# Comrade Digital Marketing Agency Comrade Digital Marketing Agency Reviews (69), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - Premier Verified - 4.8 out of 5 average review rating - 5 connections joined Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's Network [Visit Website](https://comradeweb.com/?utm_source=clutch.co&utm_medium=referral) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/comrade-digital-marketing-agency) **More Jobs. Less Stress.⚡️** **Comrade is Your Trusted Growth Partner.** Tired of inconsistent jobs? And worse, not being able to hire, take time off, or grow with confidence? Partner with Comrade Digital Marketing today. Since 2008, we’ve helped 130+ contractors across the U.S. become **highly** visible and in-demand in their markets, keeping them booked solid year-round. We work with multiple niches, including HVAC, roofers, plumbers, electricians, and remodeling contractors. **Why clients love Comrade:** ⚡ROI-First: Clients typically see 400–820% marketing ROI ⚡You Own Everything: Your website, data, content, and leads are yours ⚡Radical Transparency: Track leads, ROI, and call data in our Growth Portal ⚡AI Advantage: AI lead qualification and AI search optimization We’ll never settle for vanity metrics like "traffic." You’ll stay fully booked with our proven Revenue Engine, which unifies SEO, PPC, AI search optimization, local SEO, high-converting websites, and reputation management. At Comrade, your marketing investment pays for itself. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $10,000+ - Hourly rate: $100 - $149 - Number of employees: 50 - 249 - 4 Locations: - Chicago, IL (Headquarters) - Miami, FL - Los Angeles, CA - Austin, TX - Founded in 2008 - 1 languages: English - 1 timezones: Central Standard Time (CST) ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 30% Generative AI - 25% Search Engine Optimization - 15% Web Design - 10% Advertising - 10% Other Digital Marketing - 10% Pay Per Click ### Focus Areas - CMS Focus: - 100% WordPress CMS - Platform SEO Focus: - 95% WordPress SEO - 5% Shopify SEO - Generative AI Focus: - 75% AI Text Generation - 20% AI Image Generation - 5% AI Video Generation - AI Expertise: - 70% Chatbots & Conversational AI - 20% AI Recommendation Systems - 10% Natural Language Processing - PPC Focus: - 70% Google Adwords - 15% Amazon Advertising - 15% Bing Advertising - SEO Focus: - 35% Generative Engine Optimization - 15% Content development - 15% Link earning & development - 15% Local search - 15% On site optimization - 5% SEO Reputation Management ### Industries - 10% Roofing - 10% HVAC - 10% Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport - 30% Contracting - 30% Home Services - 10% Construction ### Clients - 80% Small Business (<$10M) - 20% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.7 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency offers competitive pricing with project costs ranging from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on scope. Clients appreciate their value for cost, noting effective SEO and marketing strategies that significantly increased leads and website traffic. **Most Common Project Size**: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 57 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Web Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 29 reviews - Web Design: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 21 reviews - Search Engine Optimization: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 19 reviews - Pay Per Click: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 11 reviews - Other Digital Marketing: Less than $10,000 based on 6 reviews - Digital Strategy: Less than $10,000 based on 3 reviews - Advertising: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 2 reviews - Content Marketing: Less than $10,000 based on 2 reviews - Branding: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - UX/UI Design: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Other Design: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review - Email Marketing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Sales Outsourcing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Social Media Marketing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Content Writing Services: Confidential based on 1 review - CRM Consulting and SI: Confidential based on 1 review - Marketing Strategy: Confidential based on 1 review ### Packages Offered - Search Engine Optimization Packages — starting at $1,750/month - Pay Per Click Packages — starting at $550/month ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Comrade Digital Marketing Agency Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.8 - Quality: 4.9 - Schedule: 4.8 - Cost: 4.7 - Willing to Refer: 4.8 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (20 mentions) - Great project management (14 mentions) - Timely (14 mentions) - High-quality work (13 mentions) - Professional (12 mentions) - Knowledgeable (6 mentions) - Results-oriented (6 mentions) - Detail-oriented (5 mentions) - Proactive (5 mentions) - Well-organized projects (5 mentions) - Easy to work with (4 mentions) - Experienced (4 mentions) - Flexible (4 mentions) - Unique expertise (4 mentions) - Collaborative (3 mentions) - Exceeds expectations (3 mentions) - Hard working (3 mentions) - Honest (3 mentions) - Trustworthy (3 mentions) - Reasonable pricing (2 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Effective Website Development** Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is praised for their ability to design and develop user-friendly and visually appealing websites. Clients appreciate the professional look and enhanced functionality, which have led to improved user experience and increased customer engagement. **Client-Centric Approach** Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is recognized for their client-centric approach, actively engaging with clients to understand their needs and deliver solutions that align with their business objectives. **Challenges with Communication and Understanding** A few clients noted challenges with communication, particularly in understanding project requirements and expectations. Ensuring clearer communication and alignment from the start could enhance project outcomes. **Effective Use of Tools and Technologies** Comrade Digital Marketing Agency effectively utilizes various tools and technologies to enhance project outcomes, particularly in web development and digital marketing efforts. **Positive Client Relationships and Trust** The agency has built strong, trusting relationships with clients, who appreciate their transparency, reliability, and commitment to achieving desired results. **Ability to Drive Traffic and Engagement** Clients report increased website traffic and user engagement as a result of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's efforts. This has been achieved through effective SEO, content marketing, and strategic digital campaigns. **Industry-Specific Knowledge and Expertise** Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's knowledge of specific industries, such as law, healthcare, and technology, allows them to tailor their solutions effectively to meet industry-specific challenges and opportunities. **Room for Improvement in Project Timeliness** While generally positive, some clients have experienced delays in project timelines. This suggests a potential area for improvement in managing project schedules more effectively to meet client expectations. **Proactive in Providing Strategic Guidance** Clients value Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's proactive approach in providing strategic guidance and recommendations that drive business growth and improve digital presence. **Strong SEO and Content Expertise** Many clients commend Comrade Digital Marketing Agency for their ability to significantly boost organic visibility and website traffic through effective SEO strategies and content creation. They have helped clients achieve substantial increases in qualified leads and search engine rankings. ### Comrade Digital Marketing Agency Reviews #### Website Recreation for Natural Stone Products Supplier (Featured Review) **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization - Project size: Confidential - Project length: May 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has recreated a website for a natural stone products supplier. They've also implemented an aggressive SEO strategy. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Stone Center - Industry: Construction - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 1, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's work has increased website traffic, marketing leads, and overall brand recognition. Their project management is good, and the client communicates with them via email and messaging apps. Moreover, the team has achieved all the set objectives. "“Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's ability to achieve objectives is impressive.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.I'm the president of Stone Center, a construction company. We supply and fabricate high-quality natural stone products for builders, landscapers, and architects across Ohio and the Midwest, serving both residential and commercial projects with expert knowledge and excellent service. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?We needed help with website creation and SEO. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has recreated our entire website and started an aggressive SEO strategy.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?Someone referred Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to us because they're an industry-specific marketing agency.What is the status of this engagement?We started working with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency in May 2021, and our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's work has increased our website traffic, marketing leads, and overall brand recognition.How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint?Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's project management is good. We communicate via email and messaging apps.What did you find most impressive about them?Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's ability to achieve objectives is impressive.Are there any areas they could improve?I don't think there's anything they can improve on. --- #### Web Development & SEO for Window & Door Systems Company **The Project** - Services: CRM Consulting and SI, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2024 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has developed and launched a WordPress website for a window and door systems company. They've implemented a lead management system and established an SEO strategy. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** International Marketing Manager, GEALAN Window Systems Inc - Industry: Construction - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 30, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's efforts have significantly improved the client's organic visibility, website performance, and lead generation. The team demonstrates strong project management skills, stays responsive, and provides valuable recommendations. Their technical expertise is commendable. ""Their team is highly accessible, and we consistently received fast, reliable feedback."" **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 PresenceSEO / Organic traffic **SOLUTION** How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?ReferralWhy did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?High ratingsGreat culture fitReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe 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 MeetingWhat 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. --- #### Lead Generation for Material Handling Solutions Company **The Project** - Services: Email Marketing, Pay Per Click, Sales Outsourcing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2025 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provides lead generation for a material handling solutions company. The team leads efforts through Google PPC advertising, phone calls, emails, and web form submissions. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Sales & Mktg, Material Handling, Fort Dearborn Enterprises - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 28, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's efforts, the client has seen a significant increase in quote requests, from 5-10 to 20-25 per month. The team is responsive and quick to take action. Moreover, they have created a lead tracking dashboard that the client uses to review leads. ""I think everything was executed perfectly."" **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 GoogleGenerate leads via email through PPC advertising on GoogleGenerate leads via web form submission through PPC advertising on Google **SOLUTION** How did you find Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?Online SearchWhy did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency over others?Close to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitHow many teammates from Comrade Digital Marketing Agency were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe 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 MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat 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. --- #### SEO & PPC Services for Succession Planning Company **The Project** - Services: Marketing Strategy, Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: Confidential - Project length: May 2025 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has provided SEO and PPC services for a compensation and succession planning solutions company. The team has created pages and built high-quality backlinks. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, Vanderbloemen - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 12, 2026 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's efforts, the client has generated significantly more marketing-qualified leads and secured more clients. The team delivers on time and communicates well. Moreover, the client is impressed by the team's digital knowledge. "“I'm impressed by Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's depth of knowledge of all things digital.”" **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. --- #### SEO Services for Software Development Firm **The Project** - Services: Content Marketing, Digital Strategy, Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Nov. 2016 - Dec. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency offered SEO services to a software development firm. They built a content strategy based on their keyword analysis, worked on on- and off-page SEO, created content, and ran ads. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of Marketing, Velvetech LLC - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 13, 2023 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency helped the client boost their website ranking and achieve better positions for numerous content they produced. The client also saw steady growth in their inbound leads every month. Moreover, the vendor communicated clearly and exceeded the client's expectations. ""Their team was always on standby, delivering exactly what we agreed and often exceeding expectations."" **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. --- #### Web Dev, SEO & Branding for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Branding, Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Aug. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has developed a site for a law firm. They’ve also created logos, patterns, and color schemes, and continue to write copy for the site. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Brooks and Radchenko - Industry: Legal - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 2, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s development and branding efforts have driven significant site traffic that exceeds expectations. They communicate and manage the project via the Google Suite. As an ongoing partner, they continue to dedicate a collaborative, knowledgeable team. "“They’re great communicators and quick to respond to our ideas; they’ve been great to work with.”" **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. --- #### Web Dev, SEO & PPC for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: June 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has developed a website for a law firm. They write content and help with keyword research and PPC efforts for Google Ads. They also host and maintain the site. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President & Attorney, Stracci Law Group - Industry: Legal - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jul 29, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s web development and SEO efforts have contributed to a 1,108% increase in organic traffic and a significant boost in qualified leads. They improved the client's Google search placement, leading to increased revenue. They meet biweekly via Google Meet. "“They go above and beyond. I’ve been very impressed by their willingness to do whatever it takes to get things done."" **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. --- #### SEO Services for Education Consulting Firm **The Project** - Services: Content Marketing, Digital Strategy, Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Nov. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provides SEO and PPC services for an education consulting firm. They optimized the client’s website for keywords targeted and built service pages and backlinks.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Great Lakes Advisory - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 26, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s efforts have been met with positive acclaim. While they could benefit from a quarterly review on strategy and marketing, their work has been satisfactory so far. They were transparent about their progress and provided fresh ideas to execute their project better. ""I appreciate their transparency on where we stand regarding performance."" **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. --- #### Web Design & Dev for Beauty & Cosmetics Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design, Web Development - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2022 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency built a website from scratch for a beauty and cosmetics company. They also designed the client's site using Figma. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Metropolitan Skin Clinic - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 27, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client loved their new site and its functionalities and aesthetic design, thanks to Comrade Digital Marketing Agency. The team was responsive and friendly throughout the engagement. Overall, the client was impressed with the team's expertise and updated knowledge about their industry. ""I was blown away by the knowledge they have about web design and the everchanging requirements of Google."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Marketing Manager at Metropolitan Skin Clinic in Edina, MN. Our services include but not limited to Botox, Filler, Laser skin treatments. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Our website was lacking content. It was a brief overview of who we were. It did not drive much if any new patients to our office. While to brand and aesthetics of the old website were what we wanted, it did not function properly for our goals. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We found Comrade through a mutual connection. They came highly recommended to us. Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project. Initially, we were hoping that our existing site could be updated to perform better for google, but after lots of research on Comrade's side, it was concluded that a new website would need to be completed from scratch. After a series of meetings to discuss our current online presence and all the cleaning up that needed to happen, Comrade began the design process. We then began to receive design concepts through Figma. Using Figma was great because we were able to make comments right where we needed to in order to let them know what we were looking for specifically. How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? We worked with a project manager and a 2-3 others, but mainly our project manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The overall look and function/flow of our new website is immaculate. We absolutely love the work that Comrade did. It is too early to tell its success, but I have no doubt the numbers with show quickly! How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? It took a bit to find a cadence in the beginning of this project just because there was so much being thrown at us, but we figured it out and the working relationship has been very amicable. Deadlines on their side were always met promptly. They were also very easy to get a hold of if we had a quick question throughout the entire process. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? I was blown away by the knowledge they have about web design and the everchanging requirements of Google. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? While they were very knowledgeable about web design and SEO, I am not which is why they were hired in the first place. Sometimes I would have liked to know a little bit more about why they were asking for certain things to be completed on my end. It would have helped me understand what I needed to do in order to complete a task for them. --- #### Digital Strategy & SEO for Software Company **The Project** - Services: Digital Strategy, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Oct. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was hired by a software company to improve their SEO strategy and handle their technical SEO work. They provide SEO guidance and create optimized content for the client's blog. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Software Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 11, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's work has driven a 50% increase in impressions and improvements in the client's keyword rankings and site speed. Their transparency and holistic approach stand out, and their ability to leverage their expertise into actionable guidance ensures the project's success. "“What I like the most about Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is that they’re very honest and straightforward about SEO.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a senior digital marketing manager at a software development company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We needed a company that could help us improve our SEO strategy. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We hired Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to provide us with SEO guidance that would help us improve our overall SEO plan of intent. They’re also tasked with handling our site’s technical SEO, which involves everything from website performance to experience items. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency also created content that aimed to drive our SEO value and search results. We discussed our overall content strategy for SEO and identified the items that they believe will be useful for us in terms of optimizing our content.  They then provided detailed recommendations and reports, including competitive insights and hypotheses, to synthesize all of the information and ensure that our blog posts end up ranking well on Google. At the same time, they helped us consolidate the backlog of content that might be cannibalizing some of our keywords. We are still working with them, but we are planning on decelerating a bit of our investment on the content side of things because we recently a person in-house. But we will likely stay with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency for overall SEO guidance. What is the team composition? My initial point of contact was Sasha (VP Solutions). He has checked in on us a few times since our engagement began to make sure that our expectations are met and to see if there's any room for improvement. He is always making sure that our strategy aligns with our paid media, which we have a different firm running for us. We also work with their account manager, who is the week-to-week face of their team. She's the one who provides me with the monthly reports of the overall SEO strategy.  There have been a few other individuals, technical experts, that we've had on a few calls. We ended up doing quite a bit of optimization work from a technical angle, so we needed to get a couple of developers on a call to make sure that we smooth out any errors in the backend. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? I found Comrade Digital Marketing Agency through a Google search. I went on discovery calls with four other SEO firms, but I ultimately decided to go with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency because they were the first completely honest and straightforward firm that I talked to — Sasha gave me a pitch that didn’t talk down to me and respected my professional opinion on the matter. How much have you invested with them? We spend a little bit more than $7,000 per month, so I’d say we’ve spent somewhere around $35,000 so far. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in October 2021, and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has really helped us improve our page speed and introduced us to a paid service plug-in, which we’re really happy with. We’re also seeing quite a few of the blog posts that we re-optimized and consolidated really start gaining traction. We’re definitely seeing a 15%-20% increase in our overall keywords, a 50% increase in our impressions, and a 20% increase in our overall keyword universe on the front page of Google. We can’t really say how much of this success is attributed to Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, but I can definitely say that they consistently deliver high-quality work. Not only that, but they also provide useful guidance and insights as well as a holistic perspective of our market and keyword universe. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has been able to meet their deadlines without any problems, and all the work products that they’ve delivered meet our expectations. What did you find most impressive about them? What I like the most about Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is that they’re very honest and straightforward about SEO and the web in general. My biggest gripe with other vendors in this space is that they tend to tell me what they think I want to hear, show me metrics that are rosy, and cherry-pick data. But this has never been the case with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency — they tell us things as they are and give us actionable advice to get to the outcome that we wanted. Are there any areas they could improve? Sometimes, the information or reports that they provide me feel redundant because they’re cookie-cutter. Our calls are probably better spent not discussing those reports anymore because I already know all of the information that they’re going to report. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Make sure you know what you actually want out of the engagement. You should go in with concrete traffic goals, conversion rate goals, or whatever you’re trying to achieve through the partnership. --- #### Web Dev & Design for Full-Service Marketing Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Feb. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A full-service marketing firm partnered with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to develop websites for their clients. For all projects, the team is responsible for front- and backend development. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & CEO, Full-Service Marketing Firm - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 23, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s assistance has been pivotal to many of the client’s projects and marketing campaigns. They’re able to develop according to any set timelines, budget, and scope, all while staying client-centric and upholding good follow-up practices. ""What stands out to me about Comrade is their follow-through and ability to deliver what they say they will deliver."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founder and CEO of a company that serves the real estate, mortgage, and financial industries. We’re a full-service marketing firm. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We brought Comrade in to help us develop websites for our clients. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Across all projects, Comrade developed and designed websites for our clients. They helped with the copy and with the overall presentation of each site as well as with the backend implementations.  What is the team composition? Several people from their team, over the years, have worked in various capacities. Our primary point person is Sasha (Managing Partner & VP of Client Solutions). How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Another company that we had worked with in Chicago several years ago introduced them to us. We had dinner with them and found that they really understood the website development process. We decided then that we were going to give them a try.  What is the status of this engagement? We started working with Comrade four years ago, around February 2018, and we have an ongoing relationship. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? One major success that has stemmed from our partnership with Comrade is when we were able to develop a website, which served as a major component to one of our marketing campaigns. What they do is very central and valuable to our efforts.  How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’re very good at managing the project. We find Sasha, in particular, to be very client-centric. We’ve been in the business for almost 40 years and they’re easily one of the top vendors that we’ve worked with. What did you find most impressive about them? What stands out to me about Comrade is their follow-through and ability to deliver what they say they will deliver. Are there any areas they could improve? No, there’s nothing I can think of.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be open and candid with the team. Provide them with all the necessary information so that they can come back to you with the best results.  --- #### Web Design & Development for IT & Cybersecurity Company **The Project** - Services: UX/UI Design, Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: July - Nov. 2021 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provided web design and development services for an IT and cybersecurity company. They revamped the website using Webflow for the design. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Sales & Marketing Coordinator, IT & Cybersecurity Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 8, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency successfully delivered a professional-looking website that marked an improvement for the client. The team excelled for their designers, and they managed the project well. Moreover, communication was good, and they were responsive and committed partners. ""They didn’t let anything slip through the cracks and always responded to our needs."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the sales and marketing coordinator for an IT company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We had an old site that we needed to revamp. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Digital helped us with website development and design. We initially had a kickoff meeting with our project manager, and then my colleague and I worked with them to tell them what direction we wanted. We had weekly meetings to hit our time goal. They used Webflow as a key differentiator for design. What is the team composition? We worked directly with Reed (Senior Account Executive) and Anna (Former Project Manager). Everyone else was on the back — the web developers and staff would reply to us through comments. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? My boss found them. We were looking at Webflow website design companies, and they popped up somewhere. We had a few meetings with different companies and narrowed it down to two. In the end, we decided to go with Comrade Digital because we had a good experience working with Reed. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $15,000. What is the status of this engagement? We began our partnership in July 2021 and launched the website in November 2021. We only reach out to them for project work, so we’re not working together full-time anymore. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? In terms of results, the website looks very appealing. The designers did an excellent job, and it’s a significant upgrade from what we originally had. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? We just had weekly meetings through Google Meet; we didn’t use any other software. Their communication was good; they didn’t let anything slip through the cracks and always responded to our needs. What did you find most impressive about them? The designers were great; it was definitely a deciding factor. Are there any areas they could improve? It wasn’t in their control, but there was a turnover with our project manager in the middle of our process. However, they handled the transition very well. Do you have any advice for potential customers? If you want to transition from WordPress, Webflow is a good product. It’s user-friendly for people who aren’t experienced with that type of software. --- #### Web Development & Design for Eyewear Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has worked on three development projects for an eyewear company. They’ve built websites and improved the UX/UI to modernize the client’s digital presence. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP of Marketing, Europa Eyewear - Industry: Other industries - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 27, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: Since the website launch, brand awareness has improved among internal and external stakeholders. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s quality work has also impacted positively on the average order size and number of online transactions. Overall, they’re proactive, well-organized, and committed partners. ""They seem to have our best interest and business goals at heart. We’ve been able to grow together."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the VP of marketing for Europa Eyewear. We manufacture, design, brand, and distribute eyewear. We have 11 collections — three are sold directly to consumers, and the rest are sold to optometrist offices and other places. We’ve built our business through relationships; we have long-term relationships with our customers and vendor partners. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Our relationships with our customers were driving our business, but if you looked up any of our brands online, it was a bit disappointing. Our digital presence felt outdated, which harmed the brand's overall perception. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Our first project with Comrade was to redesign and launch a complete website with better UI/UX for prospective customers. It was a pretty significant endeavor for us, and concurrent with this project, we had to develop an API for our ERP system from scratch. Their team was pretty instrumental in helping us think through the UX that we wanted prospective customers to have. We wanted customers to log into an online portal to order from and check their account details. We needed a competent team of developers and designers, and they definitely gave us that. Our second project with them was to redesign and launch an e-commerce website for one of our direct-to-consumer brands. They worked with us from a strategy standpoint to find which conversion rate optimization techniques we should use. Additionally, they did a third site. It was basically the same thing, but for a different brand. What is the team composition? We talked the most with three people. We had an account manager as our primary point person, and there was a lead developer and an art director on each project. Those three people worked with a distributed team to get the project across the finish line. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We worked with a consultant, and he recommended a couple of agencies to fulfill our digital needs — Comrade was one of those. After we had interviewed those agencies, Comrade was the one that felt like the best fit. How much have you invested in them? We spent about $100,000 on the first project, $50,000 on the second project, and $30,000 on the third. What is the status of this engagement? We began working with them in January 2018, and the relationship is ongoing. We have more projects with them. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Since we’ve relaunched the site, the perception of Europa as a business has really changed in and outside of the industry. We’ve attracted top-level talent to our team and increased our average order sizes and the number of online business transactions with our customers. Overall, it has taken some of the burdens off our customer service department. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’re very organized and proactive about mapping out a successful project. Comrade’s team is conscious of ideas, requests, and issues as they come up. They don’t take everything we say; they push back when we’re suggesting or requesting something that doesn’t make sense for our site goals, the UX, or other practical reasons. What did you find most impressive about them? They really come to the table as business partners. We’ve never felt it’s just a client and vendor relationship. Are there any areas they could improve? No, they seem to have our best interest and business goals at heart. We’ve been able to grow together. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Start the conversation with a clear idea of where you want to end up; they can help you flush that out. Also, capitalize on their momentum by staying responsive and alert to the updates. --- #### SEO & Marketing Campaign for Blockchain Company **The Project** - Services: Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency handles the SEO and content marketing campaigns for a blockchain company. The goal is to boost their website in becoming more market-competitive. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Specialist, EZ Blockchain LLC - Industry: Energy & natural resources - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 26, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The partnership with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency landed the company in the top positions with their main keywords on Google. Both onsite and off-site SEO were effective and made their content popular on the internet even with competitors. The strategic planning was remarkable. ""They have solid SEO expertise in both on-page and off-page SEO. They provided us with expert strategic planning."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. EZ Blockchain LLC, Marketing Specialist **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals? We started developing a new website at the end of September 2020 and wanted to get first positions in Google search, get ahead of our competitors. We did it! We’ve gained top SEO positions with main KWs, and our content became so popular on the internet so even our competitors can’t miss a new blog. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? Google and Comrade Web Portfolio Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns. It’s the 2nd year that we’re working with Comrade Digital Marketing and we’re very happy with our results. What was done: * Completed full marketing audit * Crafted an SEO strategy * Onsite and off-site SEO, speed, and technical optimizations were made * Implemented a content marketing campaign * Backlinks implementation strategy How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? 2 SEO specialists and a project manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? We’ve gained top SEO positions. We have only TOP positions with brand search queries in Google before SEO optimization. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. It was a pleasure to communicate with the Comrade team. The project manager is always attentive and informs us about the progress and results of the project in a timely manner, all deadlines are met. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They have solid SEO expertise in both on-page and off-page SEO. They provided us with expert strategic planning. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? - --- #### Web Development for Staffing & Recruitment Agency **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. - Aug. 2021 **Project Summary**: A staffing and recruitment agency hired Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to develop a website. They initially led a kick-off meeting to understand the client's requirements before developing the final site. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Career Concepts MT, LLC - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 29, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's efforts drove an increase in the site's traffic and the number of people contacting the client through their site. The hands-on team led a productive feedback process and was quick to implement changes. They impressed with their transparency and timeliness. "“Comrade Digital Marketing Agency delivered exactly what they promised they would."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the owner and manager of Career Concepts, a staffing and recruitment agency. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Our previous website was outdated and not mobile-friendly, so we needed someone who could update it and make it more user-friendly. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We started the project with a kick-off meeting, wherein we discussed what we wanted for the site in more detail. We had an in-depth look at the number of pages and forms we wanted on the site and how we wanted it to look. Throughout the development process, we would meet with Anna (Project Manager) virtually to go over specifics, after which she would delegate tasks to their development team. Their team would then create the pages and Anna would present them to us so we could provide our feedback and they could make the necessary changes. We’re officially done with the project, but if we have any issues or concerns with the site, we can just call them and get those taken care of for us. What is the team composition? We only worked with Anna, who was our main point of contact, but Reed (Senior Account Executive) did check in on us towards the end of the project as well. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We did some research and interviewed four different companies to find one that we felt most comfortable with. We ultimately decided to hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency because they were really transparent about what they could do for us and what their limitations were. Their price point was also really competitive — they offered us a discounted package, which was really nice.  How much have you invested with them? We spent around $10,500 in total. What is the status of this engagement? We worked with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency from February 2021–August 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Because our site is significantly more user-friendly than our previous one, we’ve seen an increase in our site traffic as well as in the number of people contacting us through our site. Now, visitors could just fill out a few questions, send them to us, and we could get back to them right away. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? Comrade Digital Marketing Agency did great in terms of project management — they checked in routinely with us to make sure that everything was running smoothly. They used a platform wherein we could see their progress and give them feedback in real-time, which was very helpful. We primarily communicated with them through email, but we also had Zoom meetings from time to time. What did you find most impressive about them? I’m really impressed that Comrade Digital Marketing Agency delivered exactly what they promised they would in the timeframe that we agreed on in the beginning. I also appreciated their honesty in terms of what they could do and what their limitations were. Are there any areas they could improve? We had some communication issues because of language barriers. Our project manager’s first language was not English, so we had some trouble staying on the same page in terms of the terminologies that we used throughout the project. There were instances when we had to take more time explaining what we wanted, which was a bit frustrating. Another thing that I think they could improve on is their QA. When they delivered the site to us, right before launching it, we discovered several formatting issues that we felt should have been caught before they presented the site to us. Overall, they did everything that they said they would within budget and within the timeframe we agreed on, so we were still very happy with what they delivered and it was still a wonderful experience for us. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Make sure to be honest with them. Even if you don’t exactly know what you’re looking for, you just have to give them the best description that you can and they will work with you to expand on your ideas. --- #### Digital Marketing & SEO for Ophthalmology Practice **The Project** - Services: Advertising, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provides digital marketing and SEO services to an ophthalmology practice. The goal is to gain more insights into the firm’s target market and demographics.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Administrator, Ophthalmology Practice - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 3, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The company is happy with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency. The firm is able to track their website’s performance and traffic. The team works hard and produces good results, and they’re able to understand the client’s industry, allowing them to serve as an internal partner for the business.  "“Our team feels comfortable with them, and they serve as an extension of our team.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the administrator and accounting controller for an ophthalmology and refractive surgery practice.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We moved from another marketing company when we were introduced to Comrade, which was hired to give us more insights about the refractive surgery market and practice. We wanted to capture greater traffic and understand where our demographics were coming.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? In the beginning, there was a transition period since we were working with another company. Comrade picked up the job from where we were and implemented key features to take us to the next level. At present, Comrade helps us navigate through different demographics in the city. That way, we can pinpoint where our patients are coming from and to get our name out in the market as we compete with bigger players. Moving forward, we’ll go over our metrics and look back at what they’ve been doing. Everything’s changing, and it will take us some time to move forward again.  What is the team composition? We work with two project managers from Comrade, though they have a whole team behind them. Our main points of contact communicate with us on a regular basis, and then they report back to the whole team.  How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We found Comrade through word-of-mouth recommendations. They were referred to us by another physician group.  How much have you invested with them? So far, we’ve invested around $120,000. Our team initially invested about $60,000–$80,000, and then we upped our marketing and research dollars with them.  What is the status of this engagement? We started our partnership in January 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Comrade produces results. We see what type of traffic is coming to our website, and we know how many patients are scheduling consultations from that traffic.  How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? We’ve seen an increase in what they’re able to produce, and they work hard. Our teams have had to backpedal a little because Comrade had to learn about our entire operation. They’ve also had to understand the ophthalmology industry as a whole, including our busy and slow times of the year. That being said, we’ve opened up the lines of communication to let them see how their efforts are making a difference.  In terms of communication, we do a lot of virtual meetings. We’ve had a couple of on-site meetings prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but everything’s been done online so far. Comrade has also provided us with spreadsheets and other tools for reporting.  What did you find most impressive about them? We have an enthusiastic contact person that works like they’re a true part of our team. Moreover, our team feels comfortable with them, and they serve as an extension of our team.  