Is hiring a digital marketing agency really worth it for startups?

Hey folks,
I'm in the early stages of launching my startup and I keep hearing that working with a digital marketing agency can make a big difference in growth and online presence. But I’m not totally convinced yet—there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there.
So I wanted to ask: Has anyone here actually hired a digital marketing agency when their business was just starting out? What kind of impact did it have? Was it worth the cost?
Also, what should a startup really expect from a digital marketing agency? I’m talking realistic outcomes—not just vague promises of "more traffic."
Would love to hear any personal experiences or tips before I commit to anything. Thanks in advance!

Is it worth it? Of course this depends on how important a presence on the web is to the startup. And it also depends on the market sector.

My own experience is that an agency can get thousands of followers fairly quickly. That can really help, when startup approaches a potential affiliate, potential investor, potential client. It can give the business credence when reaching out for more business.

There's a creative element to marketing. Marketeers should be able to create ideas or present your business with regard to attracting interest. It's not easy for all start-ups to be able to pitch effectively because the start-up generally requires a huge amount of time just to get the business started, and that can blinker the creativity aspect (unless someone has a knack for marketing AND the time to implement).

My advice would try to get a personal recommendation, or at least look on the web to get a feel for what type of agency appears best suited for your business.

Yes, For startups its important to focus on the core functions, for growing their online presence a startup should collaborate with a Digital Marketing agency, as they offer comprehensive marketing services to get faster and efficient results.