Smarter Digital — Smarter Websites, Branding, Marketing & Digital Platforms
Storm Brain is a full-service digital agency founded in 2007 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York and Miami. We help mid-market and enterprise brands, B2B companies and DTC ecommerce brands grow through brand strategy, UI/UX design, custom WordPress development, Shopify and Shopify Plus ecommerce development, SEO, answer engine optimization (AEO), generative engine optimization (GEO) and performance marketing.
Specifically, we help businesses redefine and differentiate themselves with corporate branding and creative design, build fast, conversion-focused websites, then drive growth through SEO, AI search optimization, Google Ads, Meta and LinkedIn campaigns, email and content.
Brand Strategy | Website Design & Development | Shopify Plus Ecommerce | SEO, AEO & GEO | Paid Media & PPC | Website Maintenance & Support
What Sets Us Apart?
Award-winning work and 126 Clutch reviews with a 5.0 average rating
Long-standing client relationships, many lasting five years or more
A multi-disciplinary team of strategists, designers, developers and marketers
Websites built to rank in Google and be cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity
Campaigns tailored to your growth goals, measured on revenue and leads
We act as a true extension of your team, from launch through ongoing support
Industries include ecommerce, healthcare, biotech, financial services, B2B SaaS, real estate, entertainment, education, nonprofits and manufacturing.
Clients find us as a web design agency in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York and Miami, a Shopify Plus agency, a custom WordPress development and maintenance company, and an AEO and GEO agency for AI search, serving brands nationwide including Austin and Chicago.
Storm Brain offers competitive pricing and high value for services, with project costs ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Clients consistently praise their responsiveness and quality, noting excellent communication and timely delivery across various projects.
While generally praised for responsiveness, some clients noted occasional delays in communication, suggesting an area for potential improvement in maintaining consistent response times.
Expertise in Web Design and Development
Storm Brain is frequently commended for their expertise in web design and development. Clients highlight their ability to create modern, user-friendly, and visually appealing websites that meet business goals.
Professional and High-Quality Deliverables
Clients consistently praise Storm Brain for delivering high-quality websites and branding materials. Their work often exceeds expectations, with many clients noting the professionalism and aesthetic appeal of the final deliverables.
Efficient Project Management
Clients commend Storm Brain's efficient project management, noting their ability to meet deadlines, manage timelines effectively, and keep projects on track through organized workflows.
Client-Centric and Supportive Approach
Storm Brain is praised for their client-centric approach, demonstrating a genuine interest in their clients' success. They are known for being supportive, adaptable, and dedicated to meeting client needs.
Proactive and Innovative Solutions
Clients value Storm Brain's proactive approach and innovative solutions, particularly in digital marketing and web development, which help businesses stay competitive and achieve growth.
Storm Brain was hired by a healthcare supplements retailer to redesign their site's frontend. They've updated the site's pages and images and migrated it from Joomla to Shopify 2.0.
Storm Brain's work has boosted the client's week-over-week revenue by 25%–30%. The reliable team communicates well and is consistent in delivering on time and within budget. Their strong understanding of the client's brand and customers allows them to deliver top-notch designs that match.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the e-commerce manager at a healthcare supplements retailer.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Storm Brain?
We needed a company that could overhaul our outdated website.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We hired Storm Brain to overhaul our existing website’s frontend, which involved updating its look and feel and improving its overall user experience from top to bottom. They updated the site’s pages and images and migrated the site from Joomla to Shopify 2.0 and into a new subscription platform.
We still work with them on a retainer basis, which involves making continuous upgrades and improvements and developing new pages and installing new apps as needed.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with three people from Storm Brain, including a digital account manager, their CEO, and Blake (Founder & Chief Strategy Officer).
How did you come to work with Storm Brain?
We found Storm Brain through online research.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent around $100,000 so far.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in March 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve seen a 25%–30% increase in our week-over-week revenue since we launched the site.
How did Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?
Storm Brain has performed well in terms of project management. They’re consistent in delivering on time and within budget.
We typically communicate through Google Meet and email.
What did you find most impressive about them?
We’re most impressed with Storm Brain’s excellent communication. They’re highly responsive, and they communicate things well. Blake is extremely knowledgeable, and he made me feel better that any other company that I talked to.