Are there any areas they could improve? No, there aren’t any. We’re evolving, and they’re doing their best to point out what they need from us.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Keep your lines of communication open. I’d recommend having a point person that you can call quickly. The Comrade team is receptive when it comes to communication.  --- #### Digital Marketing Services for SaaS Platform **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A SaaS platform wanted to improve their online presence. They hired Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to provide content, recommend SEO improvements and execute SEO campaigns across various networks **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, serviceminder.io - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 1, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to the contributions of the COmrade Digital Marketing Agency team, the company was able to achieve their goal of getting at least one new prospect from their campaign efforts. The company was most impressed with the team's SEO and PPC knowledge during the project. ""They know their stuff. Very strong in SEO and PPC strategies."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the CEO of serviceminder, a SaaS platform for managing and operating franchised home services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals? Our business is largely referral based with low search volume so we wanted to both improve our "searchability" and also implement retargeting for when prospects are referred to us to check us out but aren't ready to take action immediately. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? They provide content for our site, recommendations on technical SEO improvements, reporting and execute various SEO and remarketing campaigns across various networks. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns. The initial phase was a bit of a shotgun style approach with some content, some PPC and some remarketing. We evaluated keywords as well as keywords used by various competitors. They also began to systematically get us registered with common online directories to improve our searchability. We monitored the reporting and activities to fine tune the strategy going forward. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? 2-3. Our primary contact is the project manager. The back end team involved content writers and technical campaign execution. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? Our goal was to find at least one new prospect that was not referred to us or that we could trace to other direct actions by us. We got our first solid lead in September. While they aren't a perfect fit for us, their profile is a good match. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. 2-3 meetings per month to review reporting, action items, etc. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They know their stuff. Very strong in SEO and PPC strategies. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? It took us a little while to get to the strategy we felt was the right one but through the journey of trying alternate tactics, we felt we learned a lot about our market and audience. --- #### Web Dev & Design for Designer Jewelry & Accessories Brand **The Project** - Services: Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. - Aug. 2021 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency built a new website with customized API and Shopify functionalities for a retail jeweler. The team developed the platform based on the client's recent brand overhaul solutions. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of E-Commerce, Alexis Bittar - Industry: Retail - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 19, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The team's efforts rewarded the client with a well-received and highly functional website, resulting in increased traffic and an optimized brand identity. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency's willingness to alter their processes to address their client's concerns heightened the engagement's success. ""We got what we paid for and more with the quality of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s services."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the director of e-commerce at Alexis Bittar, a designer jewelry and accessories brand. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We were looking to have a new website developed following our brand relaunching plans. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We initially met with Anton (Account Manager) to discuss our needs and preferences in design and functionality. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency first incorporated our rebranding solutions and expectations into the wireframes they built and asked for our team’s feedback before kicking off the development phase. During the coding process, Comrade Digital Marketing integrated new Shopify plug-ins to accommodate our loyalty program for our customers. They also deployed new API customization functionalities that fit our new branding and highlighted our on-site product recommendations. What is the team composition? Our main point of contact was Anton, and we also worked with two developers. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We worked with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency on previous projects, and we already had their team in mind when we finalized the scope of work for this development project. They felt like the right provider to choose in terms of skill set, turnaround times, and price points. How much have you invested with them? We spent between $60,000–$100,000. What is the status of this engagement? The project ran from January–August 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  We just launched a brand overhaul, so it was difficult to come up with definitive KPIs and customer metrics. From our perspective, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency refined the look and functionality of our website, which rewarded us with better traction and collective user affirmations. With our rebranding efforts and their team’s development expertise combined, we moved smoothly towards a more positive and marketable direction. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? We mainly communicated via email and weekly check-in calls. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was attentive to our needs from start to finish. They were always quick to staff up and down depending on the deliverables, and they tailored their processes to accommodate our concerns. What did you find most impressive about them? We got what we paid for and more with the quality of Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s services. The cherry on top was their high level of customer service. Are there any areas they could improve? We spent a lot more time on the design phase than necessary, which could’ve been improved through a well-paced discovery process. Nevertheless, we were all happy with the final results. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Having a clear vision of your true needs will help streamline the initial processes. If you have more time, you may also consider conducting thorough research on your own. --- #### Website Development for International Trade Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. - Nov. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency revamped a law firm’s website. They tweaked design elements and added new photo and text content, showcasing the client’s expertise in international trade.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Operations Director, Law Firm - Industry: Legal - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 8, 2021 **Feedback Summary**:  Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s efforts resulted in a functional website that met the client’s specifications and expectations. They were collaborative project managers who delivered on time despite pandemic-related challenges. Overall, their patience and accommodating approach were impressive. ""Everything worked out well; we’re delighted with the engagement."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the director of operations at an international trade law firm. We specialize in international trade, customs work, and import and export compliance for various entities.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We needed help with web development. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Digital updated and overhauled our website. They added various photo and text content, and they showcased our services. Additionally, they integrated a newsletter into the site.  Comrade Digital also tweaked the site’s colors, fonts, and other design elements. The process was collaborative, and if they did something, we looked at it and gave our feedback.  We were a niche law firm, and we weren’t technologically savvy — we didn’t even know what a wireframe was. Comrade Digital took the time to explain technical concepts to us until we got on the same page. We rolled right through the process, developing multiple iterations of the site together. We knew what we wanted — Comrade Digital just fine-tuned our ideas and made them a lot better than what we could imagine.  What is the team composition? Reed (Senior Account Executive) was our point of contact, and 4–5 teammates worked behind the scenes.   How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We looked around for web development agencies through Google, and we shortlisted some companies. We contacted one firm, but we weren’t big enough for them, and they referred us to Comrade Digital. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $13,000. What is the status of this engagement? Our engagement lasted from March–November 2020.   **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  We got what we wanted, and the site worked perfectly. Comrade Digital finished the project on time, and the price was great. There was nothing wrong with any of the iterations they did. They were quick and perfect. Everything worked out well; we’re delighted with the engagement. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? There was a lot of back and forth between our teams. Comrade Digital tried to understand our process as we had a unique business model. Once we got on the same page after some weeks, the project flowed nicely.  We worked at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a challenge for everybody, but Comrade Digital overcame challenges and had everything completed.  What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade Digital delivered what they said they were going to do. They put up with our team that didn’t know anything about web development. They simplified their process for us, and we learned a lot. Overall, it was a good experience.  Are there any areas they could improve? I can’t think of anything.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Know what you want and what you’re looking for, and let them run with it. --- #### Web Development & SEO for Bus Rental Company **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: June 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is providing web development and SEO services for a bus rental company. They've built a site for the client, developed and implemented an SEO strategy, and more. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Member, Infinity Transportation Management - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Nov 1, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: As a result, the client is now enjoying an increase in their lead volume. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency leads regular meetings and works hard to understand the client's goals, allowing them to deliver robust strategies that encourage further business growth. They remain personable and supportive. ""I am impressed with how well and quickly they are able to understand the scope of our work."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the managing member of Infinity , we provide private charter buses rental service. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We hired them to create an a line presence for us and increase our website ranking **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We have seen their work done to few other companies and they were happy with the end results Describe the scope of their work in detail. They did analyze our current website and our online status and strategized our a new plan. They built a new user friendly website and currently working on our SEO project to get our website ranked high What was the team composition? We have an assigned account manager who is directly dealing with me and our Operations Manager, we have meetings every 2 weeks to go over the work completed **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We have already started to see an increase on our leads and we love the new website How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Meeting every 2 weeks really helps us understand the process…. And everyone in our team are extremely nice and helpful. What did you find most impressive about this company? I am impressed with how well and quickly they are able to understand the scope of our work and based on this they build our marketing strategies in a very short time. Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently? So far we are extremely satisfied --- #### Web Development for Child Fitness Company **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: June 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A children's fitness facility needed to update their website in time for the launch of a second location. They hired Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to have their new website within a short timeframe. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & President, Hot Ground Gym - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Oct 31, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The company was quite pleased with the Comrade Digital Marketing Agency team's ability to complete the project within a month. The company was also quite impressed with the care that the team takes with their work. This allowed them to ensure the success of the project. ""Honestly, the only thing I wish I could have changed is that we should have been working with them 8 years ago."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the founder of a veteran-owned and operated children's fitness facility. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals? We needed to update our website, and launch a second location. My goals were to have the website updated functioning by Nov '21. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We have worked with Comrade in the past before COVID, and are happy to be still working with them. The biggest deciding factor was the professionalism that I experienced immediately. They definitely outshined the others I was looking at. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and marking tools used. First was the discovery phase, which went smooth enough. Our concept is truly one of a kind, which made it difficult to compare and contrast to others, but the team I am working with got it moving quickly. After the initial discovery went the content and keyword approval phase.   Maria and her team made that as painless as it could be. Then went the website re-platforming, which was completed in less than 1 month. Then now we are finishing the adding of a second location. How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? I work with a dedicated team leader, who has abundant resources at her disposal and uses them well. the work goes very smoothly! **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? Having the website re-platformed in under a month was magnificent! All the deliveries received of content and other work was done carefully and well. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Very good! We email back and forth almost daily. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Besides their name, which is pretty cool ;) it has to be the care that they have placed into their work, which is extremely apparent to me. So much so, that I am taking the time that I don't really have right now to write this review for them. They are great! Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Honestly, the only thing I wish I could have changed is that we should have been working with them 8 years ago. --- #### SEO & Site Refinement for Freight Brokerage Company **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Apr. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A freight brokerage company has tasked Comrade Digital Marketing Agency with leading their SEO marketing efforts. They've also upgraded the client's website accordingly to accommodate SEO-friendly campaigns. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 3.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** COO, Cowtown Express Logistics - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 29, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Capable of addressing their client's marketing needs, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has delivered a user-friendly website that has elevated their business operations and customer service, securing positive feedback from early users. The team's responsiveness is a hallmark of their engagement. ""Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has created a platform that has improved our customer experience."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the COO at Cowtown Express Logistics, an asset-based freight brokerage company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We wanted to grow our business through SEO and a more profit-oriented website. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We’ve initially engaged Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to handle our SEO efforts — we’ve then realized that our website also needs some improvement, so it can efficiently accommodate our digital growth marketing campaigns. Their team has integrated additional SEO-friendly pages and devised a keyword list that caters to the specific services we offer. Additionally, we’ve asked them to incorporate a chat functionality to improve our customer support operations. What is the team composition? We’ve worked with Sasha (VP of Solutions & Managing Partner), Marya (Marketing Manager), and another marketing resource. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was recommended to us by a business consulting agency that we were acquainted with. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $55,000 so far. What is the status of this engagement? Our ongoing engagement with their team started in April 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I can’t share any quantifiable results at this point since we haven’t launched any new efforts to measure our engagement. We’ve received early feedback from initial users who particularly appreciate the website’s new look and user-friendliness.  From our team’s perspective, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has created a platform that has improved our customer experience by introducing convenient contact methods and promoting our core services better. We’re definitely looking forward to securing measurable and lucrative results in the long run. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? We communicate via email. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is a highly responsive team that meets our expectations in terms of project management. Are there any areas they could improve? They tasked us with producing a promotional video for our website, and we had to go through rounds of editing since they didn’t like what we delivered. In the future, it will help if they relay more concrete guidelines on the creative outputs that they require from their clients — we’re not from the marketing or production industry, so we’ll appreciate clearer suggestions and requirements. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Assign a dedicated member to oversee the project and stay in contact with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency’s team. --- #### Web Development for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provides web development services for a real estate and corporate law firm. They’ve designed and developed the website from scratch and helped managed it. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Administrator, Robinson Franzman LLP - Industry: Legal - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Sep 24, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The website has promoted traffic and generated leads. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has stood out as a responsive and committed partner. Their team is willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. Their customer service is excellent, and they communicate well through emails and phone calls. ""They’re always responsive. If we need to update something, they’re more than happy to help us."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the administrator of a commercial real estate and corporate law firm. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We needed someone to build our website and help us manage it. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Digital has built our website from scratch. They’ve worked on development and design. We initially gave them basic information about the firm. The website has company information, the staff, and a detailed list of the services we provide. What is the team composition? We’ve mainly worked with Reed (Senior Account Executive) and his assistant, Anna (Project Manager). We reach out to her if we need to make any updates or changes to the website. We get on calls, and she walks us through how to make those changes. Then, they note it for future reference. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Our managing partner was the one who contracted them to help with this project. I’m not sure how he found Comrade Digital. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent around $12,000. What is the status of this engagement? The project started in June 2020, before the launch in September 2021. We still use their services and contact them if we have questions. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve noticed more traffic and gotten referrals through the website. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’ve done really well. They’re very responsive, and their customer service was excellent. A few weeks ago, we needed to update something urgently. Anna was traveling, and she still made time to do a quick phone call and walk us through our questions. She didn’t have to, so we really appreciated it. They were great to work with. We usually communicated via email. Then, we’d set up a time and do a call. What did you find most impressive about them? They’re always responsive. If we need to update something, they’re more than happy to help us. Comrade Digital makes the time to contact us and address any of our questions as soon as possible. Are there any areas they could improve? No, we haven’t come across anything since we started working with them. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Hire them. They have excellent customer service and are very responsive. Comrade Digital is willing to go above and beyond to address your concerns. In particular, Anna has made the time and effort to help us with whatever we need. --- #### Web Design for Food Manufacturing Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Mar. - June 2021 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency led a website redesign for a food manufacturing company. They were responsible for updating the site's content, uploading photos and other media, and more. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Food Manufacturing Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 11, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency went the extra mile to understand the client's vision, enabling them to provide designs that matched. The end product effectively boosted the client's site traffic and the number of their generated leads. They were responsive and professional throughout the project. ""Their marketing knowledge was impressive."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am part of the wonderful Sales & Marketing team for a food co-manufacturing company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals? Worked with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to refresh our business website. Comrade was incredibly professional and ensured our end vision and goals were met. We're looking forward to working with this great team of folks again in the future. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? Comrade was the deciding factor as they saw our vision for our website refresh and gave great detail and depth to how to achieve the vision. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. An entire website refresh from photos to updated content and better functionality How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? A project manager was our main point of contact through the project process. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? After the launch of our site we had more qualified leads and better foot traffic on the site. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. We had daily communication via email as well as weekly conference calls to keep in touch on any and all project details. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? Their marketing knowledge was impressive. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Project managers have a tendency to tell you how you should go about something even if it's not the right fit for you or your company however with enough conversation, everything works out in the end. --- #### Website Development for Hospital **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. - May 2021 **Project Summary**: A hospital wanted to update their 15-year-old website, so they hired Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to redesign it. The site was expected to have a modern look and promote the company's services effectively. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** PR Director, William Bee Ririe Hospital - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 28, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: External and internal stakeholders had nothing but compliments on the new site. The Comrade Digital Marketing Agency team did an excellent job in keeping everyone updated and delivering quality work despite an aggressive deadline. Their ability to provide budget-friendly solutions was notable, too. ""They gave us a beautiful site that was easy to update." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. At the William Bee Ririe Hospital, our mission is to provide quality healthcare in a compassionate, safe and secure environment that supports the dignity of individuals and families. I am the Public Relations Director. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals? Our old website was developed over 15 years ago. We hired Comrade Digital to design a new website for us. Our goals were to modernize the website, provide information to our community and potential new staff members. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We searched and interviewed several companies. Comrade Digital fit our budget and did an excellent job of listening and providing the product that we specified. They were referred to us by a larger digital company. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. We had a kick off meeting which discussed goals and needs of our hospital. I worked with them through the months on conference calls and email providing information for the wireframes. They did an excellent job of creating pages in Webflow that I can easily edit. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? I worked primarily with two people from the vendor's team. Reed Adler as the Business Growth Expert and Anna Vasilyeva as the Project Manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? We just launched a couple of weeks ago, so the traffic is not yet measurable. We received many compliments from our department managers and patients regarding the new design. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. I work part-time so they had to communicate with me as my schedule allowed. They did a wonderful job with project creation in spite of my limited time. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? They gave us a beautiful site that was easy to update. I had not worked with Webflow previously and it was simple for me to learn to edit as needed. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? When we first launched, we had to change the method of accepting employment applications and resumes. It was our change, not their lack of design. They quickly worked with us on a solution that was cost-effective for us. --- #### Web Dev & SEO for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Development - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Feb. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing designed and developed a new website, integrating SEO best practices. Currently, they build landing pages, manage Google Ads, and write blogs and copy to support digital marketing.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founding Partner, Sequoia Legal - Industry: Legal - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 24, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Initial feedback cites the obvious improvements in functionality and appearance that the website represents. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has adapted to the client's preferred communication channel and works well independently. Their strong grasp of the business story at stake stands out.  ""There’s always someone there to help you. Comrade should be in the ring if you’re looking at getting an SEO provider."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founding partner and sole member of Sequoia Legal, a law firm. We provide corporate and commercial services, as well as advice and assistance on international trade matters. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?  Our top goal was developing a professional and effective website for SEO and Google Ads marketing. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They created a whole new website for us, taking over responsibility from our previous vendor. The site is built on Webflow with SEO principles front of mind.  Comrade also handles our online marketing efforts. They’re also doing a lot of copywriting for blog posts and creating landing pages. We’re building the site out over time.  What is the team composition? I was originally brought on by Sasha (Partner & VP of Solutions). I’ve primarily been dealing with Julia (Account Manager) throughout the project, though I do communicate with Maria (Marketing Manager) as well.  How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency?  I was at a conference in Chicago in the fall of 2019, and Sasha presented there. I was impressed with him, and then I heard about Comrade further through my business coach.  How much have you invested with them? The website development cost $3,000, and the monthly SEO costs $2,500 per month. The total investment is around $7,000–$8,000 at the moment.  What is the status of this engagement? We’ve been working together since February 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  The general feedback from my community is that the website is far more professional and functional than it used to be.  We’re still gathering the metrics, but in the two months that we’ve been working together, the quality of the leads we’ve gotten has been very good. This has driven up convertible opportunities. The raw number of leads we receive has also increased.  How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’ve been great with project management. I’m old-school, so we communicate over email and have a bi-weekly update call with Julia. Comrade has also recommended various add-ons to the website.  What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade’s ability to take in the information and run with it stands out. They don’t require excessive feedback from me. Rather, their team takes the business story I provide and delivers good copy and website material. They’re always on-point, which is important from a time perspective. Are there any areas they could improve? No, as I’m very happy thus far.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Comrade has been 100% professional and extremely responsive. They have a good team; there’s always someone there to help you. Comrade should be in the ring if you’re looking at getting an SEO provider.  --- #### Web Migration, Dev & Design for Public Library **The Project** - Services: Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade has helped migrate a public library’s website from Drupal to WordPress. They also conducted a survey and evaluated the website’s heat maps to redesign it and improve the customer experience. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing & PR Manager, Tinley Park Public Library - Industry: Education - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 21, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade has strategically placed the calls to action on the new website, and the client has seen an increase in user engagement. The team has managed the project wonderfully, and their research was helpful and thorough. Clients can expect a communicative, dedicated, and flexible partner. "“Their customer service is outstanding.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. We’re a public library located in Tinley Park, Illinois. We serve a patron population of about 65,000 people, and we have been standing in the current building that we are in since 2004. I’m the marketing and PR manager of the library, so, among other responsibilities, I’m in charge of our website and social media. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We were trying to assess the needs of our community in terms of what they needed out of our website and what they were looking for. We wanted to give our existing website an updated and fresh look, and we wanted to migrate it from Drupal 7 to WordPress for better longevity and usability for our staff. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? First, Comrade did some research and comparisons on library websites. Then, they analyzed our site and made recommendations based on the heat maps. They also saw where people were clicking on and where they were trying to get to. Additionally, they helped us conduct a survey to get feedback from our users on the website. As a result, we collected information about the pain points and problems that the users were experiencing with our old website. We provided Comrade with some wireframes, and they created others on their own. We worked together on reorganizing the information in a more intuitive way, and then they did all the design work. We’ve been able to copy some of the text content from the old website, but Comrade has been developing the new site completely from scratch. What is the team composition? We’ve only met with Anton (Account Manager).  How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We interviewed some developers, and all of them told us that the project that we wanted to embark on would be in the range of thousands of dollars, which was out of our budget as a public library. Comrade, however, was local to Chicago, so when it came to the pricing, they were right on our budget. We were really excited to work with them, and the fact that they were locals was helpful. We were also impressed with the portfolio on their website. Comrade was really flexible and able to adapt to a new type of client. When we first reached out to them, we were trying to get budgetary information. Since we were budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year, we wanted to make sure that we could budget the website redesign. They were very helpful in scoping the project out and flexible in how they described certain elements of the billing. They could break apart the project requirements, so it was a very transparent process, which was fabulous. I don’t think that they’d worked with another library before, and it’s needless to say that libraries are somewhat complicated. However, they were able to adapt to this new type of clientele. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent around $30,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together around May 2019, a couple of years back, and our engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  One of the things that we’re excited about having on our website is online card registration, which is done through a third-party vendor. We’ve seen 3–4 people signing up for it every day, so the calls to action that Comrade has strategically placed on our website for getting the library card have had great results. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? Comrade has performed wonderfully. They’ve kept track of a lot of requests, and they’ve worked very closely with us. I’m really impressed with their team and with the research that they did on library websites — I really value that collaboration. We’ve had weekly calls with them, and we’ve had many face-to-face meetings with Anton. He has been incredibly effective in communicating between the developers and us and understanding our needs. We communicate via Zoom, Google Hangouts, and email. They also use tools like Whimsical for wire-framing. What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade’s dedication to their work distinguishes them from other providers. They work at all hours, and they’re very communicative and flexible in understanding our needs. In addition, their customer service is outstanding. Are there any areas they could improve? It might have been helpful to have some direct conversations with developers because we have a person on our team who is knowledgeable about technology. However, I think they did exchange emails to some extent. That’s the only suggestion I have for them. Otherwise, I’ve had an outstanding experience. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Comrade is a great company to work with, so keep an open mind about engaging in a collaborative process — it is for the better. Being a library, we tend to come into projects over-prepared with our own ideas of how things should work. However, through the collaborative process with Comrade and assessing our needs, we discovered that the assumptions we were making weren’t entirely correct. --- #### Web Development for Creative Consultancy Agency **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Oct. - Jan. 2020 **Project Summary**: A creative consultancy agency partnered with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency in order to help with the updating of a website for one of their clients. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Account Manager, Experiences For Mankind - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Mar 23, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The Comrade Digital Marketing Agency team helped the company successfully launch the new platform. The company is getting several pieces of feedback from their client who are quite happy with the result of the project. The team's project management and attention to detail are second to none. ""It's impressive how easy it is to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am an Account Manager at Experiences For Mankind, a small creative consultancy agency based in San Diego, CA. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency, and what were your goals? My agency submitted for a website RFP sent out by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a Native American tribe located in Southern California. The request was to design and develop a new website that had not been updated in over 10 years. The goal was to provide San Manuel with a best-in-class, scalable website that can grow and adapt as the tribal government grows. We wanted to give them the tools to create new pages and microsites leveraging the Drupal framework. **SOLUTION** How did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency and what were the deciding factors? We knew we wanted to partner with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency as soon as we read the RFP supplied by San Manuel. Having worked together with Comrade for about 3 years, it was a no brainer to bring them into the RFP as i knew they would go above and beyond to make sure this is a winning experience for San Manuel. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. We kicked off the project by bringing in all stakeholders into a conference call we were able to ask any questions about desired functionality, limitations and business requirements. Knowing that the scale of the website was near 50 pages, we wanted to be sure that all parties start on the right foot. EFM spent the next 2.5 months producing all the website copy and website designs of the tribal government website. Once all copy and designs were approved, we moved into a phased development approach. Phase 1 included the front end development of the site based on the approved designs. Once the the front end development was in place, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency moved into Phase 2, which consisted of backend development of this very custom site, using Drupal page builder functionality which increased the level of complexity of development. Phase 3 consisted of QA updates spotted by me and the client. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was in constant communication with me throughout the development process and was always available to answer any questions or fix any issues that came up. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? We initially worked with Ivan who assisted me with the RFP response which lead to us ultimately winning the RFP. Once the project was awarded to us, i worked hand in hand with Anna, Vasilyeva, a very thorough Project Manager at Comrade Digital Marketing Agency. Having worked with both Ivan and Anna, in past projects, I knew we were set for another successful project together. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? Once we launched the site we received many emails and phone calls from many grateful tribal government members who are thrilled to have an updated site that is a better reflection of who the tribe is and allows them to tell their story better. Below is one example of a message received from the client. "The website is wonderful! One of the best…and certainly the BEST I’ve ever seen for a tribal government. We owe much of these accolades to our agency partnerships." - San Manuel Chief of Staff to the Business Committee Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines. The project management at Comrade is second to none. Anna is a very organized project manager with attention to detail and provides constant communication and status updates as needed. She is the first to stand up shared Google Drive docs with timelines, access information, progress tracker and QA templates. I love working with Anna because she is always on top of it. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? It's impressive how easy it is to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency. I've worked with many developers in my career who did not provide the level of service, professionalism, and attention to detail that Comrade provides. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? Not really. Comrade has been a constantly good parter with Experiences For Mankind. We experienced virtually zero issues with development during this entire project. --- #### Web Dev & Marketing for Countertop Installation Company **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Apr. - Sep. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency developed and designed a website for a countertop installation company. Additionally, the team was responsible for SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and strategy. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Employee, Granite Selection - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review **The Review** — Feb 11, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The marketing efforts resulted in an influx of prospective customers. Comrade Digital Marketing Agency effectively managed the project to ensure customer satisfaction. The team was responsive and adaptable throughout the process. ""Their team was flexible with clients and able to work with minimum client involvement. Everything went smoothly." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Owner and president of a leading countertop installation company in the Illinois area. We are manufacturers and fabricators, provide design consultations and installation services. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? Social media presence, advice on paid ads and SEO promotion, website design and development, online marketing strategy. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to keep the business at the same level but improve our customer service. Also, win the competition and have a good online rating. **SOLUTION** How did you select Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? It was an occasional meeting with Comrade's co-owner in an informal setting. Describe the scope of their work in detail. Comrade designed and developed the website and are currently providing maintenance and marketing services: marketing strategy, Paid advertising, and SEO. What was the team composition? CEO, copywriter, designer, developers, project manager, customer relationship manager. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? They provide a sustainable flow of prospects which take about 30% of all jobs. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Project management was arranged quite well. Most of the delays accrue due to Granite Selection's lack of time to cooperate. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their team was flexible with clients and able to work with minimum client involvement. Everything went smoothly. Are there any areas for improvement? As a client, Granite Selection should be more demanding. As for now, there are not any crucial failures. --- #### Website Redesign for Mechanical Engineering Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: July - Nov. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provided a set of recommendations to improve a precision machine component manufacturer’s website design. The majority of the project involved maintenance fixes.  **Review Rating**: 3.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 3.0 - Willing to Refer: 3.0 **The Reviewer** Business Development Manager, Mechanical Engineering Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 201-500 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 5, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Throughout the project, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency was responsive to client needs and executed well on all requests. The team was amicable and boasted impressive knowledge about web design. However, there were some difficulties due to the design team’s time difference.  "“They did a good job at executing our requests.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the business development manager of an organization that manufactures precision machine components and assembly systems made from those components. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? We retained Comrade Digital Marketing Agency to redesign our website. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?  My time with Comrade Digital was limited to the last four months of the project, so I can only speak to that timeframe. They’d recommended some improvements to our website, which we undertook along with some other maintenance activities.  What is the team composition?  I worked with Reed (Senior Account Executive) and Anna (Project Manager) who worked on our design. How did you come to work with Comrade Digital Marketing Agency? I wasn’t at my company when we made the decision, but I understand that we solicited bids from several website designers and found Comrade Digital to be the most attractive. How much have you invested with them? It was less than $5,000. The project costs weren’t high since we were just doing site maintenance and minor improvements. What is the status of this engagement? The project lasted from July–November 2020 before we switched to a different agency. The only reason stopped working with Comrade Digital was that we wanted someone local to us (their design team was in Russia). Location aside, we were pleased with Comrade Digital’s work. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Their team was always responsive and helpful. We told them what we wanted to be done, and they reacted quickly to do it. They did a good job at executing our requests. How did Comrade Digital Marketing Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They were generally prompt at meeting deadlines, though we faced some difficulty with the nine-hour time difference. Because their design team was in Russia, we had to wait a day or so to get an answer overnight. What did you find most impressive about them? Their overall knowledge about web design was impressive. Are there any areas they could improve? It’d be helpful if they staffed local designers and technical support to mitigate the nine-hour time difference. That was the only downside for us. --- #### WordPress Web Dev for Financial Consultancy **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency used HTML5 and WordPress to develop a website with a parallax view, continuous scrolling, and a monochrome color scheme. They also provided feedback and helped solve design challenges. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Consultant, Financial Consultancy - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 11, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Web Agency delivered exactly what the client wanted. They planned the project well and followed through on the execution, helping them meet all of their deadlines. When faced with a challenge, they prioritized what the client wanted and focused on creating a solution. "“If something didn’t work out, they went back to the drawing board and came up with new approaches.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a senior consultant for a financial consultancy and software provider. We provide balance sheet risk management services for commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, mortgage banks, and more. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? Our sales cycle is usually around nine months or longer. In that timeframe, we need to provide them with a lot of information, which requires a lot of back and forth, conference calls, and web demonstrations of our app. We realized we could provide more information online, so we needed a partner to develop a website.  needed a web site that provided a good balance of mystery and making sure that the visitor felt like they're in the right landing spot to start with. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They built our site from scratch using HTML5 and WordPress They did all the technical work, but I had a solid idea of what I wanted to do ahead of time. I envisioned a parallax view with continuous scrolling and a monochromatic color scheme. I didn’t want a lot of other fluff because I didn’t want users to be distracted from the message. Comrade Web Agency executed based on our creative ideas; we wanted our website to be a little mysterious but ensure that the visitor was confident that they found the right landing page. I asked them to solve some creative design problems and they hashed out different approaches. They provided their own creative feedback What is the team composition? My main point of contact is Reed (Senior Account Executive) and Andy (Software Engineer). How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I found them while searching on Google and Yelp. I liked that they were local. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent about $15,000. What is the status of this engagement? The project spanned between April 2018 — September 2020, but we paused the project here and there. They probably spent about three months working on the project altogether. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  They actualized what I wanted to see on screen, which can be difficult to accomplish. Feedback on their work has been universally positive. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They laid out their plans and stuck to the timeline. We communicated through phone and email depending on what made sense. If there were screenshots or artwork we needed to discuss, we used email. They also did a few web demos. What did you find most impressive about them? I was impressed with their desire to deliver what we needed. It was clear that they were dedicated to delivering quality work. If something didn’t work out, they went back to the drawing board and came up with new approaches. Are there any areas they could improve? Nothing comes to mind. Do you have any advice for potential customers? I would recommend them because they pay attention to detail and invest in learning about their customers. --- #### Web Design for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: July - Sep. 2018 **Project Summary**: A law firm hired Comrade Web Agency to promote their plaintiff oriented civil litigation practice. The goal is to provide the company with an online platform that clients can access. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Leonard S. Becker, Attonrey at Law - Industry: Legal - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Dec 3, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Thanks to the efforts of the Comrade Web Agency team, the company's website traffic has seen significant growth. The company appreciated the communication from the team and is completely satisfied with the work they provided. They will work together on another project again. ""Comrade Web Agency cares about doing a good job each and every time it undertakes a job." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I own a law practice that handles civil litigation and real estate transactions. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Web Agency? I needed help promoting our plaintiff oriented civil litigation practice. What were your goals for this project? Provide a web presence, an access point for prospective and current clients, and relevant / useful information for the public. **SOLUTION** How did you select Comrade Web Agency? Comrade Web Agency is a trusted source of web tech that I have been familiar with for several years. I have has several successful projects with the agency. Describe the project in detail. Upgrade my firm's website. Update the information and access portal. Hosting. What was the team composition? I dealt with Reed Adler, the sales consultant who guided me through the design and upgrade process. Reed was backed up by a team of designers and techs who kept the project on time and on budget. i was very satisfied with the outcome. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? I track the website views. Those numbers have gone up. I have pride in the site and often direct prospective clients to it to learn more about my practice and my results. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Communication as easy and effective. No waiting for hours or days for a response. Often response times where within 15 minutes. Work product was quality and there were no issues asking for tweaks or changes to the design or functionality of the site. What did you find most impressive about this company? Comrade Web Agency cares about doing a good job each and every time it undertakes a job. And if something isn't quite perfect, the agency has willingly and effectively made every effort to satisfy my expectations. I would definitely work with agency again. Are there any areas for improvement? While there is always room for improvement, my expectations and needs were satisfied with Comrade Web Agency's work product. I think being reasonable and realistic are important. Getting to the point where everyone is one the same page takes time and effort, but once there, all ran very smoothly. --- #### Webflow Dev, Design, PPC, & SEO for LiceDoctors **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. - Oct. 2020 **Project Summary**: Collaborating with a lice removal company, Comrade Web Agency made structural upgrades to the company site, migrating content from Drupal to Webflow. After enhancing the platform, they took on SEO and PPC. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 4.5 **The Reviewer** Co-Owner, LiceDoctors - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 16, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Despite being early into their relationship, the partner is satisfied with the website and marketing work to date. Comrade Web Agency prioritizes open and frequent communication, which has succeeded in keeping all parties on the same page. Their work will allow for easy future site updates. ""The website is now more attractive and moves faster." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the co-owner of a company that sends technicians to the homes of families that have head lice. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We wanted to improve our rankings on Google, so we hired them for SEO, PPC, and a website revamp. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We had an existing website and kept the basic design. They stepped in to reconfigure it to make it more user friendly, adjusting the content for SEO purposes. In that process, we also moved the site from Drupal to Webflow. They also handled SEO and PPC efforts for us.  What is the team composition? I work directly with Julia (Marketing & Web Development Account Manager). How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? My husband got their name from a colleague. We spoke with them and one other firm about the work, and they were more eager and comfortable with the scope of the project.   How much have you invested with them? We pay them about $3,000 each month for SEO work. The website cost about $12,000–$15,000. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together on the website from March–October 2020. They continue to manage PPC and SEO. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Each month, we receive reports that document the number of hits on our site and Google Ads campaigns. We’re happy with what we’ve seen from them so far. It’s still early in our relationship with them, so we don’t have metrics on how successful their work will be for us.    How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? The overall communication is very good. We communicate over the phone once each week. If I have additional questions, I call or email her. They generally meet our deadlines, but a few have slipped in the past.  What did you find most impressive about them? The website is now more attractive and moves faster. Eventually, we’ll be able to update the site ourselves, rather than relying on their services for quick updates.  Are there any areas they could improve? It’s too early to tell at this point. I wish that they could move a little more quickly, but I think there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work involved that I don’t see.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Don’t expect an overnight change in SEO. Time will tell whether your investment is paying off in the SEO world. --- #### Web Dev for Independent Insurance Broker **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency developed a website for an independent insurance broker. They built the site in WordPress from scratch, implementing features and graphics not present on the client's old site. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Independent Insurance Broker - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 2, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Adapting the project timeline to fit their partner's needs, Comrade Web Agency delivered a high quality of service. They consistently met deadlines despite delays and kept the project on track with multifaceted communication. ""In order to satisfy me, Reed took on a lot of work." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CEO of an independent insurance broker. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We needed a website to promote our services. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They built me a WordPress website with plenty of functionality. We were replacing my old, templated website with something that would better reflect what my business does. They brought us into the 21st century with new features and graphics.   What is the team composition? I worked with three people, including Reed (Senior Account Executive) and Anna (Project Manager). How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? Through a trusted advisor, they and a few other companies were referred to me. I selected them through a process of elimination.   How much have you invested with them? The cost of the project was about $20,000.  What is the status of this engagement? We collaborated from January 2018–August 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I was very happy with the quality of service. They met our expectations.   How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? We communicated through email, phone, and video conferences. There were delays on both sides of the project, but they did a good job of meeting deadlines. They were willing to work at my pace, completing the project as I had time to devote to the effort.  What did you find most impressive about them? The end product was sufficient in quality. They were patient, creative, and flexible. I was happy when we reached the final product. In order to satisfy me, Reed took on a lot of work. That was appreciated.   Are there any areas they could improve? The project took a good deal of work on my part. All of the work was worth it.   Do you have any advice for potential customers? While some of their services are a little expensive, you can trust Reed and Comrade to deliver quality work. Still, do your homework and clearly define what you will be responsible for and what they will actually do. You must understand that once you start this project, you as a customer need to commit time to it on a monthly, if not weekly basis. --- #### Web Design & SEO for Machinery Company **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization, Web Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. 2017 - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency redesigned and redeveloped and outdated website using WordPress, and they customized the code. The team also led SEO efforts within the website’s backend and Google Search Console. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 3.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Coordinator, Machinery Company - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 26, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Web Agency leveraged their development expertise to deliver a functional, user-friendly website that allowed the business to manage and update the content independently. The team had a streamlined communication process, and they were willing to adapt their methods to suit the internal needs. ""They were good about being flexible." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the marketing coordinator for a division that is under a machinery company. We sell and do service on medium-speed engines. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? Our website was very outdated. We wanted a refreshed look — something that reflected our company in a better light. We also wanted to implement an SEO strategy plan. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Web Agency used WordPress to create our website. They first delivered a design, and we went back and forth on that. They were able to customize the code that was needed to complete the website. The team also implemented an SEO program in the backend. Once the website launched, they went into our Google Search Console to help us with SEO as well. What is the team composition? The core team consisted of three people, but we interacted with about 15 team members when it came to feedback.  How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I found them through a Google search. We also talked to other firms, but we thought that Comrade Web Agency was a good fit because of how flexible and customizable they were. We also liked their initial design work, and their account rep was easy to talk to.  How much have you invested with them? We spent about $12,000. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together from fall 2017–January 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  The functionality of the website is great. It’s easy for the user, and it’s easy for us to add content. It was important for us to have control of the website so that we could update it as needed as opposed to going to someone else.  How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management was good. It helped that we only communicated with one person, and we used phone and email. They were good about being flexible and being able to customize their work according to what we wanted. We never felt restricted. What did you find most impressive about them? The most impressive thing about them was their customizable development. We could tell that they were skilled when it came to development. Are there any areas they could improve? They could’ve been more upfront and transparent about certain aspects of the project. Other than that, they performed quite well. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be completely transparent, and clarify each aspect of the project. Make sure that nothing is ambiguous because things can get lost in communication. --- #### WordPress Design & Dev and Logo Design for Law Firm **The Project** - Services: Other Design, Web Design, Web Development - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Nov. 2019 - Aug. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency designed and developed a WordPress website from scratch for a law firm. They built the site with optimization in mind. The team also created the firm’s logo. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Managing Partner, Rivas & Associates - Industry: Legal - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 20, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The optimized website has garnered positive feedback. Prompt and responsive, the Comrade Web Agency team communicated well and made sure that they were satisfying client requirements throughout the engagement. Their experience building modern, well-designed websites for law firms is noteworthy. "“Comrade was eager to please.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the managing partner at Rivas & Associates. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We hired them to create our website. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Web Agency designed and developed a completely new WordPress website for us. They built the site to be as optimized as possible. Comrade also helped create our firm’s logo. What is the team composition? I worked with 2–3 people from Comrade. Reed (Senior Account Executive) was my main point of contact from the beginning. He presented their work and checked in on me. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I Googled ‘modern, clean-looking law firm websites,’ and Comrade Web Agency appeared in the search results. We chose them because they were very responsive and their websites looked really good. How much have you invested with them? The total cost was about $9,000. What is the status of this engagement? I think I reached out to them in November 2019, and the website launched in July or August 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I’m really pleased with the website and logo. They definitely portray the image I want. I’ve gotten a lot of feedback from people who say the website looks very good and optimized, and that it doesn’t need much work right now because it was done right. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? The communication was very good. Any time I reached out to them, they got back to me. The deadline was reasonable; if anybody dragged their feet, it was me. We communicated via email and phone calls. What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade was eager to please. They were persistent in convincing me of this product, and then making sure that I was getting what I wanted throughout the process. They were very prompt in communicating with me. Are there any areas they could improve? I think the logo design could’ve improved a little bit. I liked the logo they created for the law firm, but when I tried to hire them for a side firm’s logo, we couldn’t connect creatively. I wanted more of a locally-themed logo, and I think they just weren’t knowledgeable of my locality because of the distance. However, that was the only thing. Any advice for potential customers? Be ready to be engaged with Comrade because they want to make sure you’re okay with the direction they’re going to go in, as they should. They will need and want to talk to you to verify things, so just make sure to make the time for them. --- #### Web Dev, UI/UX, Social Media Mktg for Industrial Supply Firm **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency provided a host of web development and digital marketing services to an industrial compressed air equipment company. In addition to several site upgrades, they handled SEO and PPC work. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 4.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Marketing, Fluid-Aire Dynamics, Inc. - Industry: Utilities - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 1, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Impressing the partner with their industry expertise, the team proved to have a creative and structured approach to digital advertising that led to success. They were commended on their willingness to establish a regular communication cadence and ability to react quickly to issues that arise. ""Their depth of experience and specialization offers a lot of value for our team." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the director of marketing for a company that specializes in the design, sales, installation, repair, and support of industrial compressed air equipment. We have three locations and serve all facilities that use compressed air as a primary utility that drives their operation.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? They were working on SEO, PPC, and social media marketing. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Just as I was joining the company, they put together a quick website to support a trade show that was a few weeks out at the time. Additionally, they’ve done some patchwork on our old, template-based website to improve it from a marketing perspective. Since then, I’ve worked with them on two other website projects. One is for fluid air safety products, while the other supports a product that’s offered through our sister company. Two of the sites are on Shopify and the other two are WordPress sites. They ran advertisements on Facebook and LinkedIn to get the word out about our services as well. What is the team composition? I work with a few designers and project managers as well as a marketing manager. I have two points of contact for SEO services and another two main points of contact for web development.  How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I inherited the relationship. However, it was important to our owners to be able to meet with partners face-to-face. We searched for local companies specializing in digital marketing and web development.  How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent between $60,000–$80,000.  What is the status of this engagement? We’ve been working together since around January 2018. Our teams are moving into a new project together soon. We’re working on the scoping process now. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? They operate at an expert level when it comes to web development, SEO, and PPC strategies. Their team understands the science and the art behind their work and approaches projects accordingly.   How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? We communicate regularly, meeting monthly to discuss PPC and SEO metrics. There, we also speak about new tasks or requirements. If something needs to be repaired or replaced, we’re able to easily request that. We’re working together on a new scope of work currently.  What did you find most impressive about them? Their depth of experience and specialization offers a lot of value for our team.  Are there any areas they could improve? We’ve had issues with launching sites in the past. They’ve declared sites finished when there were still changes that needed to be implemented and aspects that clearly had not been tested. This isn’t an earth-shattering issue, but it’s been my greatest source of disappointment with them.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Expect to build in some post-launch time for adjustments to the site, which should be coming with any project anyway. It’s important to have a thorough testing and tweaking phase. --- #### WordPress Dev & Design for Private Equity Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: May 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency designed and developed a WordPress site from scratch for a private equity firm. Since launching the site, they’ve provided ongoing maintenance and support. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Office Manager & Executive Assistant, Maxim Partners - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 29, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Web Agency satisfied the requirements of the engagement by delivering a well-designed, functional website that internal stakeholders take pride in. Professional and responsive, the team excels at following up and meeting milestones.  "“They’re professional, patient, and full of ideas.