Do it yourself, hire an agency, or Foundry?
There are three common ways to get found online and get the office work off your evenings. None is right for everyone. Here's how they compare.
| Do it yourself | Marketing agency on an all-in-one platform | Foundry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you get | Whatever you can set up in the tools you have | Usually the agency's platform (often a new login and another bill) | An AI-powered smart website that helps people find you and book you, and connects to Cloud AI agents, Hybrid, or the Foundry Box when you are ready |
| Who sets it up | You | The agency | Foundry |
| Cost | Your time, plus anything your apps charge | Varies by agency | Scope and investment are covered on a short call |
| Who hosts it | You | The agency | Foundry always hosts the software. Hardware for Hybrid or the Box is yours to buy |
| Best for | Owners who like setting up tools and have a few spare hours | Owners who want ads and a marketing package from one vendor | Owners who want to be found, book more of the right jobs, and get their evenings back |
When doing it yourself is the better choice
If your phone app has a missed-call auto-reply and you're comfortable in its settings, you can set that up in an afternoon. Our free guide walks through it.
When an agency is the better choice
If you want one company to run your ads and marketing on one platform, an agency built for that may fit better than us. We don't sell SEO or AIO. Ask who owns the account and what happens if you leave.
When Foundry fits
You want people to find you, you want calls and forms to turn into booked jobs, and you want the office work set up and checked so more of the week comes back to you and your family.
Your field-service app may already have some of this
Apps like Jobber and Housecall Pro offer their own AI and messaging features, sometimes as paid add-ons. If you already use one, check what's included in your plan first. Foundry can work with what you already have rather than replace it.
Questions? Email sales@thefoundrynet.io or book a 15-minute call.