Aside from that, Storm Brain is extremely adept at understanding our brand from a customer perspective. So now, when we give them projects from a creative standpoint, they don’t really require a lot of specifics and oversight.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Make sure that you have an established set of branding guidelines that include your font and logo usage guidelines and color palette. Make sure to have all that stuff nailed down before you go into the project to save time.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Design & Dev for Film, TV & Streaming Marketing Co
Search Engine OptimizationWeb DesignWeb Development
Google app engineTechnical SEOVideo SEO Services
Confidential
Dec. 2025 - May 2026
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their team combines strong strategic thinking with the ability to actually execute."
May 6, 2026
Executive, JAX LLC
Anonymous
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Santa Monica, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Storm Brain designed and developed a website for a film, TV, and streaming marketing company. The goal was to rebrand the client's web presence and maximize their search reach.
Storm Brain delivered a website that represented the client's brand at the highest level. The team was highly responsive, and their project management was excellent. They combined strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute, making them a true partner for the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am an executive at JAX LLC
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Film/TV/Streaming Marketing
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Storm Brain to accomplish?
Create a simple and engaging website that communicates our companies personality and the work that we do
SOLUTION
How did you find Storm Brain?
Referral
Why did you select Storm Brain 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 Storm Brain were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Design and create a new website to help us rebrand out web presence, while giving a sense of what we are about as a company. Additionally help maximize the search reach for our work.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have a website that represents our brand at the highest level.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They delivered on time and often ahead of schedule and were very responsive to everything we asked.
What was your primary form of communication with Storm Brain?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their team combines strong strategic thinking with the ability to actually execute. What stood out most was how well they understood our business goals, translated them into a clear digital strategy, and then managed the details across design, development, SEO, and performance. They felt like a true partner rather than just a vendor, and their communication throughout the process was excellent.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Storm Brain could have done differently?
No areas of improvement at all.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Development Services for Healthcare Company
Web Development
WordPress CMS
Confidential
July 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They seamlessly took over our WordPress management, bridging the gap between our marketing and engineering teams."
Mar 27, 2026
Director of Growth, Thirty Madison
Vanessa Higueras
Verified
Medical
New York City, New York
501-1,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Storm Brain provides WordPress development support for a healthcare company. The team manages the client's codebase, supports their understanding of it, and implements performance improvements.
Storm Brain has improved the client's site speed, testing velocity, and conversion rate. The team delivers on time and is proactive in communicating any delays. Storm Brain has become an integral part of the client's digital strategy. Storm Brain's proactivity and responsiveness are unmatched. This review is an update by the client company. The original content is located below the new review.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director of Growth of Thirty Madison
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Thirty Madison is a virtual-first, specialized healthcare company that provides personalized, direct-to-consumer care for chronic conditions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Storm Brain to accomplish?
Improve site performance
Improve WordPress CMS
Improve WordPress dev process
SOLUTION
How did you find Storm Brain?
Referral
Other
Why did you select Storm Brain over others?
Capabilities
How many teammates from Storm Brain were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
- Manage codebase, performance, and deployment processes. - Support team members in understanding codebase and deployment. - Simplify deploy/build steps and implement performance improvements. - Website and CMS performance fixes and improvements. - CMS and codebase cleanup/re-organization tasks. - Handle plugin updates. - Address security-related requests. - Execute major redesign projects for website or marketing campaigns. - Develop and implement large-scale marketing-related features. - Implement module tweaks and optimizations for conversion rate optimization related asks. - Design and develop new modules for marketing purposes.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Improvement in site speed
Improvement in implementation and testing velocity
Improvement in CVR
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
On the vast majority of our projects, StormBrain has delivered on schedule. In a few instances where a deliverable is delayed, they are proactive in communicating the shift and aligning with us on a new, realistic deadline.
What was your primary form of communication with Storm Brain?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
We have partnered with StormBrain for over three years, and they have become an integral part of our digital strategy. They seamlessly took over our WordPress management, bridging the gap between our marketing and engineering teams with a robust, efficient workflow.
Beyond day-to-day maintenance, they successfully executed a complete website redesign and established a comprehensive design system that has significantly improved our site performance. At this point, StormBrain feels less like a vendor and more like an extension of our internal team. Their proactivity and responsiveness are unmatched. I highly recommend them to any organization looking for a high-tier development partner.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Storm Brain could have done differently?
