# Youtech Youtech Reviews (25), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - 4.8 out of 5 average review rating - 0 connections joined Youtech's Network [Visit Website](https://www.youtechagency.com) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/youtech) **Meet Your Potential** **Most Businesses Struggle to Achieve Successful Marketing on Their Own** **They turn to external help and find out quickly that agencies:** - Lock them into long-term contracts - Withhold information & account access - Provide cookie-cutter services, not solutions to their problems **That’s Where We Come In** Youtech was founded in 2012 on the belief that working with agencies should be painless. There’s no reason good businesses shouldn’t be able to meet their potential. **That’s why we:** - Work on month-to-month contracts\* - Document every change in real-time - Give account ownership to our clients - Provide custom solutions to your actual problems **Schedule a 15-min call with Us** - We’ll need to know each other a little bit before we can get to work. **Let us create a customized plan** - Paying attention to your pain points, we’ll develop a plan specifically tailored to meet your goals. **We execute the plan together** - This is where the fun starts. We implement the plan, keeping you up to speed from beginning to end. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $5,000+ - Hourly rate: $200 - $300 - Number of employees: 50 - 249 - 3 Locations: - Lisle, IL (Headquarters) - Scottsdale, AZ - Addison, TX - Founded in 2012 ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 30% Pay Per Click - 25% Custom Software Development - 15% Web Design - 10% Advertising - 10% Digital Strategy - 10% Search Engine Optimization ### Focus Areas - SEO Focus: - 25% On site optimization - 15% Content development - 15% Link earning & development - 15% Local search - 15% Mobile optimization - 15% Other SEO ### Clients - 80% Small Business (<$10M) - 20% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.5 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Youtech's pricing varies, with projects ranging from $10,000 to over $150,000. Monthly costs can be around $2,500 to $5,400. Clients report high satisfaction with the value received, citing effective communication and results-driven strategies. **Most Common Project Size**: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 15 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Other Digital Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 4 reviews - Web Design: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 3 reviews - Web Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 3 reviews - E-Commerce Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Search Engine Optimization: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 2 reviews - Social Media Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews - Other IT Consulting and SI: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review - Pay Per Click: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review - Other Design: Confidential based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Youtech Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.8 - Quality: 4.9 - Schedule: 4.9 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (13 mentions) - Great project management (9 mentions) - Timely (8 mentions) - Great team (3 mentions) - Innovative (3 mentions) - Well-organized projects (3 mentions) - Easy to reach (2 mentions) - Easy to work with (2 mentions) - Efficient (2 mentions) - Experienced (2 mentions) - High-quality work (2 mentions) - Knowledgeable (2 mentions) - Transparent (2 mentions) - Accessible (1 mentions) - Creative (1 mentions) - Helpful (1 mentions) - Proactive (1 mentions) - Receptive (1 mentions) - Reliable (1 mentions) - Trustworthy (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Responsive and Attentive Customer Service** Youtech is frequently commended for their responsiveness and attentiveness to client needs. They maintain open lines of communication and are quick to address any issues or requests, ensuring client satisfaction. **Comprehensive Digital Marketing Services** Youtech offers a wide range of digital marketing services, from social media management to PPC and SEO. They tailor their strategies to meet the specific needs of each client, leading to successful outcomes. **Positive Client Feedback and Results** Overall, clients report high satisfaction with Youtech’s services. They frequently exceed expectations, leading to increased web traffic, improved brand presence, and higher conversion rates. **Effective SEO and PPC Campaigns** Numerous clients report significant improvements in organic traffic and conversion rates due to Youtech’s SEO and PPC strategies. Their targeted campaigns have resulted in higher ROI and better online visibility. **Expertise in Web Development and SEO** Youtech consistently receives praise for their web development and SEO services. They have successfully built and redesigned multiple websites, improving user experience and increasing web traffic significantly for various clients. **Strong Project Management Skills** Clients appreciate Youtech’s project management, noting their organization, adherence to deadlines, and effective communication. They use various tools like Google Docs and HeyOrca to manage and report project progress efficiently. **Consistency in Team Composition** Some clients noted changes in team members over time, suggesting a need for more consistency in personnel to maintain continuity and familiarity with projects. **Creative and Innovative Design Solutions** Clients are impressed by Youtech’s creative approach to design, including website aesthetics and branding elements. Their innovative solutions have enhanced brand image and user engagement for many clients. **Areas for Improvement in Creative Development** While Youtech excels technically, some clients suggest there is slight room for improvement in creative development to further enhance their offerings. ### Youtech Reviews #### SEO, Website Development & Design for Beverage Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization, Web Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Sep. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech developed and designed a WordPress website, highlighting the client's wine collection and locations. Currently, they provide keyword research, on- and off-page SEO, and website maintenance.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Beverage Manufacturing - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 4, 2022 **Feedback Summary**: The client has reported a 50% increase in traffic, as well as an increase in email signups. Youtech has been communicative throughout the engagement and displays a deep talent bench. They are able to bring in required skillsets whenever they are needed. Customers can expect an on-time partner.  ""It seems like they have people in-house that can do whatever is needed." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I work at a wine retailer as the marketing manager. We specialize in boutique-style wines from all over the world and have 12 locations.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We sought their services in web development, SEO, and content creation. We had a pretty weak website and met with Youtech for some suggestions. Originally, we were just looking to do SEO on our website, but after meeting with them and hearing the information they provided us, we decided to create a new website. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They utilized WordPress to create our website from scratch, doing the design work as well. They made suggestions, and we went back and forth with them. A lot of their suggestions were based on their opinions on what would look best and also what would work best for loading our website. We wanted to make sure that our boutique-style Cellar collection stood out on the website. Our core features let people know about our collection and display our map to help people find a location near them. Youtech accomplished these priorities well.  We had weekly meetings to go over the implementation of SEO once the website was complete. Keyword research was all done by Youtech, and they presented everything to us. Currently, they have a working dock where, when we have our meetings with their team, they'll go over all of the keywords that they're using, our rankings, and any suggestions that they have. In our package, we have one content creation job with Youtech every month, which can be a blog post or the creation of another webpage and its associated content. They currently handle all maintenance for the site and hold biweekly meetings with monthly reports for blog posts and our on- and off-page SEO. What is the team composition? We've interacted with about six people from their team, including Amanda (Project Manager) and Matt (Senior SEO Specialist).  We’ve also worked with Steven (Sales Manager), and Nathan (Junior Web Designer) handles all the website and design work. He also works with and manages a graphic designer.  Lauren (COO), who is in a higher position in the company now, was always in our initial meetings, and even interacts with now that we upgraded our package.  How did you come to work with Youtech? We were looking for companies that deal with SEO on Google, and Youtech was on top of the list because we were local to that area too and were able to easily meet them in person. We did have meetings with other SEO specialists and companies, but we liked Youtech the best. How much have you invested with them? We've spent over $150,000 so far on the project. What is the status of the engagement? We began our partnership in September 2019 and we're still working with them. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I don't have any metrics in front of me, but within that first year, we saw over a 50% increase in traction to our website. The engagement has been great, and we've seen a lot more people sign up for our email list as well. We are 100% satisfied with the work completed so far because it exceedes our expectations. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They have exceeded our expectations in terms of meeting deadlines and communication as well. We communicate through phone calls, emails, and Google Meet. They use Google Docs for project management, updating everything daily. We make any comments we want, as well.  What did you find most impressive about them? Their team is knowledgeable in different areas. It seems like they have people in-house that can do whatever is needed. Are there any areas they could improve? I don't think so. They do a great job. Any advice for potential customers? Do your project in order by starting with a strong website and then strong graphics because good things take time. --- #### WordPress Dev, SEO & PPC for Window & Door Replacement Firm **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Nov. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech has developed a new WordPress website for a window and door replacement company. They also handle the firm’s PPC needs via Google Ads, along with SEO and content writing tasks.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Coordinator, Next Door & Window - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 3, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: More website visitors are coming to the firm’s website, and their user engagement rate has also increased. Youtech has managed the engagement well, and they pay close attention to the client’s needs. They’re communicative and responsive while being flexible to the company’s changing requirements.  "“The team is responsive, and they’re truly resourceful.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the marketing coordinator for Next Door & Windows, a window and door replacement company for homeowners.  **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We needed SEO, PPC, and web development services.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech has built a new WordPress website for us, and they’re working on our SEO and PPC campaigns. The team handles the keyword research and content writing, while we do the editing and approval of such content. We use plenty of technical languages, so we do the edits as they provide us with the main content. For our PPC campaigns, Google is our main platform.  What is the team composition? We work with Amanda (Project Manager), who serves as our main point of contact. She works with her team composed of multiple people working on our needs.  How did you come to work with Youtech? Our company was already working with them when I joined it. Our previous marketing director hired them years ago.  How much have you invested with them? We spend at least $2,500 per month. What is the status of this engagement? I started working with them in November 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  To measure success, we generate PPC reports on how everything is going. The number of website visitors has improved significantly since the new website’s launch, so we’ve also generated a lot of engagement with customers.  How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? Youtech’s project management is great, and working with them is amazing. They pay attention to us. The team is never too busy to talk to us, and they’re always considerate of our needs. As a window and door replacement company, we’re a seasonal business. During winter, we don’t have that much traffic, but the Youtech team is never problematic about any changes in our budget or the amount of work that we give them. Overall, they have our best interest in mind.  To communicate, we use Zoom. Every week, we have a meeting with Amanda. We go over our SEO, budget, and performance during such meetings. Our teams review everything we’re doing and plan our work. We also use emails all the time for small things, such as when the website doesn’t work or issues appear. I simply send an email to Amanda, and they take care of everything right away.  What did you find most impressive about them? Youtech’s communication is amazing and incomparable to other companies. The team is responsive, and they’re truly resourceful. Even if the subject matter is difficult to analyze or understand, they find ways to communicate well with me.  Are there any areas they could improve? No, there aren’t any.  Do you have any advice for potential customers? Ask for Amanda.  --- #### Digital Marketing for Metal Manufacturing Company **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: Sep. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech has provided digital marketing services for a metal manufacturing company. The team is creating Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns to reach the target customers. