About & methodology
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Agency Tool Stack Guide is an anonymous, lightweight site for agencies, freelancers, and consultants who want to choose tools without wading through marketing fluff.
Privacy-first by design
- No newsletter: we don’t ask for your email to “unlock” anything.
- No account: the Stack Builder and guide helpers save only to your browser (local storage).
- No personal brand: the goal is practical picks, not influencer content.
How recommendations are made
- Scenario fit over “best overall”: we bias toward workflows that actually show up in small agencies (handoffs, client approvals, multi-client reporting).
- Adoption matters: fast setup and low-friction routines beat “power features” that nobody uses.
- Trade-offs included: every pick gets a “watch-out” so you can avoid bad fits.
- Templates included: we publish reusable frameworks (pipeline stages, delivery board structure, proposal outlines) that work regardless of tool.
What “updated” means
When a guide is refreshed, we re-check the shortlist, watch-outs, and the vendor pages for plan changes. Always verify current pricing and plan limits on the vendor site.
How the site makes money
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