Flamingo Agency

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was a real estate broker and consultant for a real estate consulting firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Flamingo Agency?

I needed an optimized website for SEO.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They walked me through the SEO strategy and implementation process step by step. That involved securing the domain name, site design, and selecting keywords to help me rank on Google searches. I still contact them from time to time for updates and tweaks. They were responsible for designing and executing everything from scratch. 

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with Chris (Founder). 

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

I did a web search for top Google agencies and site developers in Chicago. Their site was ranked and rated very highly. Once I talked to Chris, it was clear that he knew what he was doing, so we hired them.  

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $1,500 on their work. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in October 2019, and they’re still helping me with maintenance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At this point, I’m receiving more inbound calls and leads than I was before working with them. Because of this, I can tell that they put me in a good spot on Google. That’s grown my business. 

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very responsive via text and email throughout the entire project. Anything I needed was done quickly and efficiently. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They took a personal interest in helping to grow my company. Chris spent a lot of time on the phone with me and never rushed me away. I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I’ll reach out to them if I ever need more help. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Chris is knowledgeable in this industry. He’ll bring intelligence and experience to your project.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a small handyman services business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Flamingo Agency?

My business needed an active online presence that went beyond a simple website creation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team at Flamingo Agency developed our website, focusing on making the platform functional, user-friendly, and SEO friendly. The site has content and information regarding my services, contact information, photos from past work, and client testimonials.

What is the team composition?

Chris (Founder, Flamingo Agency) is my main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

I knew Chris because of a previous project with a different company, but before, I found them through searching on Google and researching. We went with Flamingo Agency because of good reviews and a fair price. For the time, he was offering what we needed. For this project, I decided to continue with them because of that past experience.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started brainstorming with Flamingo Agency in August 2019, and the development work is completed. Our SEO services will start with them next month.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

User feedback has been positive. People have commented on the site’s usability. We’ve been focusing on an overall uptick in business, web traffic, and contacts from interested parties. I like their SEO work, and their prices are fair and straightforward.

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything was great. We didn’t have specific deadlines for this project, but their communication style aided the collaboration. They were great to work with and remained timely. When I submitted materials to Chris, everything was uploaded very quickly. We communicated mainly through phone and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciate their expertise. I discussed a lot of things with Chris regarding SEO and site layout, and he brought to light areas that I was missing. His knowledgeability provided clarity. He explained the reasoning behind certain decisions. The entire experience with Flamingo Agency was great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing I can think of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You’re making the right choice working with Flamingo Agency. They can do the job.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a company that assembles and installs glass blocks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Flamingo Agency?

We wanted to upgrade our website to target contractors and homeowners to our services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built the website from scratch, incorporating our desired pictures, data, and content into the interface. He rewrote the content and updated the site to be more mobile-friendly. The site was built in WordPress. I approved the final edits for quality, making sure that everything was transferred from the old site appropriately. They also set up Google Analytics, allowing me to track the performance of the new site over time. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with one point of contact from their team. There may be others working in the background as well. 

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

I was referred to him, so we spoke over the phone about his capabilities. When we met, it seemed like he’d be a good match for me because of his offerings and price points. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $300–$500 on the work.

What is the status of this engagement?

We collaborated through the first few months of 2018. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The followed through on all of his promises, making the site mobile-friendly and adjusted for SEO. That way, we can rank more highly on Google. In the beginning, there were a few bugs, but they were quickly fixed. Everything has been good since then. 

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

I didn’t have any issues with their project management style. He provided us with his personal phone number and email address that we used for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of the site for the cost was pretty impressive. Other providers charge a lot more for similar projects. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I would love it if they would focus more time on marketing and SEO work. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you know what you want from your site build. Because I had a different site, I had a good idea of this. We didn’t have to search for new information. They did a good job of synthesizing content to make it more user-friendly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and founder of Unleashed Luxury Travel Concierge, a high-end travel business. I plan customized travel plans for my private clientele.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Flamingo Agency?

I didn’t have a website. Although most of my business comes through word-of-mouth, I needed to have some sort of web presence so that people could initially see what I do.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Flamingo Agency designed a WordPress website for my company. 

