Slam Media Lab

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Operations and Development of Lunarsol Studios

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Lunarsol is an innovation studio weaving visual arts, culture, and social impact to create transformative social change.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• Build a Responsive, Appealing, and Functional Website

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

Known to us from previous positive work.

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Responsiveness, Communication Skills

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Objectives: The website design and development will aim to achieve the following objectives: 

• Tell our story by highlighting both past and current projects. 
• Showcase excellence in presenting visual material and emphasize art and artists as the core of the team and projects. 
• Create a foundational website with the ability to expand. 
• Reflect our creative, inclusive, multicultural, collaborative, and impact-driven vibe. 

Key Results: 

• An attractive, responsive, and intuitive-to-navigate website. 
• A website design that adheres to best practices in accessibility. 
• Visual design elements aligned with our brand and work. 
• Integration of social media and sharing features. 
• Provision of a content management system (CMS) to allow for easy updates. 
• A mobile- and tablet-responsive design for seamless browsing across devices. 
• Instruction and assistance to enable the team to make content changes. 
• A fast, customizable CMS with an easy-to-use visual designer. 
• Clean and semantic code optimized for SEO. 
• 1 round of keyword research.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SLAM Media Lab followed a clear process, worked closely with our team, and produced a website both to our specifications and incorporating their excellent design and function guidance.Our full team enjoyed the process and is very pleased with the finished product.

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

SLAM Media Lab's team are expert project managers who use email, shared files, Slack, and other tools to manage projects with warmth, ease, and skill. Most impressive, from RFP to delivery, was their constant investment in communication, which included guidance and flexibility. Project sections were delivered on time and with clarity about the impact of any shifts or new requests. Our time was always in the loop and they were very responsive to our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

Email or Messaging App

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

Along with providing an excellent site, they clearly approached each section of the project and each component with a sense of both customer service and the sharing of expertise. The team was clear on their opinions and justifications while always being mindful of ours. The team is clearly deep with experience and capability as well. 

Design looked great from the first drafts and we refined it together. They also provided help via Loom videos, Zoom chats, and a few in person meetings. What was most unique? That all that hard work and great design was delivered with a sense of being on the same team and excited about what we are doing. These are creative people who enjoy the work they do and it shows. We were totally impressed.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

No. And I say this as someone who deeply believes in sharing critical feedback.They were that good. That communicative. That clear-minded. That efficient. They will be my first call for design and I will recommend them to anyone.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Evergrowth Coaching

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I am a CEO coach and entrepreneur, working with extraordinary leaders of Series A to Unicorn companies. My past clients include: Wayflyer, Synchron, Opswerks, Code States, Vendr, Tread.io, Ophelia, Polymarket, Stackblitz, Tribe, Cega, TravelNest, Agentnoon, Mine’d, RevenueCat, Passes, Design Pickle, Zendoor, FarMart, and more. I also coach partners of YC Continuity, General Catalyst, Left Lane Capital, and Innovation Endeavors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• As I expand my company, my goal was to partner with an agency that understood how to make a brand that really represents my values as a coach. I also wanted to build a website that hosted all my coaching resources, while serving as a platform for potential clients to learn more about me.

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

Referral

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

There were three faces to working with Slam: design, development, and launch! 

**Design** We went through a brand discovery process where it was so much fun to see their interpretation of my values. The work was top notch. They did a fantastic job at turning my music, inspiration, and values into mood boards. It just felt right. I loved the colors chosen and the fonts, too. They captured who I am and the vision of Evergrowth! After the brand discovery and logo process, they started working on both wireframes and initial mockups. Really enjoyed seeing the colors, fonts, logo, and wireframes come to live. 

**Development** During the development phase, they translated the design mockups into both static and dynamic pages using Webflow, ensuring the website's flexibility, showing up properly on mobile, and ease of future updates. They also set-up all the redirects from all my resources to the new site and setup all the SEO metatags. This was awesome because it allows all my resources to show up properly in search engines. They took care of setting up DNS configurations to prepare for a smooth launch!!! I was so happy to see it out in the world. 

