Book Publisher Hub

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Motivational Author of IXK.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hey I’m Ibram X. Kendi. I write books, dig into history and founded the Center for Antiracist Research over at Boston University. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Book Publisher Hub to accomplish?

• Basically I wanted a website that showcases my published work, gives people a feel for who I am and obviously wanted to create a space for my readers, educators, organizations to reach out and checkout what I’ve been writing.

SOLUTION

How did you find Book Publisher Hub?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Book Publisher Hub over others?

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

How many teammates from Book Publisher Hub were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I wanted to build a clean, responsive site that actually represents what I’m about and the work I do. So they created homepage, showcases for my books and events and media section, got all the content flowing smoothly and set up a backend so I can handle updates on my own when new stuff comes out.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My site’s been doing really well because: 

More visitors are showing up and spending time on the site

My books and media are getting a lot more visibility

People are reaching more and signing up for events, dropping messages

It really strengthened my brand as a writer and researcher

Way more accessible for educators and anyone looking to work together

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

I worked with Rebecca as my project manager and she was seriously great. Really down to earth, always proactive about stuff and super detail oriented. I was in loop for every update. She handled all our conversations and revisions as they happened and delivered everything before the deadline hit. I personally like her communication style, just easy to follow, consistent and she quickly handle turnaround whenever I need revisions. 

What was your primary form of communication with Book Publisher Hub?

Email or Messaging App

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

What I really loved about Book Publisher Hub was how they actually got what I trying to do. They didn’t just see this as another website project. They understood my mission as an author and created something that goes way beyond just looking good. It communicates what I stand for and helps me reach more people and also creates real connection with readers all over the world. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Book Publisher Hub could have done differently?

Everything worked flawlessly. I’d love to see them continue try out the newest web tools and tricks to make future sites even more interactive and just give readers a better overall vibe.