5 things that are holding you back from design subscriptions

Web design subscription model is not scary.

It will not lock you in.

You will not lose money.

This article resolves all concerns about the design subscription model.

Let’s get started.

Here are 5 things that are stopping you from subscribing to web design agencies:

1. Fear of getting locked in

Providing value can happen only when both parties understand each other inside and out.

But most people don’t understand how enjoying predictable income can benefit their business in the long run. And that they can pause or cancel their subscription without losing any money.

Moreover, when the value is front loaded into the subscription model, it’s easy to handle the variety of requests and control the workflow.

So, here are the lessons:

1. Clients can pause or cancel design subscription anytime.
2. Agencies can control the client’s requests when they communicate clearly right from the start.

Let’s continue.

2. Uncertainty around one-off projects

No need to think that subscription agencies are open only to long-term partnerships.

There are also one-off projects available.

You can plan and allocate resources effectively (in the same way as with an ongoing subscription model).

Lessons?

1. Customers benefit from the ease of auto-renewals.
2. Customers have continuous access to a talent pool and high-value work even when they run one-off projects.

Then…

3. Unlimited edits seem unrealistic

Some of the Reddit users recently asked: "What happens if one of the design requests is redesign our app?"

Following with other concerns that might happen:

• you're spending more time grooming the tasks than you'd like
• you're right back to being overworked and underpaid

First, you will never spend more time than you've initially planned if:

• You've planned it well
• You've had a deal with bigger clients that are aware of the complexity of the "redesigning an app" task

That being said, you'll never get underpaid.

But remember: Not every client gets unlimited edits and 24/7 support.

Because there are fewer and more advanced subscription models included in agency’s offer.

All in all, whether you are about to start your subscription design agency or you’re a (future) client searching for an agency—unlimited edits does seem realistic—when goals are clear from the start.

4. Pricey, not on the scale of Fiverr

Yes, the design subscription solution can be pricier than on the scale of Fiverr.

But you get a high-quality design that won't need to be tweaked in a week or month.

Because…

Moving fast doesn’t always serve a purpose.

The biggest pain points for business owners include wasting money on projects and design services that won’t benefit their company in the long run.

Yet they often underestimate how quickly financial resources get spent.

Let us explain.

Here is an infographic showcasing the level of investment risk when working with traditional 50% upfront and 50% after-launch models and subscription-based (our) solutions.

The graphic showcases the level of a startup's investment risks when working with upfront pricing and subscription-based models.

Note: In this example, we refer to the amount of $25 (50% upfront) + $25 (50% after-launch).

On the other hand, $10 (first month) + $10 (second month) + $10 (third month) + $10 (fourth month) refers to subscription models.

The solution you will take to solve this pain point should always be based on your current situation and needs.

That means you won’t ever pay 50% upfront and 50% after launch.

5. Anxiety over a sudden decrease in your budget

You truly desire every penny to be used wisely to avoid operational difficulties.

But what if you are experiencing a sudden decrease in your budget?

Cancel or pause and save money for the next cycle.

Having this option helps prevent frivolous spending.

With our flexible and predictable pricing, we help you run your project right off the ground.

Above all else, you can regularly review overhead costs and look for areas of improvement.

Conclusion

Not every freelancer or agency can produce quality work for fair pricing. And you’ve seen how the subscription model compares to the alternative pricing models, used by freelancers, or in-house teams.

So, here are some pros when working with subscription agencies:

✅ Request unlimited designs

✅ Get your designs quickly

✅ Pause or cancel anytime

✅ Fixed monthly rate

Unlike traditional per-project or per-hour pricing, a web subscription-based model ensures unlimited access to design work with a predictable revenue stream.

It would be great to no longer have to send estimates and invoices back and forth, right?

Using web design subscription services, you can benefit from the expertise of the whole team of seasoned senior designers without committing to pay for full-time work.

To experience the full power of a web design subscription, look for an agency with a strong portfolio that showcases various industry experiences. And it’s effortless to request unlimited revisions, give feedback, and implement changes.