Searchbloom

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

succeedasyourownboss.com is a small business blog that I own. I am one of the top small-business influencers in the US, and my nickname is SmallBizLady.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

I was interested in boosting the traffic to my site by leveraging SEO. I had worked with two other agencies but was not happy with the results.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I have worked with Searchbloom on my website. The Searchbloom team was terrific from the first time I met them. They helped me understand SEO and didn't talk over me or down to me. Searchbloom told me what we needed to do, and in a short amount of time, they doubled the traffic to my site and continue to do great work.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

I met one of Searchbloom's co-founders at a networking event in California. I happened to tell him that I was unhappy with the people I was using, so he told me about Searchbloom.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom?

This is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with Searchbloom two years ago and was one of their first major clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

In less than a year, Searchbloom doubled the traffic to my website and continues to have significant results month after month.

How did Searchbloom perform from a project management standpoint?

I found Searchbloom to be responsive whenever I had a question or wanted to go over the site's search results. Searchbloom walked me through reports, and I found them to be very good at explaining what they do.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Searchbloom is not a team of snake oil salesmen. There are many companies selling SEO, making it seem as if it's more than it is. I dealt with two other vendors before Searchbloom and find their company to be very straightforward by comparison. Searchbloom's team is very creative, willing to come up with ideas, and they can work with both small and big budgets.

Searchbloom especially stood out in managing expectations. SEO work takes around four months to show results, but many people think that it will be instantaneous. Searchbloom educated me on how the work could be leveraged in order to help me.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

We had a couple of hiccups with the billing process, but it had to do more with the vendor that Searchbloom was using than with them.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

I have been a reference for Searchbloom at least a few times and always tell people that I like the company, and they get results. I think that these are key things to understand.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a bicycle tech startup. Our company specializes in smart, simple, and affordable solutions for the next generation of transportation. I am the vice president of marketing & operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

We needed help implementing a PPC marketing strategy to drive immediate sales and demonstrate a repeatable cost per conversion.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we started working with Searchbloom to build our AdWords and Facebook ad campaigns. After a successful trial, we worked with them to rebuild our website and implement conversion optimization.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

We found them using online research. The selection process included reviews, case studies, and an initial meeting.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom? 

We have spent $10,000 to $50,000 on Searchbloom’s services.

What is the status of this engagement?

It's ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We’ve been really happy with the work Searchbloom has done for us. They’ve been able to reach and exceed our cost per conversion targets successfully. They have also increased traffic to our site and decreased site load times. Searchbloom continues to help us build data-backed customer & audience profiles. Our partnership with their team continues to enhance our business, and they have become a vital component to our success.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Cody and Jordan’s accessibility and communication have been extremely helpful. Anytime we want to connect to learn more about their process or have specific questions about a campaign; they respond almost immediately.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

No, they have accomplished everything we’ve asked so far. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We provide custom e-juice or vape juice to customers nationwide. Our product is unique in that it is very high-quality juice made from the best ingredients available in the US. We offer 29 flavors and sell them primarily B2B [business-to-business], but we have also expanded to the B2C [business-to-consumer] market.

I am the owner of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

Our goal is to not only provide our product in a B2B environment but also to sell directly to the public.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Searchbloom did some investigative keyword research, letting us know what domain to buy. We then worked on branding using them, and Searchbloom built our website. It only took a couple of months to make, but it is a full-blown Magento website. Now that it has been up-and-going, Searchbloom has worked on our nationwide rankings, and even setup a way for people to subscribe to our newsletter.

Our product contains nicotine, so we can only work on organic marketing. Searchbloom educated us in terms of ad-word policies and Facebook marketing. We're able to focus in the right areas, and have come close to the first page for words like "vape juice", even though it's only been a month.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

My partner had a lot of SEO experience and researched marketing and website vendors. When he figured out a top-3 list, he put me in touch with them, and we decided that Searchbloom made the most sense. They gave us a bottom line and were strict in terms of budget and how the project would unfold. Searchbloom actually over-delivered, which was great.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom?

The total cost of our Magento website was $22,000. We pay $2,500 to Searchbloom for SEO services. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Searchbloom 3 months ago. We plan to continue working with Searchbloom for at least the next year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Our work has been very successful. Searchbloom launched a website quickly. I log into my SEO rank tracker weekly and have seen stats go up every time by large jumps. We're very thrilled with Searchbloom.

We have gone from being a B2B company with no customer website to having a visited page. Our first sales came 2 weeks ago, and they keep trickling through. There's nothing huge yet, but SEO takes time. We won't need much more time in order to get to the first page of results and attract more customers.

How did Searchbloom perform from a project management standpoint?

