ZOOGABOOG! vs Everyone Else
How we stack up against print shops, agencies, freelancers, and DIY solutions.
We're not saying we're better at everything. We're just saying we're better at almost everything. So smart, it's stupid. Let's break it down.
The Big Comparison Chart
Side-by-side comparison of ZOOGABOOG! vs your typical vendors
| Feature | Print Shops | Marketing Agencies | Freelancers | DIY (Canva/Vistaprint) | ZOOGABOOG! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Cards & Print | |||||
| Website Design | |||||
| SEO & Digital Marketing | |||||
| Apparel & Screen Printing | |||||
| Promo Products & Swag | |||||
| Signs & Banners | |||||
| Brand Consistency | |||||
| Real-Time Design Help | |||||
| One Dashboard for Everything | |||||
| Free Account (No Subscription) | |||||
| Fast Turnaround (3-5 Days) | |||||
| Professional Design Support | |||||
| Transparent Pricing |
DIY vs ZOOGABOOG! — The Real Cost
Sure, you *could* do it yourself. But should you? Let's do the math.
The DIY Route
"I'll just figure it out myself..."
Time Investment:
- ⏱️ 15-20 hours learning design software (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- ⏱️ 5-10 hours designing your logo (multiple revisions, self-doubt included)
- ⏱️ 3-5 hours per product design (business cards, flyers, etc.)
- ⏱️ 2-4 hours researching printers, comparing quotes, reading reviews
- ⏱️ 1-3 hours fixing file format issues, resolution problems, color mismatches
That's a full work week!
Financial Cost:
- 💸 Canva Pro: $13/month
- 💸 Adobe Creative Cloud: $55/month (if you go pro)
- 💸 Stock photos/fonts: $50-200
- 💸 Print vendor shopping (hidden fees, shipping, setup charges): $100-300 extra
- 💸 Reprints due to mistakes: $150-400
Plus your sanity
The Hidden Costs:
- 😖 Frustration and stress
- 😖 Inconsistent branding across materials
- 😖 Amateur-looking results (no offense)
- 😖 Time away from growing your business
- 😖 Endless vendor chaos and email chains
The ZOOGABOOG! Way
"Let the pros handle it."
Time Investment:
- ✅ 15 minutes to create your free Brand Profile
- ✅ 5 minutes per product to customize and order
- ✅ Optional: 30-60 minute LiveDesign session (if you want pro help)
- ✅ Zero time dealing with file formats, printers, or vendor chaos
- ✅ Zero reprints — we get it right the first time
That's it. Seriously.
Financial Cost:
- 💰 Account creation: $0
- 💰 Brand Profile setup: $0
- 💰 Online design tools: $0
- 💰 Professional templates: $0
- 💰 Pay only when you order: Fair, transparent pricing
Plus bulk discounts & no hidden fees
The Bonus Benefits:
- 😎 Professional-quality results
- 😎 Consistent branding across everything
- 😎 Zero stress, zero vendor chaos
- 😎 More time to grow your business
- 😎 Real humans available for help
Do the Math. Then Do Yourself a Favor.
DIY might save you a few bucks. But it'll cost you weeks of time, endless frustration, and amateur results. ZOOGABOOG! gets you pro-quality work in minutes, not months.
Stop DIY-ing - Start Winning Today!No credit card required • Free Brand Profile • Zero monthly fees
Let's Go Deeper
A detailed look at how ZOOGABOOG! compares to each type of vendor
ZOOGABOOG! vs Print Shops
Your local print shop is great at printing. But that's all they do.
❌ What Print Shops Don't Offer
- Websites, SEO, or digital marketing
- Apparel or promotional products
- Real-time design help (LiveDesign)
- Brand consistency across vendors
- One dashboard to track everything
✅ What ZOOGABOOG! Offers
- All the print products they offer (and more)
- Plus websites, SEO, and digital marketing
- Plus apparel, promo products, signs
- LiveDesign for real-time collaboration
- Brand Profile for automatic consistency
- One platform for everything
ZOOGABOOG! vs Marketing Agencies
Agencies are great at strategy. But they're slow, expensive, and don't do print.