N/A
UPDATED REVIEW
This review was published on July 10, 2025 Agustin Vilaseca Senior Staff Engineer, Thirty Madison Other industries Manhattan, New York 501-1,000 Jan 2023 - Ongoing Verified Project summary Storm Brain provides branding and web design services for a telehealth company. The team has modernized the client's website UI and branding and improved performance, responsiveness, and ADA compliance.
Feedback summary Thanks to Storm Brain's work, the client has achieved their goals, delivering a new design, branding, and improved site performance. The team has consistently scoped out the project and delivered it iteratively and on time. Storm Brain has been a great partner for new ideas and experiments.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Senior Staff Engineer of Thirty Madison
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Telehealth
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Storm Brain to accomplish?
Modernizing design
Word Press expertise
SOLUTION
How did you find Storm Brain?
Referral
Why did you select Storm Brain over others?
High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
How many teammates from Storm Brain were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
New Site UI / Branding Development
Performance Improvements
Responsive
ADA
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Multiple goals hence multiple outcomes including
Site performace
New design and branding
speed of development
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Consistenly scoped out project and delivered iterably and on time
What was your primary form of communication with Storm Brain?
In-Person Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Great partners to new ideas and willing to work with our most senior engineers/ems on experimenations to improve our overall ux
Are there any areas for improvement or something Storm Brain could have done differently?
Storm Brain provided website design, website management, and digital marketing services for a biotech company, supporting three different websites with ongoing updates and campaign-related pages.
All websites remain stable and up to date, and campaign pages were delivered on schedule. Storm Brain communicated clearly, responded quickly to feedback, and maintained a high level of care throughout the engagement. The client is highly satisfied with the results. This review is an update by the client company. The original content is located below the new review.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the IT Director of a Biotech Company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Biotech - sustainable materials
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Storm Brain to accomplish?
website design
website management
digital marketing
SOLUTION
How did you find Storm Brain?
Referral
Why did you select Storm Brain over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Storm Brain were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
To provide digital marketing, design, and website support for three different websites.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Success was measured through improved site reliability, faster execution of marketing initiatives, and positive stakeholder feedback. All three websites remain stable and up to date, campaign-related pages were delivered on schedule, and design updates improved clarity and usability. The reduced need for rework and fewer website-related issues demonstrated progress and operational effectiveness.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Their project management was excellent. They consistently delivered items on time and communicated clearly on timelines and expectations. They were very responsive to feedback and evolving needs, making adjustments quickly and without friction. Overall, the experience was smooth, collaborative, and well managed from start to finish. They continue to provide the same high level of care and attention to detail today as they did on the first day, years ago.
What was your primary form of communication with Storm Brain?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What impressed me most was and still is their value goes beyond expertise. While their knowledge is exceptional, it is the way they treat us that truly sets them apart. The people there are thoughtful, invested, and genuinely care about building a strong relationship, not just delivering a project. That level of care and commitment is rare.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Storm Brain could have done differently?
No, nothing.
UPDATED REVIEW
This review was published on February 15th, 2021 Kyle Huston Marketing Manager, Biotechnology CompanyOther industries
San Diego, California
51-200
Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
$50,000 to $199,999
Verified
Project summary Storm Brain provided web development services for a biotechnology company. The team had to develop a website within 3–4 months, and it must help the firm grow their business.
Feedback summary The team completed the website, which helped the company gain greater organic traffic than in the past. Storm Brain was extremely organized and met all deadlines. The team members were dedicated and responsive to the project's needs, keeping the company informed throughout the engagement.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Our company is a biotechnology creating technologies that enable more sustainable ways of producing ingredients and chemicals.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain, and what were your goals?
StormBrain was hired to develop a new website to market a cosmetic ingredient.
SOLUTION
How did you select Storm Brain and what were the deciding factors?
StormBrain was selected from a shortlist of impressive Southern California creative firms. They were the most organized and were clearly listening to our needs rather than selling based on past projects.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
StormBrain managed a project where a complete replacement of an existing site was to take place over the course of 3-4 months. The process was to make slight changes to the brand and create a website that was capable of growing with our young business.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We worked with the co-owners Leah and Blake as well as the project lead, Tracy.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The site is still in its infancy but is already trending much better in organic search than in the past. It is easy to use and update as well as simple to navigate.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
Extremely organized and never missed a deadline (unless it was our fault!).