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Maxim Partners is a small private equity firm in the suburbs of Chicago. Our team consists of five full-time employees and 10 additional industry partners and interns. My position is office manager and executive assistant. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We began working with Comrade Web Agency in 2018, by which point our website was really outdated and didn’t look very professional. We needed a completely new website. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Web Agency developed a WordPress website from scratch. Creating a website from scratch was new for us, so our team worked closely with Comrade to determine the best way to develop and design the site. The site is informational. What is the team composition? Our point of contact was Reed (Senior Account Executive), but I’m sure he had a team that he worked with. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? They were recommended to us by our IT support company, Framework IT. We did extensive research first and then settled on Comrade. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $10,000–$15,000. What is the status of this engagement? We began working together in May 2018, and they finished the site by the end of 2018. Since then, we’ve had a maintenance package with them, so that if we have any questions or need something to be changed, they do so. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’re extremely satisfied. The website looks really good, and we’re proud to present it. It runs smoothly. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’re very professional and hit deadlines. Most of our team travels a lot, so it’s hard for us to stick to deadlines, but Reed was very professional; he would constantly reach out and ask what else we needed. We communicated via email and phone. We also set milestones, and they met them. What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade does great work. They’re professional, patient, and full of ideas. Are there any areas they could improve? No, they’re great. Any advice for potential customers? Provide them with the basics, and they’ll come up with extras and go from there. --- #### Web Design for High School Volleyball News Publication **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Oct. 2017 - June 2018 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency provided full-stack web development to a high school volleyball reporting and news website, handling a complete redesign and information transfer as well as building new features. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Illprepvb.com Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 14, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The work completed by Comrade Web Agency completely satisfied all project stakeholder requirements, helping them to successfully establish a more professional face for their business. Their team was communicative and engaged throughout the work, taking and delivering feedback well. "“Over the course of the engagement, we developed a really good, solid working relationship.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the president of Illprepvb.com, and we are a website dedicated to high school and club volleyball here in Illinois. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? High School sports coverage used to be much more expensive, but due to a variety of factors has been dramatically reduced in recent years. After I retired, I decided to create a website to help provide more exposure to high school volleyball in our area. We did it for free for one year, and then decided to get serious and started looking for a professional company to redesign and modernize what we had. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? One of the main things we were looking for was to have a sharper, more professional look to our website. They ended up developing the new site from scratch but helped us to integrate about a year’s worth of information in a way that the people who had uploaded it could still access it. Their team focused on making the new site much more organized for people using the site and much easier to update for us on the backend. What is the team composition? We met with one person on a couple of occasions to discuss what we were looking for, but there were a number of other people working on the site behind the scenes. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I put out an RFP to look for bids from professional agencies, and they were in the middle of the road in terms of pricing, so we decided to reach out to them. Our initial conversations went well, and we were confident that they would be able to deliver the requirements we were looking for, so we decided to move forward with them. How much have you invested with them? The total cost of the project was a little over $10,000. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together with them from October 2017–June 2018. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The impact of the work speaks for itself to a certain extent. We were extremely pleased with what they delivered. As we delivered into the project, we discovered more and more that we wanted to change and fine-tuned what we wanted to create, and they walked us through the entire process almost seamlessly. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They were open to the ideas we had and presented us with suggestions of their own when they felt strongly one way or another. Over the course of the engagement, we developed a really good, solid working relationship. They were great about communicating thoroughly so that we understood the entire process. What did you find most impressive about them? Some of the suggestions that they were able to make from their own experience were incredibly valuable to the final product that we created with them. We really appreciated having access to their experience so that we could implement a lot more of our ideas than we would have been able to otherwise. Are there any areas they could improve? We were quite pleased with the relationship. We were hoping to have it up and running a little sooner, but as time went on, we gave them more things to do, so that wasn’t their fault. Do you have any advice for potential customers? They are very amenable to your feedback and input, so if there is something you want to address, don’t hesitate to bring it up with them and they will take care of it for you. --- #### Web Design for State Nurses Association **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2020 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency completely updated and redesigned the look and content of a nurses association website, helping to implement a news feed and simplified page organization across the site. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive Director, Illinois Nurses Association - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 6, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The new website is clean, easy for members to use, and easy for the client to update on their own, completely satisfying requirements for the project. Comrade Web Agency focused on improving user-flows throughout the site in order to help promote access to information during the current crisis. "“They just know how to make websites look really attractive in a format that is also smooth and user-friendly.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the executive director of the Illinois Nurses Association. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? Our website needed to be updated and redesigned. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We gave them a lot of different materials to work with, such as content and pictures that we wanted on the site, and they put together a framework for what the final product was going to look like. Once we approved it, they worked through all of the pages to finalize the code and content on each one. What is the team composition? I worked primarily with Reed (Senior Account Executive) and Anna (Project Manager) for all of the work. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? We talked with a few companies who submitted proposals for our project, and we were impressed by Comrade Web Agency’s the most. We liked the work they had done on previous sites as well, so we selected them for the job. How much have you invested with them? The total cost was somewhere between $10,000-$20,000. What is the status of this engagement? Our work together ran from around December 2018–January 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I don’t have any specific numbers to share, but our members really like the designs that they implemented for us. In the midst of the current pandemic, it’s really important for us to be able to get information out to our members quickly and in a format that’s clear. This website has allowed us to keep people informed about the virus and its coverage much more easily than we were in a position to do before. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They were very proactive about regularly checking in on things, requesting whatever they needed from us to move forward, and making sure that everyone was on the same page in terms of next steps. We mostly communicated by phone and email, but we used an online project management tool that allowed us to share desktop screens when necessary as well. What did you find most impressive about them? We were really impressed by their overall attention to detail and design. They just know how to make websites look really attractive in a format that is also smooth and user-friendly. They’re very professional in everything that they do, so we really couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Are there any areas they could improve? I really don’t have anything that comes to mind that they could do differently. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Look at their previous projects and clients and get a sense of what they are capable of before nailing down the details of your design. I would also suggest dedicating someone internally who can spend a lot of time working with them because in order to get the most out of them, you need to put in some effort to get them the materials and approvals that they need as well. --- #### SEO/PPC & Digital Strategy for HVAC Parts Distributor **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Oct. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency provides digital marketing in the forms of SEO and PPC. They’ve become an ongoing partner and provide advertising consulting as well, advising on new tools and innovations. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Operations Manager, Blackhawk Supply - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 24, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Driving consistent yearly growth with their experience and consulting, Comrade Web Agency has proven themselves to be a dedicated partner. Internal stakeholders for the client praise Comrade for their attentiveness and preparation. Customers can expect an available partner. ""Anything we ask of them, they truly understand how to research it and get back to us." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the operations manager of Blackhawk Supply. We’re an online commercial HVAC parts distributor. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We didn’t have online sales experience so we needed to find a company that had professional skills, knowledge, and experience in online web development, marketing, and sales. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They helped us with our website development initially, and then SEO and PPC support. They also consult on some of our marketing strategies and keep us abreast of how we might best use new selling platforms available to us. That helps us stay up to date with and navigate online business programs. What is the team composition? Initially, we worked with a group of people to get us set up in different areas of our company. As we became established with them and our website got a little more mature, we had a point of contact on the marketing side and another point of contact to handle the higher-level technical aspects of our website and Google Merchant Services. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? We interviewed a bunch of companies and found that Comrade had the right tools all-around to support us. We met with higher-level firms as well, but as a small business, we needed a company that was going to provide us with personal service and accountability. We found that Comrade, from the get-go, really offered that. Some of the larger companies made it seem like a privilege for us to meet their owner. As a small business, we consider everyone to be important, from the highest to the lowest level. Comrade valued us from day one, offering us tangible resources. They were prepared for the first meeting, and we thought someone who worked that hard to earn our business would work hard to help us grow. How much have you invested with them? We spend around $100,000 per year with them, in addition to a Google Ads spend. What is the status of this engagement? We’ve worked together since October 2017. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? They’ve made a lot of recommendations in ways we wouldn’t know. It’s not just placing an ad. They tell us how to get the best quality placement for our ads based on our website. Year over year, we’re growing just under 50%, and that directly attributable to Comrade. Before Comrade, we put a few ads online but we didn’t really know what we were doing. They’ve really helped us professionalize that part of our business. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’re fantastic, and I say that because on a monthly basis we have reviews of the accounts and they have the details to answer any questions we have right then and there. They know what we’re going to ask before we ask it and prepare their answers. They’re a very thorough and professional company, and they’re probably better at project management than we are. What did you find most impressive about them? It’s their attention to detail and attention to the client’s needs. They’ve become an integral part of our business beyond the project they’re working on. When we have questions about strategies – and not just once a month at our meeting – they’re responsive and approachable. Anything we ask of them, they truly understand how to research it and get back to us. They also help us prioritize things to get us the best ROI. Are there any areas they could improve? We could utilize more of the services if we had the staff to do so. I wish we could do everything they recommend, but it’s just not possible. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Set realistic expectations. Listen to Comrade and what they offer and understand what you’re able to do with the constraints you face. --- #### Custom Web Dev & Design for Tent Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Oct. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency developed and designed a website for a vinyl tent manufacturing company. The team built the site with the user in mind and provided SEO services. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Chief Marketing Officer, American Tent - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 23, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The new website has seen an increase in traffic, lead conversion, and sales, meeting the expectations of the internal team. Comrade Web Agency is quick-working and efficient, establishing an effective workflow. The team is professional, driven, and knowledgeable. "“Comrade Web Agency worked really hard to get to know our industry, which we appreciated.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the chief marketing officer at American Tent, a vinyl tent manufacturing company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We needed a better website with specific capabilities as our company grew. Our goal was to make our site more functional so that customers could make purchases instead of having to call our salespeople. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Web Agency developed and designed our company website. Their team evaluated what our top products were and redesigned the site to be as user-friendly as possible. They ensured that the site would answer as many potential client questions as possible.  The Comrade Web Agency team also investigated our competitors to see what strategies worked for those teams. If they were a fit for our company as well, they would implement them on our website. They also provided SEO services, helping us choose target keywords to increase our ranking. What is the team composition? We worked with one main account manager for the website and another manger for our digital marketing, Anton and Margo How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? The owner of our company had heard of Comrade Web Agency through a tradeshow. They came in with a much lower bid with very comprehensive strategies. Additionally, they had a really good plan to get us started right off the bat, so we decided to work with them. How much have you invested with them? We invested about $45,000 on the initial website and we now spend $5,000 a year on digital marketing. What is the status of this engagement? Our ongoing engagement with Comrade Web Agency began in October 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  The new website has seen an increase in page views and lead conversions. Our online sales are up from $1,000 a week to about $7,000 a week, with a monthly sale increase from 10 sales to 30. Comrade Web Agency did a great job of building the website with the experience of the user in mind. They implemented everything that would help it work from the start. Their digital marketing efforts help people get to our site. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They essentially manage the project for us. Comrade Web Agency sets up deadlines for us and asks for our approval on timelines. They always follow through and meet expectations. The team is incredibly responsive, especially given the current global situation. What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade Web Agency worked really hard to get to know our industry, which we appreciated. They sometimes seemed to know more about vinyl tent manufacturing than I did.  Are there any areas they could improve? They’re so committed to making the project successful that at times they feel like taskmasters for me. They are willing to push you to go faster, but it’s for your own good. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Get ready to work quickly and efficiently. The more prepared you are, the more helpful Comrade Web Agency can be. --- #### Web Design & SEO for Video Production Company **The Project** - Services: Digital Strategy - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Nov. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Facing a need for a website refresh and a comprehensive digital marketing plan, a video production company hired Comrade Web Agency. The team is currently focusing on SEO strategy. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Gillespie Productions, LLC - Industry: Media - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Apr 17, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Though the site launched days ago, internal stakeholders are already pleased with the quality of Comrade Web Agency’s work and the value they’ve derived from it. The team is highly organized—they’re project management style sets them apart from the rest. Customers can expect a smooth engagement. ""They have true subject matter expertise; they know what they’re doing." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the owner of Gillespie Productions, LLC, a video production company. We mostly specialize in corporate video. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We had two challenges. The first was our website, which I built personally off of a WordPress template four years ago, and needed to be updated. The other challenge was our digital marketing efforts as a whole. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Comrade Web Agency took complete responsibility of both the website rebuild and the digital marketing campaigns. When we first engaged them, the team took the time to understand our business and its background before diving into solutions and suggestions. We worked together to collaborate on the ideation behind the website’s look and feel. In terms of our digital marketing efforts, the team manages our SEO strategies. What is the team composition? We have an account manager as well as two digital marketing points of contact. During the website build, we had a single project manager. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I have a colleague who works for an organization that hosts a large yearly conference. Comrade Web Agency was one of the sponsors, and I attended their speaking session. I was impressed by the company, so I decided to reach out to them and get their information at their booth.  How much have you invested with them? The project has cost about $50,000. What is the status of this engagement? The engagement began in November 2019 and is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  It’s still too early in the engagement to track any significant metrics; the website launched just last week. However, the initial response has been extremely positive. The results have very much aligned with our expectations so far and the work itself has exceeded them. Everyone who’s seen the end-product has been blown away. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? In my engagements, I place a lot of importance on project management. As far as Comrade Web Agency goes, their project management style is the area with which I’ve been the most satisfied. The team is absolutely on top of it, they get it, and whenever they say they’re going to do something, they do it. Comrade Web Agency is extremely organized and always engaged with the project. What did you find most impressive about them? Comrade Web Agency offers exceptional value. Their price point compared to the value of the work they provide is excellent. They have true subject matter expertise; they know what they’re doing. Also, their project management is truly a differentiator. Are there any areas they could improve? If there was something that needed to be fixed I wouldn’t hesitate to bring it up, but Comrade Web Agency has done everything right so far. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Make sure you’re holding up your end of the bargain in terms of having things ready for them. They keep the project moving, and you need to be able to provide them with photos, videos, text, feedback, or whatever else they might need in order to continue working at their pace. --- #### Website Update & SEO Commercial Rack Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Nov. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency upgraded the framework of the website and updated ads to be more effective. In efforts to improve SEO, they add content to the website and adjust product descriptions. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Inside Sales Manager, Schaumburg Specialties LLC - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 16, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Comrade Web Agency's work has contributed to a double in leads and an increase in web traffic. Effectively streamlining communication, they looped in a project manager on all emails. The team is great at answering questions and they remain very responsive. ""They're always confident in their response to our questions and have good reasons for the suggestions that they make." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. We build racks and carts for the baking, meat processing, foodservice industry. I am the inside sales manager and I work with the marketing department to make sure that sales and marketing are on the same page. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Web Agency? We hired Comrade to help us with increasing our meaningful web traffic. What were your goals for this project? We wanted to double our incoming leads and be sure they come from sources that we can do business with. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We received a referral from a friend in another company that used Comrade's services and were very happy with the result. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. Comrade upgraded the framework of our website, tweaked our ads in a more effective way, increased SEO by adding blogs and adjusting product descriptions and adding product and process pictures, and they showed us that adding pricing would help our customers complete the transaction online. What was the team composition? We had a project manager, Margo, who has kept us on task and helped us move through the process quickly. Other members included web designers, print designers, Natalie - Marketing Director and Sasha - VP, and others in the background that we did not meet. