ajile Media Group

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Chief Marketing/Growth Officer for More Floods, Inc. We provide business and marketing systems to a national network of independent restoration companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group?

We need expert guidance and execution in digital marketing strategies (SEO, PPC, Local) for both our corporate brand as well as similar services for a number of our restoration company customers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We vetted more than a dozen service providers and conducted in-depth anaylsis of their work, service levels and market reputation. We decided on Ajile because they scored extremely high marks in all those areas. Addtionally, during our interactions with the Ajile team they were consistent in their approach, strategy, demonstrated transparency in their work and maintained a high level of integrity.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

For the corporate marketing work, they audited our site, interviewed internal stakeholders and delivered a comprehensive, well-thought-out strategy and implementation plan. They then went to work making adjustments to our website and establishing campaign reporting, which they walked us through. They executed the same for the many restoration company clients of ours and have delivered at a very high level in every campaign.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Four. Business development, SEO strategist, PPC analyst and web developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

30% increase in leads for our corporate site. Similar, and often even greater results for our clients (many of them reporting 100%+ increases in monthly lead and job volume).

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have regular, scheduled monthly meetings to review reporting, insights and recommendations. Fluid communication and timely reporting. Ajile is very proactive in engaging us when needed for ad-hoc campaign adjustments as well.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

All Ajile team members are experts at what they do, In addition, they do a fantastic job of setting expectations and delivering on promises.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None that I can think of. As previously mentioned, we were very thorough in our review process before deciding on Ajile and have had many years of experience in working with less-than-optimal firms in the past. They exceeded our expectations at every turn.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Office Manager at Power Dry. We have been providing Emergency Water Removal services in the Kanas City area for over 33 years and I manage the day-to-day administrative operations as well as handle HR and payroll.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group, and what were your goals?

We hired Ajile Media to improve our SEO and manage our PPC to increase our online presence in the local Kansas City community.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We followed a referral from other industry business owners who had success working with Thomas and the Ajile Team.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

We updated our website to help with search optimization and drive customers to a user friendly website. We then focused on google ads and PPC.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Thomas Ferraro JR - owner Charles Thompson - web designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Online reviews increased, online referrals increased

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

ajile Media Group is always very responsive and helpful. Thomas normally gets back within a couple hours and resolves the issue within a business day. The Birdeye platform has been especially helpful in tracking our online reviews from various sites.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Overall knowledge and abilities.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a managed service provider in the greater Phoenix metro area. We provide outsourced IT services to small and medium sized businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group, and what were your goals?

We had a brand new domain and website. We needed this website optimized and ranking in google and other search engines.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were referred to Ajile by our web developer. After interviewing several other vendors we decided we liked Ajile Media's wholistic approach to SEO. We felt Thomas was genuine and truly cared about the project and wanted to make it a success.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

Ajile Media was to improve the SEO of our website. The began by optimizing our on page SEO and then began our back link development.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Ajile Media had a few people from their team work on our account but we worked directly with Thomas.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Ajile media took our brand new website and has it ranking on page one of Google for a number of search terms. The site is only 5 months old so we feel this was an incredible success.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Ajile Media offers full transparency in the progress of their work. The offered reports, and

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I liked that they were a smaller firm but in the end outperformed many of the larger shops.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

At this time we have no complaints to speak of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Priority Pumping. We are a residential septic and commercial wastewater pumping and service company based out of Gilbert, AZ.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group, and what were your goals?

I hired Ajile Media to help maintain and tweak our AdWords campaign. I also hired Thomas to help us streamline our SEO objectives.

SOLUTION

How did you select ajile Media Group and what were the deciding factors?

Ajile was heavily referred to me through a networking group called BNI. I immediately clicked with Thomas as he was easy to chat with, personable and actually knew a little about my business services, which I think is crucial in understanding how to speak to my ideal customer avatar when writing content for ads and SEO.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

Thomas spent a good hour doing an discovery call with me to understand our goals as a business. He reviewed our current AdWords account and the newly designed website I just launched. He quickly, I mean within a week, was quick to work on my goals and just a few short months in, we have experienced extensive growth from incoming phone calls and increased business.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Thomas, who is an owner, is my primary contact. I know he has a team but I find it so helpful to speak with just one contact so the goal remains the same.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We are organically ranking on page one of Google for two of our most valuable keywords. This was achieved in just a few short months with geo targeted pages installed on our website. We are still relatively newer with Ajile to express trends at this point but we have experienced massive influx of phone calls.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Thomas is so communicative. He typically communicates through email, but doesn't hesitate to give me a call if it is a pressing issue and I appreciate that because sometimes I just get behind in responding to my emails. He is on top of letting me know if anything needs to be tweaked or changed.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were highly recommended by people who had been or was currently using them and that is impressive in itself! Thomas is so cordial and is genuinely concerned about getting your money's worth of value out of his service. (He's worth more!) They are also local in my town, which I support as much as possible.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I haven't found a thing I would say needs to be improved yet! They have made me want to step my own service game up!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a large format advertising company. We specialize in business to business advertising via vehicle wraps, wall murals, banners etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group, and what were your goals?

