Advanced web design and mobile app development to grow like you mean it.
Crafting and executing digital strategies that back up your business plan — Since 2010.
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Web & Mobile Development
We develop custom websites and apps built for flexibility and scale on WordPress, Shopify, and BigCommerce.
How you build is almost as important as what you build. And you’re in great hands.
Front-end Development
WordPress Development
Custom Applications
Third-Party Integrations
Memberships & Subscriptions
Mobile Apps
WooCommerce
Shopify
BigCommerce
AI / Chat GPT
CRM Integration
Managed WordPress Hosting
Website Maintenance
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Design
From initial research, content strategy, user flows, and blueprinting to full-color prototypes, we craft thoughtful user experiences that reduce friction and spark action.
Good design is the product of clear thinking and meticulous execution. We’re OCD about this stuff.
Branding
User Experience
User Interface
Mobile Experiences
Campaign Creative
Information Architecture
User Journeys
Blueprinting
Interactive Prototyping
Content and Copy
Design Systems
Design-to-Dev Support
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Strategy & Consulting
Our name says it all. We think first and define problems. Our intellect and experience are tools at your disposal.
Together, let’s devise the right digital solution for the right problem.
Website Optimization
Website Audits
Product Strategy
Content Strategy
Accessibility
Google Analytics/GA4
AI Strategy
Planning & Requirements
Site Coaching
A/B Testing
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Digital Campaigns
We design and deploy content, email, demand-gen, paid-search, and paid-social strategies that convince and convert. And we’ll back it up with comprehensive reporting dashboards and metrics.
Just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Let’s turn traffic and impressions into money.
Integrated Marketing Campaigns
Social Media Campaigns
Paid Search
Donations
Campaign Creative
Landing Pages
Lead Gen
SEO
SEM/Content Marketing
CRO
Email Marketing
Programmatic
Analytics, Metrics, Reporting
Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Ardmore, PA
Year founded
Founded 2010
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
1 Timezone that we service
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
1 Locations
Ardmore , PA
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.7
/5
What Clients Have Said
Think It First offers competitive pricing, typically ranging from $19,000 to $120,000 per project, providing high value through effective communication, timely delivery, and tailored solutions. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and expertise, often noting that the investment leads to significant improvements in website performance and lead generation.
Think It First has built long-term relationships with several clients, indicating trust and satisfaction with their services. Clients appreciate the consistent quality and reliability over extended engagements.
Innovative Approach to Problem Solving
The team is lauded for their innovative approach to problem-solving, often providing creative solutions that align with client goals and industry standards. Their proactive suggestions are well-received.
Excellent Communication Skills
Think It First is often praised for their excellent communication skills. Clients appreciate their promptness in responding to queries and their ability to keep clients informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsive and Supportive Team
Clients frequently mention the responsiveness and supportive nature of the Think It First team. The team’s willingness to address issues quickly and adapt to client needs is highly valued.
Effective Branding and Rebranding
The company is adept at branding and rebranding, helping clients create or refresh their brand identities. They effectively translate client goals into compelling visual and strategic brand elements.
Areas for Improvement in Project Management
While generally praised, some clients noted room for improvement in project management, particularly around communication during project execution and clarity in timelines and responsibilities.
Branding & WordPress Web Design for Finance and HR Co.
BrandingWeb Design
Confidential
Mar. - Oct. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Think it First put in a painstaking amount of effort to ensure that our design was responsive.”
Oct 8, 2020
Sales & Marketing Director, Payday Payroll
Kevin McIntyre
Verified
Other industries
Virginia Beach, Virginia
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
To support a large-scale merger, Think it First helped create a unified brand that best represented both companies. They developed a new logo, slogan, marketing collateral, and responsive WordPress site.
Internal and external stakeholders applauded the final site for its new, human feel and functionality. The mobile responsive elements were a particular highlight. Although the project would’ve benefited from more management approaching site launch, the creative process itself was well-thought-out.
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 director of sales and marketing for Payday Payroll. We’re a privately-held company that specializes in payroll benefits and HR services for businesses of all sizes.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think it First?