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The dedication, responsiveness, and organization related to the project plan. We were always informed, and we trusted that things were being represented accurately.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
None.
Overall rating: 4.5
Quality: 4.5
Cost: 4.5
Schedule: 4.5
Willing to refer: 5.0
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Extremely likely. I would confidently recommend Storm Brain based on their expertise, reliability, and the strong, relationship-driven approach they bring to every engagement.
SEO & PPC for B2B Enterprise SaaS Company
Pay Per ClickSearch Engine Optimization
Google AdwordsOther SEO
$10,000 to $49,999
Apr. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their work has met our expectations."
Sep 11, 2025
CMO, B2B Enterprise SaaS Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
San Francisco, California
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Storm Brain provides SEO and PPC services for a B2B enterprise SaaS company. The team is responsible for conducting keyword research and managing LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, and Google Ads campaigns.
Storm Brain's efforts have improved the client's campaign rankings by 316 positions, meeting their expectations. The team delivers on time, stays within budget, manages the project using Google Sheets, and communicates via emails and phone calls. Their critical thinking skills are impressive.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the CMO of a B2B enterprise SaaS company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Storm Brain?
We needed help with our SEO and digital advertising campaigns.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Storm Brain provides SEO services for our company. We had a discovery call, during which we provided some of our competitors. The team has provided a long list of keywords that we've reviewed, and we've provided some preexisting keywords we had been using before. Storm Brain has researched and provided additional keywords.
The team has delivered a lot of data relevant to the keywords and Google keyword research. Based on that, we've had a workshop to assess each of those keywords. I've analyzed them and proposed my selection. Storm Brain has done additional research based on my questions, and we've ultimately compiled a list of keywords we want to run in our SEO program.
Storm Brain also provides PPC services, running LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, and Google Ads campaigns.
What is the team composition?
I work with two main teammates from Storm Brain on a day-to-day basis, including a digital producer and an interactive director. We also work with two other teammates intermittently.
How did you come to work with Storm Brain?
I found Storm Brain through Google and researched them on two review sites, including Clutch.
How much have you invested with them?
We've spent between $25,000 and $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We've been working with Storm Brain since April 2025. They've finished the SEO part of the project, but their PPC services are ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Their work has met our expectations. Our existing campaign rankings have climbed by 316 positions.
How did Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?
Storm Brain delivers on time and on budget. We communicate through emails and phone calls. They've created a dashboard on Google Sheets for us to track the project.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Storm Brain provides critical thinking towards the solution and recommendations that address the objective.
Are there any areas they could improve?
We're still early in our campaigns, so I'd like to work on our performance.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be very communicative about your goals throughout the process. Be vocal about your preferences.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Logo and Web Dev for Escrow Company
LogoWeb DesignWeb Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2024 - Jan. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team was highly responsive and accurate."
Sep 10, 2025
President, Forefront Escrow
Brian Hurley
Verified
Real estate
San Diego, California
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Storm Brain provided branding and web development services for an escrow company. The team created a custom logo, brand guidelines, and a fully functional website with videos, a content library, and resources.
Storm Brain delivered a logo that met all the client's branding needs and brand standards guidelines that could be used for signage and office decor. The website drove solid traffic and was a key marketing resource for the client's sales team. The team was highly responsive and accurate.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the President of Forefront Escrow
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We provide escrow services for buyers and sellers of residential real estate.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Storm Brain to accomplish?
A full brand image, iconography and brand guidelines for a new brand.
A website to showcase our new brand.
SOLUTION
How did you find Storm Brain?
Prior Relationship
Why did you select Storm Brain over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Storm Brain were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
The project began with brand development, including the selection of brand colors and imagery (including custom logo design) for a new company brand. Once we finalized the brand, the project scope next involved the creation (design, programing) of an entirely new company website replete with branding, video, a content library and links to resources. Deliverables included the logo itself and the fully functional website (including hosting).
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The logo suited all of our branding and brand imagery needs. The brand standards guidelines have been used for everything from signage to company office decor. The website has driven solid traffic and has been a key marketing resource for our sales team.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, project managers were tiered such that progress was measured consistently with full visibility on my part (as the client) in terms of next steps. The deliverables were iterative with extensive feedback sessions to confrim and communicate alignment in terms of goals and output/results. Responses were fast, accurate and actionable.
