Storm Brain

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director of Development at The Mother Company, a media company focused on content for preschoolers, teens and tweens.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

fix our website

What were your goals for this project?

fix a whole number of issues mostly stemming from being stuck in an old version of WP and unable to get out of it without the site crashing

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

came recommended

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

got us into their hosting platform then fixed our WP issues plus issues with our shopify site etc

What was the team composition?

not sure

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

has been on our list for years to fix our site issues, glad we can move forward with a healthy website

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

they gave us a quote and outline of what needed to be done, we approved and the issues were fixed very quickly

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They're fast, efficient, and great at communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

not that I see

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

VP of sales

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

website redesign

What were your goals for this project?

to improve user friendliness, newer look and improve lead generation

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

thru research and based on some of their work samples

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

SEO, website renewal, online advertising, digital marketing etc.

What was the team composition?

designers, main contact, management etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

cannot disclose details.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

very good.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their willingness to cater to our needs was remarkable.

Are there any areas for improvement?

speed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a Chinese based educational company, expanding into the US market. I am a Senior Educational Expert.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We hired Storm Brain to work on our overall brand, brand messaging, and design/development of our new website.

What were your goals for this project?

We are entering the US market, and we needed the expertise of a local US company to bring our first location to life. Think Academy’s website design and development was crucial to the success of this new expansion.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We research companies in California, and we were lucky to find such a skilled team to rely on.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They helped us to craft our content, clean up and solidify our branding, and overall messaging, improved our user experience design concepts.

What was the team composition?

Executive team members, mainly Leah, and a senior project manager, Tracy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We now have a solid foundation for our business to get off on the right foot. Being new to the calfiornia market place, this representation of our brand is powerful in representing us online to potential students and their parents.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We spoke with the team regularly, and they worked with us through the large time difference. Overall, the experience was very smooth.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their attention to detail and expressive design esthetic.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not at this time, no.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a commercial, industrial, and residential architectural firm. I am the founder and senior architect.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We recently became interested in expanding our reach, and we hired Storm Brain to lead our digital marketing strategy and efforts.

What were your goals for this project?

To be exposed to new business opportunities, acquire leads that we will hopefully turn into new projects.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We heard tremendous things about them from a family friend.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Currently, we are running and SEO campaign, a PPC campaign, and an inbound lead generation campaign through various lead magnets.

What was the team composition?

There is an account manager, and a PPC and SEO team working directly with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results have been beyond promising, and the lead gen process has worked well for us, thus far. We have 10x the amount of leads that we had before working with Storm Brain.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Clean as can be. In fact, we now trust them to handle most things behind the scenes, with limited input from us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They work throughout the weekend! They are completely dedicated.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We wouldn't want anything to change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director, Hospital & Sports Affiliations, large non-profit healthcare organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We were looking to get the word out on a charity fundraiser we were organizing and needed to make sure the word was out across platforms.

What were your goals for this project?

To gain as much traction and awareness as we could.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Originally, reputation & portfolio. Ultimately, friendliness and personality.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

They raised more awareness than we could've imagined. The turnout was beyond our expectations. They were able to cross a multitude of platforms and channels.

What was the team composition?

We primarily worked through the principal of the organization but received updates and clarifications through his team as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Turnout was beyond expectations.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Seamless

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their attention to detail, transparency, and responsiveness set them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that we found.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Marketing Assistant at a water filtration service provider company (in-home systems)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

Update our website to a more modern and clean design, including updates from a user experience standpoint, allowing our customers and potential customers to see the wide range of products we offer for their home or commercial project.

What were your goals for this project?

Update our website to a more modern and clean design, including updates from a user experience standpoint, allowing our customers and potential customers to see the wide range of products we offer for their home or commercial project.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had experience working with their team in the past, they are highly rated with excellent references, and they made the time for in person meetings with our team to discuss our goals for the project overall.

Describe the project in detail.

Website design and development, they revised our content, or site infrastructure and improved upon user experience design and functionality on the new site. They also continue to manage our website hosting and maintenance and support.

What was the team composition?