Searchbloom is very good in terms of communication. I was emailed back within the same day if I had any questions or problems. Searchbloom gave us access to a platform where we can check our rankings and Google analytics.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Searchbloom showed us competition levels on SEO and did a ton of keyword research even before we paid them. I've worked with their owner, who was very clear in terms of the process, and provided a cool forecast for our company in terms of ROI [return on investment] projections for 6 months.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

I wish we didn't have to pay $2,500 per month, but I know what amount of work comes with that. I have no improvement suggestions for Searchbloom.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

I advise clients to trust Searchbloom; they're a straightforward and open company.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a digital marketing company specializing in social media. We provide all other things digital as well. I am a managing partner and the president of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

We wanted to become ranked globally for specific keyword searches, drive traffic back to our website, and generate leads.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Searchbloom has provided SEO services. I've worked with other companies before Searchbloom, but they're experts in terms of organic search.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

I vetted other companies, and we were looking to outsource overseas, but the transparency offered by Searchbloom, their knowledge level, and the fact that the work was done right, made them stand out. I paid a bit more, but it was done 100% correct, through white hat tactics. We plan to have longevity in our marketing campaigns.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

I've invested around $100,000 in Searchbloom's services so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working with Searchbloom for 3 to 4 years. I have no plans to stop. Searchbloom is the most justifiable marketing cost on our sheet.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Since our collaboration, my results have been extraordinary. Out of my $100,000 investment in their services, I've seen a $500,000 to $700,000 return, all through white hat tactics. My company will continue to rank high. We work with clients long-term, so the return on investment will continue to grow.

We rank second worldwide for social media management companies. This has led to $10,000 to $15,000 per month in new, recurring business.

How did Searchbloom perform from a project management standpoint?

Our communication is on-point. If I need something done, or the website has an issue, it will be fixed within 20 minutes of emailing Searchbloom.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Searchbloom is easy to contact, and they care about their customers, which is not always the case with marketing and SEO companies.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

I can't say anything negative.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

Clients should look at the long-term investment. Organic search marketing is like anything else: if a campaign has a budget of $30,000 over six months, it will bring a return at the end of the period. It takes time, but it's worth the wait. If successful, a site will rank highly for years, unless competition comes up. In that case, Searchbloom has strategies to boost the work even higher.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company provides a medical diagnostics platform for primary care physicians. I am the lead software developer in the company. I am responsible for developing all of our company's products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

We wanted to grow organically, getting to the top page for relevant keywords. The more traffic we get, the more leads and sales we get, which is our ultimate goal.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Searchbloom provided SEO services, as well as PPC management for our campaign. It needed a lot of work, given that Google is constantly changing its platform in terms of how people interface with it and how it functions. Having a team like Searchbloom, who works on this day and night, is beneficial. They're domain experts, and have provided the specialized knowledge necessary for creating effective organic and PPC campaigns.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

We met a client of Searchbloom through a Los Angeles business group.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom?

The cost of Searchbloom's services is $2,000 per month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with Searchbloom for one year. We have an ongoing relationship and plan to use Searchbloom going into the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We saw immediate results through our PPC campaign, and are starting to see really good results with the SEO strategy put in place by Searchbloom. They've provided backlinks to our website through different articles on the web.

The work done by Searchbloom led to monthly sales increases. We went from 2 sales per month, up to 8-10. We sell a $4,500 medical device, so a sale is significant.

How did Searchbloom perform from a project management standpoint?

I was never left in the dark about what was happening, and Searchbloom was always clear in the communication with me.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Searchbloom has a very can-do attitude, and they're dedicated to providing the best results to clients. Searchbloom has a tenacious and persistent team. The fact that they've been able to get us such results over the past year has been a huge benefit to our business.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

There's nothing off the top of my head.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

Clients should be very clear in communicating what their business does, and how they want to get that message across to clients. They should let Searchbloom do the rest.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We're the marketing department for a nationwide pest control company. I am the advertising director. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

We wanted to increase online sales. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Searchbloom provided pay-per-click management for our company.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

I've worked with Searchbloom for a different company for 2 1/2 years.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom?

We have a significant investment in Searchbloom, and they've delivered incredible results. I can't provide an exact figure.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with Searchbloom for 6 months [as of October 2016] and have no plans to stop. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Out of our 6-month collaboration with Searchbloom, the last 4 months have been our company's best ever, with increased results month by month.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

I haven't used Searchbloom for SEO [search engine optimization] within my current company, but I did for my previous job. Searchbloom's service was incredible, and it had us ranking as number one organically for "iPhone 6 screen protector," on the day that the device launched. This made a gigantic difference to the business.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

Nothing at this time.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

Clients should ask lots of questions. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a drug and alcohol recovery center providing in-patient treatment for adults struggling with addiction. I am the owner of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

We wanted to advertise our company's services and the facilities which we provide.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Searchbloom has provided web design, pay-per-click management, and SEO [search engine optimization] services for our company. Searchbloom developed the current version of our website.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

We met with Searchbloom's owner, who presented what they could offer to our company, as well as explaining SEO concepts. We were new to the area, but we liked what Searchbloom had to say and how their services were represented. We agreed to enter into a business relationship.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom?

