Envisager Studio

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a truck driving training company, and we help people get their truck driving licenses.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

I needed a website for my business.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Envisager Studio developed a website for us from scratch using WordPress. They also did modern designs and branding efforts like logo creation with unique features to differentiate my website from competitors. They did everything from the ground up with a blank sheet.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 3–4 members of their team, including a project manager, a web designer, and a developer.

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

A friend referred them to me, and after researching their work, I decided to work with them because I like what they did.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around $2,300 with them, which we paid in installments.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2021–March 2022, but they continue to do add-ons to keep our site up to date.

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

People have said how awesome my website is regarding user-friendliness and its design. Overall, they delivered extremely high results for me; they did exactly what I wanted, did proofreading of everything, and helped me create what I had in mind.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication was good, and they were able to stay within the established budgets and deadlines. In terms of communication, we used phone calls and emails. They kept me always in the loop and explained everything to me because I’m not computer-savvy.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I liked the fact that they’re a women-owned business. She was also very hands-on and family-oriented.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — they were phenomenal, and I loved their design and development.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The more information you provide, the better they can assist you; I was a blank sheet of paper, and they developed and built up from there.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of JB Homecare. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

I called them to do a site update. They did our website 14 years ago, but we recently needed a facelift for it. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Hazel (CEO & Creative Director) spent time with me to go over our web pages. She also had expertise in circulating our agency around social media channels, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. 

Apart from that, she went over each page with me with a fine-toothed comb to ensure that we were compliant with the California Civil Code, which stated that workers in the field should be classified as independent contractors. We also had to follow guidelines from the IRS and the State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD), and she was mindful of these as she updated our website. 

What is the team composition?

We only worked with Hazel. 

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

I was referred to Hazel back in 2008, and I was pleased with her work. As a result, I decided to become a return customer. 

What is the status of this engagement?

This engagement lasted from February–March 2021. 

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

Hazel did a phenomenal job and never lost her cool. I was busy on some days when she had questions, but that wasn’t a problem for her. She’d just tell me to call her when I had the chance. On top of that, I wasn’t computer savvy at all, but Hazel remained patient and mild-mannered, which also kept me calm because computers were my kryptonite. I was truly pleased with that.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was excellent. I was shorthanded and didn’t have a team to whom I could delegate assignments, but Hazel was truly patient with me. 

In terms of timeframes, I held up many things due to my schedule. Envisager wanted to knock things out of the park as soon as possible and do an efficient job. However, because I was short-staffed, the project took much longer than it would have normally been. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Hazel's strength was her patience; I also loved her work ethic. She was so calm when she had to troubleshoot. Overall, she was professional, patient, and kind. More importantly, she never told me that I was costing her money or holding her up — not once did she ever give me that implication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I truly enjoy working with her. In fact, I have other projects down the line where I’m going to use her. Given that, I highly recommend her for anything. Anyone who uses her services will be very pleased. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a full-service commercial janitorial business.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

We had an existing, outdated website, so Envisager Studio came in and helped us redesign it. We were looking for a website that allows potential customers to easily find and communicate with us.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Envisager Studio has developed a new website and transferred it from the old template into a new template. They update our pictures and content to allow customers to submit requests through our website. 

Envisager Studio has added a blog feature that lets us post blog information about our company, services, and the industry as a whole. They’ve also provided SEO services to help us with Google search results.

What is the team composition?

Hazel (Founder & SEO Director) is my main point of contact. 

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

I reached out to different web designers and wanted to get feedback on what we wanted to do. The quality of the websites Envisager Studio had done for customers in similar industries and their effectiveness were our main reasons for choosing them. Besides that, their price seemed fair.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $1,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2021. We’ve engaged Envisager Studio with monthly recurring services related to our website, so it’s an ongoing partnership. The plan is to have them update the project and then knock everything out to get it where we need to be.

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

We’re looking at the website’s functionality and making sure that it’s user-friendly for us and our customers. That has been the main goal of the design. Going forward, the goal is to allow the website to grow and become more visible on the internet.

