Organizations focused on improving the performance of their online businesses are looking for a partner that is aligned with their objectives. In the past, they have looked to agencies to be their online marketing partner, but have grown frustrated by the high costs, the 100% custom approach, and lack of tools for the business to manage their initiatives on an ongoing basis. Many of these organizations are experimenting with software as a service (SaaS) tools to manage pieces of their online activities, but find it challenging to hire and train a team to make effective use of these tools and integrate them into existing corporate systems.
Optaros combines the best of what a marketing agency offers (compelling ideas, unique user experiences, and analytics) along with the usefulness and efficiencies SaaS tools provide. The table below highlights the client-centered approach Optaros utilizes with clients to tackle the whole problem and improve business results.
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Agency |
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Software Tool |
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Solution |
People |
People to help you leverage tools |
Tools |
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Scope of relationship |
1-off campaigns, microsites, etc. |
Full solution to meet business objectives |
Automate 1 piece of larger process |
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Focus |
Increase retainer |
Improve your results |
Sell software |
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Custom vs. standard |
100% custom |
20% custom/ 80% pre-assembled |
5% configuration/ 95% standard |
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Relationship with your IT dept |
Avoid |
Partner |
Avoid |
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Lock-in vs. openness |
Lock-in retainer |
Open standards, open source |
Lock-in to proprietary technology |
