Colorado business owner's guide to marketing agency contracts: month-to-month vs. locked-in

In 27 years of building and fixing websites and marketing for Colorado businesses, Digital Marketing Coach Chris Heidlebaugh has seen the same pattern again and again: owners locked into 90-day, 6-month, or annual contracts paying for work they can't see.

By Chris Heidlebaugh, Owner6 min readPublished

Why long contracts hurt small businesses

A long contract removes the pressure to deliver. If results stall in month two, you keep paying anyway. Month-to-month plans keep everyone focused on getting you calls.

Questions to ask before you sign

Can I cancel with 30 days notice? Who owns my website, domain, and Google profile? What exactly is done each month? Where does my ad budget go?

Who should own your stuff

You should own your domain, website, Google Business Profile, ad accounts, and social pages. If you leave, all of it should leave with you.

A simpler way

Flat-rate pricing, month-to-month marketing, and a website you own outright. See the full options on our pricing page.

Where we help agency contracts companies

Ready to talk? Request a quote or call (719) 419-3935.

Pikes Peak / Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak Contractor Marketing

Serving Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Woodland Park, Black Forest, Fountain, Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs.

South Metro / Douglas County

South Metro Contractor Marketing

Serving Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Meridian.

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