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? Our leads have doubled and more. Website traffic has increased with all the changes that we have made. We don't get near as many leads for something that sounds like what we do but we don't (I know this sounds odd, but consider it). How was project management arranged and how effective was it? We were assigned a project manager and they asked who would be copied on every email so that the people that needed to be in the loop were in on every communication. It was very effective. What did you find most impressive about this company? There were never any questions that we had that the team from Comrade could not answer. They're always confident in their response to our questions and have good reasons for the suggestions that they make. Are there any areas for improvement? An in-person visit might be helpful. --- #### Web Dev & SEO for Real Estate Company **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing, Web Design, Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency provided WordPress website design and development. Their team also managed SEO and incorporated technical support for new functionalities.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Real Estate Company - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 17, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Through its efforts, Comrade Web Agency has increased visitors. They have performed tasks without going over budget or timelines. Working mostly remotely, the project management was seamless and they were very easy to work with. They listened to the client very well.  ""They used a project management tool that allowed me to see how the website was laid out." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the owner of a real estate website where users can see homes for sale. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? Comrade Web Agency helped us to capture the online market for people in the process of purchasing or selling a home. We wanted to get them into our funnel and work with our team of real estate agents. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We designed a brand-new website from scratch and acquired ongoing SEO support. They gave me advice on blog articles, keyword ranking, and traffic reorientation. Sophisticated website design was also provided. The website needed to be updated several times a day and have a great UX that had scheduling and question-answering functionalities. The site was built in WordPress and used raw data from the MLS. We’ve got that data on the website, which is good for SEO. They did technical work and incorporated a large number of high-quality images, as each house as up to 30 photos. They knew all the necessary technology. At times, they were able to find a vendor who could solve problems they needed. It was a collaborative process. They find topics on a national and local real estate level. They give me keywords and topics to write articles about, which I then send to them. Their team edits the content and optimizes the site with better tags. What is the team composition? We had four members of the team working with us. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I chose them based on their online reviews. They had very detailed reviews on Clutch. Another company I talked to also referred them to me. After speaking with them, they won me over. They worked hard to understand what I wanted to achieve. How much have you invested with them? We spent between $25,000 and $50,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started in June 2019 and the project is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Not many statistics in terms of click-through, but we’re getting visitors. The blog articles are getting traffic. The usability and design of the site are great; I love using it. They’ve been excellent and effective. They get things done without going over budget or timeline. Other companies I’ve worked with start websites and stumble, but Comrade Web Agency was great. They delivered. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? Working with them remotely is very, very easy. They used a project management tool that allowed me to see how the website was laid out while it was under construction. It was easy for me to tell them what I wanted to change. They’ve been very easy to work with and managed everything remotely through emails and phone calls. What did you find most impressive about them? They work very hard to listen to the customer and understand the expectations. That’s their strongest suit. They’re also good at communication and on top of things. Are there any areas they could improve? I don’t have anything for them. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be prepared to do a lot of work remotely. If you don’t want to handle the project through phone calls and emails, it won’t be the best choice. They make it as easy as possible without meeting in person, but some business owners may not be ready to do that. You should also be ready to submit the content they need. You need to know what to say. --- #### Digital Marketing for Culinary Travel Company **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Apr. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency performs digital marketing tactics with the aim of improving organic website traffic. This has involved pinpointing issues and implementing strategies such as enhancing the site's speed. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Vice President & Owner, The International Kitchen - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 16, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Website traffic has increased significantly since the engagement began, along with the ROI and leads generated. The vendor leads a research-backed, thorough approach complemented by well-structured task management. They go above and beyond, doing everything they can to help stakeholders succeed. ""They think outside of the box about how they can help us overcome obstacles." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the co-owner and vice president of the international kitchen. We are a small, boutique company that specializes in food-themed tours around the world. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? We did a complete website redesign the year before with our digital marketing team that we’d worked with for 11 years. After that, our traffic tanked. We tried to fix the backslide in our traffic for months. Eventually, we decided to find another company.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? First, they pinpointed areas where we had been performing well before the site redesign. At that time, we were mainly focused on increasing our organic traffic. Later on, we started adding some PPC with them as well. After tracking which pages were under-performing, they made whichever changes were necessary to recoup that traffic. This involved creating new pages and changing the way pages work on our website, such as creating static URLs. They also enhanced the content and page speed. They worked with backlinking and breadcrumbs.  What is the team composition? We usually work with 2–3 people, which includes a project manager and two technical people we speak with about certain tasks. A fourth person comes in periodically when we need to strategize form a birds-eye perspective. They also have a team of programmers that we’re periodically in communication with if there’s something very specific we need to talk with them about. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? We had a personal recommendation to work with Comrade Web Agency. They felt their business had improved since hiring the team.  Also, we liked what they said they could do for us. They seemed very confident they could quickly identify the places where we had been losing traffic and help bring it back. They came up with a lot of specific information about our website before we even hired them. They freely shared the problems they had identified and how they would fix them. How much have you invested with them? We’ve invested between $50,000 to $100,000 with the team. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with the team in April of 2019, and it's an ongoing partnership. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We do monthly reports, which have been easy to track. Also, our organic traffic year-over-year has increased significantly. Some months, the traffic increases by as high as 50%. Our return on investment has been high, along with the number of leads.  How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’re super on top of project management. They periodically give me homework that they have to nudge me on. They also make it clear what’s needed from me in order to complete a task, including giving me a deadline. They communicate what they’re doing, why they’re doing it, and when they expect to have things completed.  What did you find most impressive about them? The Coronavirus has impacted our entire industry globally. They were immediately in conversations with us about how they could help, including cutting back our monthly expenditures. They think outside of the box about how they can help us overcome obstacles. Are there any areas they could improve? No, we’ve been really happy. Do you have any advice for potential customers? You should ask lots of questions. We had several conference calls with them before we hired them. During that time, they were happy and willing to answer questions until we felt comfortable with the decision. --- #### Wordpress Website for Consulting Company **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Apr. 2019 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency designed and developed a WordPress website for a consulting company. They also created a bespoke web app that determines a user’s leadership style based on multiple-choice questions. **Review Rating**: 4.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 3.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 3.5 **The Reviewer** CEO, Management Consulting Firm - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 3, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Both the frontend UX and backend design function as expected. The site looks great and the client is very pleased. Although Comrade Web Agency could improve their project management style, they were flexible and met project requirements. Unconstrained by templates, they delivered creative solutions. "“They understood our concepts and figured out a way to make them happen.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a managing partner of a small consulting company. We serve clients on a project basis—either through private coaching, team development or enterprise strategy. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? Our website was basically a business card to start with, and we wanted to make it a useful platform that could help generate leads. In our business, connecting with customers is dependent on understanding human challenges. Our goal was to tell a story through our site and get more human connections through our content. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They designed the site’s layout and architecture. Then, they developed the platform using WordPress. To create the site’s design, we provided them with a brief and some of our marketing content. That way, they understood who our customers were. We wanted them to use our digital illustrations and creative assets. Rather than user stock photography, we sourced illustrative art that would evoke emotion and human connection. We had an idea for a quiz, and they figured out how to build that from scratch rather than using a third-party application. They built a custom web app that asks about 15 multiple-choice questions. Users then receive a leadership style profile that is presented on a green overlay. Users then receive an email determining what kind of leader they are. What is the team composition? Our main point of contact was Reed (Senior Account Executive, Comrade Web Agency) , who does most of their program management. Then, they had a local project manager that would connect us with their development team. Most of their developers are based overseas. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I sent RFQs to about ten different agencies. I selected Comrade Web Agency for two reasons: They had the time. While other agencies weren’t able to support us at that time of year, Comrade Web Agency was ready to help us. When we spoke with Reed, he did his best to demonstrate how he wanted to express our message in creative ways. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $15,000 on this project. What is the status of this engagement? The project lasted from the end of 2018–April 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  I’m proud of the work they did. It’s quite beautiful. We worked through all of our challenges. They were able to build the backend so it worked as I wanted. At the same time, the frontend UX is exactly what we hoped for. So, given that it functions, I think we did a good job. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? In general, they delivered what they said we would, but their project management was less than extraordinary. Depending on the number of projects they were working on, they’d be hands on, and then their level of attention to detail and focus would shift. As a result, I managed a little more than I would have liked. I set up weekly phone calls to make sure we were staying on track. I would clear up any open questions we had then, too. I created a shared Google site so the team could have access to all of our content. Then, for our feedback on the site, I had them create copy workbooks and the site layout. I then used slides to demonstrate where changes were needed. What did you find most impressive about them? They were unconstrained by templates or convention and had extraordinary amounts of creativity. They understood our concepts and figured out a way to make them happen. I really valued the development team’s creativity and flexibility. Are there any areas they could improve? They could improve their project management. Although I didn’t have a problem with being involved, my partner didn’t want to focus on it. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Come prepared and know clearly what you want. They’ll help you figure out the design, but you should understand the architecture you’re looking for. --- #### Website Development for Real Estate Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency designed and developed a WordPress website. Working through a shared wireframe, they solicited client feedback to build the site page by page, including a blog focused on customer education. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Real Estate Company - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Nov 8, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Initial feedback has praised the site as compared to industry-leading properties. Comrade Web Agency worked through roadblocks quickly and communicated regularly. Customers can expect a partner that’s committed to deadlines and budgets. ""Comrade did what they said they would, and now I have a finished product that acts like I envisioned it would."  " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a real estate agent and the owner of a website that allows people to view properties for sale. It also teaches consumers about the process of buying and selling homes. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? I wanted to steer more online traffic and home purchase/sale opportunities to us and away from major real estate websites.   **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They built a new WordPress website for me. It’s a comprehensive site, with testimonials, information about me and my team, as well as all the home for sale in my area. They also included a blog. That’s about it at this point, but they’re doing some ongoing service for me as well. Originally, they came to me with a questionnaire. I completed that, and they start coming with colors. They had a wireframe model that I could log into and request things to be moved or changed. We went through a lot of rounds and built the site in pieces, page by page.   What is the team composition? We worked with Reed (Senior Account Executive, Comrade Web Agency) from an account perspective and Anna from a development perspective.   How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I got annoyed at my previous web developer and put out an RFP to a dozen firms near Chicago. A couple got back to me, including Comrade. Another company we were looking at told us we didn’t have the budget for them, but they recommended we talk to Comrade. They said Comrade would be a good partner for our complex desires and budget. How much have you invested with them? We’ve spent $25,000 so far. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together at the end of June 2019. We’re still partnering together. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  They were excellent, delivering what they said they would on time and on budget, which was my biggest concern. I’ve explored other web developers and marketers, and they fall short after promising the world. Comrade did what they said they would, and now I have a finished product that acts like I envisioned it would. I’ve been sharing the site with colleagues and they say it looks fresh, memorable, and professional. They say it’s on the level of national company’s website, and I’m nowhere near that size. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They’re very good. When I expressed concerns over a couple of stumbling blocks, stemming from how comprehensive the site had to be, they replied quickly. They sought a solution and described it to us directly. I wasn’t nervous about vastly missing the launch date at all.   There’s been lots of communication back and forth over email, along with a check-in every week or two. If they need something, they emailed and I would drop whatever it was in Google drive. What did you find most impressive about them? I’m not sure how to answer that because I’ve never used anyone else of their caliber. They took any problems by the horns and took ownership of them, however, which I appreciated. Are there any areas they could improve? I wonder if the stumbling blocks could have been avoided with more research upfront. They resolved the issue quickly, but I’m curious if we could have launched the site two, three, or four weeks earlier with more initial research. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Definitely have a conversation with them. They’re open to trying very hard to understand what you want to create and delivering that. I would also say to keep an open mind. They’ve worked in many different fields doing digital marketing and web design. Let them talk you out of what you want sometimes because they know what will work for your goal. They’re very focused on your goal. --- #### WordPress Web Dev for Research Laboratory **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: June - July 2019 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency helped develop a website for a third-party client. After a design hand-off, they implemented all front- and backend work on WordPress, which was extensively tested and eventually made live. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Account Manager, Experiences For Mankind - Industry: Advertising & marketing - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Aug 8, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Upon the public launch of the website, the third-party client received over 100 email signups, indicating the success of the new platform. The website garnered great praise, with different organizations expressing interest in the agency's work. Comrade Web Agency's team was timely and responsive. ""They definitely make my job much easier." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am an Account Manager at an advertising agency in San Diego, Ca. We are a small agency of 10 people who work on large scale projects. Being a small team we need to make sure we have a very solid bench of contractors who we can bring in to assist on projects out of our expertise. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Comrade Web Agency? My company's previous web development partner was recently acquired by another agency, so we were looking for a new web development partner for a few months. One of our clients introduced us to Comrade Web Agency, who she uses for all of her development projects. We decided to try them out on a small website build for a government funded research laboratory. What were your goals for this project? Like most projects, we were working on an accelerated timeline with 5 weeks to design and develop a small WordPress site. The client had a Gala were they introduced the new site and invited attendees to provide their contact information via the new website. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? One of our clients introduced us to Comrade Web Agency because our longtime web dev partner was acquired by another agency. Comrade had a long history with our client so we felt completely comfortable testing them out on this project. Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. The project was a pretty standard web design project. My team at the agency worked on all the copy and design for two weeks. We handed over all necessary files, specs and requirements for the dev team to hit the ground running. Ivan, our main POC, was in communication with me through the entire development process, keeping me informed of progress or asking me questions that came up from his team along the way. They handled all the front end and back end WordPress development and thoroughly tested and pushed the site live. What was the team composition? I only communicated with Ivan through the entire process, so I'm not sure of the size of the team that worked on this project. But it was nice having such a knowledgeable POC who clearly had a strong team behind him. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? Comrade Web Agency was able to hit our tight timeline to develop, test and launch the site in 3 weeks time for a Gala that our client was hosting. They had over 100 email sign ups that evening. Additionally, we've been contacted by multiple other organizations who attended the event who are now interested in a new website for their organization. How was project management arranged and how effective was it? The Project Management was top notch. Ivan was in constant contact with me through the entire process and even checked in with me after the site was launched to make sure everything was a success. What did you find most impressive about this company? I have to say i'm thoroughly impressed with how nearly pixel perfect their first round deliverable was. I've never given such minor feedback to a round one review. They definitely make my job much easier. Are there any areas for improvement? No real feedback on areas to improve. I was thoroughly impressed with Comrade Web Agency. --- #### Web Design & Digital Marketing for Storage Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Jan. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency helped redesign a website to boost overall functionality and design. Key features include inventory management and scheduling capability. They now support digital marketing for the live site. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Founder, BlueCrates - Industry: Other industries - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 26, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The number of accounts created and the volume of new orders increased markedly since the engagement began. Comrade Web Agency’s understanding of digital technologies helps them meet all project specifications. Their ability to turn a client's vision into reality makes them a valuable partner. ""There's an improved ease of use on the new website for our customers." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there.  I'm the co-founder of BlueCrates located in Chicago. We offer on-demand storage services for people living in the city that lack closet space. We drop off blue crates and wardrobes and store them off-site. There's a digital catalog that allows customers to recall their items. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency?  Our existing website wasn't robust enough for our needs. We needed a partner who could take our vision and produce exactly what we’re looking for.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement?  