Colophon New Media

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of High Tide Marketing

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are marketing strategists who increase awareness for a variety of companies. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Colophon New Media to accomplish?

• SEO
• Website

SOLUTION

How did you find Colophon New Media?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Colophon New Media over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Colophon New Media were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I came on to the team that hired Colophon right as they were starting the website build. Colophon was incredibly friendly and communicative. They welcomed me with open arms and got me up to speed right away. Their designs were great, they were incredibly responsive and they've been incredible to work with. The website was built within the initial timeline proposed and it looks amazing. I would work with them again!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

They had to hit all deadlines for the website design and build. They have hit and exceeded every milestone. They've also been great about post launch updates. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were incredibly easy to communicate with. They use Basecamp for all communication so it was streamlined and organized. 

What was your primary form of communication with Colophon New Media?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their responsiveness. It's hard to find a web development team that is equal parts responsive, creative, and able to execute. They are a triple threat. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Colophon New Media could have done differently?

No notes!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of Swift Marine, a company that provides mobile boat detailing, yacht maintenance, bottom painting, diving and hull cleaning, and outboard engine repair in Charleston, SC, and Miami, FL.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Colophon New Media?

We needed to build a new website that fit our branding and provided information about our pricing and services to prospects and customers across the East Coast.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Colophon New Media designed and developed our website and wrote the content. The team also provided SEO and marketing services.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Colophon New Media.

How did you come to work with Colophon New Media?

We found them through an online search and a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were close to our geographic location, had pricing that fit our budget, had a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from November–December 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Colophon New Media did an excellent job. They delivered the site within the timeline, and after the new website was launched, our traffic, impressions, clicks, calls, and sales increased. The site was SEO-optimized and built to convert.

How did Colophon New Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Colophon New Media's project management was great. They delivered on time, and their communication was perfect. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Colophon New Media's communication and team were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren't any. I liked the whole process. I've used other website companies in the past and have been unhappy.