**Train** They provided training and documentation through Looms, a walk-through, and a hub on Notion where we can go back and check these resources! The Slam team lives and breathes branding & great design!!!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I am so happy with their design work and now having a website that has everything I need (easy to use, fast, beautiful, scalable) to continue growing!

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

Slam is super organized!!! They have everything on Notion, send quick action items after calls and send reminders if we miss anything. They send everything prep in advance to review so we can use meeting times to actually discuss the feedback vs spending the time presenting. I was traveling and they made everything easy for me to review.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I think the best way to explain how impressed I am with Slam is to let you know that getting design right usually takes many steps. But with Slam, they turned my ideas and vision board into a brand that truly represented my needs! I felt truly understood.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

No. I only have great things to say about Slam and its great people!!! Thank you for the knowledge, dedication, passion, and hard work!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Department Manager at Sobrato Early Academic Language

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) is a national organization that supports English Language and Dual Language Learners to ensure that all kids get the opportunities they deserve.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• Optimize website performance: Slam Media Lab worked on optimizing the website's performance to improve its loading times. By implementing various techniques and optimizations, such as image compression, caching, and code optimization
• Ensure website data integrity and security
• Maintain a secure and functional website
• Resolve technical issues and provide tech support
• Content management and help us design and launch new pages

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

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

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have a monthly retainer with Slam to help us with the following:

1. Regular backups of the website's database and files.
2. Updates to WordPress core, plugins, and themes to ensure that the website stays secure and functional.
3. Troubleshooting and fixing any technical issues that arise on the website.
4. Adding new pages and content to the website as requested by the client.
5. Making design changes to the website as requested by the client.
6. Optimizing the website's performance for faster loading times.
7. Providing technical support to the client and their users as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team really helped us optimize our site for UX, performance and speed.

1. Improved website uptime: By troubleshooting and fixing the website when it was down, Slam helped to ensure that the website had minimal downtime.
2. Enhanced site speed: Slam Media Lab worked on optimizing the website's performance and speed by removing unused plugins and unnecessary code..
3. Salesforce integration: They facilitated the seamless flow of data and improved the efficiency of sales and customer management processes.
4. Reporting and Google Analytics integration: Slam set up reporting mechanisms and integrating the new Google Analytics with the website.
5. Site audit and fixes: Conducting a comprehensive site audit and resolving issues such as padding and spacing, linking issues, and navigation problems would contribute to improved user experience and website functionality.
6. Optimization for different screen sizes: Optimizing the website's content for different screen sizes, such as desktop, mobile, and tablets, ensures a consistent and user-friendly experience across devices.

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

Slam is quick in requests and answering our questions! We’ve truly enjoyed partnering with them. They’re always there when we need them.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

How quickly they jump in to support us; they understand our needs as a nonprofit! They’re in the space to really get us what we need. Their design and development skills are top notch too.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

Have only great things to say about Slam! Thank you.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Media and Communications Manager of Prepared To Teach

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Prepared To Teach is a national nonprofit that helps states, districts, and programs design affordable, sustainably funded residencies that attract and retain strong, committed teachers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• We hired Slam Media Lab with the goal of moving our site to a new beautiful website that we can own, make changes easily, host our resources, and engage with our community through our content.
• The goal was to also have a new strong brand that was recognizable and powerful.

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

Online Search

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

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

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The initial phase of the project involved aligning with Slam to establish a clear direction for the web redesign. This included conducting a brand discovery sprint to understand our values and the direction of the site. Slam developed a moodboard to translate ideas into visual concepts. They refined the color palette and font pairings too. Following the alignment phase, the project moved into the design phase. Slam worked on content outlines, wireframes, and the overall structure of the website to have the foundation laid out. Then, they shared high-fidelity mock-ups. 

Once the design is finalized, they are translated into both static and CMS-driven pages. This is followed by a QA process to ensure the website is accessible, responsive, and visually consistent across different devices. The team also takes care of setting up redirects and migrating existing content to the new website. Integration with CRM, ESPs. Once the website is live, Slam Media Lab provides training and documentation to empower our team to take control of the website. 

