Red Spot Design

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

For almost three decades our expertise has been retail real estate. We are singularly focused on value add shopping center investments. Therefore, we can assess the risks and underwrite them confidently.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design?

We hired RedSpot to redesign our website which was very much outdated and had originally been designed back in 1989.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals was to give our site a new and improved look as well as update our portfolio information and experience.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After considering our current hosting provider for the job and finding a couple of other companies, RedSpot came in somewhere in the middle as far as costs. However I was also very impressed with their portfolio.

Describe the project in detail.

Most of our communication was done via email and information was easily conveyed and implemented.

What was the team composition?

Dealt with David and Dania and that was it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are all excited about the end result. A fresh new look for the new year to come. We are excited to keep growing.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. Their team was very attentive to our needs.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Immediate responses.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

For over 90 years, we have been supplying and producing health supplements to both domestic and global markets. I am the current President of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design?

In launching a new product line, we wanted it to have its own, individual presence. This meant a new company, new website, new online store, new logos, new labeling, etc. RSD was engaged to bring this vision to life by creating the website, online store, and logo.

What were your goals for this project?

Our focus was to have a streamlined website and online store that would be a perfect balance of minimalistic and informative. We wanted the website/shopping experience to be simple and straightforward for customers, including subscription based purchasing as an option.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We have previously used RSD for website design and online store creation. Based on our past experiences, we knew that RSD would be reliable, timely, cost effective, and extremely responsive to our needs and deadline. We have always had only a positive experience with RSD.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

RSD created a wordpress website, set up the woocommerce store, and created subscription based purchasing options. RSD was able to take our input and turn it into a final product. RSD handled all aspects of the process, which made it extremely easy for us.

What was the team composition?

David and his team worked on the website and store integration. David was our point of contact and was always responsive to our requests. Even on the weekends, we would get responses in a short time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Our new product line has gone live and the online store is functioning flawlessly so far. We have had no glitches or issues. It has been a great online sales platform for us.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

David handled the project management. We were on a short deadline as we had an upcoming advertising campaign already scheduled for our new product. David and his team completed the website and store with time to spare. They were always on top of the work to be done.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

RSD is extremely responsive, detailed, and always willing to accommodate our requests. The timeliness and quality of the work is most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None - RSD was always one step ahead.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of an after-hours pediatric nurse line.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design?

I needed to update my website completely.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted to have a website that kept up with the current technology.   

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I have worked with him since 2005. Red Spot Design also developed my original site and did an amazing job.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

David (Owner, Red Spot Design) designed my whole site and made it mobile-friendly.

What was the team composition?

I worked exclusively with David.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

I told David exactly what I was looking for, and he delivered. I have seen more interest in my site and received compliments about it.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

David understands what you need and won’t stop until he has it right.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The customer service was impressive. Anytime I sent him an email, he responded almost immediately.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can’t think of any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a business manager for VERUS Commercial. We’re a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm. Our service range from sales/leasing to investment advisory.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design? 

We needed a better platform to advertise the properties that we market for sale/lease, so we hired Red Spot Design to develop our website. 

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to have a new website with a modern look and feel. It also needed to be user-friendly for our consumers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor? 

When researching, we were very impressed with their large client base. After reaching out to a few companies, we were most impressed with Red Spot Design's top-notch customer service and attention to detail. 

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. 

We initially supplied Red Spot Design with a few websites that we liked the look and feel of. They were able to combine several details from those sites into a new platform while putting their own touch on it.  

Their team then served as a liaison between us and the other vendors who were working on the site. This was critical when setting up the backend of our properties page, changing domains, and switching hosting services. 

What was the team composition?

Red Spot Design was our main point of contact. They navigated between other vendors to set up our site’s backend, domain, and hosting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business? 

Their feedback and response time was by far the best customer service experience our company has ever encountered. Thanks to their timeliness, we were ahead of schedule to meet our site’s go-live date. 

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Whether through text, email, or the phone, they always responded to us. We were never rushed and were always made to feel like we were their only priority.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were super responsive, very professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I’d recommend this company to anyone that needs web design services—and I have. Red Spot Design is a top-notch company and a cut above their competition. I’m beyond happy with our experience. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of an area where they’re lacking. We’re most definitely pleased with the whole experience from start to finish.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own Endeavor Media Group, LLC, which owns the website GOPUSA. GOPUSA is a source for conservative news, information, and commentary, including its own news show on YouTube. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design?