What was your primary form of communication with Storm Brain?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Excellent execution, outstanding quality of work, deep interest in client satisfaction and a passion for high-quality results.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Storm Brain could have done differently?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Design & Development for Cybersecurity Company
Web DesignWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
Apr. - Oct. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We found their personable environment and their ability to meet our every need to be truly unique."
Oct 8, 2024
Marketing Manager, Decept10
Emily Sawtelle
Verified
Other industries
Leeds, Alabama
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Storm Brain provided web development services for a cybersecurity company. The team built a new website for the client and created a theme for it.
The website met the client's vision, and the client appreciated Storm Brain's hard work and expertise throughout the process. The team delivered on time, was responsive to the client's needs, and demonstrated a deep understanding of their goals. Storm Brain was dedicated and professional.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Marketing Manager of Decept10
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Decept10 offers the best-in-class SIEM/SOC/XDR tools and multiple threat feeds to analyze your network traffic in search of real-time threats.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Storm Brain to accomplish?
Website Development
SOLUTION
How did you find Storm Brain?
Online Search
Why did you select Storm Brain over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Storm Brain were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Storm Brain worked tirelessly and dedicated countless hours to develop a completely new website and theme for our company.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Their commitment to our vision and meticulous attention to detail resulted in the dream website we had always envisioned. We are truly grateful for their hard work and expertise throughout the entire process.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Storm Brain not only exceeded our expectations in the quality of their work but also delivered our website on time. They responded to all of our needs exceptionally well, demonstrating a deep understanding of our vision and goals. Their dedication and professionalism ensured that we met our launch deadline, allowing us to make a strong impact in the market right from the start.
What was your primary form of communication with Storm Brain?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
We found their personable environment and their ability to meet our every need to be truly unique, all while being timely and professional.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Storm Brain could have done differently?
We love everyone at Storm Brain and would suggest this company to everyone!
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Branding & Web Development for Children's Education Center
BrandingWeb DesignWeb Development
Brand strategyCorporate identity
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - June 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They brought my vision to life, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.”
Jun 26, 2024
Chief Strategy Officer, Early Childhood Education Centers
Laura Tulchin
Verified
Education
The Bronx, New York
201-500 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A children’s education center hired Storm Brain to rebrand its company. The team guided the process, designed a new logo and brand identity, and then built a new website from scratch.
The client was satisfied with Storm Brain’s high-quality work; the website design was excellent and functional. The team delivered on time and within budget and communicated well through Google Docs, phone calls, and emails. Overall, they were incredibly creative and knowledgeable.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the chief strategy officer of an early childhood education and care company. We have 12 centers in the New York Area for children ages 0–5.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Storm Brain?
We needed help to rebrand and design a new website from scratch.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We initially underwent a branding exercise, working closely with Storm Brain to examine the current branding elements and decide what to maintain, what to add, and which brand attributes to convey. They guided us through that process and then developed potential new logos and brand identities to represent that.
We spent a fair amount of time working through that process, choosing a new brand identity and logo. Then, we moved into website design. We provided them with the website’s copy, and they did the design and development. The website included animation, lots of icons, and proprietary visuals.
What is the team composition?
On the client-facing side, we had Leah (CEO), Blake (President & Founder), an account manager, and an interaction director.
How did you come to work with Storm Brain?
My colleague initially found them; I don’t remember the source.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $35,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began the engagement in January 2024, and they completed the project in June 2024.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Storm Brain’s work was incredibly high-quality. The website design was excellent and highly functional. Moreover, they took an undefined brand and followed our cues to make it something really tangible. They brought my vision to life, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
How did Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?
They delivered everything on time and within budget. We communicated through Google Docs, phone calls, and emails.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their biggest strengths were branding and design. Storm Brain combined their creativity from a design perspective with commercial-mindedness. Overall, their creativity and design elements were perfectly suited to our industry.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I didn’t find any improvement areas.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Working with Leah and Blake was helpful. They were really impressive, but I’d give kudos to the whole team.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
SEO & Web Maintenance for Signs & Graphics Company
Search Engine OptimizationWeb Development
WordPress CMSWordPress SEO
$10,000 to $49,999
Nov. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They're the most responsive service provider I've worked with."
Apr 16, 2024
VP of Operations, Motivational Systems, Inc.
