Choosing an advertising agency is one of the most critical decisions an E-commerce founder makes. Pick wrong, and you lose 6 months of growth and lakhs in ad spend. Pick right, and you build a multi-crore empire.
1. Look for 'System' Thinkers
Don't hire an agency that just 'runs ads'. Hire an agency that understands funnel architecture. They should be asking about your LTV, your CAC, and your landing page conversion rates before they even touch your Facebook Pixel.
2. Transparency over Reports
Standard PDF reports are easy to fake. Look for an agency that gives you real-time access to data and explains the 'Why' behind the numbers, not just the 'What'.