Comrade Digital Marketing Agency

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Managing Attorney of a legal company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Personal Injury Law Firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to accomplish?

• SEO
• Digital Marketing

SOLUTION

How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Referral

Why did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Comrade to rebuild our website, SEO, and help us to ranke in a very competitive personal injury market.   

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had a very positive experience working with this team, particularly Anastasia who has been fantastic.  They were and continue to be professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and took the time to understand our business and our goals   

What impressed us most was their attention to detail and their willingness to listen to our feedback throughout the process.  They were able to take our ideas and turn them into a much more polished, professional, and user-friendly website.

They were always available if issues came up.  As a result of their work our traffic and call volume grew leading to greater success.  

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

Anastasia, and her team were always on top of their deliverables.  

What was your primary form of communication with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Virtual Meeting

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

I found them to be honest and hard working people.  That is what impressed us most. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Comrade Digital Marketing Agency could have done differently?

I have nothing to add at the moment. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Manager of Hit Rate Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hit Rate Solutions provides outsourced call center, customer support, virtual receptionist, and appointment-setting services through professional teams in the Philippines.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to accomplish?

• Generate more qualified leads from businesses seeking call center, customer support, and appointment-setting services.
• Improve online visibility and credibility through SEO, stronger website content, client reviews, and case studies.
• Convert more website visitors into clients through clearer messaging, improved service pages, and stronger calls to action.

SOLUTION

How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s proposed scope is to improve Hit Rate Solutions’ online visibility, generate qualified leads, and increase website inquiries.

Scope of Work and Key Deliverables

• Marketing strategy - Review target audiences, competitors, and performance; create a prioritized marketing plan. 
• SEO - Research keywords, identify technical issues, and optimize page titles, descriptions, and internal links. 
• Website improvements - Refine service pages, messaging, calls to action, and inquiry forms to improve conversions. 
• Content development - Create or optimize service pages, industry pages, blogs, and approved client case studies. 
• Conversion tracking - Configure and verify tracking for form submissions, phone inquiries, and agreed conversion actions. 
• Reporting and optimization - Report on completed work, traffic, search visibility, inquiries, and conversions; recommend improvements. 
• Expected outcome: A stronger online presence that generates qualified sales opportunities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project achieved approximately 15% month-over-month growth in conversions, demonstrating progress toward Hit Rate Solutions’ goal of increasing website inquiries and sales opportunities.

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

Comrade managed the project effectively and communicated clearly throughout the engagement. They responded promptly to our needs, addressed issues and feedback quickly, and made adjustments to keep the work aligned with our goals. We also collaborated closely to discuss ways to improve our marketing efforts and achieve our objectives.

What was your primary form of communication with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was Comrade’s collaborative approach and responsiveness. They listened to our feedback, brought ideas to our discussions, and worked closely with us to improve our marketing efforts. Their willingness to adapt and stay focused on our business goals made them a valuable marketing partner.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Comrade Digital Marketing Agency could have done differently?

None.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on December 6, 2023.

Maridel Salgado
Operations Manager

Business services

Sheridan, Wyoming

51-200

Aug 2022 - Ongoing

$50,000 to $199,999

Project summary
Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provides ongoing SEO and website design for an outsourcing business. The client works with a small team from the service provider with the goal of increasing leads. 

Feedback summary
Since beginning the engagement with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, the client has seen an increase in revenue. The team is responsive and delivers on time. The client has been impressed with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's customer service, leadership, and overall culture.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operations Manager of HitRate solutions
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hitrate Solutions is an outsourcing business company that offers a variety of solutions, including outbound calling, inbound calling, virtual receptionist, virtual assistant, and telephone answering service.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to accomplish?

• We hire Comrade to help us Improve our website and generate more leads.

SOLUTION

How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Online Search
Why did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Comrade handles our SEO and website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increase in revenue,

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

Comrade is very responsive, delivers on time, and is easy to work with.

What was your primary form of communication with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Comrade has a great company culture, impressive Customer service, and Industry leadership.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Comrade Digital Marketing Agency could have done differently?

No.

STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 4.5

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the revenue operations manager of Vanderbloemen, a company that provides hiring, compensation, and succession planning for churches, schools, nonprofits, and values-based businesses worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Our primary goal in hiring Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was to improve the quality of our inbound leads through more strategic targeting and optimization of our paid advertising and SEO efforts. We wanted to attract more qualified prospects who aligned with our ideal customer profile, ultimately increasing lead-to-opportunity conversions and driving revenue growth.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency supports our SEO strategy and optimization, paid advertising campaigns, PR initiatives, blog content creation, and miscellaneous technical website support. They also provide monthly performance reports outlining our Google Ads spend, campaign results, and ROI, helping us evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and identify opportunities for improvement.Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has worked most directly on our website and organic search presence, including updating and optimizing website content for SEO, writing blog posts, and helping redesign and reorganize portions of our website to improve the user experience and overall site performance. Their work has focused on strengthening our search visibility, improving website functionality, and attracting more qualified traffic.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–5 teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency.

How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

We found them through a referral and chose them because of their high ratings.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent a confidential amount.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in June 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve seen strong results from our partnership with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, particularly in the consistently high ROI from our Google Ads campaigns. We’ve also experienced a significant improvement in lead quality, with more qualified prospects entering our pipeline, as well as an increase in overall sales. These outcomes have demonstrated the effectiveness of their targeting and optimization efforts in driving meaningful business results. Our SQL-to-sale conversion rate increased from 27% in 2025 to 29% in 2026, while our average deal value grew approximately 11%. We’ve also experienced strong returns on our marketing investment, with reported monthly ROI exceeding 2,000% on multiple occasions, including 4,799% in August 2025 and 4,322% in September 2025. Overall, we’ve seen positive progress in attracting higher-value opportunities and converting qualified leads into sales.Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has also helped us strengthen our SEO strategy through ongoing content optimization, blog creation, and website improvements. Their focus on strategic targeting and continuous optimization has been valuable in helping us prioritize qualified leads and meaningful business outcomes over traffic volume alone. Beyond the measurable improvements in our sales performance and marketing ROI, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has been a valuable strategic partner in helping us make more informed, data-driven marketing decisions. Their ongoing optimization efforts, monthly performance reporting, and willingness to support initiatives beyond their core scope have helped us continuously refine our strategy. We’ve appreciated their proactive approach, responsiveness, and commitment to helping us achieve our business goals.

How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s project management has been organized, efficient, and reliable. Their team communicates clearly, provides consistent updates on project progress, and is responsive whenever we have questions or additional requests. They’ve been great about keeping projects moving forward, meeting deadlines, and ensuring deliverables align with our goals. We’ve especially appreciated their flexibility and willingness to help with needs that arise outside of our regularly scheduled initiatives.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What has impressed us most about Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is their combination of strategic expertise, responsiveness, and genuine investment in our success. They go beyond simply executing marketing campaigns by taking the time to understand our business, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide thoughtful recommendations. Their willingness to support us across a variety of initiatives, from SEO and paid advertising to website improvements and technical needs, has made them a valuable extension of our marketing team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind. We’ve had a great experience working with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency and have been very pleased with their communication, responsiveness, and quality of work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the International Marketing Manager of GEALAN Window Systems Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

For over half a century, GEALAN has been a hallmark of precision and quality in European window and door systems. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to accomplish?

• Website Presence
• SEO / Organic traffic

SOLUTION

How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Referral

Why did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Comrade partnered with us to develop and launch a customer-focused WordPress website for the U.S. market, including the implementation of a lead management and tracking system. They established a sustainable SEO strategy, built authority through backlink development, and continue to manage an ongoing content program with SEO-driven articles. Their work has contributed to significant growth in our organic visibility and website traffic.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Through our ongoing collaboration with Comrade, we consistently developed SEO-focused content that significantly improved our organic visibility and website performance. Their content strategy and backlink-building efforts contributed to a 122% increase in organic traffic and an 83% increase in organic marketing-qualified leads. These results demonstrate sustainable growth in both online visibility and lead generation.

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

Comrade demonstrated strong project management throughout our collaboration. Deliverables were generally provided on time, and communication was always clear and well organized. We consistently received prompt and reliable feedback, both from our dedicated account manager and from the agency’s subject matter experts whenever specific questions arose. Their team was highly responsive to our needs and always willing to provide support, recommendations, and solutions in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Virtual Meeting

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

What impressed us most about Comrade was their combination of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and responsiveness. They did not simply execute individual tasks but worked as a true partner, continuously providing valuable recommendations to improve our website, SEO performance, and lead generation efforts. Their team is highly accessible, and we consistently received fast, reliable feedback from both our account manager and the various subject matter experts involved in the project. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Comrade Digital Marketing Agency could have done differently?