What is the team composition?

I just worked with Chris (Owner, Flamingo Agency). 

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

I read reviews, interviewed three companies, and requested quotes. I needed the site up and running quickly, and I chose Flamingo Agency because of their responsiveness.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent close to $2,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Flamingo Agency built my site in January 2018, and it was live by March. I didn’t know exactly what I needed to have on the site, so I had to do some research. It took Chris less than two weeks, probably close to ten days, to get the site up and running. 

We’re going to be doing an update shortly. I don’t have plans to use a different web developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

People like the site a lot. Chris provided good feedback; he would tell me if something I thought I’d like might not work from an ease-of-use perspective on the consumer side. 

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

I’ve learned that responsiveness is not something you can count on in the service industry, so I’d say the highest recommendation I can give is that Chris was extremely responsive and delivered the product when he said he would.

Whenever I found an issue, he fixed it immediately. If something couldn’t be addressed immediately, he explained why and kept me up to date. We spoke on the phone, but we mostly communicated via email because it was more efficient, and it also created a record of exactly what needed to be done.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I would say Chris’s responsiveness and excitement to learn about the business he’s working on set him apart. He was excited to learn about what I did in the travel business, not just making a web page. He wanted to be personally invested in the product, and that helped him customize the result to what I needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think so. I had never hired somebody to do something like this for me, and I was expecting to have a more difficult time getting a website that would look nice. I’d also heard from other people in the industry that some companies don't respond for weeks or deliver what you ask for. I never had those problems with Chris; he made it very easy.

Any advice for potential customers?

Take his recommendations. Research what he recommends and make sure it works for you, but he has a lot of experience in the industry. Everything that I implemented based on his suggestions has gotten great feedback. 

BACKGROUND

Please Introduce your business and what you do there. 

My name is Richard Anderson. I am the owner of RichardAndersonArt.com

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Flamingo Agency?

I hire the Flamingo Agency to build a website to showcase my artwork.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Flamingo Agency built the entire website with direction from me. 

What is the team composition? How many people and who are your main points of contact?

I worked exclusively with Chris Granat, the owner of Flamingo Agency. 

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

I first contacted Chris via the Flamingo Agency website in March 2017.

How much money have you invested with Flamingo Agency?

$750

What was the month and year that you began working with Flamingo Agency? When was the project completed?

March 2017. The initial project was completed in mid-May 2017. I also hired Flamingo Agency to complete an update in 2018.

What is the status of this engagement?

All work has been completed. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site functions mostly as an informational page. I am not very good about promoting it so I don’t track visitor stats or anything along those lines. 

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint? How responsive were they?

Chris was/is very, very responsive and did an excellent job managing my project. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The service was outstanding. 

Are there any areas they could improve? 

No, not really. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a certified and licensed Speech and Language Pathologist who is the owner/operator of Inclusive Speech and Language Services, a home-based therapy company that provides speech and language services in the comfort of families' homes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Flamingo Agency?

I hired Chris from Flamingo Agency to design my company's website from start to finish.

What were your goals for this project?

My goals for this project were to have a website that was able to be modified from my end, simple, yet professional, and parent-friendly.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I have read many positive reviews about Chris and his work and experience. I had a good feeling about selecting Chris from Flamingo Agency to help me with my project.

Describe the project in detail.

I contacted Chris to design and implement a basic website for my newly founded speech therapy company. He described to me what the steps would be on my part to help initiate the process and I gave Chris permission to design it from start to finish. He was well within the time frame initially discussed and if there were any questions or issues he answered my questions and remediated any issues in a timely manner. He was always one step ahead and offered unique suggestions and ideas during the process.

What was the team composition?