Jenna Young-Christensen
Verified
Business services
National City, California
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Storm Brain provides SEO and web maintenance services for a signs and graphics company. The team is responsible for maintaining the client's WordPress site and managing the client's SEO strategy.
Thanks to Storm Brain's SEO strategy, the client's site now ranks on the first page of search results for some target markets. The team offers appropriate recommendations to the client. Storm Brain is responsive via email and addresses requests immediately, showcasing seamless project management. This review is an update by the client company. The original content is located below the new review.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the VP of operations at a signs and graphics company. I also oversee the marketing department that works with the website staff.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Storm Brain?
We were looking for ongoing web maintenance and SEO services.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Storm Brain provides web maintenance and SEO services for our company. The team created our WordPress website and asked if we required maintenance services. For SEO, Storm Brain has provided me with a list of proposed keywords that I accepted. Storm Brain provides general web consulting services when I have questions.
What is the team composition?
I was mostly in contact with Blake (President & Founder). I also worked with a digital account manager.
How did you come to work with Storm Brain?
I found Storm Brain through a Google search. How much have you invested with them?
We've spent around $10,000–$20,000 on this project.
What is the status of this engagement?
Storm Brain finished building our website in November 2018, and we began this engagement in the same month. Our partnership with Storm Brain is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Storm Brain's SEO services have led to a higher ranking in our targeted keywords. We now rank on the first page of results for some of our target markets, while before, we didn't appear on the first page. I want to congratulate the entire team.
How did Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?
Storm Brain communicates really well via email — they're the most responsive service provider I've worked with. When I require a task from Storm Brain, they immediately help me and return with a quote and scope. Storm Brain's project management is seamless.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I like that Storm Brain doesn't try to sell me services I don't need, as I don't like hard sales. The team only recommends services we really need, and we almost always follow their recommendations.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can't think of anything Storm Brain could improve on.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
I suggest being as active as Storm Brain is regarding communication.
UPDATED REVIEW
This review was published on December 27, 2018.
Jenna Young-Christensen Vice President, Motivational Systems, Inc. Manufacturing National City, California
201-500 Employees
Jul 2018 - Jan 2018
$10,000 to $49,999
Verified
Project summary Storm Brain redesigned an existing WordPress site. They implemented tools to increase site navigation and raise search result rankings.
Feedback summary The newly launched modernized platform has experienced a substantial rise in inquiries, visit length, and overall traffic. The team at Storm Brain provided strong guidance and expertise for the project. Their informative approach made for a smooth, clear engagement.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the VP of Marketing for Motivational Systems, an environmental graphics firm. We work with commercial and residential architects, designers, and other public and private clients.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?
We hired Storm Brain to redesign our outdated website.
What were your goals for this project?
Our overall goal was to have an easy-to-navigate website that could showcase our many services. We wanted an attractive, modern look to help us rank higher in search results.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Our ideal vendor needed to be local to us in San Diego. We interviewed three web developers who we could meet in person. We chose Storm Brain because of their willingness to visit our facilities and attempts to understand our business before giving us a quote. We felt comfortable with their team and liked their personalities.
Describe the project in detail.
To begin, we shared several examples of sites so Storm Brain would know what we envisioned for our platform. They then transformed our site by incorporating our ideas and existing collateral to create the updated WordPress site.
What was the team composition?
Our project lead was Leah (CEO, Storm Brain) and she communicated with the rest of their team on our behalf. Blake (Chief Strategy Officer & Founder) joined the project for the presentation and launch stages.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Though we only went live recently, we’ve already had a meaningful increase in inquiries. Additionally, our overall web traffic has nearly doubled, and visitors remain on our site significantly longer than they did on our previously.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Storm Brain managed the project well. There were designated, shared folders for all the information and we had weekly phone meetings to review progress. We remained on the same page throughout the engagement, and their communication approach was effective.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their organization and communicative nature stood out to us. They had a strong focus on the project and produced a fantastic, impressive website.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It would have been helpful to have a custom manual for the backend of the site, created by the Storm Brain team. It may have made the process clearer, and I would've had fewer questions for their team. However, they were excellent at providing answers to make the complex aspects easier to understand.
STAR RATINGS Overall rating: 5 They had great communication, organization skills, and produced a strong product. Quality: 5 Cost: 5 Their price was fair and comparable to other quotes I received. Schedule: 5 They were easy to schedule with and great at meeting deadlines. Willing to refer: 5 I've already recommended them.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I have recommended Storm Brain already.
