Breakline

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I own Pro Carpet Cleaning Swanswea. We’re a carpet and upholstery cleaning service. I’m the owner and director.

What challenge were you trying to address with Breakline?

I was looking for a website company that could deliver results and get my website onto page on of Google. After that, I wanted to get in the top three positions of Google.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built the website from scratch even though I had an existing one. Alex went through it and gave me the pros and cons of building a new one. I kept the same domain but the site is all new.

I provided them with certain formats I wanted to follow including the same color scheme and branding. They did the rest.

They didn’t provide analytics on Google initially since I was on a low budget to test their effectiveness, but we increased our budget in October of 2019. A monthly analytics report was part of that new agreement.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Alex, the owner.

How did you come to work with Breakline?

Originally, I found them through a Facebook post. I looked at their Facebook reviews, and they scheduled a call with me. I didn’t have to pay them first, but we had a detailed conversation about my needs and budget. That had never happened with other companies I’d used. They seemed very professional.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent £1,200 ($1,500 USD) over the first two years, and then the total is over £3,000 ($3,700 USD), including the website.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since April 2018. The website went live in June 2018. I’ve been with them ever since.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I couldn’t get onto page one of Google. I was also in position nine, which is on page two, and that happened for three years. Now, he’s got me onto page one, and into the top three positions. No other company was able to do what Breakline has done.

How did Breakline perform from a project management standpoint?

Their timing is good. They gave a realistic estimate in terms of getting everything up and running. He communicates if he’s running late, too, so there’s no nonsense. He comes across as very honest with his planning.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s his honesty and communication. When I started off, he achieved great results on a small budget. Despite me asking him if he could achieve better results with more cash flow, he didn’t say yes. Other companies would have said yes and taken my money. Once we built that rapport — and we’re going into year three now — he’s only now saying let’s build up the budget to push it forward.

His communication is also fantastic. I message him on weekends, late at night, and he always replies back. It’s very efficient.

Are there any areas they could improve?

None at all, if I’m honest.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Speak with Alex and have schedule phone calls and conversations with him. Don’t be afraid. If you’ve got a low budget, he’ll give you honest advice and go out of his way to help you.

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the company director of Skyemotion Ltd. We’re a car finance platform, and we operate under Carvine.

What challenge were you trying to address with Breakline?

We needed them to help with our SEO efforts. Essentially, we’re a brokerage firm for car financing. So, we take care of any car finance applications that come through online. Next, we get the customer into a lending position and find a vehicle for them. Then, we pay it out for the customer.

Our company has tried different SEO companies before and found they weren’t doing anything for us. We were looking for a company that could take our website and elevate it in terms of a good web presence on Google.

What was the scope of their involvement?
Breakline has done a lot for us. They started off our engagement by looking into our website. Their team redesigned and made the site a lot faster in order to increase our score with Google. They use Google Search Console and Ahrefs for the SEO tools. We receive monthly analytic reports, however, we can also check them through our site’s backend.

We’re launching a new campaign geared toward our prime customers. Breakline has created a new web page, and they’re marketing it right now. It’s up and running and already starting to deliver.

What is the team composition?
I generally work with Alex (Managing Director), but he also has a scriptwriter who does all the content publishing for our blog.

How did you come to work with Breakline?
In my past experience with SEO companies, they tell us what we want to hear, but don’t ever perform. Breakline was different. They didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear but said they’d help us in a timely fashion.

Their team gave us a lot more strategy in terms of how we proceed to where we want to be and what we do to get there. These were strategic details we had never seen before with other companies. Breakline gave us the right information and precise help to achieve our goals.

How much have you invested with them?
We’ve invested between £14,000–£15,000 (approximately $17,000–$19,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?
Our ongoing partnership began in January 2019.  We’re currently looking to raise the budget and move into the next stage.
 

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Our website was originally on the fifth or sixth page of a Google search and currently, we’re on page two — and continuously moving up the ranks. When an application comes in, we can see exactly where it’s coming from. Formerly, there were about 4–5% of applications coming in through our platform, now there’s about 40–45%. This is all due to Breakline, what they’ve done for us is immense.

How did Breakline perform from a project management standpoint?
Getting ahold of them is not a problem at all. I can text, email, or call them on the phone, and they’ll answer. We’re always able to get in touch with them; they’re always there.

Breakline has also provided us with the transparency to view our analytics whenever we’d like. They’ve enabled us to see our SEO information on the backend of our platform. From start to finish, we can see exactly where the applications have come from and where they are in the processing timeline.

What did you find most impressive about them?
Their customer service is exceptional. The second we make a phone call with any sort of inquiry, they’re on it right away. They’ve never let us down. I can’t talk highly enough about them. Breakline has always been on the ball with everything we’ve tasked them with. Their speed of service and accuracy is outstanding.

Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there are no areas for improvement. There can never be a realistic expectation of when things will come to fruition. It all depends on the market and who’s doing the most.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?
They should most certainly work with Breakline. Their team has put everything that they’ve promised into action. You can’t go wrong with them.
 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Paul’s Taxi company on the Isle of Wight, England.

What challenge were you trying to address with Breakline?

I needed help creating my website and SEO services.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Breakline built the website from scratch, including all the wireframes. They do ongoing SEO work and provide regular reports on performance.