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Operations, K&S Precision Metals - Industry: Manufacturing - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Sep 27, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Although the advertising campaign hadn't been started yet, Youtech's quick responses have been notable in the collaboration. They have established multiple communication tools to ensure open and clear communication. The team's skills and cost-effectiveness have ensured the project's success ""Their team understands the ins and outs of marketing and advertising, which have critical to the project's success."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. K&S Precision Metals is a family-owned manufacturing plant located in Chicago, IL. Since 1946, we have provided many sorts of industries and hobbyists with precise tubing, rods, strips, sheets, plates, and much more. We specialize in Brass tubing and also make a great amount of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel products as well. I am currently the Director of Operations where I handle the day-to-day jobs & tasks needed to profit the company. Because it is a family-owned business, like most, I find myself filling in a lot of other roles as we are growing and expanding to new markets. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Youtech, and what were your goals? Youtech was the key to our digital branding. We first hired Youtech to redesign our website, add a shopping cart feature, and modernize who K&S was. What good is a great company with a poor source of information for people to see? Nowadays, if you don't have a functioning and reliable website, good luck! Now that the website is done and made a great source for people to get their products quickly, we hired Youtech for their digital marketing services. Between Facebook and Instagram ads, we will be able to reach an abundance of new customers! My main goal when I first was hired was to hit a specific dollar amount in online sales. That still reigns true today and by this time next year, I hope I could say we hit it with Youtechs help! **SOLUTION** How did you select Youtech and what were the deciding factors? Youtech knows the current market. The reality is, people love the comfort of shopping online even if it costs triple. Youtech's branding, provided services, and client reviews are what made me ask the president at K&S (my dad) the hard question of; "Can we spend some money?" Because K&S is almost 76 years old, times have changed drastically and I come onto the team helped shift this ongoing change. Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and marking tools used. Youtech made the steps to achieve success easily. They use software where we can see at all times what they and their team are chatting about, what steps are next, and what the process looks like overall. We started with my vision, then we went on to what matters the most about selling these items, and the ongoing step is fine-tuning everything we are and have been creating. Youtech came through and everything that has so far been delivered had very minute changes if that. I am utterly impressed with the speed, reliability, creativeness, and energy this team has. How many resources from the Youtech team worked with you, and what were their positions? I worked with a great number of Youtech members. I hope to work with each and every one of them! Website: Senior Web Designer & Creative Director Digital Marketing Services: 2 Project Managers **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? When I first told my dad the amount of money it would be for Youtech to build our new website, we had plans for when we would see our ROI. For the website being built just 4 months ago, we already have double and a halved what we spent to make the site. And we didn't even start advertising yet! How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Like I said previously, the response of this team is incredible. Between jumping on zoom calls, phone calls, and texting, we were chatting almost daily. The question should be, how effective are you with chatting because this team has it down! What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? What I found most impressive is the fact that they get it. Their team understands the ins and outs of marketing and advertising, which have critical to the project's success. They know my money thrown at Social media is much more effective than on TV commercials. They are everything I searched for in building a digital team of my own. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? To be honest, this question is the hardest because I am trying hard to knit pick. But I really don't have any constructive criticism for this team. I only have great things to say about my experience! --- #### Social Media Management for Consumer Electronics Company **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. 2020 - Mar. 2021 **Project Summary**: Youtech provided social media management for a gaming products company. They were in charge of creating engaging, quality content for Instagram and Facebook so the brand could grow its fanbase. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of the Accessible Gaming Division, Evil Controllers - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 30, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech helped grow the client’s Instagram presence by thousands of followers in just a year. They created quality graphics and content with little input. The Instagram giveaway campaigns implemented attracted more customers. The team was patient and dedicated to the client. "“They’re really professional at what they do, and there’s real science behind it.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the head of the accessible gaming division of Evil Controllers, a gaming company. We make video game controllers for Xbox and PlayStation with customizable colors and features to enhance the gaming experience. We implement firmware features for actions like firing faster in a shooting video game and physical customizations like adding buttons on the back of the controller. The addition of buttons is authorized for e-sports tournaments, so both casual and avid gamers can find something that fits their gaming styles. We also create controllers for people with disabilities, such as one-handed controllers. We create tailored controllers depending on the disability. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We needed someone to manage our Facebook and Instagram accounts, as we were the ones managing them and only posted content once in a while. We posted photos that we found online or that we were taking ourselves. The content wasn’t high-quality or professional, and we didn’t have the knowledge to adjust from one post to another. We wanted to get more exposure and improve our brand image, but we didn’t see the merit in hiring someone internally for that job. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? At first, Youtech worked on our Instagram page. Three months later, they started working on our Facebook page. They made quality graphics with captions and hashtags. We got super busy at the beginning of COVID-19, and Instagram became a really important channel for communicating delays. When things got better, we were able to let our followers know that rush processing was back. What is the team composition? Erika (Senior Project Manager) was our main point of contact. There was also someone on the tech side and a graphic designer involved. How did you come to work with Youtech? The CEO of our company and I knew Erika personally. They had a meeting, and Youtech’s proposal was exactly what we needed at the time. How much have you invested with them? The total cost was $40,000–$42,000. What is the status of this engagement? We worked with them between March 2020–2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? When we started working with Youtech, we had 10,500 Instagram followers. When we stopped working with them, we were up to 18,500 followers, just one year later. The quality of our posts tripled, and we went from posting once in a while to post three times a week. We increased interactions with both customers and people interested in learning about us. We did a few giveaways on Instagram, which got us new customers. Youtech’s work made us look way more professional in the eyes of our customers. After a new post, we would notice an increase in sales within the next few days. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? Erika was very good at communicating with us, which wasn’t very easy. We didn’t have a lot of in-house resources, and we were extremely busy during COVID-19. It wasn’t easy to bear with us, but Erika did an excellent job. She never gave up on us, even though we’d take a long time to answer. We didn’t have many assets to provide at times, so we’d give them pictures in which they based their work to create great graphics. Erika was never pushy, even when we were late on delivering the assets. She was able to get what she needed from us at the same time. In terms of tools, she used HeyOrca. She sent us a link to the app every two weeks with a calendar for the posts they were planning. We were able to approve the posts or ask for revisions, and it was extremely convenient. We communicated back and forth via email, and we got reports every month with indicators on how many followers we’d gained, which posts drew the most attention, and other metrics. What did you find most impressive about them? Their account management was impressive. I really appreciated that Erika never gave up on us, even though we weren’t very responsive at times. The tool that they used made things easy for us, and the human side was really awesome. Are there any areas they could improve? There was nothing I would want them to improve — we were happy with Youtech. We stopped working with them because we switched to a company in France. We want to expand the business in Europe, and the new provider has a bigger scope. They’re a branding and marketing agency, so they’ll be able to take care not only of our social media but also our bigger marketing campaigns and branding. That’s the only reason we switched. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs? They’re really professional at what they do, and there’s real science behind it. If the client wants to grow their follower base and have professional posts that are in line with their branding, I’d definitely tell them to go with Youtech. --- #### Web Development & Branding for Hospitality Insurance Agency **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Mar. - July 2020 **Project Summary**: Youtech developed a website for a hospitality insurance company. The team also provided branding and logo design services and applied those designs to the new website. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Guild Insurance Inc - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 29, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The final produce met the expectations and requirements of the internal team. Youtech takes into account the input, direction, and vision of the client. The team goes above and beyond to provide quality results. ""There was never a question that went unanswered or a task that was too big for the team." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. Guild Insurance Inc is a niche insurance agency which specializes in hospitality insurance. I am the president of the company . **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Youtech, and what were your goals? We employed Youtech with the task of completely rebuilding and rebranding our insurance agency while leverage new technology to attract tech savvy prospects **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors? We interviewed several local web development firms and Youtech just "felt" like a right fit. In addition, Youtech had experience designing web products for the insurance industry AND my target clients. The team at Youtech are supremely confident in their ability to deliver...and they did! Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used. Rebrand of company logo. New website build focused on focused company branding with specific calls to action. Complex form submisison. How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions? 4 people directly. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables? The team at Youtech did an amazing job of taking my input, direction and vision, and created a final product that was literally what I was envisioning all along. Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness. The project management style was primarily driven through Youtech's management software, Teamwork. This was a very effective method of management, all info, documents and communication threads were organized in a very clean, logical way. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? The entire team at Youtech exudes supreme confidence in their ability to deliver a quality product. There was never a question that went unanswered or a task that was too big for the team. Overall they were great at communicating and delivering as promised. Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently? A clearer task list of client expectations and explanation of the timeline in the beginning of the project would have been helpful. My project began right as the COVID shutdowns hit, so maybe we were all a bit off at the time. This did not affect the overall flow of the project. --- #### Brand Expansion & Acceleration for Steakhouse **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing, Web Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: June 2019 - Feb. 2020 **Project Summary**: Initially starting with social media marketing, Youtech expanded their role to encompass web design, SEO, and digital brand management. They monitored online reviews and even helped with email blasts. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Chief Brand Officer, Prime Steak Concepts - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jun 23, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech served as a one-stop digital marketing firm, remaining diligent in all of their services. Their web design suggestions made the sites more efficient while simultaneously growing analytics. Beyond delivering proven results, the team boasts frictionless project management practices. ""They immerse themselves to really understand our guests and business so they can effectively represent our best brand." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am the Chief Brand Officer of a High End restaurant company that owns 6 locations across the US. Steak 48, Ocean 44 Steak 44 and Dominick's Steakhouse **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Youtech? Started with SM and quickly grew into fill service web design, SEO and digital brand management. What were your goals for this project? To increase the exposure and accelerate the growth of our brand online and be accessible in a digitally considerate way to our guests and future guests **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? Recommended from a long time restaurant industry expert that also had a great experience with YouTech Describe the scope of their work in detail. They are a one stop firm for 100% of anything we do digitally from web design, QR menu development, SEO, Social Media, review management to email and menu updates. Inclusive in every detail. What was the team composition? I work closely with Erika K. our project manager and occasionally Wilbur You the owner of the firm. Erika makes everything seamless, I do not know how many people they have but we just speak to one person and everything happens fast and at a high level. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? We started with simple social media and moved into full service digital branding and management. Not only did they suggest and execute great design upgrades to our sites but the made them more efficient at the same time and we saw our analytics grow exponentially. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? the best word to describe that is "Frictionless" very smooth and effective. What did you find most impressive about this company? attention to detail. They immerse themselves to really understand our guests and business so they can effectively represent our best brand image. Are there any areas for improvement? Not so far. --- #### SEO & PPC for Phase Converters & Transformers Company **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Apr. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech provides SEO and PPC management services for a phase converter and transformer company. Their work includes allocating funds for Google Ads as well as repairing any previous SEO campaigns. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Phoenix Phase Converters - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 17, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech’s work has met the mark across the board and their work has yielded a high return in sales. The team is honest, reliable, and does exactly what they say they will. Customers can expect an efficient team that gets the job done. "“They give us the real deal and don’t try to impress us with fancy words.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the owner of a phase converter and transformer company. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We wanted to maximize our money spent with Google after having a lot of failed partnerships with other companies falsely claiming they could help us. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech is our SEO services provider for our e-commerce site. First, they looked at our SEO process and corrected our mistakes. Then, they took the time to wait to see where’s the best place to spend our dollars with PPC campaigns. It was really different from other providers since they would just spend our money without solving our problems. Youtech did some tests, and the whole process took about a year. They showed us what our trends are and other analytics. What is the team composition? We work with Audrey (Project Manager).   How did you come to work with Youtech? I was referred to Youtech by a good friend. How much have you invested with them? We spend $5,400 per month. At first, we thought it was kind of pricey, but now we’re very happy. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in April 2019, and our work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  They’ve been nothing but the best. Everything they said is true and they’re honest. I’m very happy with them. We’ve seen an increase in leads and even the phone calls are better. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They’re excellent in every area. It’s easy to communicate with them and they say what they mean. What did you find most impressive about them? They give us the real deal and don’t try to impress us with fancy words. They get it done. Are there any areas they could improve? No, I’m completely satisfied. --- #### Develop Shopify Websites & PPC Management for Food Company **The Project** - Services: E-Commerce Development - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Mar. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: A food company hired YouTech to work with PPC ads. They then created two Shopify websites for new brands, and after seeing those designs they redid all brands' websites. They also assist with OTT advertising. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Marketing, Chicago Custom Foods - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 10, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Their PPC work has and ROI of 150–160%, and conversion rates grew from 0.8% to the goal of 2.4% in one month, then exceeded goals the following month at 3.2%. E-Commerce sales have grown by 55–60% month-over-month thanks to Youtech's scrappy, communicative, and quick team. ""Their attitude is fantastic, I have nothing but positive things to say." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the director of marketing for Chicago Custom Foods. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We were trying to increase our e-commerce sales. We hired them for a PPC program. We also hired them to develop a new website for the brands that we have under the Chicago Custom Foods umbrella. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We actually launched two new brands this year, both of whom needed new websites. We realized that our other two brands’ websites could use a facelift as well, after seeing their awesome work on the two new brands. All sites were Shopify sites and included features like parallaxing, scroll-to-reveal, and showcasing our ingredients and our products in a nice way. We’d seen a decline in our e-commerce sales, as we ran PPC and AdWords campaigns and stopped. They came in to restart the program. Because they did so well with PPC and web design, they also came in and helped our products on Amazon. They taught us about Amazon programming and its advantages, and we began advertising through Amazon with them. Finally, they helped us with work on other platforms. This included YouTube TV, Roku, and other over-the-top advertising through streaming. What is the team composition? I had one main point of contact. If I needed any changes or revised timelines, I talked to him. There’s definitely developers, designers, and other folks behind the scenes. How did you come to work with Youtech? My husband is an entrepreneur who owns his own business. He directed me to an agency that wasn’t able to provide everything we needed. That agency referred me to Youtech. How much have you invested with them? We spent about $5,000 a month on PPC with them. I would say we probably spent about $50,000 in total with them. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together back in March 2020. We’re still in the process of developing sites. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The PPC work they have done has been mind-blowing. We have seen ROI of 150% or 160%. Our goal was to increase our conversion rate from 0.8% to 2.4% — they met that within a month and by April we were at 3.2%. Our e-commerce sales have grown by 55–60% month over month. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They live up to all timelines and do a great job at communicating everything. They make fantastic decks, showing how everything works. They’re super responsive and great at iterating the needs of the website. Their attitude is fantastic, I have nothing but positive things to say. What did you find most impressive about them? I appreciate that they’re scrappy. They started as a one-man-shop and have grown into a three-location business. We’re a small scrappy company ourselves, so us being able to partner with someone similar has been fantastic. Are there any areas they could improve? Maybe they could improve their creative development. They’re fantastic from a technical standpoint, but there is some small room for improvement in creative development. --- #### Shopify Websites Dev & SEO for Soft Goods Wholesaler **The Project** - Services: E-Commerce Development - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Feb. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech developed three e-commerce websites using Shopify, this included content creation. They’re currently assisting the client with SEO. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, CleanTools Inc. - Industry: Retail - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 8, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: As a result of Youtech’s work, the client has seen a dramatic increase in the number of page views their websites are getting. The team at Youtech is young and technology savvy, staying up to date with the newest strategies. ""They understood the newest trends in the industry." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the marketing manager at CleanTools, Inc. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenges were you trying to address with Youtech? Our previous agency wasn’t meeting our goals, so we wanted to find a new partner with better communication who understood our goals. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They built three Shopify e-commerce websites for us, including a secure website for our wholesale distributors. We provided some images and content, and they made everything from there, including some content creation.  They currently handle all of our organic SEO. We’re hoping to start PPC and other paid campaigns with them soon.  What is the team composition? I work directly with the website developer, head of SEO, and the project manager.  How did you come to work with Youtech? They reached out to me. We met them in person, and they were flexible and easy to work with.  How much have you invested in them? We spent $18,000-$22,000 on the website development project, and we spend around $2,800 each month on SEO.  What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in February 2020, and the work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We exceeded our goals for page visits, reseller sign-ups, and more. Last year one of our websites only had 400 page visits, but after they rebuilt it, we got 4,000 visits just in April.  How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? Our account manager relays all my questions and concerns to the team. They’re usually pretty quick to get back to me.  What did you find most impressive about them? I liked that the team was young and technologically savvy. They understood the newest trends in the industry.  Are there any areas they could improve? There were some small details that we had them change on the websites they developed. They were receptive to our feedback, so it wasn’t a big deal.  --- #### SEO & Paid Ads Management for National Park Apparel Brand **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: June 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech is providing SEO, paid advertising, website auditing, and management efforts for a national park apparel brand. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder & CEO, McGovern & Co. - Industry: Retail - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — May 26, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech's work contributed to an increase in organic traffic and conversion rates. Providing a seamless workflow, they were extremely responsive and worked hard to find the answer to any question. They delivered weekly reporting on time, keeping the client updated. ""Their knowledge of SEO, Ad Targeting, and customer responsiveness are a few of the most impressive things." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. McGovern & Co. is a National Park brand of apparel, home goods & gifts offered through B2B channels and B2C. I am the founder and Cheif adventure officer at McGovern & Co. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire Youtech? SEO, Paid Advertising, Website Audit and Management What were your goals for this project? Increase website sales **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We looked a several vendors, YouTech was the right fit based on their success with SEO and a very hands on day to day approach. Describe the scope of their work in detail. The overall scope included; Paid Ad and SEO strategy, content & execution. My role was to provide company and product domain knowledge, digital creative assets & overall direction. What was the team composition? We worked with one Account Manager day to day and got together with the team (creative, marketing, SEO manager...) to ask questions and brainstorm on strategy. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? Our organic traffic increased by 70% after roughly 6 months. Paid ads increased our traffic significantly based on our spend. We also increased organic conversion rates 5x with onsite optimization. We had a lot of compliments on the ads, the feedback was a more elevated, professional brand presence. How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs? Working with YouTech is seamless. They plugged into our workflow by using Google sheets where we communicated back and forth about what needed to get done. Our account manager is extremely responsive and if she does not know the answer she makes sure to find the right person. Weekly reporting was always timely . What did you find most impressive about this company? Their knowledge of SEO, Ad Targeting, and customer responsiveness are a few of the most impressive things about the company. Are there any areas for improvement? There are always areas of improvement for any company. I would love to see a more robust content design offering and reporting format. --- #### New Website & Digital Marketing for Medical Group **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech designed and developed a new website for a health delivery group, maintaining consistency with the branding elements but redesigning the UI/UX, adding content, and managing SEO. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Medical Group - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Feb 25, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: The site has received positive feedback from internal and external sources alike on the information and its layout on the site. The work done by the Youtech team has led to an increase in overall site traffic, satisfying project stakeholders with both results and their team’s professionalism. "“They are more than willing to communicate via email and phone calls whenever we have questions or requests.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CEO of an integrated health delivery group comprised mostly of primary care physicians. We provide care in hospitals, post-acute care settings, ambulatory locations and home-based care. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We have been growing pretty rapidly over the last few years, and the last iteration of our website was made about six years ago when we were probably one third of our current size. We wanted to try to update the site and improve our visual presence and SEO in order to match the growth that we had experienced. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They built a new site for us from the ground up, keeping the same brand elements but changing the design, adding some content, and really redoing the whole UI/UX. From there, they worked on our SEO in order to try to draw more traffic to the site. What is the team composition? I think there were about 5–6 people working on our account, including a lead designer, an SEO guy, and a content developer and project manager. How did you come to work with Youtech? We were first referred to them by another associate in our space, and at the time we weren’t ready to implement the changes, so we circled back with them a few months later to see if they were still interested and moved forward from there. How much have you invested with them? Since we started, the project cost has been around $20,000 in total. What is the status of this engagement? The project started in September 2019 and we are continuing to work together. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Since the site launched, we have seen a pretty significant uptick in traffic, which we are very satisfied with. Both internal and external feedback has been really positive about the information presented and the site’s ease of use. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? We’ve been very satisfied with their ability to manage the project. We have conference calls on a periodic basis, weekly during the development process and closer to once a month now that we are focusing on maintenance. They are more than willing to communicate via email and phone calls whenever we have questions or requests. What did you find most impressive about them? The whole experience of working with their team was really positive, which isn’t something you often get with third party development companies. Do you have any advice for potential customers? As with anything, your success is likely to be dependent on how involved the client is in the process as well. I was pretty hands-on with respect to our content and design methodology, but they did a great job of putting it all together and conceptualizing the less specific ideas that we had. --- #### Digital Marketing for Supplement Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Apr. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech provides digital marketing services and handles ad spending. This includes PPC and SEO optimization. They also work with ad retargeting and a full overhaul of a website's online presence. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Marketing, Supplement Manufacturer - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 28, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The vendor typically hits acquisition goals and has successfully scaled digital marketing initiatives. Their team is highly responsive and communicates well at all levels. They are a true partner in the process and have been highly adaptable to the client's unique requirements.  ""They're spending the resources to make sure their staff is educated on all the things that we need." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the director of marketing for a supplement manufacturer. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We needed help with our digital presence. Our team had some experience in the digital space, but we want to focus on it as the company grows. We needed someone who had a little more time than our team had. Thus, we brought in a company that understood the digital marketing space and help us with some of those hurdles. We specifically make a testosterone support product. When you get into a space like that, some people aren’t very understanding of the word and what it means to have testosterone support in the supplement industry. It gets complicated as there are some hurdles and boundaries we have because of the positioning and how the supplement works.  **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech primarily helped us in the digital marketing space. We have our own designers and developers, but we needed some next-level insight and understanding. They're running digital ad spends such as PPC, SEO, and other improvements. They get quite granular with incorporating new technologies and bring that expertise to guide us in what the capabilities of some of the systems are. They've helped with different things like retargeting and different conquesting for digital spending and also trying to see if we can find someone that has a need that maybe we didn’t identify initially. We also did a full overhaul on our site this year and it was imperative that we had a second set of eyes. Overall, this means we’re in a space where people force ads through and waiting for them to get rejected or go the more legitimate route and find out how to actually talk to a customer in a roundabout way. Youtech was very well aware of those challenges when we signed with them, and they were very embracing of it. We have had people who have said it isn’t a problem, and that things will be totally fine, but then things don’t go well. Youtech, from the beginning, has addressed the issue and been upfront with there being a fundamental issue. However, they have found ways to address it and talk about it in a wholesome way knowing that we will not budge on our brand. What is the team composition? We have a project manager who we speak with on a regular basis who is incredible at making sure we have a response within minutes. There are an account manager and a team of SEO and digital creative people. How did you come to work with Youtech? Our president had a known friendship with someone who was related to someone that works with Youtech. We didn’t know who they were, but we felt it was worth talking to them to see. The CEO of Youtech came to the meeting. They were a much larger group than what we originally thought; we didn’t know they had a Chicago-based office. Once that meeting happened, they had a willingness to tell us what their vision was, and it really aligned and really connected with our leadership. We had a good interaction with them, so we felt much better about working with them. What is the status of this engagement? We began working with them on April 2019, and the work is still ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We set clear cost per acquisitions (CPAs) that we wanted to hit. More times than not, they have been able to figure it out and get it to that mark so that it was scalable. As we continue to grow, we have faith and trust that they can hit those numbers. I set really aggressive targets for us, and they have hit those CPAs pretty regularly. There are certainly challenges when you run certain advertising spends and are trying to figure out what is working and what is not. They have always been very open to that and have been very transparent, making sure things line up and that both parties are happy with what we are seeing. We wanted someone that knew this is a partnership. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? We use email, Slack, and often meet in person. I most often speak to my incredible account manager, who is fantastic and very responsive. Their CEO has been in our office, come to a couple of meetings, and met with us on the phone. It’s much easier to have conversations when decision-makers are present. I get responses back very quickly. Even if we really need something, the CEO has been very accommodating and tries to make time. When we talk to them, they make sure that all the parties involved with the project are visible and available. Sometimes, agencies give only one point of contact, whereas Youtech will bring a lead for SEO or their digital creative person to meetings. They’ve been open to communicating and helping us when we build ads or content. In the past, other agencies have had lackluster performance when it comes to schedule, but Youtech has met all deadlines. Their communication has really helped drive that schedule and made sure that we are getting things done. Because it is more of a partnership, I wanted to make sure that our team was also integrated with them. It’s nice that we are holding each other accountable. What did you find most impressive about them? If I would speak highly of anything, it would be their transparency. Are there any areas they could improve? At the end of the day, there are certainly times when we haven’t hit our numbers. I can’t say they are perfect, but I don’t think any group can do anything perfectly. There've been times when we are working on a project and it didn’t fully fit what we were envisioning, but again I think that is really just an issue when you aren’t in the office and not with the person all the time; sometimes things get a little lost. I would have a hard time saying that any problem we have had hasn’t been immediately addressed and immediately been worked to a resolution. They're spending the resources to make sure their staff is educated on all the things that we need. I really don’t have a lot of negatives outside of having a question every once in a while which they don’t know the answer to. Do you have any advice for potential customers? If you’re going into it just thinking you are going to hire an outside group and see instant results, it just isn’t the case. Youtech has been pretty upfront about that which I like. The CEO didn’t come in with a mindset that they were going to turn everything around for us. You have to believe in your story and in what you are trying to do. An agency or an outside group, is only going to be one piece helping you get there. --- #### PPC Campaigns for Hospitality Management Company **The Project** - Services: Pay Per Click - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Dec. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech created PPC campaigns through Google for restaurant web presence. They researched user bases for individual stores to optimize profitability. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Executive, Riot Hospitality Group - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 501-1,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 3, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Their engagement has resulted in improvements in site traffic, click-throughs, and conversion rates. Youtech is a proactive and transparent partner who works within budget and clearly communicates goals. Customers should get as involved as possible with these creative strategists. ""Their skill level stands out." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m an executive at Riot Hospitality Group, which oversees a group of restaurants. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? I wanted to take our different platforms that have developed a good audience and monetize them to drive a profit. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They helped us create a pay-per-click (PPC) campaign through Google. We identified the needs of each store individually. We identified the demographic and what the needs were for each store and then tailored a PPC campaign to each store to deliver a return. Youtech used their knowledge of Google and PPC ads to help me in my vision and how I wanted to grow profitability in each store. What is the team composition? My direct contact is our account executive. There’s a PPC lead in charge of the whole paid advertising program. When we have a more involved question about how we should structure the campaign, he provides answers and execution on a campaign level. There’s a director of client relations who is very involved with the brand. She’s often in some of our restaurants to gain a better understanding of them so that when we all talk, she has a lot of context and understanding of the brands. The owner of the company was the first person I met and he was the one who started the relationship between our two companies. How did you come to work with Youtech? It was a long time coming. Many years ago, they were based out of Chicago and they would visit our Chicago location frequently. The owner would talk to all of us and enjoyed the restaurant. He also let everybody know about his company and offered his services. At the time, we were pretty small and didn’t see that we could get a return on the products he was offering at the time. He was very persistent. and we finally connected less than a year ago. He showed some of the stuff he’s been doing for other companies and how his company is structured. I was sold on the amount of experience that he and his team brought to the table. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in December 2018 and the work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve seen an uptick in traffic and click-throughs. We’ve only been driving these campaigns for about three months, and we’re now seeing upward trends at the store level. When we first started, we had to work out a couple of the kinks. Some of the coupons needed to have different disclaimers on them. For the actual UI, we were getting a deep dropoff between clicking on the ad and redeeming the coupon. When we started seeing that, they called a meeting and we sat down and made it so that clicks on the ad results in the coupon automatically downloading. That really helped the conversion rate. On our end, we had to do some management training to make sure that when someone was redeeming a coupon, it was getting accurately reported. I’m confident that when we get the reporting to as close to 100% as possible, we’re going to see some really large returns. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They’re always sending status reports. They’re always asking questions, such as whether we want to fine-tune campaigns for certain holidays. I don’t have to reach out to them for that, which is great. I get an email a couple times a week with updates. Other vendors I work with wait for me to come to them and I don’t have to do that with Youtech. They’re also very transparent. If I have to get a hold of them quickly, they always answer their phone. We have a lunch meeting every couple of months just to touch base and we always choose one our locations so they can get a better idea of what our concepts are like. Our account executive is awesome and communicates very well. She has a clear vision of what I’m looking for. She gets answers very quickly when I have questions. Their invoicing system is very clean and they’re always on time. There are never any surprises. The accounting side of it is great. The initial contract that we signed was extremely detailed and transparent. They worked with us to craft it. I never felt as if it was designed to help keep them safe. It was a very bipartisan contract which was good. What did you find most impressive about them? They’re proactive and get ahead of things. They realized when the conversion rate was falling off and found a solution to that problem. Their skill level stands out. They’re very articulate and can easily explain to me what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. It makes me feel a lot more comfortable spending the money. They’re very helpful in making me understand exactly what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Are there any areas they could improve? The biggest thing I’m working on with them is getting a true conversion and true ROI. They have plenty of tools tell us how many people looked at the ad and how many clicked on it, but it’s taking some time to get to the point where I can say we spent X amount on an ad, 14,000 people saw it, 280 people clicked on it, and then 84 people walked in the front door and used it. That would clearly show our ROI and that’s the point we’re trying to get to. Do you have any advice for potential customers? While you’re working with them, make sure that you’re talking to your team managers and staff and that they fully understand what the promotion is, what the coupons look like, how they work, and how to report it so that you can get to that true ROI and true conversion quicker. --- #### Web Dev & Logo Design for Custom Apparel Company **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Oct. 2018 - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: Youtech developed an informational website for branding services. They conducted research and testing to determine a color scheme. Deliverables included interactive elements, a contact page, and graphics.   **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner, Things Branded - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 1, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech strove to tap into the existing voice and brand, ultimately delivering a website that internal stakeholders are proud of. Their design approach was thorough, creative, and personalized. The team was incredibly engaging and communicative. "“I’m eager to show off the new site that Youtech built for us.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the owner of Things Branded. We are a top supplier of branded apparel and material, and we cater to the B2B space. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? Our website was fifteen years old, and we couldn’t find a web developer that was familiar with the software or language. We hired Youtech to develop a new website for us. Since our products are custom-made, we wanted our site to be more informational than e-commerce-based. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech developed our new website from the ground up. We had a preliminary conversation so that Youtech could understand the direction we wanted to go in. They did an in-depth psychological test of our company and our personalities to determine a color scheme. They developed the color palette based on the message we wanted to convey and what we wanted to accomplish. The team created a contact page and some interactive elements; they also did logo design and graphics. What is the team composition? We worked with a team lead. About ten Youtech team members were involved in the project. Youtech assigned two people to determine the color scheme. How did you come to work with Youtech? One of our clients suggested we contact Wilbur (Founder and CEO, Youtech). I visited Youtech’s website and, although I’m not very technical, I could tell that their work was functional and well-designed. What is the status of this engagement? My company began working with Youtech in October 2018, and we launched the website in January 2019. Although they completed the project, Youtech provides ongoing maintenance and support. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Before working with Youtech, I avoided giving out our company’s web address; instead, I preferred more face-to-face business. I’m eager to show off the new site that Youtech built for us. I’m impressed with the final product. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? Youtech’s communication was top-notch; they were in constant contact, whether they were seeking clarification or sending screenshots of their work. Our team lead and Wilbur were always available. This may be standard protocol, but their commitment blew me away. We communicated via phone and email. Our teams also engaged via a forum-like project management platform, where we kept transcripts and notes. Since the website’s only been live for a few months, we’re still making tweaks. What did you find most impressive about them? Their approach to developing our color scheme was fascinating. They integrated colors that really worked for what we were trying to accomplish. Also, I liked how easily I could reach our team led. If we decide we do want to take an e-commerce route, we will definitely re-engage Youtech. Are there any areas they could improve? I found no room for improvement, and I’m saying this as someone with no stake in Youtech’s success. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs? If you’re like me and have no tech background, don’t be afraid to ask when you don’t understand something. --- #### SEO & Website Redevelopment for Consulting Company **The Project** - Services: Search Engine Optimization - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2019 **Project Summary**: Youtech redeveloped a consulting company website by modernizing the design and UI/UX. They also worked with in-house staff to improve SEO for lead generation. **Review Rating**: 3.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Productive Strategies - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 30, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Their team was organized and delivered everything they said they would. The new site looks cleaner and more modern. It’s unfortunate, however, that the SEO strategies didn’t end up improving lead generation quality or quantity. "“They have a well-thought-out development process and their team’s expertise is solid.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founder of Productive Strategies. We help companies that sell B2B increase their revenue. We also help not-for-profit companies improve their development efforts and their communications with their boards of directors. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We wanted to improve our online lead generation and didn’t have the time to manage it ourselves. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We started out focused on SEO and optimizing our site, then realized that we ought to completely redo it. Our team provided the text and Youtech handled the graphics and UI/UX. They also changed over the base software used to build it. What is the team composition? We had an account manager and two or three other team members worked with us day to day. How did you come to work with Youtech? A prospective client introduced them to us, actually, and had mentioned that they were thinking of using them for social media management and web development. We met with them and were impressed, so we decided to work with them on our SEO. What is the status of this engagement? We worked with them from August 2017–January 2019. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The site looked more modern, which we’re happy about. We didn’t see any change in terms of lead generation quality or quantity, which was disappointing but not unsurprising. It’s been a struggle for the whole 25 years we’ve been online, so it’s not really Youtech’s fault. They accomplished everything they said they would do. We’d definitely continue to refer business to them. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They were very organized. They came in with a plan and executed it well. In terms of communication, they’d send us regular reports and we’d have phone calls to discuss the results. We also touched base frequently via email. What did you find most impressive about them? They have a well-thought-out development process and their team’s expertise is solid. Are there any areas they could improve? I’m not sure. Maybe they could’ve evaluated what we did and considered whether another marketing strategy like pay-per-click would’ve been more effective. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Nothing really comes to mind. --- #### Shopify Website Dev for Educational Organization **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2018 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech provided Shopify website development services, working on redeveloping the backend of a website. They have now moved their focus to SEO, Google Ads, and email campaigns to drive sales. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Cosanti - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 29, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The website development efforts have produced excellent results, improving the look and feel, usability, and backend organization and efficiency of the platform, while online marketing is now underway. The team is always responsive, attentive, and thorough in their work. "“We could tell they read our feedback and took it seriously.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the president and CEO of Cosanti, a charitable organization dedicated to advancing the intersection of architecture and ecology. We seek support from the community through things like a for-profit subsidiary that manufactures and sells bronze and ceramic wind bells. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We wanted to take advantage of a donation that we received from Google that equates to $10,000/month in free click-through advertising through Google Ads. We needed help with the strategy to make more effective use out of that—we’d signed a contract to focus on the wind bell business and wanted to use an online marketing strategy to grow our revenues. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? One of their recommendations was that we should optimize our online store for purchases of bells. They rebuilt our website using Shopify as the backend and made it work better for online purchasing. The actual look and feel of the site, the basic design, and some of the content came from our existing site, but they did all the integration. We’ve just started a new contract, for which they’ll be managing SEO, Google Ads, and email campaigns to drive more traffic and more sales. If it works and delivers results, we’ll continue to work with them. What is the team composition?  When we kicked off, we had an initial meeting with our account rep and Wilbur (CEO & Founder, Youtech). We were then assigned a project manager to be our point of contact.   How did you come to work with Youtech? They were already contracted before I started. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in September 2018 and the work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The website went live in December, only one day behind schedule, which I found absolutely remarkable. They were actually done with it early, but we delayed it because we were launching our new POS system at the same time and needed to make tweaks. Our customers who also used the old site say it’s a far better purchasing experience now. We’re very satisfied with what we have, and it rolled out very smoothly. They also produced some additional benefits that we’ve been enjoying. The Shopify backend is useful to for the internal processing of phone orders or for use in our shipping department—it’s created all kinds of new efficiencies and processes that we didn’t expect when we first started the engagement. The next phase is to do online marketing and hopefully drive an increase in sales. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? The project manager was attentive, responsive, and diligent throughout the whole project. It was phenomenal all the way through and the fact they delivered on time was amazing.  They have an online project management tool in which we could see every element of the project. Any time I logged in, it laid out all the different stages of the project in a visual way and made it very clear whether we were on time or not, and if not, what needed to be done to catch up.  What did you find most impressive about them? They have a methodology that everybody in the organization buys into, understands, and utilizes. They really listen—at some moments, we offered very detailed feedback on the design and content, which they understood and made changes accordingly. They also pushed back where they should and explained why something wouldn’t work. In other areas, where there was a design choice and our opinion mattered, they took that into account. We could tell they read our feedback and took it seriously. Are there any areas they could improve? No. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be as thorough as possible. They’re very good at listening thoroughly and carefully to what you’re trying to achieve. Make sure you take advantage of every idea you have. They’re very good at taking that into account and delivering what you want to see delivered. --- #### SMM & Website Maintenance for Security Company **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Helping increase the number of leads, Youtech has made improvements to the website and managed SEO for it. They also assist with digital marketing strategies and create content for LinkedIn. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** President, Ultimate Security and Investigations of America - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 28, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The number of leads is on the rise and the in-house team is impressed with the customer service. Youtech goes above and beyond to meet all needs, while their flexibility coupled with their ability to produce work on time and on budget made them a reliable partner. "“They're very goal-oriented and have exceptional communication skills.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm the president of Ultimate Security and Investigations of America. We do private investigations. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We can't use conventional social media advertising, so we use a lot of word of mouth. We were looking for a vendor to help us generate more leads and find a social media platform that works. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? First, they've taken over the maintenance of our website. They’ve made some adjustments, added new features, and made suggestions in terms of the design, all of which helped improve the look and feel of the site. They also do SEO for us. In terms of digital marketing, they create content for our LinkedIn account. (LinkedIn is the only social media platform that works for us). What is the team composition? We've worked with an account manager, a social media team, and a website team. How did you come to work with Youtech? I was referred to them by our common friend. Youtech understood our goals and needs very well. I liked the plan that they put together and I was very comfortable with their price, so I decided to work with them. How much have you invested with them? We've spent about $25,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in 2016 and the relationship is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? They've stayed within our budget and met our goals. The number of leads has increased. (The first week we engaged Youtech, we got three leads). Also, they're flexible and willing to make changes if something is not working. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They're very organized. They make a plan and adhere to it. They always tell us ahead of time if they need to make changes to the schedule. Also, they keep us up-to-date with the progress, so we never have to wonder what is going on with the project. What did you find most impressive about them? They're very goal-oriented and have exceptional communication skills. Are there any areas they could improve? I can't think of anything. Do you have any advice for potential customers? You get what you pay for, so the number of services you receive depends on the price you pay. --- #### SEO, Website Maintenance, & SMM for Hospitality Group **The Project** - Services: Other Digital Marketing - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech oversees the digital presence of a regional hospitality group. They create content and manage social media, rebuilt the website, and spearhead SEO initiatives. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Director, Square One Concepts - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 23, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The entire network benefits from Youtech’s SEO efforts. Traffic is greatly improved and returns on investment are clear. Communication is strong, and their responsiveness and innovation help keep the brand fresh and ahead of trends. "“No other agency even comes close to their communication and organizational skills.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the marketing director of Square One Concepts, a hospitality group based in Arizona. We oversee about 25 bars and nightclubs in our region. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We were in a dark period digitally and didn’t have any fully functioning websites. Our social media was lacking, and we didn’t know much about SEO or Google rankings. We brought them on to bolster our digital presence. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We hired them for a six-month test trial and started working together on our social media. After they proved themselves, we reevaluated the partnership and brought them in to redo our whole website and the affiliated SEO. They built everything from the ground up, starting with a full overhaul of all our websites. They do SEO for all of our concepts, run our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and manage all of our web design, hosting, and maintenance for our concepts. They oversee all our content design and posting. What is the team composition? We work with a project manager as our primary point of contact, but our interaction has evolved a little over the years. I deal with the SEO team and the social media team on a daily basis, and we all stay in close contact. How did you come to work with Youtech? I have a personal relationship with their CEO. I saw the work he did for friends of mine, and knew they would be an asset to our evolution. I liked the scope of the work they did and how big they were becoming, and I decided to bring them into our marketing realm. What is the status of this engagement? We’ve worked with them for about two years, and the collaboration is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We’ve seen massive growth thanks to our SEO. So many people come to us through our website, and the whole network of restaurants benefits from that return on investment. The brand exposure in mass media is phenomenal. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? We’ve worked with a lot of people in the past, but no other agency even comes close to their communication and organizational skills. They’re always on top of everything and complete everything in a timely manner. No matter how many emails I send in a day, they always respond within minutes with an answer or information. What did you find most impressive about them? Their responsiveness and their innovativeness are impressive. They’re a young team and are always coming up with new ideas and staying ahead of trends. They anticipate what’s coming and put us ahead of our competitors. They’ve become a part of our family, and we go to them for anything. Are there any areas they could improve? No. They made important changes during our time with them and are a fully functional, well-oiled machine. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Trust their judgment and consider what they present to you. They will keep your budget in mind and will help grow your business. People are often nervous about using big agencies, but Youtech wants you to succeed. --- #### SMM, SEO, & Web Design for Humanitarian Travel Agency **The Project** - Services: Social Media Marketing - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech provided web development and social media advertising services. They continue to provide ongoing SEO, SMM, and PPC support. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 4.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Manager, City Express Travel - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 18, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech implemented effective marketing strategies that increased organic search rankings and overall online performance. Their team offers specialized skillsets for a variety of marketing needs. Timely, proactive, and responsive to client needs, they continue to be a great partner to work with. "“Youtech successfully increased our online traffic and organic search rankings on Google...” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I'm a manager at City Express Travel, a group travel agency that specializes in humanitarian and mission trips. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We engaged Youtech for web development and digital marketing services, including SMM, SEO, PPC, and social media management. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech created our Facebook and Instagram accounts and helped us manage social media ad campaigns. They also helped redesign our website, simplifying each page, making it mobile friendly, and adding additional features as needed. They continue to provide SEO services and manage our PPC campaigns. What is the team composition? While we mostly work with one project manager, we've also worked with specialists on their team for different needs, including social media, SEO, and PPC. How did you come to work with Youtech? We researched local agencies in the Chicago area and originally worked with one of Youtech's competitors for a year based on their affordability. We switched over to Youtech when we realized they offered more and higher quality services. They were also great about educating us about their work and taking the time to understand our company's needs. What is the status of this engagement? We've been working with them since September 2017 and the relationship is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Youtech successfully increased our online traffic and organic search rankings on Google for various keywords. We're usually in the top three to five search results for targeted keywords thanks to their SEO efforts and how they've simplified our website. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They've been great to work with thus far. They're very timely and responsive; I generally get a response back from them within an hour of reaching out by phone or email. They also worked very efficiently on the website redesign, finishing all the edits within a couple of weeks. What did you find most impressive about them? They have a large and specialized team that covers all of our needs, from web development to SEO and social media management. No one person on their team is spread thin, allowing them to produce higher quality work compared to other agencies.  Are there any areas they could improve? Even though it didn't impact outcomes negatively, we had a lot of changes in the people working on our projects over the past year, so it would've been nice to have had more consistency in resources. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Be upfront with their team about company goals and needs, and be open to their suggestions and feedback. Once Youtech started to fully understand our audience, they were able to hone in on marketing strategies to help us achieve our goals. --- #### Magento Web Dev & Branding for Vacuum Equipment Company **The Project** - Services: E-Commerce Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 1970 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech redesigned a vacuum company’s website and coordinated an organizational rebrand—complete with a new logo and updated marketing collateral and business materials. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Marketing Manager, Best Value Vacs - Industry: Retail - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jan 16, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: The redesigned website offers users a smoother online purchasing process, while email newsletters and social media feeds have experienced promising growth trends. Youtech provides an accessible and multitalented staff. Future clients can anticipate a communicative and reliable partner. ""Never underestimate their abilities because they can find a solution to make ideas a reality." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I am the marketing manager for Best Value Vacs. We sell laboratory equipment as well as vacuum chambers for wood stabilizing. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? We experienced some problems with our incumbent website developer, so we looked elsewhere for a vendor that could facilitate a website redesign and an organizational rebrand. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech redesigned our website using the Magento platform, and they added the plug-ins and customizations that we needed. For our company rebrand, which we hope to launch in March 2019, Youtech has created a new logo and updated all of our label templates, banners, and marketing collateral. What is the team composition? Our team consists of Nathin (Creative Director, Youtech), Eric (Director of Search Marketing, Youtech), Patrick (Senior Graphic Designer, Youtech), Cedric (Paid Media Specialist, Youtech), and Adela (Graphic Designer, Youtech). How did you come to work with Youtech? One of our team members knew Youtech’s owner and recommended the business. We met with their team to discuss our goals, and we selected them following that conversation. What is the status of this engagement? Our engagement began in summer 2016 and remains ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Our website experiences fewer problems. Because we are primarily an online business, this makes purchasing from our website more user-friendly and seamless. Our email newsletter has increased its growth, so we have more people requesting our services and wanting to see our products. And our social media presence has grown because of their input. We’ve gotten a lot in return as a result of their work. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? We consider them to be an extension of our staff. I can call any member of their team and have problems resolved quickly. We benefit from having a healthy approach to communication. What did you find most impressive about them? They have proven to be an accessible and reliable partner. Are there any areas they could improve? We have a very good relationship with them, so as we find things that need improvement, we have directly addressed those issues with them. There haven’t been many of those instances, but they fix things as soon as possible. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Never underestimate their abilities because they can find a solution to make ideas a reality. --- #### Web Design For Salon Chain **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Jan. 2014 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech & Associates redeveloped the website of a family owned beauty business. They redesigned the look of the site, moved it to WordPress, and worked on the site’s SEO and Google AdWords. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** General Manger, Zano Salons and Spa - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 22, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The website’s new look is fresh and up-to-date, while its new features facilitate better communication with the site’s user. Youtech’s SEO work on backlinks improved the ranking for the site across all keywords, and their prompt answers to queries enabled the project to be completed on time. "“They’re the best—very responsive.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Zano Salons and Spa is a family owned business with four salons and spas in the western suburbs of Chicago. I’m the general manager and head of marketing. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech & Associates? We needed our website redeveloping. It had been done three years ago, but we wanted to move it to WordPress. Anything thing we wanted was to tap into Youtech’s design department and get some ideas on how to keep the site looking fresh and current.  Finally, we needed help with SEO and Google AdWords. Our goal was to make sure we were showing up organically higher than we currently were. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They designed the website page-by-page. I would approve the design and content as they were completed. I let them decide the design and content on the site. There are several great features on the new site. We get a lot of calls for spa parties, wedding parties, employment, and so on. Through Youtech’s recommendation, all information is captured in a form and then emailed to the appropriate person. That really helped us capture leads through that communication. We also sell gift cards on the site but no products. Each month we tweak the site after examining many hits we’re getting. Youtech first recommended the keywords we should use for SEO. How did you come to work with Youtech & Associates? We did some research and found them. They have a good reputation in our market. How much have you invested with them? We spent around $10,000 on the project. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them 3 years ago, and the project took 2 months. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? They improved the SEO through backlinks. I get a detailed report on a monthly basis that shows the organic hits and where we rank on keywords. Every keyword has gone up since we started. How did Youtech & Associates perform from a project management standpoint? I met with them as needed throughout the project. They’re the best—very responsive. I get an answer within minutes to any query I have during the work day. What did you find most impressive about them? They’re pretty practical, which means there’s no fluff. When I have a question, they give me an answer and a recommendation that they back up with some data. Are there any areas they could improve? No. --- #### PPC For Insulation Company **The Project** - Services: Other IT Consulting and SI - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Aug. 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech creates and manages Google ad campaigns to increase lead generation from pay-per-click campaigns. They also provide monthly reports to ensure that they are optimized. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** VP, All Comfort Insulation - Industry: Utilities - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 10, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The click-through rate of these ads is 3.3%, which is above the national average. Youtech proactively monitors and edits the ads to optimize click-through rates. They are very easy to reach and responsive. ""I'm really happy with the personalized attention, and the ease at which I can reach my representative." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. Our company is a residential insulation company. We insulate walls and attics of existing homes and also do ventilation for attics and the roofs. I'm the vice president. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech? I wanted them to run my pay-per-click Google ad account to be able to get more leads from customers from Google searches. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They run my pay-per-click campaigns. They make up ads based on keywords that we've gone over, which have to do with the services that we provide. And then they give me a monthly reading of how many times they ran the ad and how many times it was clicked on. We can do it by type of ad, and we can change all the ads anytime we want. We can look at it by keyword, what position we're coming up on, what our click through rate is, and what my cost per click is. So they work to drive additional business my way. How did you come to work with Youtech? I had a previous pay-per-click campaign through another provider. My sales rep left the company and joined Youtech. He thought that it would be a good fit for us. So, he brought us over there where they’re a bit more hands on. I work with Eric, and I can call him anytime I want. We can go through the stats, up to the minute. He can break things down for me. It's a lot more hands on and personal. How much have you invested with them? I spend $2,000 a month. What is the status of this engagement? It has been about a year. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? I can tell you that my click rate is 3.3%. The national average for the industry is 1.1%. So I'm very happy with how they're driving business my way. Eric takes the time to change things up if we notice something isn't working as well. Then he can watch the effects on a daily basis and see what's getting more results and more clicks. How did Youtech perform from a project management standpoint? They're wonderful. I can call Eric at any time. If he's out of the office, they let me know, and he gets back to me immediately. He'll reach out to me when he has something that he thinks he wants to change or something to share with us. I always get a monthly report from him that we go over in detail. What did you find most impressive about them? They're a younger company. I think that they are a little more up on technology than other companies that maybe a little older and set in their ways. I'm finding that that's important for this kind of work. Are there any areas they could improve? Honestly, I can't think of anything. It's really been a very good experience. --- #### Web Dev for Health Insurance Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: June 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech provides comprehensive web services for multiple sites, including development, hosting, visual design, data backup, and SEO. Recently, the team helped with the transition to a new domain name. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 0.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Manager, Health Insurance Company - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 8, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The website’s domain authority score has shown significant improvement ever since Youtech optimized its design and structure. Youtech’s team provides cutting-edge solutions that have a positive impact on usability, aesthetics, and SEO. Youtech also excels at project management and communication. "“Youtech has a young, energetic, and tech-savvy staff who can provide up-to-date solutions.”" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the digital marketing manager for an insurance wholesaler. We are interested in recruiting insurance agents and financial advisors to sell annuities to consumers. We hold the contracts with the insurance companies that issue the annuity contracts. We’re kind of the middle person between the agent and the insurance company. I’ve been working with the company for over 2 years. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech & Associates? For years, we had used a different vendor to host the corporate site as well as some of our agent websites. The agents we’ve recruited sometimes need help establishing their own business websites. However, our old vendor used some really outdated code, making it difficult to change anything. The analytics were virtually not there at all. When we would ask about visitors or any type of analytical data, the old vendor did not have it available because it was built on such an old platform. We looked to Youtech to make our corporate site and our agent sites up-to-date. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We consider Youtech & Associates as our go-to experts for building and hosting our websites. They are responsible for pretty much everything. We use WordPress and plug-ins for different requirements, such as e-commerce or pop-up forms to sign up for newsletters and collect lead data. Youtech is good at recommending plug-ins and setting them up for us. They also help us with data backup, content, and search engine optimization. Last June 2017, Youtech helped us transition to our new company name and hosted our new website. We used to be known by a different company name. Our old URL had been around for so long that we really needed their help. They were key in helping us switch over to this new URL. Youtech’s design staff also came up with our new look. They have good designers. Our corporate office was very pleased with it and signed off on their work. Youtech created several websites and optimized them for mobile, which was something we didn’t have before. Youtech helped improve our agents’ sites by integrating video, which is something we never had before either. We’re now able to track the hits and activity on those agent sites.   We have an educational workshop program that’s pretty extensive, and Youtech is working on our website for that program. Consumers can go online and register for workshop courses at community colleges in their area. Youtech added an e-commerce capability that we didn’t have in the past. From time to time, Youtech would even help us with content. Our corporate office sends us most of our content. Youtech would sort of mold it into the site so that it wasn’t too heavy, making the content more web-friendly. Youtech suggested that we write our own content and post it on our website. We were a little light on content, so they pushed us to write about popular topics so that we could drive traffic to those pages. Youtech is helping us with SEO from start to finish. They’re doing business listings on Google and Bing for all of our offices across the country. They teach us how to use keywords, backlinks, and content more effectively. They also help us with the backend, metrics, and analytics. What is the team dynamic? I work closely with Youtech’s team. Every month, we have meetings and talk about our current efforts. How did you come to work with Youtech & Associates? They’re in Illinois, which is the same town that our office is located in. One of our principals knew them and contacted them. That’s how the relationship started. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together June 2016, and the work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Our domain authority score has improved since using Youtech. That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve seen. How did Youtech & Associates perform from a project management standpoint? They are excellent. Youtech has been good at communicating with us consistently each week. This keeps us on track as far as a schedule goes. They make sure we’re getting things done when they need to be finished. What did you find most impressive about them? Youtech has a young, energetic, and tech-savvy staff who can provide up-to-date solutions. We’re in the insurance business, which moves more slowly and is a little outdated in terms of technology. Somebody like Youtech is really great for bringing us up-to-date with current technology. Are there any areas they could improve? I don’t have any complaints as far as the work they do is concerned. --- #### Web Redesign for Recreational Products Company **The Project** - Services: Web Design - Project size: $10,000 to $49,999 - Project length: Sep. 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Youtech & Associates redesigned a website to increase sales and brand awareness. They also provided SEO and PPC services.  **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, KO Water Games - Industry: Hospitality & leisure - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Mar 14, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: The new site improved in organic traffic generated. Youtech & Associates' responsiveness and understanding of the challenge at hand resulted in a successful partnership.  ""They’re responsive and give suggestions on what would be the best thing for us as a company." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. KO Water Games is a manufacturer, distributor, and seller of a water game that’s an alternative dunk tank. It’s more portable and less expensive than the standard dunk tank. We sell on multiple e-commerce sites. I’m the founder and CEO. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Youtech and Associates? We needed to increase our sales and create more brand awareness. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? Youtech rebuilt our website; I also have them working on our SEO to get better organic search traffic. In January, they started a Google AdWords campaign and have been managing that. They help with both SEO on the site and with link building. We’re trying to expand into the Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom markets, so they created a landing page to bring more traffic to the site. They’re working on a Google Merchant account currently and trying to make the site mobile friendly. The website mainly describes our product. It’s really easy for customers to purchase right from our site. How did you come to work with Youtech and Associates? I was referred to them by a friend who went to school with the owner of Youtech. How much have you invested with Youtech and Associates? We have spent $15,000 on our relationship so far. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with them in September 2016, and the work is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? We’ve seen an increase in organic traffic. They’re building our presence to prepare for our main selling season. How did Youtech and Associates perform from a project management standpoint? We’ve sat down with them and they explain what they’re going to do. They’re good at listening and they really understood my vision. They’re responsive and give suggestions on what would be the best thing for us as a company. What did you find most impressive about Youtech and Associates? Their availability is great and they answer my questions promptly. Are there any areas Youtech and Associates could improve? No. We’ll see how the results work out. We’re trying new things to see what works best. --- #### Label & Website Design for Craft Brewery **The Project** - Services: Other Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: In addition to designing a website, Youtech designs labels for each offering from a craft brewery. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-founder, Pollyanna Brewing Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 25, 2019 **Feedback Summary**: Youtech delivered a visually impressive website and distinctive beer labels, helping to foster brand continuity and exposure. The team communicates well and provides excellent service. They have proven to be a reliable and valuable design partner. ""Their customer service is impeccable, and the quality of their work is top-notch." " **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and your position there. I am a co-founder of Pollyanna Brewing Company. I am also the head brewer and lead of marketing. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** For what projects/services did your company hire this vendor? We hired Youtech to design our website and dozens of labels for our beers.   What were your goals for this project? We wanted our designs to have some continuity, and we wanted to expand the exposure of our brand. **SOLUTION** How did you select this vendor? We learned of Youtech through a referral. Describe the project in detail. In addition to designing our website, they provide unique and distinctive labels for each beer that we offer. Each of those projects is similar, but the label design is obviously different every time. They continue to produce new labels as we try to make our brand consistent. What was the team composition? Nathin (Creative Director, Youtech) has been our primary contact over the years, but he’s been supported by several others, as well. They all do a fantastic job. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact this project/engagement has had on your business? Our website is easy to use, and it enhances the customer experience. Our labels are eye-catching and pop on store shelves. We’re very proud of the way we look. How effective is your workflow between your team and theirs? They are easy to work with. We never have trouble communicating. What did you find most impressive about this company? Their customer service is impeccable, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Are there any areas for improvement? No, nothing stands out as needing improvement. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### Ace Home Services ACE Home Services goal was very direct: Drive Leads. Increase Sales. ACE came to Youtech in hopes of gaining more calls and qualified leads, which in return, would result in more sales. In a competitive operation such as this, ACE had the top-notch quality, they just needed the finishing touch to bring awareness to all they had to offer. Luckily, Youtech was able to fix that, using PPC and SEO to make the ultimate impact. Youtech provided a forefront marketing strategy that optimized the number of people reached by ACE Home Services, using PPC and SEO as the back legs of its gameplan. Through PPC and SEO efforts, Youtech created polished Social Media, Website, and ad content, improving clarity, preciseness, and allure to grasp the full attention of potential customers. ACE Home Services’s website contained bulks of information that Youtech was able to gather, reorganize, and prioritize, and even now Youtech is currently revamping their Website to ensure critical success. Youtech utilized local SEO to drive higher keyword rankings and conversions for ACE Home Services. Local SEO is a hyper-specific and effective way to market ACE’s local business, helping promote their services to local customers at the exact time they’re looking for them online. Since taking over ACE paid advertising efforts, and making numerous optimizations, Youtech increased nearly all metrics within their campaign and eliminated wasted spend. In total, Youtech has ### Abacus Early Learning Centers Abacus Early Learning Centers are Level 4, NEPCA-accredited childcare and educational centers in central and northeast Indiana. Abacus children are provided structured learning centers, small and large-group activities, and individualized experiences on a daily basis. Through observation and assessment, teachers develop educational plans based on the personal strengths and weaknesses of the children in their group. ### Accubow ABOUT THIS PROJECT Accubow is the world’s first augmented reality archery training mobile app. The Accubow system is comprised of a specialized bow with a single-resistance band that can be increased or decreased from 10 to 70 pounds of pulling resistance. The bow is synchronized with the Accubow app once activated and made with a phone mount to hold your phone in place while using the app. To use the app, archers pull back, take aim, and shoot at a designated target as if using a real arrow. Triggered by the pullback, archers watch as their virtual arrows hit the targets on their phone screen. Accubow is a revolution. It’s the most advanced, complete, and effective archery training device ever created, all while looking, feeling, and releasing like a traditional bow. ### Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers ABOUT THIS PROJECT Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is a concept under the Square One Concepts hospitality management group in Scottsdale, AZ that has over 10 locations throughout Arizona and San Diego. It has become one of Arizona’s and California’s hottest neighborhood restaurants/bars because, as in their name, they keep it simple, serving what they say they do: the coldest beers and most flavorful cheeseburgers. All menu items are made fresh in-house, with build-your-own burger options that have been the topic of many IG posts and dubbed by foodies near and far as “drool-worthy.” In addition to a jam-packed menu of game day favorites, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers keeps the energy high with over 30 HD flat screen TV’s scattered throughout each location. Premium sound systems and outdoor patios complete the perfect place to cheer on your team. ### Bourbon & Bones ABOUT THIS PROJECT Bourbon & Bones, a Square One Concepts restaurant, is a modern, upscale American steakhouse in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Bourbon & Bones speaks for itself, letting its high-quality ingredients, freshly-cut steaks, and extensive collection of luxurious bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches do the talking. Award-winning executive chef, Joshua James “J” Amonson, personally tends to every plate, because when it comes to steak, only the best will do. His fresh twists on timeless dishes strike a perfect balance of flavor, presentation, and innovation. And did we mention the drinks? Cocktail seekers will also be in good hands with house mixologist, Rich Moe, who will concoct anything your palette desires. A CUT ABOVE Bourbon & Bones needed an online persona that spoke to its sophisticated, fine dining atmosphere and innovative dishes. In walked Youtech. Youtech put its best foot forward to develop a new website, launch a social media strategy, and boost online traffic for Bourbon & Bones. Our social team creates and schedules clever Facebook, IG, and Twitter posts that increase followership, promote Bourbon & Bones, and highlight menu specialties to engage potential customers. These ideas are turned into visuals by our designers, who, as with a good steak, make every morsel better than the last. The upscale qualities of Bourbon & Bones further come to life on the pristine, newly designed website, where customers can swiftly view menus, contact staff, and make reservations.  ### The law firm of McGann, Ketterman & Rioux The law firm of McGann, Ketterman & Rioux, located in the heart of Chicago, concentrates its practice in all aspects of labor and employment law, ERISA enforcement, and employee benefits law. The firm represents numerous labor organizations and workers, plus Taft-Hartley pension, welfare, and apprentice training funds throughout Chicago and the Midwest. CASE DISMISSED MKR collaborated with Youtech to develop a new website that spoke to the firm’s long-standing expertise and success in labor law. Youtech’s creative team buckled down, taking new company photos, drafting content, and building a responsive website. What remains is an online presence that propelled MKR into the 21st century. (And hopefully beyond!) ### Next Door & Window Next Door & Window SEO – PPC Next Door & Window is the leader in the home improvement industry for homes, entry doors, and house siding. Family-owned since 1947, Next Door & Window has helped homeowners throughout Naperville, Illinois, and nearby areas boost the curb appeal, functionality, and energy efficiency of their homes with contemporary upgrades that are built to last. Goal? Drive New Leads Next Door & Window came to Youtech to improve their ROI with Google Ads. With their previous agency, they were experiencing 9 appointments scheduled at a $10,000 budget with 2 closed coming out to a $5,000 CPA (cost per acquisition). The company was most interested in creating a new campaign structure to drive new leads for both windows and doors. Services The Youtech team started managing Next Door & Window Google Ads account and within the first 30 days, Youtech dropped their CPA (cost per acquisition) 91% and increased their profitability over 63%. Quickly afterward Next Door started Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase organic leads and local ranking. By the Numbers Let’s shed some light on our efforts and show our true colors. Youtech is becoming more and more data-driven by the day to configure the most effective ways to use ad spend.  ### Square One Concepts Web Design – Web Development – Social Media – SEO Square One Concepts is a full-service hospitality management, design, and consulting firm located in Scottsdale, AZ. The group’s mission is to create unique, enduring restaurant and nightlife concepts that provide guests with enjoyable and memorable experiences. Square One is led by a management team with over 100 years of combined experience. Its founder and CEO Barrett Rinzler has created, designed, and managed over 20 individual concepts in multiple locations throughout the Southwest, including Scottsdale, San Diego, and Denver. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers offering is pretty self-explanatory – cold beers, cheeseburgers, and sports, all things that make life wonderful. The menu features daily-made eats with fresh ingredients and over 150 beer choices on draught, bottled, or canned. The casual, neighborhood-bar feel has made it a choice restaurant for locals looking for a brew-tiful time. Mmmmm Burgers & Beers CBCB (as it’s affectionately abbreviated at Youtech) is arguably the most popular of all the concepts we manage. We aimed to keep their social media as adventurous as its infinite burger topping combinations, posting daily specials and all the games you could catch on its many HD flatscreen TVs. Blood, sweat, and many hours staring at burger photos later, we’ve been able to establish consistent social growth for Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. ### Glory Gains Gym Glory Gains Gym Web Design – Web Development Glory Gains Gym is a personal training facility in Scottsdale, AZ for trainers and their clientele. Glory Gains Gym founder and owner Caleb Hock wanted to create a place where everyone, regardless of fitness levels, found common ground in fitness and sought a higher purpose in helping others accomplish their goals. Who is Glory Gains Gym? Members of Glory Gains can join the gym as part of a training group or individually to train in their preferred format. A 45-yard turf field, brand new equipment, and premier individual and group training spaces provide the tools everyone needs to succeed With the vision and work ethic of a small group, Glory Gains grew from four trainers and 100 members to 20+ trainers and 700+ members in less than a year. No Guts, No Glory In an age where self-image is defined as what is “liked” or deemed acceptable by others on social media, Glory Gains Gym interjects to say “here, you are enough.” Caleb’s ‘come as you are’ approach to fitness and group training has equalized the playing field. It’s part of a broader vision to help everyone who enters Glory Gains Gym lead a more nourished life body and soul. So, how could Glory Gains Gym convey something so personal & build trust while staying in tune with the impersonal yet ubiquitous forms of modern business automation? Transparency.  ### Best Value Vacs (BVV) Best Value Vacs SEO – PPC – Retargeting – Email Marketing – Social Media – Web Design – Web Development – Branding Best Value Vacs (BVV) is an e-commerce giant that sells vacuum chambers, extractors, and material processing equipment to universities, laboratories, dispensaries, and individual consumers. The company grosses over $15 million from online sales annually. Improved Web Performance Best Value Vacs came to Youtech to improve their site performance, specifically to clear up ongoing issues from its web developer. The company was most interested in creating a more positive user experience while continuing to drive new traffic and conversions for its thousands of products. Why a Rebrand? Best Value Vacs was facing a crisis of conscience. Although the monthly profits were high, the Best Value Vacs team had been feeling for a while that they were standing on shifting sands. Their growth had become so rapid that they had outgrown themselves, and were forced to put many branding efforts on the backburner. Consequently, internal morale was taking a hit and affecting team productivity. The team knew that without an affirmative identity everyone could get behind, the brand would not survive long-term. ### Awesome hand Gaming Awesome Hand Gaming SEO – Email Marketing – Social Media – Web Design – Web Development – Branding Awesome Hand Gaming is a licensed video terminal operator (TO). AHG entered the legalized video slot machine industry in 2009 after the passing of the Illinois Video Gaming Act. Awesome Hand Gaming made the logical jump to video slot machines after 70 years in the food vending and entertainment industries. The Issue Awesome Hand Gaming, part of the A&H Management and A&H Entertainers family of business, enjoyed two generations of success in jukeboxes, video arcade gaming consoles, darts, and billiards. Yet, its challenge was twofold: Helping locations market themselves to gamers, and then, by extension, marketing directly to gamers themselves. In other words, AHG had to somehow crack marketing to both B2B and B2C segments under one roof. On top of that, operators and bar/tavern establishments were having a hard time marketing to the highly-nuanced market of video slots gamers as it was; it would be up to AHG to lead them in a new direction. The Objectives Awesome Hand Gaming partnered with Youtech to develop an entirely new brand, complete with a fresh tagline, logo, website, social media, print, and digital marketing plans. ### Project with Pollyanna Brewing Company ### Project with Kernel Seasons' ### Project with Alkaline88 ### Project with Evil Controllers ### Project with 3M ### UrbanMatter UrbanMatter is a nightlife and entertainment platform dedicated to helping Chicagoans keep tabs on what really matters in their city. With a monthly digital readership totaling over 150k – and a new mobile app boasting more than 13,000 downloads to date – UrbanMatter’s multinetwork approach to news and events makes it possible for local readers to stop relying on inauthentic, out-of-touch sources for the info they crave. With UrbanMatter, we were given the unique opportunity to build a modern media brand entirely from scratch. Beginning as Chicago Genie in 2015, UM got its start as a small-scale blog intent on using the insider knowledge of Youtech’s city-based writers to drive traffic. Recognizing a knack-for-news on behalf of our content creators – as well as a growing demand for reliable publications on the part of Chicagoans – it was the combined efforts of Youtech’s SEO, creative, and marketing teams that allowed us to take UrbanMatter from these humble beginnings confidently into the dog-eat-dog space of digital media. Following a 2016 rebrand and some fresh new digs, what now separates UM from the rest of the pack is a strategy that shows off their penchant for authenticity. From their articles to their social media, UrbanMatter is a source that relishes in connecting its readers to the concerts, bars, restaurants, and lifestyles that matter most – and it shows. Since taking up the UrbanMatter mantle in the fall of 2016, Youtech’s main goals have largely centered around growth, growth, and, of course, more growth. ### Industry Recognitions - Executive Inc.: Since he was 12, Valley entreprene - Wilbur You’s success with Naperville-based Youtech ## Key Clients - Simplicity Marketing ## Packages ## Locations (3) ### Lisle, IL (Headquarters) - 1011 Warrenville Rd Suite 255 Lisle - Lisle, IL 60532 - United States - 31 - 40 employees - Phone: 630.857.9545 ### Scottsdale, AZ - 8888 E Raintree Dr Suite 170 - Scottsdale, AZ 85260 - United States - 10 - 15 employees - Phone: (480) 525-6250 ### Addison, TX - 14131 Midway Road Suite 520 Addison - Addison, TX 75001 - United States - 6 - 9 employees - Phone: 469-423-9578 ## Contact Youtech [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/youtech) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/YoutechAgency/) - [X](https://twitter.com/Youtechagency)