Honestly, nothing significant comes to mind. Comrade consistently provided thoughtful and well-founded recommendations to support further growth. While some opportunities they identified required investment levels that were not always aligned with our broader budget priorities, we appreciated their proactive approach and strategic mindset. They were always willing to adapt their recommendations and work with us to find solutions that fit our objectives and resources.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sales & Marketing - Material Handling of Fort Dearborn Enterprises, Inc. (USA Jib Cranes)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fort Dearborn Enterprises delivers industry-leading material handling solutions through its family of crane brands. From workstation and bridge cranes to jib cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, and custom-engineered lifting systems, we help manufacturers, warehouses, and industrial facilities improve safety, efficiency, and productivity with reliable American-made equipment. Websites: FD-Supply.com, Workstation-Cranes.com, USAJibCranes.com

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to accomplish?

• Generate leads via phone call through PPC advertising on Google
• Generate leads via email through PPC advertising on Google
• Generate leads via web form submission through PPC advertising on Google

SOLUTION

How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Create a PPC campaign for USAJibCranes.com that brings in quality leads requesting quotes via phone call, web form submission, and email consistently.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We went from receiving approximately 5-10 quote requests per month to 20-25.

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

I was satisfied with the Comrade's repsonse time and how quick they were to take action every time I had a question or request.

What was your primary form of communication with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed by the lead tracking dashboard Comrade created for me. It allowed us to review lead on monthly basis and mark each opportunity as a qualified lead, open opportunity, unqualified, etc. Each lead's phone call was transcribed in to text descirption and that made it easy to recall what happened after the call.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Comrade Digital Marketing Agency could have done differently?

Honestly, no. I think everything was executed perfectly. The results speak for the company.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive at Vanderbloemen, a company that provides hiring, compensation, succession planning, and diversity solutions for churches, schools, nonprofits, family offices, and values-based businesses to help them build strong, purpose-driven teams.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

We needed to increase our leads and make our Google Ads more effective.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has created pages with downloadable content, location and service pages, and high-quality backlinks. The team has also provided local SEO and comprehensive GEO optimization. In addition, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has developed SEO-optimized content, provided website technical support, built high-quality backlinks, optimized our Google Business Profile (GBP) and local directory listings, and managed PPC campaigns.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with 2–5 teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency.

How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was referred to me.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency in May 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has helped us generate significantly more marketing qualified leads to help us secure more clients. We've seen a 1,638.6% ROI on our non-paid investment and a 304.1% ROI on our paid investment.

How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Comrade Digital Marketing Agency delivers on time and is great at communicating. We communicate via virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed by Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's depth of knowledge of all things digital.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing of Velvetech LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Specializing in custom software development and IT consulting, Velvetech is a company that provides clients with exceptional professional services for the complete cycle of product and project development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to accomplish?

• Build an effective SEO strategy
• Improve our website's search engine rankings to earn more organic traffic
• Increase in the number of qualified leads

SOLUTION

How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

Referral, Other

Why did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

The team of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency developed an in-depth plan to follow for capturing more organic traffic and enhancing Velvetech’s website ranking in general. It included content strategy and working on on-page and off-page SEO.

They really grasped all of our requirements and took on the initiative to implement tactics like link-building, guest posting, and ads. Their team factored in keyword mapping, updating the existing landing pages and blog posts, and creating new content. All that they suggested was based on detailed competitor and kwds analysis with a focus on our goals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Our website ranking has well improved and we achieved better positions with many pieces of content that we worked on together. The number of inbound leads was steadily growing on a monthly basis, which was the result of the agency’s efforts.

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

We used to have frequent meetings either once a week or every two weeks to keep each other updated on progress, milestones, and discuss future plans. In addition to these regular work sessions, we held monthly report meetings and high-level overview meetings every six months to evaluate our progress and align our goals.

The team was highly professional and cooperative, fostering transparent communication. We could always rely on the timely provision of regular reports, which provided us with valuable insights to make informed decisions.

What was your primary form of communication with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

They listen to you and define well the challenges you need to address. Their team was always on standby, delivering exactly what we agreed and often exceeding expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Comrade Digital Marketing Agency could have done differently?