We hired Ajile Media to help with our online presence and online customer acquisition. We wanted to increase our website presence and increase our quote request form submission.

SOLUTION

How did you select ajile Media Group and what were the deciding factors?

I had talked to multiple companies and the deciding factor was that Thomas listened to my concerns. Thomas showed me with his presentation how he could help and increase my business in my concerned areas. Thomas laid out a comprehensive plan on what he would do and how his plan would increase my web presence and increase my business. I had other companies tell me they could help but Thomas showed me.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Thomas started his plan after our first meeting. We made some website changes and he did his magic on the back end to drive more traffic and get my website ranking better with google. Thomas took my website from the 3rd page of goggle to the first page in 3 weeks. With my website on the first page of google my web traffic tripled .

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I worked directly with Thomas, Even though he has a team Thomas was always my point of contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

My results have been off the scale it is hard to measure because everything that Thomas has done has impacted my business and bottom line by ten of thousands of dollars.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

Thomas provides a monthly report of how my website is trending and the amount of visits and where they come from

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we find most impressive is that everything we talked about has been done and has been 100% effective.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There is nothing at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own AMS Landscaping

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group?

We hired Thomas at Ajile to take over my Adwords campaign that I was running myself

What were your goals for this project?

Lower my cost per click and cost per new lead along with better tracking and negative key words

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Cost and value made the decision easy

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

They took over my existing Adwords so I was able to watch myself to see how the helped me getting my cost per click which decreased my cost per lead on each client. Also he set me up with special landing pages and phone numbers that tracked my lead conversion which I had never tracked before.

What was the team composition?

I mostly communicated with Thomas but I know he has a team that does lots of backend work. I also worked with his landing page guy that helped make adjustment to my website also.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I track my cost per lead each week on a special KPI sheet that I have data that backs up to 2017 so I could show anyone that requests this information I could show them

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Reaching Thomas is easy and usually all or text him directly and he usually responds within minutes.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I learned so much more about Ads since he uses my existing account and I can view my data myself. I also learned tons about the value of landing pages and tracking with them along with Ring central.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything improved to the point the the cost for the management fee was insignificant compared to the saving on my cost per lead

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner and oversee marketing for a home organization cabinet company. We are located in Phoenix, Arizona and have 30 employees. I'm responsible for the stratiegic dfirection of our online marketing and advertising efforts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group?

We have hired Agile Media to help manage our SEO, PPC and web development services. We are hoping to improve our rankings organically and visibility on the web. They are also helping run our PPC campaign and consult on our website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to improve our rankings for exisiting key terms as well as show up higher in search results for the terms related to our business. Our main goal was to increase the number of online leads to bring more clients into our business.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Agile Media was referred to us. However we interviewed 3 other companies before moving forward with Agile Media. We were very impressed with them from our first meeting.

We wanted a results-oriented team that could be reached easily and had open lines of communication. Price and location were also important factors along with their approach and stategy to SEO and PPP marketing. We wanted a local team that we could reach in person.

Describe the project in detail.

We began with a series of meetings to familiarize them with our brand and goals. They came back with a detailed plan and we immediately began addressing our organic ranking with key words, created a PPC plan, coordinated our social sites, put in a review system, and addressed deficits with our website.

We now have a tracking system in place where we can identify exactly where all of our leads are generated from. They continue to improve our rankings, address our issues and make us better as a company.

What was the team composition?

We primarily work with Thomas, one of the owners. He is wonderful to work with. He is professional, prompt, provides open lines of communication and really cares about our success.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Prior to switching over to Agile Media, we had fallen off of the first page for many of our key words with our organic rankings and were at the bottom or the page for our paid ads. We are now showing up on the first page for our major key searches and are in the top companies for the PPC. Our rankings and ratings have improved as well as our overall traffic and lead generation.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They have been wonderful to work with. They are responsive, proactive, and have wonderful suggestions and resources. They are readily available via phone, email or in person meetings if needed.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Many qualities impress us with Agile Media. The results we have seen in such a short time speak for themselves. They took the time to really understand our business and put a plan into place to set us up for success. They are willing to modify the plan if we come across issues. They are professional, result-driven and genuinely care about our business.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We are very impressed with this company. We are grateful to have found them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My name is Hayden. I am the CEO of Precision Garage Works in Arizona. I am a full service garage remodeling company. We do high end epoxy garage floor coatings and custom cabinetry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group?

