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Outsourcing online marketing: how does it work?
Meike Cremers
Digital marketing Consultant
Published
30 October 2026
Reading time
7 min read
Outsourcing online marketing means using the expertise of online marketing agency Partout to optimise and expand your current marketing activities. This can range from strategic marketing plans to hands-on tasks, so your own team can focus on your organisation's core activities.
By working with Partout's various specialists, you bring in knowledge and skills you may not yet have yourself. What's more, we work together in an open and transparent way, so that you eventually build that knowledge and those skills in-house. We also offer the option of training your marketers.
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Why outsource online marketing?
There are several reasons why organisations choose to outsource their online marketing:
Expertise: You draw on the knowledge and experience of a specialist online marketing agency without having to hire anyone.
Head start: Because you can benefit from other organisations' best practices, you start with a head start. We bring our experience and learnings from other clients with us, and your online marketing strategy benefits from that.
Flexibility: Because you work with an online marketing agency, you can easily scale up and down when needed. We can also decide each month which areas of expertise you need most at that moment.
Cost savings: Instead of setting up a full marketing department, you can start with an online marketing retainer that can be flexibly adjusted to your goals. With our expertise and training, we then help you develop in-house specialists.
Benefits of outsourcing online marketing
Outsourcing online marketing can be a smart move for organisations that want to grow without immediately investing in a full in-house marketing team. By working with Partout, you benefit from a range of advantages that help you achieve your marketing goals.
Knowledge and expertise: Direct access to the specialist knowledge and skills of our experienced specialists.
Experience and best practices: Benefit from our experience with a variety of cases in different markets.
Flexibility and scalability: An easily adaptable partnership based on your needs, with budgets that can be adjusted monthly.
One possible drawback is that you don't build up the knowledge within your own team. At Partout, we solve this with a transparent process in which we take your organisation along in our way of working. This also includes on-the-job training, so you build the necessary skills yourself and can eventually carry on independently.
Which services can you outsource to Partout?
We like to work on the basis of an online marketing retainer. This is a flexible monthly subscription in which we can deploy various specialists based on your goals. You can outsource the following online marketing activities to us within this marketing retainer:
Outsourcing SEO
Our SEO specialists help you increase your online visibility with a tailored SEO strategy. We make sure your website is found more easily in search engines, leading to more high-quality organic traffic and potential customers.
Outsourcing social media
We manage your social media accounts and create engaging content that brings your brand to life and builds a bond with your target audience. Whether it is setting up paid campaigns, keeping your social accounts up to date or monitoring performance, we make sure your social media strategy contributes to your goals and is always up to date.
Outsourcing SEA
Our search engine advertising (SEA) experts deliver targeted, effective campaigns that increase your visibility in search engines. From setting up and managing Google Ads to optimising your advertising budget, we make sure you get maximum ROI.
Outsourcing email marketing
We help you set up and run strategic email campaigns that appeal to your target audience and convert. From writing newsletters to automated email flows, we make sure your email marketing fits your marketing strategy.
Outsourcing web design
Our designers create visually appealing, user-friendly designs that strengthen your brand and appeal to your target audience. Whether it is a complete redesign of your website or developing other online marketing materials, we ensure a consistent look and feel that strengthens your brand.
Outsourcing campaigns
We develop and manage complete marketing campaigns that strengthen your brand and support your goals. Whether it is digital advertising, content marketing or promotions, we deliver an integrated approach that gets results.
With an online marketing retainer from Partout, you can benefit from these and many other services, tailored to your specific needs and goals. That way, we make sure your marketing activities always contribute optimally to your business goals.
What does outsourcing online marketing cost?
Outsourcing online marketing can be a cost-effective solution, especially for organisations that don't have a full in-house marketing team. If you choose to work with Partout, you benefit from all the expertise you need without the costs and obligations of a permanent employee. This gives you the flexibility to respond quickly to changes in the market and the opportunity to continuously optimise your marketing strategy. In practice, such a cost-effective solution might look like this:
In-house marketer: Average gross monthly salary of €3,000, excluding additional costs. This marketer has tactical and operational knowledge and skills in one or two channels (for example SEO and email).
Partout marketing retainer: From €5,760 per month, you get access to the full online marketing skill set, ranging from design to advertising and SEO. This includes both strategic advice from senior marketers and the actual execution of the marketing activities.
So by working with Partout, you can not only save on costs but also benefit from a broader, more flexible range of marketing expertise.
Frequently asked questions about outsourcing your online marketing
Why outsource your online marketing to Partout?
At Partout, we offer a multidisciplinary approach with specialists in marketing, design and development. Through our personal and open way of working together, we make sure your goals always come first and that our knowledge is also embedded within your organisation.
How does it work when I outsource my online marketing to Partout?
We work with a flexible online marketing retainer in which we achieve your marketing goals in sprints. Each month, we align the required activities with your goals and keep you continuously involved in the progress.
What results can I expect from working with Partout?
We agree on clear KPIs together in advance and report regularly on progress. Our approach makes sure your marketing activities are always focused on achieving your goals.
How does Partout make sure my marketing strategy stays up to date and competitive?
By constantly monitoring and analysing the market and your results, we continuously adapt your online marketing strategy. We make sure your marketing activities are always current and effective, which strengthens your competitive position.
How is the ROI of the online marketing activities measured?
We use a dashboard in which we link your sales data to the media budget we spend. This gives insight into the revenue achieved and means you always know the return on investment of your marketing activities.
We are Partout
We are a B2B marketing agency in Eindhoven. We make sure B2B companies land on the shortlist of their ideal customers, especially in complex buying processes where others get stuck. We combine branding and demand generation so you become a brand in demand. Instead of just chasing leads, we build a brand that is seen, trusted and chosen.

