Lanka hire an agency or a freelancer?
A freelancer can suit one clear task, such as post design. An agency usually suits you better when you need planning, content and paid ads to work together under one plan.
Can an agency guarantee sales?
No one can honestly guarantee exact sales. An agency can plan well, test, measure and improve, but results also depend on your product, price and how quickly you follow up enquiries.
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