As an agency co-founder, I get why. Every business comes with different expectations, requirements, timelines, and campaign complexity. So putting one fixed price online isn't always as simple as people think.

The cost of not knowing

But I also understand the business owner's side. You don't want to spend an hour on a discovery call, explain your whole business, get excited about the ideas… then find out the agency is completely outside your budget.

That's a waste of everyone's time. So yes, I think agencies should at least give you a starting price or a range.

Why one agency charges more

But then comes the next question: why is one agency charging RM2,000, while another is charging RM10,000?

Because you might not actually be buying the same thing.

One agency might be giving you content to keep your page active. And that may be all you need right now.

Another might be spending time understanding your business, your audience, what makes you different, and the story that gives people a reason to care. That takes more time, more thinking, and usually, more people behind the work.

And I'm not saying the RM10,000 agency is automatically better. The cheaper agency isn't always bad. The expensive agency isn't always worth it either.

But the price should make sense for the value that you're getting.

Our belief

At Dopamine Studio, we believe in being transparent about our pricing.

Not because every client should pay the same. But because you should know what you're paying for, what's included, and why it costs what it costs.

Don't just ask, "How much does it cost?" Ask, "What am I actually paying for?"

Because the right agency is the one that makes sense for where you want your business to go.