FatLab Web Support

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Communications Manager of New Jersey Future

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to create thriving communities across New Jersey by advancing smart, equitable growth, redevelopment, and infrastructure investments through original research, innovative policy development, coalition-building, advocacy, and hands-on strategic assistance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FatLab Web Support to accomplish?

Find a reliable managed hosting partner for five topic-focused nonprofit websites that could guarantee critical uptime and provide fast, responsive technical support. Migrate away from the previous hosting provider and establish a single point of contact for all web operations.

SOLUTION

How did you find FatLab Web Support?

Online Search

Why did you select FatLab Web Support over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referrals were extremely positive

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

Provides streamlined site hosting and maintenance with security monitoring and technical troubleshooting support

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Migrated 5 websites with zero downtime during the transition. Delivered rapid support response times, typically resolving issues within minutes or hours. Maintained uninterrupted uptime and zero security incidents across all five properties, including a headless WordPress environment.

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

They always deliver items in a very timely manner. They are very responsive to our needs. I always appreciate how communicative they are. Ritz and the FatLab team keep us posted on the progress of an item being troubleshooted. When a problem is resolved, they provide a detailed explanation that is valuable to us in understanding the issues. They are extremely supportive and always willing to answer any questions we have. 

What was your primary form of communication with FatLab Web Support?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Our nonprofit has the unique need of having multiple websites to maintain. FatLab stepped in and made everything simple. To have one place that all our sites can be securely hosted, monitored, and maintained with on-call support was a game-changer. I was impressed with how FatLab was able to seamlessly step in and take over hosting all our sites with no downtime or issues. Their unique brand of transparency and personability made me feel comfortable working with them. They've continued to prove again and again how reliable, communicative, and supportive their team is anytime we have a question or put in a ticket.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FatLab Web Support could have done differently?

None! Shane, Ritz, and the FatLab team have been tremendous.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Operations of Human Services Council Of New York

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Advocates on behalf of the human services sector

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FatLab Web Support to accomplish?

• Find a reliable managed hosting partner that would ensure consistent uptime, security, and performance — eliminating infrastructure concerns so the internal team could focus on content and operations with confidence that expert support was available.

SOLUTION

How did you find FatLab Web Support?

Online Search

Why did you select FatLab Web Support over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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

FatLab manages the upkeep of our website, ensuring it remains updated and backed up. They provide thought partnership and support when we consider moving our web hosting or run into issues with our website. They have also been good about working with us on suggesting improvements and implementing them. They are quick and responsive to our needs. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered 5+ years of uninterrupted hosting with zero security incidents. Minimal support requests throughout the partnership — a direct reflection of hosting reliability. Internal team maintains full content independence day-to-day.

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

They deliver items on time. I can request meetings with their teams whenever I need help with something or have an idea I'd like to implement. They provide regular updates/feedback during the project as needed.

What was your primary form of communication with FatLab Web Support?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are responsive and thoughtful when working through new projects.

Are there any areas for improvement or something FatLab Web Support could have done differently?

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Strategist of Andigo Media

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Andigo is a digital marketing agency focused on content marketing and web development. We work with B2B companies with revenues between $2 million and $25 million dollars, particularly mission-driven businesses. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FatLab Web Support to accomplish?

• Establish a reliable overflow development partner for a digital strategy agency. Provide on-demand technical expertise across custom development, SEO, security, and maintenance without requiring a full-time commitment.

SOLUTION

How did you find FatLab Web Support?

Referral

Why did you select FatLab Web Support over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from FatLab Web Support were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Shane and his team have served as a pressure-release valve for our in-house team in times of high demand, team-member vacations, etc. Of the course of our working relationship, Fat Lab has been unfailingly responsive to our needs and our clients' timelines. They have also been expert in troubleshooting issues with existing code as well as recommending approaches for new features and functionality. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered on-demand support across 10+ years covering custom feature development, technical SEO optimization, bug fixes, security reviews, and malware remediation. Maintained a responsive partnership with zero gaps despite irregular project cadence.

