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Web agency vs technology partner: which to choose
A web agency optimises site and campaigns; a technology partner builds software that sits inside operations. They are not the same vendor.
In short
A technology partner designs custom software, APIs and internal systems. A web agency delivers digital communication. You need both only if marketing and operations are two separate projects.
- Agency: landings, brand, basic SEO, sometimes ecommerce on a known platform
- Partner: roles, data, integrations, test environments, evolution after go-live
- Signal: do they ask about processes, or only moodboards and copy?
| Criterion | Web agency | Technology partner |
|---|---|---|
| Typical output | Site and campaigns | Application and integrations |
| Success | Leads and visibility | Less manual work, fewer errors |
| After launch | New campaigns | Backlog and maintenance |
Questions
Can I have both?
Yes: agency on the commercial channel, partner on process software. The risk is one vendor who promises everything.
Is DPH a web agency?
No. We are a technology partner: custom software, AI, APIs, ERP/CRM.