We hired Red Spot Design to bring a fresh look and functionality to our website. The existing version of the website was several years old, and it needed an update.

What were your goals for this project?

The look and feel of the site needed to align with the times. The Red Spot Design team ensured that GOPUSA.com integrated the latest in layout, social media sharing, ease of navigation, and visitor interaction.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They had a great deal of experience with large and small projects. Everything was done to a high level of professionalism, so I knew I was in good hands. Their portfolio of work was expansive, and every project reflected the highest quality.

Describe the project in detail.

Red Spot Design redesigned our website on the latest version of WordPress and implemented a higher level of functionality. They focused on usability and chose elements that improved visitor interaction and built community.

What was the team composition?

The team included the owner and several developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website looks great. It loads quickly and has a fresh, modern look. It emphasizes social media sharing more than the previous version, and highlights both breaking news and our show.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I received daily updates on their progress. They quickly relayed questions or requirements, and their work was always done in a timely manner.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team was friendly and professional. I have a great deal of experience in this area, and I was impressed with their knowledge. I knew I would receive a great product after looking at their vast portfolio, but I didn't know how good their customer service would be. I always knew that they were working hard and making progress. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

I was satisfied with every facet of this project and all my interactions with Red Spot Design.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for an oil and gas company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design?

I’m in the business of forming, building, and ultimately selling companies. An essential component of that process is having a company website. We engaged Red Spot Design to design and host our site. 

What were your goals for this project?

Our primary objective for this engagement was achieving a quick turnaround time.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Over the past decade or so, I’ve worked with four other website design and hosting vendors. None of these companies ever delivered on time or budget. After one of those negative experiences, I was introduced to Red Spot Design.  Based on our successful previous engagements, I re-engaged them for this recent project.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

We were in the process of starting a new company. Within days, we needed to meet with potential investors. Red Spot Design built our website to prepare us for these meetings. They designed the platform to set forth information about our new enterprise and its founders.

What was the team composition?

David (Owner, Red Spot Design) was my designated point of contact. I cannot recommend anyone more highly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Prior to being introduced to Red Spot Design, my experiences with web designers and hosting providers had been memorable for all the wrong reasons. The designer before them was so inept that I instructed our IT Manager to fire them and find a quality firm to finish the assignment. Red Spot Design stepped in and quickly completed the site design. Within a matter of days, they had our website up and running. 

I’ve also used them on two subsequent assignments and could not be more pleased with the results. Red Spot Design gets the job done, allowing me to focus my attention on other aspects of the business. Do yourself a favor and contact David (Owner, Red Spot Design) for your design and hosting needs. 

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The owner was my single point of contact at Red Spot Design, which worked very efficiently.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I most appreciated Red Spot Design’s quick turnaround once we handed off the project to their team.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

There were none.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the media and content supervisor for Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, a rural electric cooperative serving all or part of five counties in north and east Texas. I’m involved in various aspects of our communications strategy, including digital platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Red Spot Design?

We needed to redesign our website to serve our cooperative members better in three major ways. First, we wanted to provide a user-friendly design that emphasizes the most commonly used aspects of our site. Second, our existing site had not aged well and wasn’t mobile-friendly, which is obviously a key concern with mobile use increasing steadily. Finally, we wanted to switch to a WordPress platform, which would allow us to update content faster and inform members about things like power outages and storm responses efficiently.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Red Spot was selected early in the process based on their previous work and designs.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was a complete redesign of our website, incorporating some legacy content while adding new functionality, social media integration, and mobile-responsive design.

What was the team composition?