Web Design for Managed IT & Cybersecurity Company
Web Design
WordPress CMS
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Storm Brain's design, creativity, and work quality are at a different level, a few steps beyond anyone else."
Mar 26, 2024
Founder, Wendego Inc.
Eidan Elbaz
Verified
Information technology
San Diego, California
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
A managed IT and cybersecurity company has hired Storm Brain for web design. The team has worked with the client on various design projects using WordPress, Cloudflare, DNS hosting, and WAF.
The client is delighted with Storm Brain's top-quality work, which improved their site's speed and Google rankings. The team is punctual, delivers on budget, and communicates via email, text messages, and phone calls. The client highlights the team's responsiveness, follow-up, and professionalism.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of Wendego Inc., a managed IT and cybersecurity company servicing small and mid-size businesses.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenges were you trying to address with Storm Brain?
We needed help with website design.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Storm Brain has been providing website design services for us. We’ve started working together on a project for a mutual customer, and that has moved to a full-blown relationship, including redesigning our website. The team has also worked closely with us to solve DNS issues and ensure everything is transitioning well.
Regarding the process, I’ve been directly involved with Blake (Founder & COO). He has reached out to me to let us know what we need for the project, and we’ve created a schedule. Blake has also helped us predict our DNS and migration needs with the domain to ensure the platform’s security. We’ve also coordinated with them for each task from both ends.
In terms of technologies, the team has used WordPress, a DNS hosting platform, Cloudflare, and a WAF. In addition, outside the scope of their work, there is an AI-based spam and content protection security system. That system has been triggered because we’ve also worked closely with them to ensure that the component of communication via email is working properly.
Currently, we’re also planning to go through a different new project with them for branding, involving content creation and design efforts.
What was the team composition?
We’ve worked directly with Blake and interacted with Leah (CEO) and Rhonda (Director of Brand Partnerships). All of them are working under Blake.
How did you come to work with Storm Brain?
A mutual customer referred us to Storm Brain.
How much have you invested with them?
We currently invest $15,000–$25,000 for every project with them.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in February 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We really like Storm Brain's website design work, which has come up smoothly and with no issues, so I'm very impressed. Regarding metrics, the project is still fresh since it usually takes 6–8 months to see real results. Still, we've noticed that our website is performing better and loading faster according to Google's score, which helps a lot with SEO because the slower the site, the slower Google's response is to take the site to the top of the list.
In terms of quality, Storm Brain's work has been very high-end and professional. Their deliverables are one of those things that amaze me and that I usually don't see for this type of service. In general, Storm Brain's design, creativity, and work quality are at a different level, a few steps beyond anyone else.
How did Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?
Storm Brain has completely delivered on time and within budget without surprises. Regarding tools and communication, we use email, phone calls, and text messages.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Blake is an awesome guy who is very professional, always on time and to the point, and attends to our needs immediately. Whenever we get stuck, he replies within an hour or less.
In addition, Blake always knows what he's talking about because he's been doing this for a long time, so he's really good. Overall, it's been a pleasure working with someone as professional as him, who pushes the project forward to finish it in a couple of weeks, which is impressive.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Storm Brain's follow-up and responsiveness to our questions or requests have impressed me the most about their work. There's no drama and no fuss; they get the job done and do it usually in half a day, which is amazing. Kudos to the team for killing it.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I don't think there's anything they can improve on. There hasn't been anything that I feel like they're missing.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be responsive, on top of things, set expectations from the beginning, and be open to their suggestions. They're very creative and have a professional team that might come up with something that wasn't even on your radar.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Digital Marketing & Web Management for Financial Institution
Graphic DesignMarketing StrategyWeb Development
Confidential
July 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Everything they’ve provided has been exquisite and perfectly aligned with our brand.”
Mar 5, 2024
Marketing, Banking
Anonymous
Verified
Financial services
San Diego, California
Phone Interview
Verified
Storm Brain provides digital marketing and web management services for a financial institution. Their services include updating the client’s website, creating marketing assets, and handling email distributions.
Storm Brain has delivered quality work, including beautiful designs, consistent marketing materials, and a luxurious and clean website. The team is efficient, responsive, accommodating, and organized, always treating projects as a priority. Overall, their customer service is outstanding.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I work in the marketing department at a financial institution.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Storm Brain?