What is the team composition?

Alex (Managing Director) is my point of contact.

How did you come to work with Breakline?

They were the first to pop up when I Googled “SEO Isle of Wight”.

How much have you invested with them?

We pay £500 (approximately $600 USD) a month, so it’s been about £7,500 (approximately $9,000 USD) so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in January 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

My company shows up on the first page in Google search. I’m getting more calls each month, so business is increasing. The website is very fast, and we’ve had no problems with it.

How did Breakline perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication is good. We communicate via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings. I can call the company, or Alex directly, at any time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re a good company. Everything has been great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any areas for improvement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My advice is to work with them.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a group entertainment company. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Breakline?

We wanted assistance with our website and boosting our online presence. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

They assist with the ongoing administration of our website and provide updates. Their team also provides content for our site and social media platforms. They also provide other marketing services, like SEO. Every month they give us a report on our traffic, link-building, and keyword performance. 

What is the team composition?

We have one main point of contact, but several people have worked on the project at different times. 

How did you come to work with Breakline?

We were looking for a local firm. We had tried other vendors but had mixed results. We looked at Breakline’s site and like how they presented themselves. It was also nice that they were a smaller firm and uses a results-based approach. We had an initial trial period, and they proved themselves, so we decided to continue working together. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in August 2019, and the work is ongoing. 

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’ve seen significant growth in our traffic, and our search rankings have improved. The content they produce is great and has gotten excellent feedback. They’ve delivered what we expected and hoped would come from the collaboration. 

How did Breakline perform from a project management standpoint?

Their communication is excellent. They’re easily available and provide regular updates on their progress. I don’t know of any specific project management tools they’re using, but they seem to be very organized. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They get results. As I said, we tried a few other providers, but this team demonstrated that they can achieve what we want more than anyone else. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’ve addressed everything we’ve asked them to. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be specific about the results you want to achieve because they’re very results-focused. If you’re specific with them, I think that will ensure you get the outcome you want. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the managing director of Spear Recruitment Ltd., a UK based staffing agency.

For what projects/services did your company hire Breakline Ltd?

I hired Breakline to fulfill the potential of my website and achieve a desirable online presence.

What were your goals for this project?

My goals were to double the amount of site traffic and improve our SEO campaign rankings. 

How did you select this vendor?

After meeting with several other companies, I chose Breakline because the team exuded both knowledge and enthusiasm for the project.

Describe the project in detail.

Breakline increased our Google rankings which drove more traffic to our site. They explained each step of the optimization process and gave frequent updates.

What was the team composition?

I worked with Alex (Managing Director, Breakline).

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

As a result of Breakline’s efforts, our Google ranking jumped to the first page. Our website traffic improved by 4000% at some points and we’ve received more business as a result.

How did the Breakline Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?

I’m highly pleased with their continued responsiveness. The team is always available on Facebook Messenger, text, phone, and email. They are extremely professional and attentive.

What impresses you about the Breakline Ltd?

They do what they say and ensure that we're 100 percent happy as a customer.

Are there any areas for improvement?

 In my opinion, no improvement is required.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Content Director at Maxim Mag.

For what projects/services did your company hire Breakline Ltd?

We hired Breakline to help us understand how our content can be produced in compliance with current and future Google updates. Breakline is also helping us understand how SEO works and we have a campaign in place with them.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal for this project was to produce a more SEO friendly content for our website.

How did you select this vendor?

We decided to work with Breakline after a rigorous selection process. We were very impressed with the results they achieved in the past using content marketing and also very impressed with their website content.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a multiple meetings in London with several other content marketing agencies and among them Breakline stood out, their MD, Alex was very knowledgeble in terms of content and how we can make it work in our advantage. We had to focus mostly on improving our search rankings and to be compliant with current and future Google updates. We've been working with Breakline for a year now and the results have been great.

What was the team composition?

The team was composed of Alex from Breakline, our content team, about 5 people and Nina form Breakline as well. Less than 10 people.

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

First of all, our traffic increased by 25% in the first 6 months, we've seen a lower bounce rate on the website overall. We've implemented Facebook instant articles and Google AMP on our website which made a big difference.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We worked very well together; Breakline is like an extension of our team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They really know what they are talking about and the results speak for themselves.

Are there any areas for improvement?

NO

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the managing director of a catering company called Man With A Pan.

For what projects/services did your company hire Breakline Ltd?

I hired Breakline Ltd to design our website, host the site, and manage our SEO campaigns.

What were your goals for this project?

We hoped to receive a professional website and increase our rankings in Google searches.  

How did you select this vendor?

We learned of Breakline Ltd through a company already working with them.

Describe the project in detail.

We relied on Breakline Ltd to design our website and lead our SEO efforts.

What was the team composition?

We’ve been in constant communication with Nina (Co-Founder, Breakline Ltd) and Alex (Managing Director, Breakline Ltd).

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

Thanks to their work, we are consistently ranking on the first page of Google results for our specified keyword searches.

How did Breakline Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?

Breakline Ltd has been a pleasure to work with.

What impresses you about Breakline Ltd?

They worked very quickly to achieve the results we wanted.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we’ve worked very well together.