Nothing comes to mind, and I don’t see any areas for improvement, everything was as I expected.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a partner at a personal injury and family law practice in Texas.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

We needed help creating a website from scratch and populating content. Our goal for the site was to attract new clients and drive consultations for the firm. We also needed to develop a logo and color scheme and create graphics.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Comrade supplied us with an extensive branding questionnaire, which we filled out to communicate our needs. We collaborated with the team and shared our ideas, which they took to build a solid concept. They presented us with design options and we worked together to create a color scheme and design logos and patterns. 

Additionally, they helped us build a website from scratch. The site promotes our law firm and provides educational content to the general public regarding personal injury or family law matters. They create content and write copy for the site, which we’ve undergone several iterations of. They also optimize the site content for SEO. We will also be engaging their PPC services shortly. 

What is the team composition?

We work with Reed (Business Growth Expert) and Anastasia (Account Manager). 

How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

We searched on Google for SEO companies and found an article that mentioned Comrade. We reviewed their web portfolio, and I was attracted to their classic style, so we reached out to partner with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

Comrade created our initial website for roughly $13,000–$14,000, and we continue to invest $4,800 in the partnership per month. Our total investment is around $50,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Comrade in August 2021, and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m delighted with the final branding, logo design, and website from Comrade. Their content is informative and well-written; at this point, I don’t even edit it anymore because they’ve done a great job of picking up my voice. 

Even though our site is only five months old, and Google doesn’t recognize newer sites, we’ve seen some traffic, and our engagement is growing quickly. We’ve received eight inquiries since launching the new site and retained two before we even started any PPC efforts.  I expected to see promising results after six months in collaboration with PPC efforts, so the volume we’ve seen so far has exceeded our expectations.

How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

The Comrade team is inordinately professional and backs up what they promise with monthly reports. They’re great communicators and quick to respond to our ideas; they’ve been great to work with. 

Reed does a good job overseeing the project, and Anastasia is very responsive. We meet biweekly to go over reports, and I can reach out to Anastasia in the middle of the night with an idea for an article, and she starts working on it immediately the next day. She gets everything done promptly.  

Our team is notoriously bad at keeping deadlines for non-work-related things because we have so many other deadlines as lawyers, and Comrade is great about gently nudging us to get things done. They consistently send email reminders with items checklists, and if I miss a deadline, they’ll follow up and propose realistic timelines for our team. 

We use the Google Suite to manage the project, and Comrade tracks items on a spreadsheet that links to each page and outlines tasks for me to cross off. We communicate via Google Meet. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I am most impressed with Comrade’s transparency throughout the project. They always communicate costs and outline the specific work the budget is going towards. They consistently provide us with performance reports, and they present explanations when we don’t perform as well as expected. 

I appreciate their openness and willingness to coach us through the SEO process since we operate in a different field. They provide a very collaborative experience, which I enjoy. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was a lack of communication at the beginning, and it took a while for me to understand why I needed SEO before we launched. Comrade figured out that I needed to understand processes and accommodated that. Suddenly, we ironed out our communication, and it clicked, and I think we’re better for it. Aside from limiting the very minimal back and forth, I have nothing they could improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I advise listening to Comrade’s deadlines. As attorneys, we don’t manage our time well because we’re so involved in our business. SEO growth is essential, so try to adhere to their timelines because it will make the project move much swifter.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am an attorney and the president of a Law Firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

We wanted to build a website for our firm to subtly introduce our expansion into personal injury law and civil litigation. We were previously a criminal defense practice and relied on the firm’s reputation within the community to attract clients. We felt that a website could also help us gain market share in the criminal defense realm.

We initially started developing a website with a different development partner who supposedly specialized in building legal websites. Unfortunately, after investing time, effort, and funds with them, we weren’t happy with the result, so we started looking for another developer.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Comrade built a website from scratch, and they continue to host and maintain it. Additionally, they manage our SEO efforts by writing content, conducting keyword research, and setting up backlinks. They also help us with PPC for Google Ads. 

What is the team composition?

We work with 6–7 Comrade team members, including an account manager, a project manager,  SEO specialists, and developers. They also have a lawyer on staff who helps write content. We mainly communicate with the account manager and project manager. 

How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?

We weren’t thrilled with our previous development partner, so we asked our legal network for web-developer recommendations. We found Comrade online while researching other websites. We came across one of the sites they had developed and were impressed by the eye-catching design, so we reached out to them. We had shortlisted three developers to interview, and the Comrade team seemed dynamic, committed, and stable. We felt that Comrade was the best fit for us and moved forward with the engagement. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $50,000–$100,000 in the partnership.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Comrade in June 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new website that Comrade built increased our organic search traffic by 1,108% from when we started. We’ve also received positive feedback regarding the website design.  They decreased the cost per lead by 73%, and we’ve seen a significant increase in marketing qualified leads. 