The impact has been great. We know these things take time, but we have analytics Envisager Studio has put together and continue monitoring the website’s growth since it’s relatively new. Those numbers are trending upwards, so we’ll continue to look for an ongoing basis for the immediate future.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

The Envisager Studio team is very communicative. Any time I have a question or there’s an update, Hazel will either call, text, or send me an email. We’ve always been aware of what’s going on and the project’s status throughout the entire process.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Hazel has a lot of design knowledge, and she’s very informative in that aspect. I’ve had a positive experience and feedback-wise with Envisager Studio. I’d encourage them to continue doing that because it’s a great quality when working with somebody.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing off the top of my head. For me, the main aspect of working with people is communication. If there’s anything that pops up, whether it’s positive or negative, their team has always been very informative and right on top of it.

Any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you have a clear vision of the reason you’re engaging Envisager Studio. Hazel has been able to execute the project based on how we communicate our plan and vision with her.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a Chinese restaurant, and we recently opened back in November 2020. I work at the restaurant on weekends to help my parents.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

I used Bluehost and tried if I could build the site myself, but I didn’t have access or knowledge to do it. As a result, I reached out to Envisager Studio to help me. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Hazel (CEO) asked me if it was okay to use Bluehost on my behalf and I agreed. We provided a couple of pictures to her including the picture of our menu, and she designed the overall look of our platform based on that since we didn’t have a clear idea of what we wanted. After developing the site, she also gave us links in order to preview it. Then, she also maintained the site. 

What is the team composition?

I only worked with Hazel.

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

I looked at different websites and agencies. After reaching out to some of them, I didn’t receive a reply. Finally, I reached out to Envisager Studio because I saw that they had experience designing websites. They then provided me all the answers to my questions about the website together with the expected cost of their services. The team also mentioned how many pages they’d develop and how it would look like. Above all, I liked their attitude and willingness to work with me step by step. 

How much have you invested with them?

In total, we spent $3,200.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2020–March 2021.

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

Hazel was able to build our website to our satisfaction, and we were impressed by her work. We also appreciated that she gave us a fair price compared to all the other agencies we spoke to. 

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Hazel was able to walk me through every step of the way, and she constantly updated me on the progress of the website. Whenever she was unsure of anything, she often reached out to me. We kept in touch a lot, and she was really helpful. Moreover, we were able to give her feedback on what we wanted and what we needed to add or delete. She took our suggestions and integrated them on the site. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I highly commend Hazel for her impressive communication skills. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they did an excellent job. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Ask as many questions to get the website that you want. Hazel will just be there to design the website and set your vision.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an event coordinator for Ballin’ For Peace, an organization that provides educational resources, grants, and scholarships through entertainment. We host events around the nation, and while we have people there, we offer our services to attendees. We invite other organizations to participate with us and provide their own services.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

We’re trying to bridge the gaps between communities and law enforcement. We would throw events with police officers, gang members, and influencers in high crime areas. Everyone comes together for unity.

The challenge was getting everyone on the same page and recruiting different people. Envisager Studio built our website.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Their team took our WordPress site to another level, making it more interactive. They added content that showcased our past achievements, added videos from our past events, and added music elements within the site. They built the shop for us as well. They also created blog content and e-blasts when we needed it.

I provided them with tools through photos, documentation, and other information to put everything together.

What is the team composition?

We had one point of contact, Hazel (Founder & SEO Director).

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

I won the Hero of the Year award in 2013 from Marriott. With that, we received funds. The person who nominated us was friends with Hazel. She mentioned that now that we had all of this money, we should rebuild our site and make it more professional.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $7,000–$8,000 in total.

What is the status of this engagement?

The first website was built in January 2014, and last month, Hazel recreated the site for us.

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

A lot of feedback on the site was positive. Envisager Studio made all of our services look presentable on the site. The first site took about a month to create, but Hazel continually maintains and updates the site for us.

If we have any issues with the site or need help with marketing, Hazel was accessible through phone calls or text. She takes care of everything.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

From a project management standpoint, they perform great. We communicate through texts, emails, and phone calls. If I have an idea, I can just shoot Hazel a text or send an email with descriptions. She responds quickly, and I never have to wait a long time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Along with communication, I was impressed with Hazel’s knowledge. She knew what she was talking about. She gives well-rounded advice.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, if I wanted something changed, she would change. Hazel is an expert in her field.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Keep the lines of communication open. Hazel is very straightforward. I’ve recommended her to a few different people.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a consultant, and I was hired by a limousine and car service company to help with business and marketing needs.