Recently, as of January 2020, we decided to merge with another company into a single brand. We needed a service provider to unify both businesses under a vision for the future while still respecting each brand’s history.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Think it First guided us through a merger, creating a new, unified brand. It was a collaborative effort since their team was talented in brand design, but we had to fill in the nuanced information around our industry. Through our combined input, we were able to create a position that stood out among our peers.
Our main goal was to explain our defining value in a very overcrowded market that only seemed to care about a race to the bottom for price. Together, we identified early on that our largest competitor wasn’t any one individual business but rather the misconception that switching benefit providers was always cumbersome.
Think it First rebuilt our brand from the ground up to take the fear out of switching. They created a new logo, slogan, and color palette, which they applied to our marketing materials and WordPress site. This site itself featured a mobile responsive design so that we could target clients on mobile and tablet.
What is the team composition?
I mostly worked with Bradley and Joe (Partners) as well as our account manager.
How did you come to work with Think it First?
Brad and I have been friends for about 10–15 years, and I’ve always admired the work that he’s done at Think it First. He puts a lot of weight into all of his endeavors. When this rebranding task fell on my shoulders, I saw it as an opportunity to work with him. And, quite frankly, I didn’t want to bring in any other firm given how much was at stake.
What is the status of this engagement?
The first part of this project lasted from March–October 2020. With a branding effort of this magnitude, we expect to continue collaborating on ongoing releases and other marketing efforts.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve received nothing but amazing feedback since the site launched. Our leadership, international partners, clients — everyone is just floored by how well-done it is, especially the responsive design elements. The site runs perfectly on mobile devices, and everything is sized appropriately.
That’s a hidden gem that Think it First doesn’t always give themselves the most credit for, and it was an intangible that I didn’t spend enough time selling my superiors on. Think it First put in a painstaking amount of effort to ensure that our design was responsive, and now I expect 80% of our future clients will find us through a mobile search.
How did Think it First perform from a project management standpoint?
The creative process can be hard when you’re asking a group of leaders that’s used to making unilateral decisions to go through a collaborative effort. Our people would go back and forth over the colors, which would sometimes even delay our launch because we couldn’t come to an agreement.
As we got closer to going live, everybody had to make very tough compromises. I realized that I had to increase my ability to manage the project so that we could get everything done in time. If you’re working on a project of this size, you have to stay on top of things. I’d recommend anyone partnering with Think it First to create a spreadsheet of the tasks and changes that need to get done before launch.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Our team isn’t an expert in design. We know what we might like, but we don’t know the theory work behind how our colors will impact our audience. Of course, it’s easy to find creatives who can design our brand but much harder to invest in a partner that legitimately cares about us and how to best reach our targets.
Think it First has given us 100% throughout the process. The team is passionate about their work, and they’ll stand up and speak to their ideas when they know something is right. They won’t die on a hill at the risk of losing a client, but, when they do stand their ground, they have professional, thoughtful reasons for doing so.
As a result, we now have a website that stands out from the competition. They understood that we operate in an industry that’s very cut-and-dry and helped create a brand that has colors, language, and a voice. It was really a process of putting the human element back into our site, which made for such a different experience compared to our competitors.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They have a pretty solid process, but having a stronger type of project management system in place would’ve benefited us.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Re-Design for Travel Magazine
Web Design
Confidential
Feb. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“We’re proud of Think it First’s work!”
Oct 21, 2019
Vice President/Digital Director, Global Traveler
Katie Skrzek
Verified
Other industries
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Think it First redesigned three WordPress websites for a travel publication. Their team developed the websites’ backend, provided advertising services, and made day-to-day maintenance fixes.
The websites have received positive feedback on both their aesthetic and usability. Think it First adapts well to feedback and successfully makes the necessary changes to ensure a successful relationship. Their team is professional, talented, and creative.
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 am the digital director at Global Traveler, a travel magazine that has three affiliated websites. Global Traveler is our main publication, which features a print and an online version and is geared towards business luxury travelers. Our second site is Trazee Travel, which is an online publication geared towards millennial travelers. Our third site is Wherever Family and is for family travel. I oversee all of our digital products, including our websites, newsletters, and all digital advertising.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think it First?
We’re a small publication and don’t have anyone in-house who does any coding or web design. We were looking for someone to help with website maintenance.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Think it First initially was responsible for day-to-day fixes to our websites, but their role has since expanded. Their team went on to redesign all three of our WordPress websites. They also completed backend development for the sites and now host them for us.