On our end, several members of our communications team and IT department had roles in the development. Our main point of contact throughout the project was David Russell (Owner, Red Spot Design). He led the project through several design iterations and helped us achieve the look and feel that we were going for.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re very pleased with the final product. The changes have given us much more control over the site, and the UX is much improved. During power outage situations, we can now provide information faster than before.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

David was very responsive and patient during the design process. As we worked through various changes and modifications to site’s design, he was able to have new versions ready for us quickly. We communicated primarily by email.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

On our end, it sometimes took several weeks to provide feedback and design requests back to Red Spot. Their patience and care through the process were very helpful.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think it would’ve been good to sit down for a face-to-face meeting early in the process, but we were certainly able to accomplish what we wanted without that.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Channel Director for a value-added reseller in the IT industry. We are a company of around 35 employees, headquartered in the DFW Metroplex, with customers in all 50 states, and internationally. We serve small and medium businesses, as well as large enterprise, state and local government, and education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what reason(s) did your company hire Red Spot Design?

Our company website was old and outdated. We needed it to be more modern to match our industry, as well as functional for our customers and prospective customers to navigate.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed ease of navigation for our site visitors, as well as ease of use and editing for ourselves in order to minimize delays in updating information.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We wanted the ability to meet face-to-face, so we researched local companies. They looked like a good-sized business to work with.

Describe the project in detail.

We needed a complete overhaul of our website. For the most part, the content stayed the same, but we did have to update a fair amount. Red Spot's main project was to create all new graphics, layout, and pages to draw attention to our business.

What was the team composition?

We worked directly with David Russell [Owner, Red Spot Design], which was convenient. My CEO, my marketing specialist, and I were involved on our side, and down the road, we involved my network architect to help on the technical side.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've received great feedback from our partners, which is an important segment of our business. We've also noticed less downtime and had a much easier time updating our site.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It's been seamless. David has gone above and beyond the work scope to assist us from day one. I have never had more than a one-hour response time, and most updates or questions get handled in less than that.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The timeliness of everything we ask for is unmatched. I have never worked with someone—and not just in the web business—that responds so quickly and consistently.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Red Spot is spot on (pun intended) with their work, their work ethic, and their timeliness.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Marketing Director of the Kuzmich Law Firm P.C. We specialize in personal injury law.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what reason(s) did your company hire Red Spot Design?

We needed to update our website design and move it into a new content management system.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to update our old website design and content management system, making it easier for us to optimize our site for search engines, add new pages, and blog via our site through social media. We also wanted a fresh, contemporary look that was consistent with our current branding.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were searching for experienced web designers that were competitive in pricing. Red Spot Design was local and they had several positive reviews. Also, David was very quick to respond to our inquiry.

Describe the project in detail.

After discussing our goals over the phone with David, we sent him a few branding assets. His first proof of the new web design was on target and to our liking; we only had a few minor content revisions on it. The process was fairly quick before we gave him our approval to launch the site. He answered our questions in a quick and timely manner, but most importantly, our new website launched without any major issues. We also had Adwords and several other tags that need to be re-included on the new site, all this was done effectively. David built a great content management system in WordPress for us to manage the site on our own, I was extremely pleased as it was very difficult for me to update prior. I loved working with David and would recommend his company to anyone.

What was the team composition?

I worked with David. We reviewed his proofs in-house.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We love our site. With the ability to better optimize it, our organic traffic has increased and we spend less money on paid traffic. It has also saved me a lot of time updating, which I do frequently by adding new articles or removing out-of-date info.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very easy to communicate with David. I have worked with several developers before, and he was by far the easiest and best to work with. He was very responsive and knowledgeable.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The quality of David's work is amazing. He did everything we asked for in a timely manner without major issues.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. Red Spot Design is the best web design company I have worked with thus far in my career.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’ve worked with Red Spot Design for different businesses. Some were for an investment group I have, mostly in real estate, and then most recently I am having them help me as I run for a State Representative position. It’s mostly for web design, but David [Owner, Red Spot Design] does help me at times on other design work, like billboard ads, and things like that for my campaign.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Red Spot Design?

My highest goals are quality, look, and ease of navigation. Traffic is part of it too. I want it to look as professional as possible, especially for the political campaign; it’s my first race. It’s a classic campaign with mailers door to door and all that stuff. I’m going to try to drive my own traffic to the website. I’m not relying on anything outside of that. I don’t need anything sophisticated, just a really user-friendly website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I’m not a tech savvy guy. I used to be an airline pilot before I went back to get my MBA and got into investing. The whole tech side of things isn’t where my background is, so I rely on Red Spot.