What challenges were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

I hired Envisager Studio to design a logo and website for the limo company. I also contracted them for SEO services. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

My client had an existing logo that they weren’t happy with. Envisager Studio designed a new logo, and after they were done with that, we kept them on to do the website. 

They started from scratch to build a new website. I had secured a domain name, but Envisager Studio did everything else. This included content writing, photos, and more. They built the website using WordPress. 

We’re in the process of beginning the SEO aspect of the project. They did some keyword research when building the website, but moving forward, we’re going to be focusing on improving SEO exclusively. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with Hazel (Founder). 

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

I knew about them because they’d built my website about ten years ago. When my client and I were looking for someone to design their company website, I suggested Envisager Studio. We had a call with them to ensure that my client was comfortable moving forward with them. 

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve invested about $5,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around May or June 2020, and our work is ongoing. 

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

We’re happy with the look and feel of the website and logo. 

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They have strong project management skills. I’d give them a 9/10. They were always available to move the project forward; any delays resulted from my client or me. 

We mainly communicated through text messages, email, and conference calls. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were responsive and cared about our satisfaction. They’re results-oriented and dedicated a lot of time to the project. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

There were some communication issues, but that was sorted out quickly. Hazel has a specific working style, and it didn’t always mesh with what my client wanted. For example, my client wanted to share some logo ideas with Hazel, but Hazel wanted to create a first draft of the logo before receiving any client input. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers? 

If you have solid ideas of what you want, share them with Envisager Studio before beginning the creative process. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-owner of Jane’s Café.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

We needed someone to develop our website. We wanted to let people know about our business and hopefully reach more people to generate more income.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They designed and developed our website. They’re still helping with content marketing as well as changes and maintenance for the website.

What is the team composition?

I work with Hazel (Founder/SEO Director).

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

I looked at different companies. I specifically wanted to work with somebody in San Diego. Hazel sent me a number of other websites she had done and I was quite impressed. She wasn’t the cheapest but she was the most professional. She also had designed websites for restaurants.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $1,800.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2020, and the work is ongoing.

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

They built the website in a very reasonable time. I’m so appreciative of Hazel. It looks beautiful. The team was very easy to get along with. Web development can be very confusing, but they really understood what I wanted from the beginning. Our customers think the website is done very professionally.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

She always responded within 24 hours. We communicate via email and text messages.

What did you find most impressive about them?

She’s very easy to work with. She explained from the beginning what she wanted to do with the menu. She understood what my expectations were. I’m very particular and she understood that very quickly. She accomplished everything I asked.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re very accommodating and answer my questions very quickly. They’re able to make changes I need. They were very effective.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Shop around and contact at least 3–4 different web designers. Ask them what they’ve done in the past. Negotiate a price and don’t go with the cheapest, either.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Heaven Sent Hair Supply.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

We wanted to see our ideas brought to life on a website.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Envisager Studio built our website—both the frontend and the backend. They implemented pictures of our products and wrote descriptions for them. Their team also created a selection bar under the images for users to choose different prices and types. They designed a logo and established our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts. Their team provided analytics for our social media efforts and continues to help but I’ll manage the platforms.

What is the team composition?

I had one main point of contact Hazel (Founder and SEO Director, Envisager Studio).

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

We crossed paths with Hazel around three years ago and exchanged information. When we started the business, Hazel came to mind so we reached out.  

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost about $900.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in November 2019. It was a 2–3 process because we took time to respond to her requests for information. We're still collaborating.

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

We’re satisfied with the website as is anyone who sees it. Users like the design and find it professional. The website runs smoothly too.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via email, text, and phone. With Envisager Studio, all lines of communication are open. The process was fair.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Overall, their creativity was more than we expected.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re satisfied.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be prepared. Have your content ready. Hazel requested materials that we didn’t have ready, which stalled the process.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a new Peruvian restaurant located in a historic neighborhood.

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

We needed website for our restaurant.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We worked through guidelines of what we want on the frontend. We went over the layout of menus, pictures, and information about the restaurant. Some of the content includes our mission and our branding. They listened to all our guidelines and then did all the development and design. I think the web hosting was through IPOWER. They also used Adobe, but I'm not sure of the technologies they used to build the website.