External marketing and website management.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We use Storm Brain on a daily basis for external marketing and website management. Their regular tasks include updating our website and helping us with client communications via email.
Storm Brain is a Full Service Digital Brand & Marketing Agency, offering a comprehensive range of services to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape.
What is the team composition?
Patrick (Digital Marketing Account Manager) is our main point of contact from Storm Brain, and we also work with Leah (CEO). I know that they also have a team behind them, but our main persons of contact are Patrick & Leah.
How did you come to work with Storm Brain?
The amount of time we’ve been working with Storm Brain exceeds the time I’ve been with the bank. When I started working here, I started working with Storm Brain immediately. Still, they’ve been wonderful from the beginning. Although I don’t know how we originally found them, I know that everyone who has worked with them has had a wonderful experience.
What is the status of this engagement?
I started working with them in Summer 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The quality of Storm Brain’s work is top tier. Everything they’ve delivered looks clean and on-brand, as they’ve always ensured to keep assets consistent.
Storm Brain has done a great job making our website look luxurious, clean, consistent, and easy to follow. Our website is very beautiful, and everyone who has seen it has provided us with the same feedback.
Beyond the quality of their work, Storm Brain’s customer service is excellent. Their range of tasks is always changing, but they’ve been very dynamic in their roles, providing us with a range of options to accommodate our needs.
How did Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?
Storm Brain has excellent communication skills, and they treat everything as a top priority, so we never have to wait around for our content. Overall, they’re very efficient, have quick turnaround times, and always want to ensure we have everything we need from them.
Storm Brain always sends us a weekly report on the projects we have open with them, detailing which ones we need to close. Even when the deadlines are very tight, they always accommodate our needs.
Moreover, They’re on top of everything at all times. We’ve never experienced delays, as their team always stays very organized with the projects and workflows to avoid things slipping through the cracks.
When we create new marketing pieces, we sometimes meet with them over Zoom. Still, we also communicate via email so that we can send things on our time and they can get back to us as soon as they can; they’re very quick to respond to our requests.
In addition to that, having a single point of contact with Storm Brain has been great. Not talking to a new person every week has made us very consistent and efficient, allowing us to develop a relationship with our main contact point.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
I would like to give a shout-out to both Patrick and Leah, who are awesome. Both have been our go-to people when we need anything.
What did you find most impressive about them?
On top of their high-quality outputs, their beautiful digital art, and their excellent customer service, Storm Brain bends over backward to ensure our deadlines are met and we have what we need, even if that means sacrificing their own time.
Their team always ensures to accommodate our requests and is quick to respond, so they never leave us hanging. Moreover, they’re great team players, ensuring that we always finish on top. It takes a full group effort to ensure that we’re constantly successful in project completion and execution.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing Storm Brain could do differently. They’re very efficient, so I don’t see any areas of improvement.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Keep an open conversation and don’t be afraid to reach out and ask questions. They’ll always get back to you quickly. Don’t be shy to schedule a Zoom call if you need clarification, and simply keep the clear communication going.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Storm Brain started in 2007 with a simple idea: brands deserve smarter digital experiences. Today we are a full-service digital agency with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York and Miami, building Shopify and WordPress websites, brands, and SEO, AEO and paid media programs for ecommerce, healthcare, biotech, finance, B2B tech and nonprofit clients. Senior strategy, design and engineering, accelerated by AI and accountable to real results.
What Sets Us Apart
Strategy, Design, Development and Growth, One Team
Brand strategy, UX/UI design, custom WordPress and Shopify Plus development, SEO, AEO, GEO and paid media live under one roof. One accountable team takes you from the first discovery workshop through launch, growth and ongoing support, so nothing gets lost in hand-offs between disconnected vendors.
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Every site we build ships with technical SEO, schema markup and answer-ready content. We then grow your visibility across Google, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews with SEO, answer engine optimization (AEO), generative engine optimization (GEO) and AI visibility tracking.
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Many clients have stayed with us for five years or more, with 126 Clutch reviews and a 5.0 rating. We report on revenue, leads, conversions, rankings and site speed, not vanity metrics. New engagements are backed by the Clutch Guarantee, so you can cancel within the first 14 days for a full refund.
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