Comrade Web Agency designed and developed a new website. They built an inventory management system, as well as scheduling capability for both the customer and our backend administration. I believe they use PHP. They also refreshed the look and feel of the website. We've recently employed them to help us with digital marketing now that the site is live. What is the team composition?  Kiryl (Software Architect, Comrade Web Agency) is our project manager. We worked with one developer during the redesign, and two people help us with digital marketing.  How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency?  One of my friends recommended them to me. He knew we were looking for a vendor because we weren't happy with our previous provider.  How much have you invested with them? We’ve probably spent $50,000. What is the status of this engagement?  Work began in 2018 and the engagement is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  There's an improved ease of use on the new website for our customers. We used to field a lot of questions and have to intervene in the user experience process to let people know how to use the service. That’s tailed off significantly since we launched the new site. We've also noticed an uptick in business now that we started using their digital marketing. We’re absolutely seeing more people creating accounts and placing orders.  How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint?  Kiryl does a great job. We meet weekly to go over the project and to make sure that we’re staying on track. We'll text or email, and he's available whenever I need him. If I have an idea in my head, he's able to translate that into the zeros and ones of coding. He's really good at taking my vision and bringing it to a platform that functions in the real world.   What did you find most impressive about them?  Cash flow was a main consideration in our nascent stages of development. Comrade Web Agency was quite gracious about payments and keeping the budget palatable. The budget for this type of project can quickly get away from you. They did a good job of managing expectations and helping us along that path.  Are there any areas they could improve?  Not having a background in technology development, it's hard to reconcile what I think it would take to complete a project versus reality. The projects did sometimes run over but that’s likely because I didn’t understand what it actually takes to do the work.   Do you have any advice for potential customers?  Make sure you’re working with a good project manager. Sit down together and go over your vision and guidelines. Since this is a creative process, putting your vision on a storyboard will help them understand exactly what you're looking for. If you just say we need a website that does X, Y, and Z then you’re giving them the task of creating your vision. That's where things get expensive and timely. With anything, good planning leads to great execution. --- #### Rebranding for Dental Practice Technology Platform **The Project** - Services: Branding - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2018 **Project Summary**: Comrade Web Agency redesigned an existing homepage, integrated new tools, and improved messaging according to best practices to more effectively reach the client’s target audience. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, ZenSupplies Inc. - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 15, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: High-quality work and a hands-on approach to understanding the client’s customer base has resulted in increased monthly visitors and a higher Google ranking. The team consistently delivered ahead of schedule. "“They were invested in what we were seeking to achieve, which was very important to us for this project.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CEO of ZenSupplies Inc. We provide software that facilitates dental inventory management. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Comrade Web Agency? Our homepage wasn’t generating enough traffic. We needed a company that could help us to rebrand our homepage and refine our overall message. We were looking reach 2,000-3,000 visitors per month and implement several calls to action as well. We could have done this internally, but Comrade saved us time by making changes quickly and guiding us through the process of improving our digital presence. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? After taking time to understand our target audience, Comrade completely redesigned our homepage and worked with us to adjust our messaging and reach a larger target audience. They also integrated Hubspot and various automation tools to simplify the user experience. At their suggestion, we went back to 15-20 former clients and gathered an extensive set of testimonials, which are now featured prominently on the site. What is the team composition? I was looking to work directly with a CEO for this project, so I asked Ivan (Co-Founder & CEO, Comrade Web Agency) to be present on the calls that I’m on. He has several project managers that interact with my team. How did you come to work with Comrade Web Agency? I’ve managed several businesses and Ivan has worked with me on all my sites. This project was on a larger scale than others, so we got quotes from several other companies to weigh our options. Most competitors were charging the same or more, and they didn’t make the same effort that Comrade did in understanding the specifics of our market. How much have you invested with them? We’ve invested $10,000-$15,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started planning the project with Comrade in December 2017, and the main project was completed on March 15th. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? It’s too early to share specifics on monthly visitors, but I can say they’re increasing significantly. Our Google ranking has increased as well due to improvements on our blog and the addition of video content. How did Comrade Web Agency perform from a project management standpoint? They were able to deliver on most aspects of the project ahead of schedule, which I’ve never experienced with a project like this. They worked very efficiently and kept us updated on anything they needed from us. I would’ve preferred that they included us in their project management tools to keep everyone on the same page, but that’s my only note. Everything else was executed properly. What did you find most impressive about them? They were invested in what we were seeking to achieve, which was very important to us for this project. They always followed up with us and kept the project moving at a fast pace. Are there any areas they could improve? We ran into some issues around file sharing and keeping each other updated with spreadsheets, which could have been avoided by sharing Asana and Slack for project management and communication. The process went well overall, but parts of it could’ve been simplified by sharing these tools. Advice for potential customers? I would suggest that you ask to meet with the person that will be managing your project during the initial interview. Ask them questions about the project and make sure they understand what you want before starting development. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### From Low Visibility to Market Leader in Local Home Over time, a strategic website redesign and SEO-driven approach transformed online performance. The business achieved massive growth in organic visibility, attracted a surge of high-intent leads, and generated exceptional marketing ROI in a highly competitive local market. Results:• Marketing ROI: 10,567%• Increase in Qualified Leads: 922%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 5,117% ### How a Window & Door Company Scaled Demand A full-scale digital marketing strategy transformed the company’s online performance. By combining local SEO, content marketing, targeted PPC campaigns, and a complete website redesign, we built a system that attracts high-intent customers and converts them efficiently. The new, user-friendly website was structured around real customer intent, improving both visibility and conversions.With continuous optimization, the business strengthened its local market position and successfully expanded into new regions. Results:• Marketing ROI: 7,841%• Increase in Conversion Rate: 55%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 1,063% ### Scalable Digital Foundation for a Roofing Company A modern, conversion-focused website became the starting point for long-term growth. The project combined a full website redesign with a strong local SEO strategy to increase visibility in key service areas. By optimizing on-site structure, creating location-specific pages, and ensuring consistent NAP data across local directories, the business built a reliable system for attracting and converting high-intent leads in a competitive market.  Results:• Increase in Qualified Leads: 750%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 11,011% ### SEO-Driven Website Growth for Dumpster Services A research-driven marketing strategy laid the groundwork for scalable growth. The project centered on an SEO-focused website redesign supported by high-intent content that answered real customer questions and reinforced brand authority. This approach boosted organic visibility, increased lead flow, lowered cost per conversion, and significantly improved overall ROI. Results:• Increase in Qualified Leads: 938%• Increase in Conversion Rate: 444%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 205% ### Driving Explosive Growth for Fluid-Aire Comrade created a full-scale digital marketing strategy to simplify Fluid-Aire’s customer journey across three websites. By combining SEO, content marketing, and PPC, we doubled traffic, boosted sales, and set a strong foundation for ongoing growth. Continuous optimization ensures a steady flow of high-intent service leads. Results:• Marketing ROI: 14,075%• Increase in Qualified Leads: 955%• Decrease in Cost per Lead: 89%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 1,127% ### Strategic Marketing for Natural Stone Supplier About this project: This successful company supplies high-quality natural stone to builders, landscapers and architects for residential and commercial projects. Based in Ohio, and with over 50 years of experience, it is renowned within the building industry for superior services and expertise.  Solution: The rich, beautiful aesthetics of this company's new website, not only attracts high-quality clients, but positions it to dominate the local market.  We deployed a strategic and comprehensive digital marketing and website design with strong SEO foundations to boost visibility and dominate search rankings. This stunning website and strong online footprint resulted in a 160% increase in targeted traffic for this leading Ohio company.  Results: 6,700% Qualified Leads Increased 40,248% Increase in Targeted Traffic from SEO 89% Decrease in Cost per Lead ### Lead Growth for a Fence Company A full digital audit revealed growth opportunities, leading to a strategy focused on driving real business leads. We launched a high-converting website, managed content creation with SEO in mind, and implemented a dual-channel approach—targeted ads for immediate traffic and content marketing for long-term growth. The result: a complete lead-generation funnel turning visitors into qualified prospects. Results:• Marketing ROI: 4,618%• Increase in Qualified Leads: 461%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 306% ### Digital Marketing for a Security Systems Company About this project: Specializing in custom security solutions, this trusted company designs and installs cutting-edge security systems for business and commercial properties in Chicago. Solution: Our expert team designed a high-performance website, combined with a strategic digital marketing plan to establish this trusted company as an industry leader. In addition to enhancing UX, we added large banners with glowing customer reviews to their website, and clear call-to-action buttons to request a quote. Since implementing these changes, the company has enjoyed an increased stream of qualified local leads.  Results: Increase in Qualified Leads: 180% Increase in Conversion Rate: 175% Increase in Organic Traffic: 5,900% ### Kitchen Manufacturer Achieves Local Market Leaders Comrade built a lead-focused growth strategy starting with a new, professional website and a revamped SEO approach that secured top-3 local rankings. Optimized service pages and content improved engagement, while a data-driven PPC strategy with refined keywords, ad copy, and A/B testing accelerated high-quality lead generation. The result was clear local dominance in a highly competitive market. Results:• Marketing ROI: 561%• Increase in Qualified Leads: 194%• Increase in Conversion Rate: 36%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 16,450% ### Redesign & Digital Marketing for Stone Fabricator About this project: The company is a Chicago-based stone fabricator specializing in distribution, design, fabrication and installation of fine custom granite and natural countertops, marble vanities, shower walls, and fireplace surrounds. Solution: With Comrade’s help, this stone fabricator refined its business model which led to transformation into a market leader with high customer demand. We designed a high-performance, custom website second-to-none in the industry. In addition, we implemented an equally high-performance digital marketing campaign that includes SEO, digital advertising, content marketing and more. Results: Increase in Qualified Leads: 780% Increase in Organic Traffic: 1,615% ### Dental Practice Scales Growth With SEO Comrade delivered a comprehensive website redesign paired with a focused SEO strategy to showcase expertise and strengthen online visibility. By restructuring the site and creating high-quality, search-optimized content, the practice achieved rapid growth and strong positioning within its niche in just six months. Results:• Decrease in Cost per Lead: 50%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 22,400% ### Digital Marketing Strategy for Cleaning Company About this project: For over 25 years, this environmentally responsible cleaning company has offered high-quality cleaning services for residential and commercial properties in Chicago at affordable rates.  Solution: A targeted strategy transformed an ineffective website into one that generates organic traffic and qualified leads. We redesigned this company's website making it both SEO and user-friendly. Together with digital marketing solutions in the way of SEO, content creation, and paid search, the company has since experienced a great increase in sales inquiries.  Results: Increase in Qualified Leads: 71% Increase in Conversion Rate: 102% Increase in Organic Traffic: 11,671% ### Driving Growth in Custom Stone Fabrication A fresh, modern brand identity paired with a best-in-class website formed the foundation for growth. Combined with SEO, content marketing, and PPC campaigns, this approach boosted online visibility, drove traffic, and reduced cost per lead. Results:• Decrease in Cost per Lead: 28%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 190% ### Advertising and Marketing for a Stone Fabricator Comrade redesigned the company’s website on a strong SEO foundation, making it user-friendly, informative, and highly searchable. Along with ongoing SEO, PPC, and content marketing, this strategy drove qualified traffic and sales leads. The company grew from almost zero visitors to over 7,000, significantly increasing inquiries. Results:• Decrease in Cost per Lead: 32%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 346% ### Web Design and SEO for a Home Remodeling Company Comrade redesigned Zenith’s website with a focus on SEO, UX, and intuitive navigation, letting their custom projects tell a compelling brand story. Ongoing SEO, PPC, and content marketing further drove traffic and client acquisition, helping Zenith grow exponentially. Results:• Cost per Conversion: −86%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 1,125% ### Showcasing Landscape Expertise With SEO & UX About This Project: Classic Landscapes, Ltd. is a family business founded in 1964. They grew the company from a single truck and crew to a full landscaping, operation with three plant nurseries to supply local, high-quality trees and shrubs for all their commercial projects. ### Digital Marketing Overall for Painting Contractor Comrade re-platformed and redesigned Oahu Pro Painters’ website for speed, SEO, and user experience. Coupled with SEO, PPC, reputation management, and content marketing, this high-performance site has generated more qualified traffic and painting job inquiries, significantly boosting conversions. Results:• Increase in Conversion Rate: 36%• Increase in Organic Traffic: 7,757% ### SEO Campaign for a Lawncare Company About this project: The company is an established B2B provider of commercial snow removal and lawn care maintenance services across the Midwest. The company services top US corporations and is known for its reputation. Solution: After a full marketing audit, we implemented an aggressive and comprehensive digital marketing campaign heavily focused on SEO, local SEO and strategic content marketing. The results in just a few short months have been nothing short of breathtaking and the organization is enjoying unprecedented levels of new business. Results: • 3600% Conversions increase• 600% Qualified Leads Increase• Cost per conversion decreased by 91% ### Clutch Awards - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/clutch_1000_2025_award.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_seo_company_chicago_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_full_service_digital_company_chicago_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_advertising_company_illinois_2026.svg) - [Clutch Award Badge](https://shareables-prod-static.clutch.co/badges/top_clutch.co_generative_ai_company_united_states_2026.svg) ### Industry Recognitions - Inc 5000 company of 2022 - 2020 Best UX Designers in Chicago - Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Chicago - Best Local SEO Companies - 2020 Digital Design Award Winner by Indigo - 2020 Creative Communication Award Winner - Excellence Web Design Award Winner 2021 - 2019 Davey Silver Web Design Award Winner - Best User Experience in Chicago by Expertise - Davey Award Winner "Best Interactive Website" - 2021 "Interactive Media Production" Gold Winner ## Key Clients - Home Services - Contractors ## Packages ### Search Engine Optimization Packages Dominate SEO and appeal to clients in competitive markets with all-encompassing website optimization that includes even more pages and keywords. Combined with a massive content package AND an extensive link-building package, we’ll bring your business to the next level. | Feature | Small ($1,750/month) | Medium ($2,850/month) | Large ($4,750/month) | |---------|---------|---------|---------| | Number of Pages | up to 20 | up to 30 | 40+ | | Number of keyphrases optimized | 100 | 150 | 200 | | Custom SEO Strategy | Standard | Detailed | Detailed | | Detailed Keyword Research | Standard | Extensive | Extensive | | Competitor Analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Technical Audit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Technical SEO Optimisation | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly | | UX & Website Enhancements | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Content Audit & Strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Content Calendar Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Content Creation (monthly) | 2 | 4 | 6 | | Content optimization (monthly) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Link Building Audit & Strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Ongoing Link Building | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly | | Quarterly SEO strategy update | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Reputation Monitoring | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Call Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Lead Qualification | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Local NAPs Management | up to 10 | up to 20 | up to 30 | | Monthly Performance Reporting | Standard KPIs | Detailed KPIs | Detailed KPIs | --- ### Pay Per Click Packages Get more customers for every ad dollar with our ROI-focused PPC management. We maximize your advertising spend with detailed analytics and reporting tailored to your key business metrics. | Feature | Small ($550/month) | Medium ($1,150/month) | Large ($4,000/month) | |---------|---------|---------|---------| | Ad Spend | From 1000 to 10000 USD per month | From 1000 to 10000 USD per month | From 10001 USD per month | | Account Setup | Local Service Ads Account | Account setup and configuration on Google and Bing networks | Customized account setup and configuration | | Ad Campaigns Creation | Up to 5 LSA Campaigns | Included | Included | | Keyword Research | Keyword research for LSA campaigns | Keyword research and selection | Detailed keyword research and selection | | Ad Copy | Ad copy creation for LSA campaigns | Ad copy creation and optimization | Ad copy creation and optimization | | Landing Pages | Landing page optimization for LSA campaigns | Landing page optimization | Landing page optimization | | Bid Management | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Campaign Monitoring and Optimization | — | ✓ | ✓ | | A/B Testing | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Conversion Tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Retargeting Campaigns | — | ✓ | ✓ | | GCLID (Google Click ID) | — | ✓ | ✓ | | Staff | Standard service | Dedicated account manager and support team | Dedicated account manager and support team | | Monthly Reporting | Standard reporting | Standard reporting | Strategy meetings and advanced reporting | | Landing Page Creation and Configuration | 1250 USD one time | 1250 USD one time | 1250 USD one time | --- ## About the Team ### Our Story Comrade started in 2008 with just two people and a clear belief: marketing should drive real business growth. Every early win taught lessons that shaped our approach. Today, we’ve grown into a team of 100+ professionals supporting contractors across the country. We’ve helped more than 130 home service companies expand, scale operations, and lead their local markets using a proven, repeatable system designed to drive measurable business growth. ### What Sets Us Apart - Focus on Results: Our clients trust us, and we take that seriously. We focus on delivering results that not only meet but exceed expectations, and seeing that impact is why we love what we do. - Complete Honesty: We work hard and make confident decisions, but we’re human. When things go wrong, we own it and address it openly. We’re upfront with clients about what’s working and what’s not, because trust and transparency are the foundation of every strong relationship. - Always Innovate: Digital marketing moves fast, and staying ahead means more than knowing the rules—you have to evolve constantly. Our team dedicates time to learning and adapting so we can keep clients competitive in a changing landscape. ### Tools and Technology - Google Docs - HubSpot - Figma - Slack - ClickUp - Cloudflare ## Verification Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Comrade Digital Marketing Agency is a legally registered business, has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 65 verified client reviews averaging 4.8 stars. - Verified Client Reviews: 65 - Overall Review Rating: 4.8 Last Updated: 2026-08-22T08:37:40Z ### Business Entity - Business Entity Name: CF Style Inc. - Source: Illinois Secretary of State - Jurisdiction of Formation: Illinois - Date of Formation: April 19, 2008 - Status: Active - Last Updated: December 17, 2020 - ID: 66428206 ### Credit Report Results - International Credit Risk Assessment: Moderate Risk - Source: Creditsafe - Last Updated: January 1, 2022 ## Locations (4) ### Chicago, IL (Headquarters) - 332 S Michigan Ave, Suite 900 - Chicago, IL 60604 - United States - 31 - 40 employees - Phone: (312) 419-7065 ### Miami, FL - 690 SW 1st St, Ste 1911 - Miami, FL 33130 - United States - 2 - 5 employees - Phone: (305) 768-1129 ### Los Angeles, CA - 1735 N Normandie Ave - Los Angeles, CA 90027 - United States - 2 - 5 employees - Phone: (323) 760-7747 ### Austin, TX - 1700 South Lamar Boulevard - Austin, TX 78704 - United States - 6 - 9 employees - Phone: (512) 866-4280 ## Connections - Berkay Doma (eBikeling) - Jon Smiley (Stone Center) ## Contact Comrade Digital Marketing Agency [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/comrade-digital-marketing-agency) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/comrade-web-studios) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ComradeWeb/) - [X](https://x.com/ComradeWeb) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/comradeweb/)