Why Hiring a Local Creative Expert Beats the Gig Sites Every Time
In today’s marketplace, businesses looking for creative services such as video production, marketing content, and photography are bombarded with options. Popular gig platforms (which shall go unnamed, but we all know who I'm talking about) promise “professional” results for rock-bottom prices - so cheap that it has made much of the work not even worth the time, practice, and investment in equipment for most creative professionals. At first glance, that seems like a smart way to save money. However, as anyone who’s tried it knows, you really do get what you pay for. As a creative professional based in San Francisco, I’ve seen first-hand how much time and money local businesses waste by chasing low bids on gig sites. Here’s why hiring a local expert who understands your market always delivers better results. 1. Local Market Knowledge = Relevant, Effective Content Marketing is not just about producing pretty pictures or polished video. It’s about telling the right story to the ri...