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10 Red Flags Your Web Agency is Failing You Ebook

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10 Red Flags Your Agency is Failing You
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Published on July 14, 2025
Last Updated on July 14, 2025

Whats Inside the '10 Red Flags Your Web Agency is Failing You Ebook'?

If you’ve ever questioned your web agency’s integrity, pricing, or process — this is for you.

This free 16-page guide helps business owners spot the red flags before they get burned. Whether you’re already in a difficult agency relationship or looking to hire a new one, this ebook arms you with the tools, questions, and confidence to take control.

✅ Who It’s For:

  • Business owners and marketers hiring a web agency
  • Founders who feel they’ve been overcharged, ghosted, or locked out
  • Anyone building a website with WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, or Squarespace
  • Clients who’ve ever thought: “Where did all my hours go?” or “Why am I being blamed?”

📖 What You’ll Get Inside:

Page 3: Introduction

Understand why this ebook exists, and how it’s helped countless businesses break free from shady agencies.

Pages 4–8: The 10 Red Flags

We break down the most common red flags like:

  • Not having access to your own website
  • Being charged for every minor change
  • Overpaying for invisible services
  • Getting ghosted after handover
  • Being trapped in a custom CMS
    Each red flag includes real client stories and “aha” moments — so you can spot the signs early.

Page 9: What To Do If You’ve Spotted These Red Flags

Step-by-step actions to help you escape or recover — legally and practically — including how to regain access, request records, and transition safely.

Page 10: You Deserve Better

A reminder of what you should expect from your agency: transparency, access, strategy, and support.

Page 11: About Raccoon Web

Why we started this agency, and how we’re doing things differently to protect people like you.

💡 Plus:

  • A printable Red Flag Checklist
  • 10 smart questions to ask before hiring your next agency
  • Bonus offer: A free Website Rescue Call if you need help reviewing your setup

👉 Download the free ebook now and take back control of your website project. No more overcharging. No more gatekeeping. No more bullsh*t.

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Agency Red Flag Scanner

How many agency red flags are you living with?

We’ll take you through 10 quick questions. Tap the answer that feels most true — we’ll quietly tally the red flags and show you where you really stand.

Question 1 of 10 0 answered
Red flag #1
Have you ever been hit with random extra costs or shady hosting upsells?
Think surprise invoices, “mandatory” hosting or unexplained monthly fees.
Red flag #2
Do you feel clueless about how your own website actually works?
You rely on your agency or freelancer for almost every tiny change.
Red flag #3
Are you scared to touch your site in case you “break” something?
Simple edits feel risky or have to go through support.
Red flag #4
Are you 100% sure you own your domain, hosting and website assets?
Or do all the important logins live with someone else?
Red flag #5
Does communication with your agency feel slow, confusing or patronising?
Jargon, delays, or answers that don’t really answer your questions.
Red flag #6
Do they make big decisions about your brand or site without involving you?
You get told what’s been done instead of being part of the process.
Red flag #7
Does your site look nice but not really convert or drive leads?
Pretty visuals, but no clear journey, CTAs or measurable outcomes.
Red flag #8
After launch, did your agency basically disappear?
No support, no check-ins, no proactive suggestions.
Red flag #9
Have you discovered plugins, tools or licences on your site you never agreed to?
Or had things break because something wasn’t renewed properly.
Red flag #10
Do you feel like your current site doesn’t really reflect your mission or who you are?
It exists, but it doesn’t feel aligned with your values or audience.
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