1. Brand discovery sprint report and moodboards. 
2. Refined color palette and font pairings. 
3. Content outlines, wireframes, and website structure. 
4. Initial mockup design with two rounds of feedback and refinement 
5. Completed design for remaining pages with one round of feedback.
6. Style guide. 
7. Developed static and CMS-driven pages, ensuring accessibility, responsiveness, and pixel-perfect translation.
8. Final client feedback and approval before website launch. 
9. Redirects and content migration.
10. CRM, ESP, and software integrations.
11. Configured DNS settings for a smooth website launch. 
12. Live website accessible to the Prepared to Teach community
13. Training session and documentation hub for the client's team to manage the website effectively.
14. One-hour training session for Q&A and further guidance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We successfully transitioned to owning and hosting our own site! We have now full control of a beautiful, fast, and easy to use website. Plus, all of our resources look amazing and optimized for search. We’re absolutely thrilled!

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

Slam Media Lab's project management is really great, professional, and timely. They surpassed our expectations, answering questions quickly and meeting all deadlines. They used email, Slack, Notion, and Figma to work with us! Plus, we organized all of our content on Airtable which made it easy to organize many of our resources.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They’ve worked with a lot of nonprofits so working with them as so easy! They applied a lot of their nonprofit expertise and learnings in our work, plus they’re so organized. We really enjoyed working with them.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

No! Truly great partners. Can’t recommend them enough.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO & Co-Founder of Apalis

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide farmers with a comprehensive solution to effectively manage price and production risk through a disciplined approach, combining crop insurance and marketing strategies on our innovative technology platform, aiming to enhance profitability while reducing emotional decision-making.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• UX/UI Design
• High Fidelity Mockups
• Website Design & Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

• Online Search
• Through an agency platform

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

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

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Slam was focused on three main deliverables: 

1. Building a design system: We wanted them to translate Apalis brand identity into design system components, including layouts, buttons, navigation, cards, controls, fields, effects, banners, and more. 
2. User experience design: Slam researched assessed pain points and design constraints of our work, developed a UX strategy with a new user journey map and created low-fidelity wireframes to visualize new UX flow, mapping with items from new design system 
3. High fidelity mock-ups: Combining the new design system with low-fidelity wireframes, Slam designed high fidelity mockups for the Apalis platform

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Slam’s designs and UX work will go live soon for our users, who are really excited to see our product.

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

We reviewed and discussed the work through Figma, Slack, and some meetings to make sure we were aligned. Everything went smoothly.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We partnered with Slam previously and they go above and beyond to understand our needs from day one. This is why we decided to come back and worked with them again on this UX and design project. They ask the right questions, get back to us quickly, and deliver high-quality work! Truly one of the best experiences working with a marketing and design agency.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

Slam has proven to be a highly effective design agency among those we have collaborated with. If you're seeking truly exceptional designers who spare no effort in their work, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better choice than Slam.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and General Partner of Symphonic Capital

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We’re a pre-seed stage venture capital firm investing in fintech and health tech solutions for the 99%.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• We were looking for a partner to help us launch a new brand and website for our VC firm so we partnered with Slam to create a new logo, color palette, and font pairing. They helped us design a new brand identity and used that to create a new site for founders! Plus, they helped design a lot of our existing collateral.

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

Referral

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

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

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Slam Media Lab really went above and beyond to design and launch Symphonic Capital’s new brand identity and website!!! I absolutely love the work and so happy to have partnered with them. We went through an in-depth branding session where we looked through inspo, colors, fonts, and even used my Spotify playlist as a way to get more inspiration for our work. Plus, their responsiveness and ability to turn our feedback into mock-ups is a testament to how much they care. 