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

Excellent project managment. Responsive whether we reached out via phone, email, or their ticketing platform.

What was your primary form of communication with FatLab Web Support?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Coders with great technical skills aren't always the best at dealing with the people side of projects. Fat Lab's team combine those two sets of skills in a way that makes them fun and easy to work with. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something FatLab Web Support could have done differently?

Our experience with FatLab Web Support has been great, which is why it has lasted for more than 10 years. I can't think of any improvements to suggest. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a members only, non-profit organization, focused on providing further education and resources to Veterinary Professionals interested in animal behavior. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FatLab Web Support to accomplish?

• Build a custom membership platform managing five distinct tiers with applicant review, dual payment options, and automated renewals — eliminating manual staff intervention. Create searchable member directories with geographic search so the public can find qualified professionals.
• Management of website (updates, glitches, member issues, etc.)

SOLUTION

How did you find FatLab Web Support?

Online Search

Why did you select FatLab Web Support over others?

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

How many teammates from FatLab Web Support were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Being a non-profit, the process may be a little different that most businesses. We started by requesting a proposal from FATLAB for a website rebuild and redesign. They scheduled a meeting with myself and a few board members and they had us go through our wants and needs for the new website. Soon after this meeting, they provided a quote for the work and also provided a very detailed proposal that included a timeline and "what to expect." I then had to get this approved by the Board, then a membership at our general membership meetings, which delayed the project but FATLAB still honored the proposal and they were very patient. Once I had approval, I notified FATLAB and from there, they basically went to work. They finished in the proposed time and they kept me in the loop every step of the way, providing me previews and asking for my input on certain parts of the website. We did have a few hiccups when we switched over, but I was able to quickly get in contact with FATLAB and they were able to fix the problem immediately. They also provide me a detailed report on what they found, why the issue happened, and what they did to fix it. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Manages nearly 800 active members across 5 membership tiers with integrated billing. Automated the full member lifecycle with 7 branded email templates covering applications through renewals. Deployed 11 web forms and multiple searchable directories with interactive mapping. 

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

FATLAB is very responsive and they provide excellent customer service. I am able to get my questions answered fast and they also provide me with details on the issue so I understand what happened and how it was addressed. They also do great time wise. I am able to alert them of an issue and I have confidence that within 24-48 hours I will have a response and, if the problem is not already fixed, they are actively working on it and will provide me a detailed summary of what they are working on. During our website rebuild, they were able to finish on time and have great support since. 

What was your primary form of communication with FatLab Web Support?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very down to earth and easy to talk to. They're open to most ideas but will be honest with you if something is not doable and a waste of resources. The FATLAB team is very kind and friendly when you are interacting with them, whether it be via an email or conference call. I also love how collaborative they are. You really feel like you are a part of the work they do vs. you just paying a faceless entity to throw something together. I have learned SO much from them in regards to using our website because they are more than happy to not only fix your issue, but show you how to do it in the future. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something FatLab Web Support could have done differently?

Nothing that I can think of at this time. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the communications coordinator for a nonprofit organization. We provide case management and technical assistance to protect and reunite children and families separated by borders. We work through a global network of legal and social work professionals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire FatLab Web Support to accomplish for your organization?

We needed help with a website reconstruction and rebrand.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

FatLab Web Support has done a complete overhaul of our previous website and transformed it into something modern and easy to maintain on our end. They’ve handled all aspects besides design. Since then, they’ve helped manage the website and make updates as requested.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with two teammates from FatLab Web Support.

How did you come to work with FatLab Web Support?

They were referred to me. I chose them because they were a great culture fit and had good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2020, and our engagement ended in March 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

FatLab Web Support has delivered a fully created website that exceeds our expectations. The site is visibly better, easier to maintain, and supports all necessary functions.

How did FatLab Web Support perform from a project management standpoint?

FatLab Web Support’s project management is excellent and efficient. Our primary form of communication is virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

FatLab Web Support’s work is very time-efficient, and they’re excellent to work with. The process is personal and speedy. They also understand our brand and mission well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing they need to improve.