The first website they worked on for us was Trazee Travel. We had not done any design work since we first launched, so the site was pretty out of date. They improved the site’s design but also fixed the issues we had with the search feature and our categorization system. Think it First also contributed to our advertising and allowed us to host videos on the site.
What is the team composition?
We were in contact with three members of the Think it First team.
How did you come to work with Think it First?
A member of their team reached out to us on a cold call about doing a web project for us. After some back and forth over pricing and their processes, we decided to work with them. We liked that they had some experience with advertising.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our ongoing relationship with Think it First began in February 2018.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
It’s been helpful to have a bit more flexibility with our advertising. We can now offer our clients videos and a variety of other options on the sites. The redesigned sites look great. We’ve gotten great feedback from an aesthetic standpoint but also on their usability.
Think it First worked out all of the speed issues we had been having before. It’s also been nice to have everything hosted in one place, which we didn’t have in the past. The sites look amazing and work better than ever.
How did Think it First perform from a project management standpoint?
Think it First is great! I go back and forth with them the most and I usually don’t have to wait very long for a response. Even if they don’t have the answer right away, they let me know that they’ll get back to me with it as soon as possible. That’s been really helpful for getting things done.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their ability to answer things in a timely way has been really helpful. We understand they have other projects going on but we’re very deadline driven and need a quick response. We’re also very happy with how the sites look. They’re beautiful from a design standpoint and are in line with our brand. We’re proud of Think it First’s work!
Are there any areas they could improve?
We had a lot of things going on with them while working on the redesign, so I think a handful of things fell through the cracks. We would have to remind them about the little things we wanted done. Some of that was due to the fact that we were working with multiple members of Think it First’s team and wouldn’t stop and make sure everybody was on the same page. Once we talked about that, everything got settled and resolved.
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 for Veterinary Education Platform
Web Design
Confidential
Jan. - Aug. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team was amazing in their responsiveness and support."
Sep 15, 2019
Co-Founder, COO, VETgirl
Garret Pachtinger
Verified
Education
Saint Paul, Minnesota
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Think it First redesigned a website for a veterinary education platform. Their team improved the visual appearance of the site as well as completing UI design.
The website has received positive user feedback and features an improved payment system, making membership easier for international users. Think it First is communicative and responsive, addressing issues as they arise. Their team is knowledgable and professional.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the COO and Co-Founder of VETgirl - we are the #1 online CE provider of continuing education for busy veterinary professionals.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Think it First?
Website re-design. We wanted to completely change and improve both the front-end and back-end of the website - a completely new, re-branded website from the ground up.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to improve on not only the visual appearance of the website - but the complete user experience from membership to educational content access.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We had worked with Think It First previously for smaller projects on the older website. We loved their work, responsiveness, and support. We did not "shop around" - we appreciated their expertise and support and chose them to help create our new website.
Describe the project in detail.
After months of internal review - we worked with Think It First to create a step by step approach to designing a new website. We did not simply want a better looking website (which we got...) we wanted to the complete user experience to change. Think It First helped us choose a backend system for membership, customized this to our needs and then designed a new, amazing front-end, visual experience to go along with the back-end improvement and support.
What was the team composition?
We had an amazing team of 5 working on the site - from developers to project managers - everyone had a say, support, and instruction throughout the process. From emails to phone calls to in-person meetings - their responsiveness has been nothing short of amazing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
It is a little soon to see results - but I would estimate we are already seeing some in both user feedback (they love the new site) to easier international memberships (better payment platform) to a custom approach to educational content.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The team was amazing in their responsiveness and support. We have an open line of communication and if there is an urgent issue - they address it ASAP! If it is not urgent, then we work together to find a solution as well - equally responsive.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Hard to say - we were impressed with so many attributes. I will choose 2. The first is their guidance. They helped us choose what we needed to improve the platform in a methodical, outlined approach. The second, maybe equally important - their responsiveness. IT and web design can be challenging if this is not your primary profession - and they really work hard to make sure you understand - and walk you through the process.
Are there any areas for improvement?
I am sure we could outline one tiny issue or another - but to me, that would be silly. They were great to work with. Bottom line. We are very happy with Think It First and will continue to work with (and recommend) them!