Here's a rundown of the scope of work and key deliverables: 

• Brand identity: They handled the colors, logo design, and fonts, making sure everything looked cohesive and reflected our firm's values.
• Brand collateral and style guide: To make sure we stay consistent with our brand, they re-created our pitch deck, designed new brand assets, and delivered a style guide to ensure our team and partners can follow it! 
• Web design & dev & on-page SEO optimization: Built on Webflow, loads fast, designs are truly beautiful, and then they connected the forms with our Airtable database. 
• Google Analytics & Google Search Console set-up: They made sure this was connected from day one so we can start tracking data.
• Training & documentation: I loved that they had these videos and an hour training to ensure we knew had to edit and make changes to the site!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received great responses from the launch — people loving the new brand, name, and the new website, plus we started receiving a lot of founder emails since the launch! Plus, we launched on time :)

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

Slam sent us updates through Slack, Notion, and we reviewed work through calls and Figma! They were very communicative, fast, and flexible with some changes.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

Virtual Meeting

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

They asked the right questions and helped us launch an amazing brand! They were really creative, took our feedback well, understood what we are building from day one. They were also fast, flexible, and easy and fun to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

Absolutely loved partnering with Slam and will recommend them to all of our portfolio companies.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at a non-profit company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Connecting farmers & communities through nourishing food.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• Rebrand strategy and identity
• Rebrand strategy and identity
• Marketing collateral assets design

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

Slam submitted an RFP, which was sent to them by a partner.

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fits our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Slam Media Lab were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We partnered with Slam Media Lab to develop a comprehensive brand strategy for our nonprofit that would help us reach our target audience. The scope of their work included the following deliverables:

• Rebrand Identity & Strategy: Slam worked with us to identify the key elements of our brand and develop a strategy for rebranding. This involved brainstorming sessions, a discovery guide, and moodboards, where we brought together our ideas and translated them into visual concepts.
• Slam created a comprehensive rebranding strategy and developed branding collateral such a brand standard guide on how to use our new elements, content treatments, illustrations, and more. This makes it easy for everyone in our company and our partners to maintain a consistent look and feel. They also created any additional branding collateral that we needed. 
• Slam is also working on graphics for flyers, prints, social, email templates for our usage. They used the content treatments developed in the previous phase to ensure that everything was cohesive and consistent with the overall strategy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The Slam team

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

Slam uses Notion, Figma, and email to project manage their brand projects, and this has been one of the smoothest projects I’ve worked on with a brand and design agency. The team has been very flexible with ours with changes of timelines and changes of priorities!

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

• Virtual Meeting

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

Slam is equipped with a stellar team! We worked closely with Kyle through the project. He was incredibly passionate about our nonprofit and brand, and consistently delivered high quality deliverables. The most impressive thing about them is they truly take the time to hear our thoughts and feedback, and apply them in the work so seamlessly. 

Plus, they’re so fast at comms! Our brand work has never been this strong, and thanks to their work, we’ll be able to make our brand and mission stand out online and in-person.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

We’ve loved working with Slam Media Lab and really appreciate their partnership! No further comments.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner/Operator of Sprig and Sprout

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fast Casual Vietnamese Restaurant

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Slam Media Lab to accomplish?

• We hired Slam Media Lab to help us revamp our restaurant's website. Our main goal was to create a more modern, exciting, and reliable online presence that would increase direct online food purchases through the website.
• We were looking for a website that showcased our menu, loyalty programs, community involvement and catering services! We wanted a clean, beautiful design that showed our values, while highlighting the variety of our menu.
• Slam Media Lab was able to help us achieve all of these goals by completely overhauling our website. They migrated our site from WordPress to Webflow, which improved the site's performance and made it much faster to load. They also made sure that our site was responsive on mobile, which improved the user browsing experience.

SOLUTION

How did you find Slam Media Lab?

Online Search

Why did you select Slam Media Lab over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned
• Other

What was the size of Slam Media Lab’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Main objective: 
- Redesign and develop the Sprig & Sprout website to create a more modern, user-friendly, and reliable online presence for customers that allowed them to order directly through our site.