We worked closely with the executive team and a dedicated project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our business has been well established and trusted by our community for over 20 years. This new website demonstrates who we are, the quality of our products, and is updated and modern to better reflect who we are as leaders in our industry.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had in person meetings, conference calls and ongoing updates throughout the management process. The team was available anytime we requested it.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They took ownership of our project and provided us with a design that we would not have considered for the business, bringing a new eye to the brand overall.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None to share.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the COO. I found Storm Brain and decided to try them for our web development. Our company specialized in bankruptcy and family planning.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We hired them for web development.

What were your goals for this project?

To find new leads.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Online search and referral.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They helped explain the SEO process and web design.

What was the team composition?

Blake

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They helped develop a marketing plan.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I was very happy for the information and assistance. Everything ran smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by their knowledge of SEO and web design.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I think in this day, everyone wants immediate response. They sometimes responded next day but there were times when we were hoping for comments immediately. Nit picking.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Partner at A.D. Magellan

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We brought them on to manage our ongoing PPC campaigns.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal is always to drive new leads to our business. In the form of phone calls, emails, lead magnet submissions, etc.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We reviewed a number of local companies, and after reading the great reviews on Storm Brain, we selected them to be our partner moving forward.

Describe the project in detail.

We run a number of PPC campaigns through a variety of services; Google, Bing, Linkedin, Facebook. We needed a team to manage the campaigns, optimize and keep things fresh with quality design assets and a fresh perspective. Also, it was important that they really understood our industry. They check all of these boxes.

What was the team composition?

We work with Tracy and Leah on most project elements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have nothing but great things to say about this team at Storm Brain.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their attention to detail, customer service, and success overall impressed us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nope.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the president and founder of a small business called Heikkinen Services. My wife and I run the company together.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We hired Storm Brain to run an SEO and PPC campaign for us.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to partner with a digital agency that could deliver consistent search ranking results for our company’s PR efforts.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We heard about them from a friend and decided to move forward once we spoke to them.

Describe the project in detail.

We started a small local business without any exposure. Our goal was to become more visible online. The team at Storm Brain helped us to achieve that goal through SEO and PPC campaigns. The continue to monitor our account.​

​​​​​​What was the team composition?

Our main point of contact is Leah (Managing Director, Storm Brain). Blake (Chief Strategist, Storm Brain) has also been involved at various stages of our relationship.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any statistics or metrics that speak to the quality of their work and impact of the engagement? 

We now have a local online presence, which drives new leads to our business. Potential customers can find us through Google. 

How did the Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been great at helping us navigate the online sphere. They’re always available via phone or email and have been there to answer questions and guide us through the SEO process since the beginning. 

What impresses you about the Storm Brain? 

I’m most impressed with their level of expertise. They’ve always been extremely knowledgeable and helpful in guiding our online strategy. 

Are there any areas for improvement? 

No, we’re very satisfied with our relationship with Storm Brain.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a VP at a bank headquartered in Southern California.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We needed an external resource to improve our public-facing consumer banking website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to reach new customers and increase visibility of our business online.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The executive leadership team interviewed a number of digital agencies, receiving comprehensive proposals based on our digital marketing campaign needs.

Describe the project in detail.

Storm Brain redesigned and redeveloped our website, which they continue to maintain and support. They also manage an organic SEO campaign for our business, focusing on both onsite and offsite strategies. They’re running ongoing digital marketing SEO campaigns on our brand sites in order to better increase the visibility of our website. They target keywords that relate to our business offerings and services.

What was the team composition?

We work with an account manager, a data analyst, and a digital marketing manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any statistics or metrics that speak to the quality of their work and impact of the engagement?

Our keyword rankings have increased by thousands of placements on a monthly basis. Traffic has increased, as well as our overall online visibility. Our business continues to grow with new locations in Southern California.

How did the Storm Brain perform from a project management standpoint?

Storm Brain continues to offer new online content strategies and informative reporting. They provide dedicated project management support on an ongoing basis.

What impresses you about the Storm Brain?

Storm Brain functions as an extension of our team, offering new ideas that work well for our business.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not specifically.