What is the team composition?

I'm always engaged with the owner. She's the only point of contact, and I'm not sure how many team members she has on her side.

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

This is my second restaurant. We started working together on the web presence for my first restaurant over ten years ago. Based on our experience with them, we hired them again to work on this website.

How much have you invested with them?

Their rates are a major reason we love working with them. The monthly price was around $200-$250.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working on this project around February 2019 and finished in March 2019.

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

People love the website. They did an amazing job with rendering, and the site looks great on a computer or on a mobile device. We get good feedback and comments.

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They managed the project well, and we communicated through phone and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're so brilliant. Whenever we have promotions or last-minute work, they're always willing to help.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve their SEO capabilities, but that's the only thing I can think of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I don't have any specific advice, but I would definitely recommend them. They're worth the price, and they will return a lot of value to you.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work for a division of Uptown New York Style Salon. We've been in business for over 30 years and make custom hair systems for women that have lost their hair like cancer patients or who want a change or more fullness. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Envisager Studio?

I needed more promotion for our company online. I hired them to keep up our websites and get our brand out there really nicely. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had an initial consultation to go through my needs and what I was trying to achieve. Envisager Studio designed and developed our website entirely from scratch. We started off with basic HTML sites and then transitioned to WordPress as technology has changed. They've updated it and created new versions several times. 

Whenever I describe a new concept I have, they figure it out and get back to me with a way to make it happen. They're highly skilled at creating graphics. I prefer boldness and a lot of colors, so I wanted our branding to be a bit out there to showcase our unique services.

Recently, they've started adding new video content. They've also created new logos and have produced animation for me. We work out really cool new ideas together.

What is the team composition? 

We met years ago. I spoke to a woman from their company to review everything I needed. She understood my company and described exactly how they work. Since we first got together, I've liked the process of seeing the new services they've started to offer. 

How did you come to work with Envisager Studio?

Hazel (CEO and Creative Director, Envisager Studio) is the leading team member I work with. Sometimes she will bring other teammates to discuss new ideas with me, but I mostly work with her, which I prefer. 

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent in the $10,000–$50,000 range. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working together since around 2000. 

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

I've stayed with this web design agency because the CEO is passionate about what she does and has instilled in her team the importance of detail. The ongoing service they provide is excellent.

They've been able to deliver everything I've needed. Unlike other companies, they're happy to accommodate anything I ask for. I've never wanted to switch over to another vendor.

Right now, Envisager Studio handles all of our blogging and manages all four of our websites. Each site has a blog, and they write two posts per month. Topics range from products to different causes of hair loss. Their writing is really fantastic. If I have a new idea, I can just send them a picture and video and they will create a whole new blog post around it and add their own ideas. 

They've definitely had a positive effect on our business as a whole. Envisager Studio digs deep to find great new material that relates to my business. They always find more information than I even expected.

We have lots of followers who read our blog regularly. Many people have told me that they didn't even realize how many issues related to hair loss until they read our blog. I'm highly satisfied and have learned a lot from them myself.

They truly outdid themselves on our recent website redesign. It's elegant and has many new features for our visitors. Our salon patrons love it as well and often mention our site when they come into the shop. 

How did Envisager Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Envisager Studio is very responsive and keeps thorough documentation. After all of our phone calls, they have me send follow-up emails to stay on top of everything we discussed. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I am most impressed by the high-resolution graphics Envisager Studio designs. They take the time to create all the details to bring my ideas to life. They perfectly capture concepts I describe using animation. When they're copywriting, they sit down and go the extra step to get the right message across to our customers. 

I also appreciate that they maintain my website and keeps all the plugins updated. They take care of the whole process. I've enjoyed watching them grow, progress, and learn new skills. They keep up with new trends including all of the changes Google makes.

The CEO is always accessible and makes me feel as though I’m their only client. Her eye for aesthetics is exactly what I was looking for.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They're doing everything I ask for and need. I’ve called around to different vendors, and no one compares.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would suggest always coming prepared for anything you do. For website projects, have everything you want to promote written down and get all the pictures together first.