Key deliverables:
- Redesign and Develop the Sprig & Sprout Website:
  - Overhaul the website design using elements of our existing brand guidelines to create a consistent and cohesive brand image
  - Strategically place Toast’s ordering link to promote direct online orders and make it easy for customers to order from us
  - Write web copy that represents the Sprig & Sprout brand and convert users to order online

Key project steps:
- Brand Discovery + Content Outline: 
  - Work with Slam Media Lab to understand our brand, goals, and target audience
  - Create a content outline that would guide the website design and copywriting process
- Website Design and Iterate: 
  - Work on the website design, creating wireframes and design concepts that were reviewed and iterated upon until we arrived at a final design that met our needs
- Website Copywriting + Refine: 
  - Create the website copy that was consistent with our brand guidelines and goals
  - Review and refine the copy until we were happy with the final product
- Develop in Webflow: 
  - Develop the website using Webflow to create a website that was fast, responsive, and easy to navigate
- Website Maintenance Training: 
  - Provide training on how to maintain the website, including updating content, adding new pages, and making other changes as needed
- Google Analytics + Google Search Console set-up: 
  - Help set up these tools to ensure our SEO is strong from day one.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The website’s design and copy are both A+ and up to the standards we wanted!!! Really loved working with Slam. Highly recommend.

What was your primary form of communication with Slam Media Lab?

Virtual Meeting

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

Slam Media Lab's management style was very supportive and flexible. They catered to our needs, goals, and availability throughout the project. They were always willing to listen to our feedback and make changes as needed to ensure that we were happy with the final product. We primarily used Slack, email, and Figma throughout the project. We found that these tools were effective in helping us to stay on the same page and keep the project moving forward.

Regarding timeliness, the team was quick to respond to our inquiries and delivered milestones on time, even when we had to reschedule critical project syncs a few times. Slam was proactive in communicating with us about the project timeline and making sure that we were aware of any potential delays or changes to the schedule.

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

I really loved working with this team! They delivered amazing copy and design. Plus they’re organized, professional, and accommodating to our busy schedule as small business/ restaurant owners. Thank you!!!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Slam Media Lab could have done differently?

No - they were amazing!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO Coach and founder, former COO of Mochary Method

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Slam Media Lab?

I hired Slam to help design a new brand and a website on Webflow. The goal was to migrate all the content, establish a new look and feel to my new brand, and building one source of truth for all my CEO coaching resources.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Selected Slam because: 1/ Have seen their work in the wild and through mutuals and was impressed with their responsiveness and project management 2/ Strong design and development portfolio, plus they’re Webflow experts too 3/ Have a strong SEO background which made it easy for me not to have to hire someone else

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The scope of work involved multiple steps. The primary objective was to move my content from Notion and Super Site to Webflow to consolidate my resources and direct my audience to one place. Part of the scope was also to implement a no-code marketing funnel to capture leads and build an audience in Convertkit.

Breaking down the deliverables below:

1. Content migration: Transfering text, images, and templates from the previous platforms to Webflow in a way that preserves the original structure and organization of the content.
2. No-code marketing funnel: The team implemented a no-code marketing funnel for Regina Gerbeaux's website. This included creating gated content to capture leads, such as templates and reports.
3. Branding: Slam developed branding for my new website, including a mood board, logo, color scheme, and font pairing. The branding was designed to be professional, modern, and reflective of my expertise as a top CEO coach and founder.
4. SEO optimization: The team optimized the copy on the website for keywords, including writing meta titles and descriptions, to help improve the site's ranking in search engine results.
5. Wireframes and mock-ups: The team created wireframes and outlines of the website's layout and content structure, as well as high-fidelity mock-ups to give me a sense of how the website would look and feel once completed.
6. Training: Finally, Slam provided training on how to manage and make changes to her website. This included instructions on how to update content, make design changes, and manage the site's backend.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I worked with the head of design and operations and the CEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This is easily one of the best experiences I've ever had working with a team, and I’ve worked with a lot of vendors. The team is fast, takes feedback very well, and has strong design eyes. Within launch, I had 200+ new visitors check out my resources.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We mostly communicated async via email, and it went very smooth! We were able to move fast this way. They created a Notion project management hub to keep me informed and put everything in one place. We also occasionally had synchronous calls when I needed it, and it was great to quickly get aligned.

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

Partnering with Slam has been an exceptional experience. The team is highly proactive, knowledgeable, and communicates in a clear and informative way! I am always learning something new. Working with them has been a lot of fun, making the entire process more engaging.