❌ What Agencies Don't Offer
- Business cards, brochures, or print
- Apparel or promotional products
- Signage or trade show materials
- Fast turnarounds (everything takes weeks)
- Affordable pricing ($2K-$5K/month retainers)
✅ What ZOOGABOOG! Offers
- All the marketing services they offer
- Plus print products (cards, brochures, etc.)
- Plus apparel, promo, and signage
- Fast turnarounds (3-5 days for print)
- No monthly retainers (pay only for what you need)
- Real-time design help with LiveDesign
ZOOGABOOG! vs Freelancers
Freelancers are talented, but you're managing them like a project manager.
❌ What Freelancers Don't Offer
- Printing, production, or fulfillment
- One platform for everything for all your needs
- Guaranteed turnarounds (they have other clients)
- Consistent availability (they go on vacation)
- Multi-disciplinary expertise (designers don't do SEO)
✅ What ZOOGABOOG! Offers
- Professional designers on demand
- Plus printing, production, and fulfillment
- Plus apparel, signage, promo products
- Guaranteed turnarounds (we're always here)
- Multi-disciplinary team (design, print, web, SEO)
- One dashboard to manage everything
ZOOGABOOG! vs DIY (Canva, Vistaprint)
DIY tools are cheap and easy. But you get what you pay for.
❌ What DIY Tools Don't Offer
- Professional design help (you're on your own)
- Brand consistency (every project is different)
- High-quality results (templates look like templates)
- Marketing strategy or expertise
- Websites, SEO, or digital marketing
✅ What ZOOGABOOG! Offers
- Professional designers on demand (LiveDesign)
- Automatic brand consistency (Brand Profile)
- High-quality, custom designs (not templates)
- Marketing strategy and expertise
- Plus websites, SEO, and digital marketing
- Still affordable (similar pricing to DIY)
The Honest FAQ
The questions you're probably thinking but too polite to ask
Is ZOOGABOOG! really cheaper than hiring multiple vendors?
Yes, in most cases. You're not paying for 10+ vendors overhead, customer acquisition costs, and profit margins. You're paying for one platform with economies of scale. Plus, you save time (which is money). Our average client saves $3,500-$6,000 per year by consolidating vendors.
Can ZOOGABOOG! really be good at everything? Isn't it "jack of all trades, master of none"?
Fair question. We're not trying to be the absolute best at one thing. We're trying to be excellent at everything a small business needs — and we hire specialists for each category. Our print team has 20+ years in commercial printing. Our web developers are full-stack experts. Our designers are pros. You're not getting one generalist — you're getting a team of specialists under one roof.
What if I already have a marketing agency I love?
That's cool! Keep them. Use ZOOGABOOG! for the stuff agencies don't do (like print, apparel, promo products). Or use us as your backup when your agency is overloaded. We're not trying to replace everyone — we're just trying to make your life easier.
Is ZOOGABOOG! only for small businesses?
Mostly, yes. We're built for businesses with 1-100 employees who don't have a full in-house marketing team. If you're a Fortune 500 company with a 50-person marketing department, we're probably not the right fit. But if you're a small business juggling vendors, we're perfect.
What if I only need one thing (like business cards)?
That's fine! You don't have to use everything. Order business cards and ignore the rest. But when you need a website or SEO or t-shirts, we're here. No pressure to use everything — use what you need, when you need it.
How is ZOOGABOOG! different from a print shop that also does websites?
Scope and integration. Print shops that "also do websites" usually outsource web design to a third party. We do everything in-house. Plus, your Brand Profile applies to everything — your business cards, your website, your t-shirts, your social media. That level of integration doesn't exist with print shops bolting on extra services.
Why should I trust ZOOGABOOG! over a big-name agency?
You shouldn't blindly trust anyone. But here's why we're different: we're transparent with pricing, fast with turnarounds, and we don't lock you into contracts. Try us once. If we suck, don't come back. If we're awesome, keep using us. No commitment required.
What's the catch?
There's no catch. We make money when you order stuff. That's it. We're not trying to upsell you on monthly retainers or lock you into contracts. We're betting that if we make your life easier, you'll keep coming back. So far, it's working.
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