They improved our Google ranking through keyword research; we seem to be showing up much higher in search results. We picked up a rather sizable case recently, and the client indicated that we were the top search result on Google. The client called us first and liked us, so they didn't call anybody else. 

How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Comrade has done a good job managing the project. There have been times when they’ve had to prod us to stay on top of things. We’re pretty busy, and it can be challenging to meet the demands of Comrade and our everyday workflow, and they’re great at following up with us. 

We have biweekly progress meetings through Google Meet. We also use a project management tool and a shared project tracking document that keeps all parties updated on progress and outstanding tasks. The tool forwards notifications to our team members’ email inboxes according to our individual responsibilities. The document is helpful; it helps me keep track of who’s doing what and if any tasks are falling behind. 

The Comrade team is also very stable, which we appreciate. We’ve worked with other marketing professionals whose teams are transient, and it was essential for us to engage a stable, consistent partner. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Comrade is committed to getting the best results for their clients. They have innovative methods to locate powerful backlinks, and they meet with our team to display the benefits of our combined efforts to constantly generate high-quality content. 

They go above and beyond. I’ve been very impressed by their willingness to do whatever it takes to get things done. For example, one of the Comrade staff members joined our office meeting to review numbers and show us improvements. The legal industry is very precise, so our team needs to review web pages that Comrade builds, which adds work to our plates. Comrade gave a very persuasive presentation to help keep our staff engaged in the project. They’ve done a great job motivating everyone on our team, which wasn’t part of their contract. 

Comrade understands how busy we are, and they're good about trying to do as much as humanly possible without us to limit the demands they place on us. They are committed to seeing that we get great results.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Ultimately, I have nothing Comrade could improve on. What we do is very precise, so it would be nice if they understood all the laws perfectly, but that would be an unrealistic ask and an unfair critique. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My advice would be to fully engage with Comrade and treat the project like a collaborative partnership. You have to be motivated to get the most out of their services, and you can’t expect a high-quality, high-performing website without fully engaging with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of Great Lakes Advisory. We are a process improvement, process documentation, and training development company for small-to-medium-sized businesses. We make businesses easier to manage by documenting their processes, clearly defining their standard operating procedure, and building world-class training experience to get everyone aligned, so the business runs on repeatable processes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals?

We are in a very niche space. We originally hired Comrade for PPC and SEO, but we decided to end our PPC campaign a few months into our relationship due to the effectiveness of PPC within our space. We continue to use Comrade for SEO services with the goal of increasing our reach, improving domain authority, keyword rankings on Google, and generating +5 MQLs per month from our efforts.

SOLUTION

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

I received a referral from a previous business coach, Scott Hansen, that introduced me to Comrade. I interviewed two other vendors, and I felt that Sasha's approach and insight into SEO were superior to the competitors. Pricing was comparable across all three vendors, but I thought Comrade was a better fit for our needs.

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

Our engagement began with a discovery call, and we laid out our goals. We provided them with keywords, and we completed an onboarding questionnaire. From there, Comrade performed an onsite audit. After that, they developed a customized strategy based around our needs, keywords targeted, and goals. Comrade optimized our website for SEO purposes, corrected on-page performance, wrote service pages, backlinks, and began producing monthly blogs.

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

If I remember correctly, Sasha (founder & partner) was the only team member involved during the initial sales process. After that, we were assigned a Project Manager (Maria). Maria is our main point of contact, but I believe there are a few other team members assigned to our account that work on the backend.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have improved our keyword rankings dramatically since we started working with SEO. We are consistently receiving +5 inbound leads on a monthly basis.

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

I meet with Maria (Project Manager) every two weeks. We previously met every week during the initial launch, but every two weeks is better for me. We communicate via email outside of our meetings.

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

Everyone on the Comrade team is extremely professional. I appreciate their transparency on where we stand regarding performance.

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

I would love if they offered some form of a quarterly review based on the initial goals to reassess the strategy, keywords we are targeting, etc. and present fresh ideas on how we can execute better for the next quarter. We do monthly reviews, but the general strategy and ideas presented haven't changed much since we started our engagement.