RATINGS
5.0
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Responsive, Professional, Supportive"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"VERY easy to work with (phone, email, in-person)"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"You get what you pay for. As a professional I understand value. They provide value."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Have done it before and would do it again!
Marketing Collateral & Strategy for Legal Services Provider
Advertising
$10,000 to $49,999
May - Aug. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their designs are fresh and modern, and they have the knowledge and know-how to back up what they create."
Aug 26, 2019
Systems Analyst, Incorporating Company
Anonymous
Verified
Legal
Dover, Delaware
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Think it First created branded designs to increase audience engagement for a legal services company. The team designed ads, print materials, and a landing page to be used at trade shows.
Internal stakeholders are pleased with their designs and excited about the potential impact of the new landing page. Flexible and efficient, the team was transparent about project needs and responded well to changes and requests. Their ability to exceed expectations set them apart.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the Systems Analyst at an incorporating company headquartered in Dover, DE with offices in DC, MD, and FL. We serve clients all over the world. I provide internal tech support and liaison with various IT professionals.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Think it First ?
We've used Think It First for several projects so far with great success. Our most recent project was updating our marketing materials since they were related to the last iteration of our website (which they also redesigned). Think It First took it a step further and discussed with us a different way to think of marketing.
What were your goals for this project?
Our goal was simply to redesign our client folder and the inserts within to more closely match our website. We also were interested in seeing if there was anything we should change with our marketing strategy. We also needed a way to more fully engage our audience when we go to trade shows.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We received a few recommendations for web designers from our IT group. We talked with a few of them, and we liked what Think It First had to say. They've done several projects for us so far and we've been happy with the results each time.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
After discussing the materials we already had with a small group of us over the phone, they suggested we pare down the materials from the large quantity of inserts we previously had to 3 sheets that better showed our core services without overwhelming our clients. They helped redesign our folder and the three sheets. We also discussed adding a website landing page for our trade shows; they designed and discussed with me how I can continue to manage the page and create new ones as needed. Finally, they also designed 2 ads for us and a postcard sized print material we can hand out, all for the upcoming trade show.
What was the team composition?
We worked very closely with one team member for this project who did the design for the print materials & the ads and the layout for the landing page, but we also received input from another member of their team.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
This project has recently been completed, so we have yet to receive any feedback so far (outside of internal feedback, which has been positive). We are excited to see what the outcome is, especially with the addition of the new landing page. In regards to the other work they have done, we have seen more orders come in and less frustration on the part of our clients and our staff because the order forms make sense and are easy to follow.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
It was very effective. Brad is excellent at communication and letting us know what he needed from us. He works quickly and his designs are excellent. He is clear when he talks to us. He is also able to handle any new requests or changes in direction we had throughout the project.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their designs are fresh and modern, and they have the knowledge and know-how to back up what they create. No matter what project we throw at them, they successfully are able to meet and exceed our expectations.
Are there any areas for improvement?
The only thing that we have noticed is that their costs are sometimes higher than we expect, but considering they are able to handle some curveballs we throw at them, we feel the value for the cost is fair.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web Design & Digital Marketing for Military Company
Other Digital Marketing
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2008 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team is competitively priced and delivers the same high-quality work as more expensive agencies."
Mar 19, 2019
VP, Military Company
Anonymous
Verified
Government
Belcamp, Maryland
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Think it First redesigned a website as part of a long-term branding and marketing partnership.
The updated site increased digital visibility and enhanced the brand image. Think it First is a highly skilled and communicative partner. Customers can expect reliable service.
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 co-founder and VP of a company that provides services for the defense industry.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think it First?
After incorporating our company, we hired Think it First as our branding and marketing partner.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Projects have started with requirement definition and discovery phases. We then move into the creative process. Most recently, we rebranded our presence. Think it First delivered an updated website.
What is the team composition?
We work with two points of contact. One runs the project and the other oversees the creative process.
How did you come to work with Think it Firsts?
I reference checked the team’s work and then selected them.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent between $50,000–$100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together about 10 years ago and the partnership is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The refreshed site increased our visibility within the defense industry vertical. We now look like a broader and larger organization than we are—which achieved our goal.
How did Think it First perform from a project management standpoint?