Chris was able to independently design and implement the website I envisioned from start to finish without the need of a team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Chris has exceeded my project expectations. My website is fairly new and Chris was very knowledgeable about discussing the possibility of using SEO for my website to increase traffic. I trust Chris for all of my website needs. He has great creative vision and is very perceptive of my needs as a client. He offers custom, tailored solutions/advice that I would not have thought of as a new business.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Chris is very communicative. He always returns my correspondence in a timely manner and exceeds my expectations by offering suggestions/feedback that I was thinking of, but didn't get the chance to ask. Excellent project management skills and adhered to the original timeframe.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The company is very perceptive of the clients' needs.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Chris has met and surpassed my expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a Real Estate Development firm in the Chicago area and we worked very closely with Chris Granat and the Flamingo Agency to design and develop from the ground up a new Website for one of our projects which was a Storage & Parking Facility.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Flamingo Agency?

This was a new project for our firm and we needed a new Website built from scratch which was to focus specifically on the new venture and it's business going forward.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed of course to have an online presence as this was a new venture and we wanted to develop a quality Website in a timely manner.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were given a very strong and enthusiastic referral by a colleague in our area who had a very good experience using the Flamingo Agency.

Describe the project in detail.

As mentioned above, we needed to have an online presence as this was a new venture but we very much needed to have location, directions, maps, photos and a complete list of our services available for potential clients to review.

What was the team composition?

Management worked directly with Chris Granat and the project was completed quickly and within budget.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Chris also was extremely knowledgeable and invaluable in implementing a strategy for SEO marketing after the initial launch of the Website. We realized that we would be found by clients mostly through a generic search category and we were able to see a rapid improvement in our rankings thanks to Flamingo Agency.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was highly effective there was never a problem communicating with the Flamingo Agency their response was rapid and thorough no matter how trivial the question or request.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were very impressed by the depth of knowledge pertaining to all aspects of the project. Excellent advice was given at every step in the process that not only made everything more effective, but they also brought to the table a level of experience that achieved results with the Website Marketing at less expense vs our initial expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very pleased with every aspect of our project with the Flamingo Agency.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Painted With Patrick

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

specializes in all things hair

color 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Flamingo Agency to accomplish?

• Build a modern, professional website for Painted With Patrick to showcase painting services, highlight previous work, and make it easy for potential customers to book appointments online.

SOLUTION

How did you find Flamingo Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select Flamingo Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

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

Helping me grow my book of business in a new neighborhood in the city 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successfully launched a mobile-friendly website with integrated Vagaro booking, improved service presentation, and clear calls to action. Long-term traffic and conversion results are not yet available.

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

Chris was great with getting back to me and making changes when needed. Also had great ideas to lead the way.  

What was your primary form of communication with Flamingo Agency?

Email or Messaging App

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

Local business with great reviews.    I see why.     

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

Not that I'm aware of.   No.  

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of sales and marketing for Dream to Product, a manufacturing company. We value added manufacturing, engineering, and design services, including assembly, packaging, prototyping, repairs, and technical support for OEMs, with a focus on quality and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Flamingo Agency to accomplish for Dream to Product?

We hired Flamingo Agency to revamp our website. We believed they would provide a sharp, smart, and creative website that met our budget.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Flamingo Agency revamped our entire website, except for a few photos. They also created SEO-focused text for our site.

What is the team composition?

We worked with at least one teammate from Flamingo Agency.

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because they were close to our geographic location, their pricing fit our budget, and they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2026, and ended in April. Project would have been faster but we had vacations planned in the middle of the project. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We couldn't be happier with Flamingo Agency's work. They exceeded our expectations.

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

We primarily communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Flamingo Agency's content writing was creative and accurate within our industry, which was a huge benefit for us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was nothing they needed to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a clinical psychologist at Itunu Behavioral Wellness. We provide mental health services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Flamingo Agency?

We needed to build a website that reflected my vision and personality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Flamingo Agency designed and developed a live website with appropriate pages. The site was warm, professional, and user-friendly.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Chris (Founder).

How did you come to work with Flamingo Agency?

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

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March 2025–March 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Flamingo Agency’s work increased our online presence. We saw at least a 60% increase in website traffic, inquiries, and client sign-ups.

How did Flamingo Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered on time. Most of the delay was on my end. They were patient and never rushed me. They always asked if I was satisfied.We primarily communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Flamingo Agency’s effectiveness and ability to listen and explain things was impressive. They also offered suggestions outside of what we paid for but within their competency scope.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. I was satisfied.