The results of our collaboration have made a significant impact on my brand and business. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking web design and SEO! The quality of the company is a direct reflection of its people, and Slam undoubtedly has a team of marketers and designers!

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

The team actually asked for feedback midway through, and I gave a few notes on small things that could be improved process wise. I love that they take it seriously and apply it. They’ve gone above and beyond to support me!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an independent consultant in program design and project management. I was the Website and Content Lead for this project. I partner with NCW Tech Alliance, a non-profit organization that serves 165+ business members and the greater community by hosting and supporting over 45 events per year and providing resources in technology, entrepreneurship, and STEM education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Slam Media Lab, and what were your goals?

Facing our 2022 Upskill-a-Thon competition, we were looking to redesign and rebrand our website for Community Skills Initiative, a free program, to help job seekers successfully navigate the paths to in-demand roles in a more digital economy.

Our nonprofit partnered with nonprofits across the country, Microsoft, and LinkedIn to get this website up and running, allowing them to get access to a variety of resources and courses. We wanted the site to be beautiful, accessible, and meet users where they are.

This is why we needed a multi-language website. Our goals were to recreate CSI website with an updated logo, and brand elements to promote free online courses to multiple communities in both English and Spanish. We needed an experienced, reliable team that could be flexible enough to cover all the different aspects of this project while helping us optimize the site’s SEO, content, and automation.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We selected Slam Media Lab for the redesign of our website because they’ve worked with many high-profile education and nonprofit organizations. They’re also BIPOC and women-led, so we were impressed by their portfolio of previous work, which showed a high level of expertise and creativity. After meeting with the team at Slam Media Lab and discussing our vision for the website, we were confident that they were the right choice for the job.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

• Redesign and develop the CSI website
• Promote multiple pathway courses from sponsors
• House landing pages of local partners
• Provide infrastructure to facilitate Upskill-a-thon competition for 1000+ participants
• Make content available in English and Spanish

Key project steps:

• Brand discovery + content outline
• Website design and iterate
• Working website content in
• Content translation
• Develop + launch
• Training

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

- 2 Web Designers & Developers - 1 Copywriter - 1 Translator - 1 Project Manager - 1 SEO Lead

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

When it comes to web design and development, you need to have the Slam team on your team. Working with them was one of the best experiences I’ve had working with designers, developers, and an agency that truly care. They did an incredible job of bringing our vision to life. The Slam team was extremely professional and attentive to our needs, always making sure we were happy with the direction of the design.

One of the standout features of the website is the clean and modern design, while implementing a translation tool that allowed our users to see everything in Spanish. The layout is user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it a breeze for our members to learn about the courses they are looking for. Nancy, our web lead, was extremely diligent in the face of multiple timeline changes due to changes in our timeline.

They were understanding and flexible, and they were able to accommodate the changes without any impact on the quality of their work. The project surpassed expectations, driving registrations and promoting our work. It has been so well-received by our community and partners that we’re expanding the project. You know a company by its people — and Slam has amazing people with a diverse and strong background.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

One of the things that stood out to us about Slam Media Lab was their great communication style. They communicated over Slack and always responded within a day. They were always responsive to any questions I had, were fun to work with, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

They were also proactive in keeping us updated on the progress of the project, which helped to ensure that the website was completed on time. Their clear and consistent communication made it easy for us to collaborate and make decisions throughout the project. We were very impressed with their communication skills and would definitely consider working with them again in the future.

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

In addition to their professionalism and timely delivery, the team at Slam Media Lab impressed us with their talent and expertise. They have a deep understanding of new tools like Webflow and Airtable, which cut the development time significantly, and allowed us to have a site that loads fast and scales as we scale. The Slam team consistently put in the effort to create a brand that resonated with our audience. Special thanks to Nancy for her attention to detail and stellar execution

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

Any team would be lucky to hire Slam for any website design and development project! Their eye for opportunity and emphasis on action has brought our website and project to the next level, and we're reaping the benefits of our work faster than expected. A+ team, A+ willingness, A+ design eye, A+ responsiveness. Highly recommend!