The cost of Searchbloom's services has been around $5,000 per month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with Searchbloom for 2 years, with no plans to stop.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We are satisfied with Searchbloom's work. I don't have any statistics or metrics from the engagement. We pay Searchbloom to do what they do, and go about our work. Searchbloom keeps track of where our phone calls are originating, and have given us advice on what to do next. The work has helped us attract new patients.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Searchbloom is a professional and knowledgeable company, with good skills in their field.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

No. Searchbloom accomplished what they promised to do.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

I would advise clients to do research on Searchbloom, looking at the work they've done. Searchbloom is a professional team and they do a good job.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a kitchen and bath design and retail company. I am the Marketing Director and a designer of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Searchbloom?

We needed to raise our marketing efforts in order to reach our target audience and bring more clients through the door. We wanted to establish an online presence and present ourselves as a legitimate, up-to-date company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Searchbloom has done SEO [search engine optimization] work on our website, as well as managing our pay-per-click advertising and social media content.

How did you come to work with Searchbloom?

We had gone through several different options, and were not happy with the services which were produced for us, in terms of SEO and web design. We came across Searchbloom through one of the cabinet manufacturers which we represent in our showrooms. We decided to choose Searchbloom based on their presentation, as well as the previous work that they'd done for our business partner.

How much have you invested with Searchbloom?

I don't have this information.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working with Searchbloom for at least one year, and it's still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We're very satisfied with Searchbloom. They've done an amazing job, not only in terms of the work itself, but of customer service as well. Searchbloom is very responsive, and any changes are done immediately. Searchbloom has given us some very good advice, feedback, and ideas.

The collaboration has been very fruitful in terms of SEO and marketing increases.

What did you find most impressive about Searchbloom?

Searchbloom caters to our needs, while still making sure that we're current in our delivery. I had a lot of input on how I wanted our website to look. Every idea was tweaked until I found it satisfactory. Searchbloom never let me down in terms of things that I wanted to change, with on-point service.

Are there any areas Searchbloom could improve?

No. Searchbloom has done a good job.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Searchbloom?

I would advise any client to be open in communication. The more information is given to Searchbloom, the better they will be able to assist the client.

BACKGROUND

BodyGuardz is a BGZ Brands company founded in 2002 in Draper, Utah. What began as a small line of screen protectors for a limited number of devices, grew into a solid organization that provides millions of products to mobile device users throughout the world. BGZ Brands was placed on the Inc. 500 list as the 436th fastest-growing company in 2015.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

Cost-per-online acquisition was the primary issue and concern. BodyGuardz turned to Searchbloom for professional consulting services in an effort to understand sales attribution and funneling better. 

We wanted to improve our standing in Google and increase our root domain. We were only at a 20 domain authority at the time.

SOLUTION

Searchbloom implemented a full-service solution from PPC [pay-per-click] management to search engine optimization and consulting. 

During the process of optimization and analysis, Searchbloom found that our aggregate review schema was not working and that many of our title tags were either over optimized or under optimized. 

They were also able to discover some of our lowest performing PPC keywords in an effort to decrease our cost per acquisition further. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Searchbloom has had a major impact on our company. They started by dramatically bringing our CPAs down to all-time lows and continue to over deliver monthly. I couldn't recommend them high enough.

They also brought our domain authority up to a 50 from about 20, which is a huge jump. Searchbloom is great and always treats the customer right. They are always thinking of ways to make my life easier.

BACKGROUND

We are a technology startup and I am the founder and CEO. We were referred to Searchbloom through one of our partners in New York City. This was a brand new project, website, company, and solution. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

When we started working with Searchbloom, we had virtually zero brand recognition as we were brand new. Gaining consumer trust was the largest hurdle.

SOLUTION

Searchbloom implemented a robust AdWords and Bing SEM [search engine marketing] build out, and carefully monitored its performance on a day-to-day basis. We also included a CRO [conversion rate optimization] solution to incorporate and test different landing page layouts, funnels, and trust symbols. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

I have partnered with Cody Jensen [founder and CEO] and Searchbloom on several e-commerce and search-related projects, which are going amazingly well.

Cody is brilliant and an expert in everything search. His staff at Searchbloom knows how to follow his lead and how to get the job done. Besides all that, Cody and his team are always a pleasure to work with.