We have weekly standup meetings and communicate via phone and email as needed.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They realize our ideas and requirements with great skill.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I can’t think of anything.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have a plan and enter the project with the end goal in mind.
RATINGS
5.0
"I’ve worked with other branding vendors, but Think it First has been highly reliable. That’s why they’ve been our partner for 10 years."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They’ve got a deliberate intention to deliver high-quality work."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Since the creative process is not always linear, it can be tough to identify a start and an end."
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"The team is competitively priced and delivers the same high-quality work as more expensive agencies."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I’m highly likely to refer them.
WordPress Web Redesign for Healthcare Software Company
Web Design
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar. - Sep. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their team displayed high levels of commitment, creativity, and expertise, which drove us to tangible results."
Oct 29, 2018
Marketing Manager, Wingspan, an IQVIA company
Brian Murphy
Verified
Other industries
Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Think It First redesigned and developed a WordPress site for SEO purposes. They updated the site’s navigation tools and applied UX functionalities to enhance content and visuals.
After launching, the new site experienced a rise in traffic and leads. The enhanced website represents a strong brand image, which mirrors the overall messaging and sales efforts. As a critical partner, The Think It First team contributed a unique approach and seasoned expertise to the project.
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 marketing manager for Wingspan, an IQVIA company. We’re a smaller entity of software developers for content management solutions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think It First?
Our existing site's appearance, functionality, and content needed to be updated. We wanted the site to be optimized, dynamic, and engaging to increase lead generation. By modifying the site and enhancing our brand image, we wanted to display ourselves as an industry leader.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Think It First began the project by attempting to rework our old site, but we decided to start over with a fresh look. We had several initial discussions about our long-term objectives, our visions, and the overall goal outcome we wanted from the project. We laid out our requirements for the site architecture, navigation tools, and the technical aspects of our visual identity, including the header, footer, menus, and graphics.
Next, Think It First worked with us on the messaging and positioning we wanted our site to convey. They created landing pages, including the home page with our categorized menu and some slider features. We have several offerings, including clinical, regulatory, commercial, and service, so they created an organized way to navigate these categories.
From there, we had a deep dive session about the product content and service pages. The Think It First team helped us simplify the user experience and reshaping our content to emphasize our overall message. They also made quality suggestions for visual content, including video elements which we later added.
What is the team composition?
We worked with a small team that included Brad (Art Director, Think It First), Joe (Partner, Think It First), and Jamie (Operations Director, Think It First). They served as our main points of contact, and delegated to others within their team, making communication easy.
How did you come to work with Think It First?
I received around a dozen recommendations, and I narrowed the search based on locality, familiarity with my industry, reputation, and cost. In terms of price, Think It First was in the middle of all the agencies, but we felt they’d bring strong value to the project. Their philosophy for the end goal and their reverse engineering approach stood out to us.
How much have you invested in them?
We spent around $30,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together on this project from March–September 2018.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The new site's architecture, aesthetics, and functionality have dramatically improved, giving us a fresh appearance that translates into our sales collateral. Think It First’s work significantly helped our lead generation capabilities, site traffic, and overall SEO. The UX features and functionalities make the pages easier to navigate. We can now present ourselves as a cutting-edge software development brand, which assists our broader marketing and communications projects.
How did Think It First perform from a project management standpoint?
We had weekly calls and multiple meetings at their office. It felt like an intimate process, but because of the small team, we were able to get tasks done quickly without waiting for committee approvals. Their team provided useful proposals that outlined the timelines and requirements so we could manage our expectations. Though they have a different approach, there was synergy between the advice they gave us and our goals. They had a methodical approach which expedited our timelines—it was a highly collaborative engagement.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their extensive experience in the industry gave them instant insight to our needs as a client. They knew how to respond in a way that would solve our issues quickly and efficiently. Their recommendations helped us find the right direction, and their instincts led to a fluid execution process. Their team displayed high levels of commitment, creativity, and expertise, which drove us to tangible results. I gave them a lot of options for content and visuals, and they were able to keep me open-minded and provide real-life examples.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I can’t think of anything for them to improve on; they accomplished the project and functioned well as a small team.