I’m a guy that likes to talk on the phone. In the early stages, I called David to say what I was looking for. I told him I don’t know much about this industry. As I got into the campaign, then the website got more complex, with a way to donate and make contributions online. If it’s a new wrinkle, I’ll just ask their advice on what they recommend, and he’ll get back with his thoughts.

David will ask for examples of what I like. If it’s an investment group, I look at other investment websites. If it’s the campaign, I like to look at candidates that have done really well on both sides of the aisle. He does logo design too, which I really liked. He’ll give me 3 or 4 demos, and he’ll iterate based on my feedback. He listens to what you want. I’m usually pretty impressed with what we come up with.

I’m just starting to get into Facebook ads and he’ll talk with me about Facebook Pixels. This is all Greek to me in some ways, but I’ll forward him the information he needs and he’ll take care of it. That’s the latest thing I’m doing: using Facebook Ads to drive people to my website. Social media is new for me. In terms of the website, I’m making it more complex slowly. My other websites used to just be a contact form and basic information.

I’m going to shoot another commercial next month and I’m sure I’ll want to put that on YouTube. He’s helped me get things set up there too, like custom thumbnails that I had trouble with.

What is the team dynamic?

I work with David. I would say speaking with him has gone down a little bit over the projects just because he knows more what I like and I’ve learned a bit along the way. If a project just starts up, I might talk to him once a week. There’ll be some downtime for him and his designers to work things up and get back to me. Once the project gets up and running, I might email once a week. If there’s something I want to add to the website, I contact him again.

How did you come to work with Red Spot Design?

I found him through a Google search. I looked at a couple web design firms and they had examples of things they’d done in the past, and I liked what David did.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent between $7,500 and $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

My kickoff for my investment group was in August 2012.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’ve been getting a lot of feedback through the website here for the campaign. I attribute that to the Facebook ads that I’d never used before. Volunteers get back to us through the contact form or people contact me to find out my views on things.

My other business is more B2B [business-to-business], but people enjoy using that site and it’s user-friendly to them. I am getting feedback and traffic through it. When I compare my web design to others, I feel like mine is better. It’s got a modern, clean, professional look; it was well done.

I was happy with the quality of his work and the price was reasonable. Red Spot is the only firm I’ve used. I’ve moved cities but I always stay with him; that’s how I am. If a company does a good job, I stick with them.

He’s very prompt. If I have a question or a change, he gets back so fast. He makes it easy. He did a good job on my first website, so I always stayed with him. It’s fortunate that he was my first pick.

How did Red Spot Design perform from a project management standpoint?

He’s done great. I’m a firm believer that he can do whatever I ask him to do, whether it’s through Facebook, Google AdWords, or what have you. He helped steer me in the right direction there. Some of it just comes down to budget, but as far as what I need, he’s able to do it. I’m really happy with what he’s done on his side of things.

He’s happy to talk over the phone. He answers your questions, including simple things like how to embed a video on my website. He will relate to you however you want to communicate, and he’s quick in getting back to you by email. I like to know what the ins and outs are so I can try to make the best decisions I can, and he’s accommodating of that.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of work and how fast he gets back to me are impressive to me. I know there’s platforms where I can go in and I can make my own website changes. I didn’t want to get into that. There’s times where I’ll have a change, and he gets back to me same day. Often I’ll notice that the change was already made on my website within an hour.

It also really impresses me that he never complains. With some people I work with, they start out working hard wanting to win your business, and over time they stop answering your emails or stop getting back to you as fast. I’ve been working with David for 5 years, and I’m impressed with how fast he still gets back to me. Sometimes I feel bad because I’m always coming to him and asking for things, but there’s never a long sigh. He’s always ready to help.

His responsiveness and quality of work go hand in hand. He gives attention to detail and is very responsive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not really. He knows what he’s doing.

Do you have any advice for potential clients?

Don’t be afraid to let him know you don’t know what you’re doing. It’s not like he belittles you or anything. I’m sure I have so many dumb questions because I’m not a tech guy at all. It’s never feels like he’s rolling his eyes at you or anything like that. If I was a new guy working with David, I would just be honest. I’d tell him I don’t know this or I’m super busy and don’t have time for this. Be honest with what you’re looking for, and he’ll work it out.