I hired ajile media several years ago and effectively overnight doubled my business. Revenue has only gone up consistently as my online reputation has grown. Ajile media via SEO services, AdWords management, and review management has helped my company go from a one man shop to one of the top providers in the whole Phoenix valley for garage services.

What were your goals for this project?

My goals were to make more money and build an online presence. And ajile media made that happen with no doubts in my mind.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was referred to ajile media by a client of his. Referral business worked great when you do great work. And everyone refers ajile media because they truly are amazing at what they do.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We started out from the get go with AdWords and as I saw huge success in the first month I decided to go all in and do SEO as well. I haven’t looked back. We have grown the budget with AdWords spend and it’s only yielded more business. He recommended starting with the AdWords as you can see results often quicker. I saw the success and after a proper and expected time frame, we saw great results with SEO. Ajile media makes you feel like you are their only client. Complete success.

What was the team composition?

I worked directly with the owner on my project and he is very involved in the projects. His team is very proficient and they execute each project as if it was their own company they were doing the marketing for. They want your success.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I double revenue the first year and have had a 25-30 percent growth annually for the past 2 years after that first year. Can’t say anything better than that.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow has been amazing. Very responsive to everything I ask about and care so much very quick with responses

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are literally the best. They get results. And sometimes it seems like they are as equally invested in my success as I am.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Honestly, normally I would say something. But I can’t think of one single thing. Completely pleased.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO/President of Rocky Mountain Restoration. We specialize in helping people recover from property damage resulting from water, fire, mold, or trauma losses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group?

We are looking to increase our online identity and increase revenues through digital marketing. We have partnered with Ajile to help with managing our SEO and web presence. They help us to connect with customers in real time that have experienced damage in their home or business, and who are in need of someone to help with the cleanup and restoration.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal has been to increase month over month return on investment. Specifically, I am looking to continually grow sales and customers through the investment in SEO.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Through a networking group I connected with Thomas. Several other business owners I had spoken with had worked with him and shared about their experience, and said that they were producing good returns through their investment in SEO. Compared to the other digital marketing companies I had spoken with, Thomas seemed to be producing the best outcomes and had the most knowledge in the space.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

my ongoing project with Ajile has mostly involved SEO and getting my company to rank well online. I have also worked with Ajile to optimize my website. Our goal has been to develop a website that ranks well and gets in front of my customers, as well as build out an online presence that best represents our core values and accomplishments.

What was the team composition?

I have worked closely with Thomas and his team. He works with people on his team that specialize in SEO and website design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Online ranking positions have improved and we are ranked on the first page for a number of key words. Our sales have increased as well as new customer acquisition. Our sales from online leads has continually grown month over month.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow has been pretty seamless. Thomas has been our go-to person and is able to coordinate with his team to see that the project is moving forward.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Thomas has been very responsive and takes the time to explain their process and methodology. SEO can be complex to the layman, so I appreciate the fact that they take the time to work with me. Most importantly, they are good at that they do, and their clients see returns from working with them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that I can see at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My husband and I have co-owned Accurate Automotive, Inc. since July 1994. We have a real passion for building relationships and fixing cars. Our best practice now and always will be, to give value to the services we provide. To build our team of qualified auto technicians that inspect and repair with the highest standards.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ajile Media Group?

While growing and developing our skills we felt the SEO and web presence was out of our comfort zone. Thomas Ferraro and his team of professionals have proven time and time again that they are capable of getting and keeping our phones ringing with potential customers. We hired Ajile many years ago and plan on many more.

What were your goals for this project?

Keeping our bays full and technicians busy .

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Word of mouth and referral from several happy customers.

Describe the project in detail.

Thomas met with me and together we plotted a plan to increase car count with the right mix of customers. The word searches are strategic and I feel we get traction based on our plans

What was the team composition?

Me, Kelli Weatherby, Thomas w/ Ajile, and Charles at Host Agent

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The BEST result we can measure is the phone ringing. Then I would say where we rank on GOOGLE is important for potential customers. Last, I would say is the effectiveness of our website and how we express our culture to those looking at us there.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I cannot say anything except that my experience with Thomas and Ajile Media has been top notch !! He is always very professional and pleasant.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Honest, high integrity, and swift with appointments

Are there any areas for improvement?

no