RATINGS
5.0
"They were transparent through the entire process and never hid anything from me; I’m highly satisfied."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Regardless of the time limits, they were able to exceed expectations and never settle for less."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They were ahead of schedule and never needed to make excuses, we were the only ones who fell behind."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"I’ve worked with more expensive agencies, and we got more ROI with Think It First’s level of talent."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"They are caring and capable, I would endorse and refer them to anyone.
Branding & 2 WordPress Web Designs for Medical Company
Web Design
$10,000 to $49,999
June - Dec. 2013
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“We received a tremendous amount of positive feedback on the website Think It First created.”
Aug 22, 2018
VP, MedScope America Corp
Jerry Smith
Verified
Other industries
Paoli, Pennsylvania
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Think It First developed a WordPress website from scratch and continues to design marketing collateral as needed, including business cards, trade show booth artwork, etc.
Think It First delivered a website that exceeded expectations. In addition to their productive approach to understanding the company's goals, they deliver high-quality collateral and are never late. Project management is seamless and their team is a pleasure to work with.
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 MedScope America Corp.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think It First?
We initially reached out to Think It First to help us develop some sales and marketing collateral, followed by help building our website from scratch.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
When building the website, we initially had an introductory meeting with their team, so they could become familiar with our company, messaging, and goals. They developed some wireframes and created the site on WordPress after we approved of a direction, tailoring it to the audience we were targeting.
After we shifted direction, they also rebuilt the site later on. They continue to provide design support for marketing collateral, including business cards and trade show booths.
What is the team composition?
We work with about three to four people regularly and communicate at least five or six times a month.
How did you come to work with Think It First?
They actually sought us out when they were reaching out to nearby companies that they thought could benefit from their services. We felt comfortable with their team; they were level-head thinkers and easy to work with.
How much have you invested with them?
We've invested over $25,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
I started conversations with their team in June 2013, and our first website launched by December. We continue to work with them for designing marketing collateral as needed.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We received a tremendous amount of positive feedback on the website Think It First created. It's very clean, informative, and speaks directly to our target audience effectively.
How did Think It First perform from a project management standpoint?
They're unbelievable. The whole process is seamless.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They quickly understand client goals and do a good job delivering exactly what we ask for. They're also highly creative and stay up-to-date on the latest trends when it comes to developing effective marketing material.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
My advice is to sit down with them in person if possible, so they can get to know your company, culture, and goals better.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They exceeded our expectations."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They meet all deadlines."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Their costs are in line with our expectations."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I've already recommended them to others.
WooCommerce Maintenance & Redesign for Software Company
Web Design
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"There has been no technical challenge that they couldn't tackle thus far."
Jul 24, 2018
Creative Director, Software Company
Anonymous
Verified
Media
New York City, New York
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Think It First provides 360-degree IT services including front- and backend development, mobile optimization, UX/UI formatting, and more.
Think It First's work has increased usability and has received praise from customers. Their team is responsive, tracking updates and managing complex new features. Their ability to always deliver on their promises makes them a valuable partner.
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 am the creative director of a media-software company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think It First?
We needed an offsite development team to handle our web presence and our e-commerce site.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Initially, Think It First optimized our site for mobile devices to help with Google rankings. They formatted our menus, code, images, and UX/UI to adjust to mobile screens. They guided us through many of the technical hiccups of transferring to mobile devices. Another major project they created for us was a fully-integrated dashboard that allowed us to view site data, customer browsing data, and data from Google and social media. Their team currently provides ongoing maintenance, reformats our content, and builds new administrative-backend functionalities to bundle our product offerings. They update our site pages, designs, layouts, and optimize our features.
What is the team composition?
We work with a central agent and three other employees.
How did you come to work with Think It First?
We tried prior vendors but weren't successful. While looking for other vendors, we were recommended to Think It First by Woocommerce, and their work was excellent.
How much have you invested with them?
We invested around $200,000 thus far.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started in 2016 and the work is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We're always happy with their work. Their dashboard helps us easily see our data and saves time. Our site is easier to navigate and visually pleasing. Our customers sometimes compliment its professional design.
How did Think It First perform from a project management standpoint?
Their project management is excellent, and they're fully on top of all of the pieces. We're a small team and sometimes can lose focus internally, but they manage our evolving requirements well. They use our internal management tool to track and manage projects, which makes it easy for us. We communicate with them every two to three weeks, and they fix our issues almost immediately.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their responsiveness is impressive. There has been no technical challenge that they couldn't tackle thus far. Their team always deliver what we need and find solutions to make it work.
Any advice for potential customers?
Have a clear goal in mind, and they'll make it happen.
RATINGS
5.0
"We love working with them."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They deliver functional products."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They meet deadline we ask of them."
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"Their price is spot on. They're not too expensive or cheap."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I definitely recommend them.
WordPress Web Design for Growth Capital Firm
Web Design
Confidential
Apr. - June 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were extremely thoughtful with their designs and approach to showcasing our company."
Jul 6, 2018
Senior Associate, Growth Capital Firm
Anonymous
Verified
Financial services
San Francisco, California
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
After a discovery phase, Think it First redesigned a website. They developed dynamic pages, interactive features, and graphics.
The features Think it First developed created new ways to interact with potential investors and drove additional connections. The team was responsive and professional, focusing on core ideas to deliver the agenda. Their ability to listen closely to feedback was 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 am an associate at a late-stage venture capital firm (also known as growth equity). We take capital from our investors and invest in emerging technology companies, specifically in the industrial-tech ecosystem.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think it First?
We’re a new firm. We already built a website, but wanted our site to be more responsive and help us interact with our investors and customers. The website needed to highlight who we are and our experience.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
They first conducted a discovery phase to understand our business model, what we’re trying to achieve in the market, and our audience. We sent them our past work and created a high-level wireframe together. From there, we started flushing it out with additional images, dynamic pages, and interactive functions.
Our landing page was an important highlight of our site; they went with a minimalistic approach. We focused on communicating our city-centric approach and highlighted our connectivity to buildings, transportation, mobility, and energy consumption. Their team helped us keep our content simple and organized it into three core sections—who we are, how we invest, and our partnered companies.
They also integrated a lot of media content that constantly shows our pulse with various markets, who we listen to, and news from our partners. Their team showcased how we invest in big thematic trends and the industrial economy through our partner’s quotes and some professional imagery. They suggested we have you know some way for people who are visiting the site to connect with us, whether it's potential investors or companies. Thus, they helped us create a contact form as well.
What is the team composition?
I was interacting primarily with two of their partners. However, we knew they had a development team working in the background.
How did you come to work with Think it First?
We were recommended to them by one of our partners. We were looking at about four different firms including them and asked them for proposals. Through this process, we picked Think it First.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started in April 2018 and finished the work in June 2018.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
After our most recent press release, we had a lot of web traffic. A lot of potential partners filled out the form Think it First created. It was a really interesting way to engage with customers-definitely a great feature that we didn't have previously.
How did Think it First perform from a project management standpoint?
In the beginning, we conducted an all-hands meeting in our office with a couple of guys from our side and from their side. We communicated at least once a week and three times a week if we needed to get something complex done. We worked free-flowingly, and I sent them notes during the day to configure. They were incredibly professional and responsive. Their team sometimes even beat our deadline. They were always on the ball. They were delayed only if there were guys out on vacation, or if they needed additional time to review internal processes. They did great driving the agenda and process.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They’ve never done a website for a venture capital business before. Their ability to sit down with us and listen closely to understand our business model was impressive. I was worried at first, but they were extremely thoughtful with their designs and approach to showcasing our company.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Take the time, in the beginning, to understand what kind of content you want and what you want to accomplish with your audience. It’ll help smooth the process.
RATINGS
5.0
"They were terrific from start to finish."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Their ability to articulate our vision into reality was phenomenal."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They were always on time or ahead of schedule."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Their cost was competitive."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I would refer them to anyone looking for web designers.
Technology Provider & Web Redesign for Pharma Company
Web Design
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - Apr. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“The finished product was ultimately better than we imagined.”
May 7, 2018
Manager of Marketing & Business Development, The FlexPro Group
Rich Elles
Verified
Other industries
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Think it First developed a graphic strategy to align with a shift in a project management company’s business service areas. They completely redesigned the website and sales brochure to reflect the changes.
The website and brochures created are excellent resources that empower understanding and connection with consumers and give the sales team pride. Think it First offers outstanding customer service and dedication and they use their expertise not only to deliver superior products but also to teach.
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 manager of marketing and business development for The FlexPro Group. We are a life sciences consulting company specialized in project management and strategy execution.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Think it First?
Our three service areas were R&D, supply chain, and business technology. We determined that those were too broad to connect with our audience. We decided that it would be best to become more focused and specific on exactly what we do. We deduced that we wanted to represent ourselves in four service areas. We went to a more focused set that included product development commercialization, supply chain optimization, integration management, and early-stage acceleration. This enabled us to focus better and communicate who we were.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Think it First has been our graphics and technology provider for the better part of three years. In the last six months, they redesigned the graphic representation of our services and completed a full website redesign.
Think it First helped us to think through how we could best represent our company graphically and on the website. They added valuable input to our planning stages and to how we decided to represent ourselves as a company. They came up with a visual representation and determined how we could leverage that to connect with consumers better. They delivered a mock-up, and, after a few meetings, we gave the approval. Finally, after some negotiation to create the ideal website model, they developed it and continued to implement our feedback as they completed the work.
The “What We Do” section of the website will lead users to a landing page where they can select from our four services. They completely redesigned the look-and-feel as well as the content. They replaced outdated general messaging with specific service descriptions which are color-coded and match our company’s logo.
Users can scroll down, find out about our services, and link to a way to contact us. Think it First connected that form to our CRM software so we can connect with consumers easily.
We are able to freely add content as we develop it. A large part of the work they undertook—other than tightening up fonts and making things bolder with new pictures—was adding functionality so that we could communicate our offering through each of the tabs under “What We Do”.
Additionally, we wanted to make sure that our marketing materials matched the new look and feel of the website. They completely redesigned our double-sided sales brochure.
What is the team composition?
We had one direct contact who was responsible for the development work. One of their partners was in charge of overseeing the engagement and making sure that the project scope was fulfilled.
How did you come to work with Think it First?
They were hired before I started working with the company so I’m not sure how we initially came into contact. They know how we were founded, what our mission is, and what we do. We continue to work with them because of the good relationship with the company, their responsiveness, and overall quality of work.
How much have you invested with them?
Over the last two years, we’ve spent over $25,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our first strategy meetings for the current project took place at the very beginning of 2018. We launched four months later.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The finished product was ultimately better than we imagined. First, a number of new leads have come in through the CRM link they provided, which makes it very easy for us to utilize the software. Second, the website is a great place where I can send customers or potential clients to give them a much better, clearer reference to who we are. Lastly, the sales brochure also makes it easy for us to communicate who we are and what we do and do it in a way that makes us comfortable, proud, and confident thanks to the work done by Think it First.
How did Think it First perform from a project management standpoint?
We communicated in-person and over the phone almost daily. They’ve exceeded expectations in how was easy it was to communicate with them. They’re accessible during the day and even after business hours.
The ongoing maintenance has been great. Anything we’ve needed to be updated has exceeded expectations.
I can’t say anything but good things about their timelines, communication, and the final product.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They are responsive and willing to work. Making the graphic representations on the sales brochures match our website was an undertaking that I was expecting would take a while to complete. We wanted to use the brochures for a few events we had registered for. They were able to take care of the request in just a week. Their ability to accommodate customers and the work they’re willing to provide is the most impressive. Their customer service is excellent.
Also, they are educated and well-versed in their space. They give more than just the services they offer; they also give an understanding of why things are done the way they’re done. They helped me learn and grow in this area, allowing me to become a better tech administrator and content creator. They were willing to share the knowledge of why they were recommending and doing what they were doing.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No. That’s why we keep going back.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Set expectations and communicate deadlines. They’re able to accommodate the work as long as we give them a projected timeline for when we need it and a reason for needing it. They will bump it immediately to the priority list if you have a good relationship with them.
If the client is just starting out, they need to be clear, open, and accepting. Think It First knows what they’re talking about. Taking their recommendations and incorporating them into the business strategy is important.
RATINGS
5.0
"We keep coming back to them because of their service, communication, and the final product."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"The quality of work delivered matched our business needs. They translated that quality into a hard copy as well."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"They were able to meet any deadline we requested, and they were clear about setting expectations from the start."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Comparatively, they are fairly priced, and the quality is high."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I give them my vote of confidence for what they do and how they align with our strategy.
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