The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of a healthcare company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mental Health Treatment Providor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• To create website

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Online Search

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

Good value for cost

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

I am writing to highly recommend Sven and his team for their exceptional work in designing my website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Sven and his team took the time to understand my vision for the website and translated it into a visually appealing and highly functional website. Their attention to detail and dedication to delivering a product that aligned with my goals, resulted in an amazing website that I am genuinely delighted with.

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

They were highly responsive

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

I would not hesitate to recommend Sven and his team to anyone in need of professional and top-quality website design services.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Braids by Marl

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide braid services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• To create a functional website for the business

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Referral

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from The Free Website Guys were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The project involved creating a wordpress site to showcase my work as a braider and take appointments.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I received a free website hosted on Bluehost as well as detailed instructions on how to navigate it

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

Sven was very responsive and attentive. They communicated clearly and made sure I understood everything. He shared regular updates and kept me in the loop.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

You can tell by the execution that this is very well thought out and intentional. From the introductory conversations to the handover, the process is seamless.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

Maybe get another teammate to help with customization of the website post handover. It would help a lot

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the co-owner of Franks Humming Bird Bakery

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It's a home bakery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• It was a solicitation on LinkedIn.

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Referral

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from The Free Website Guys were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The structure the project had is what they brought to the table initially. I had an idea, and they helped to develop it. There will be a need for more project management in the future and will be able to elaborate more on that when the time comes

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• When I was able to login to the site and start with developing and admin.

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

They were Johnny on the spot each time I reached out for a response. Actually, they were waiting on me, as I work full-time and worked on this when I could. And they were always so gracious to pick up right where we left off.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

Real Simple! The PEOPLE!!

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

I am not able to think of anything at this point.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of SimplyAbloom

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Graphic shirts, Headbands and Tote bags !!!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• Make Website

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Referral

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from The Free Website Guys were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The Free Website Guys are a blessing for small business owners. I really appreciate all the help I got from the team. Sven is really helpful, replies quickly and very professional. I highly recommend them to all entrepreneurs out there who want to take their business to the next level

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It helped me a lot to built my website. Having a website makes it so much easier to spend money on marketing. As I can drive all the traffic to my website.

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

They are very professional. services are on point.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

They make website for free!!!! The best thing ever.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

No. They did it all right!!!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Ayurvedic Practitioner of Bliss by Balance

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Holistic health

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• Create website

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Linkedin

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• contacted me

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

creation of website that I can edit and add my own content

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

creation of website

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

They delivered on time and communicated well - updated me on progress and responded well to questions

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

They offer it for free and you pay for domain name and templates. Information shared via videos -very professional and well organised

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

explain more of the process early on so I understand time requirements on my end

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Sufream

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Consulting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• Website Design

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

Pricing fits our budget

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

• Website design and hosting. 
• Search engine optimization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great looking website!

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

Very responsive!

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

Sven and the team at The Free Website Guys are very patient and helpful throughout the entire website creation process. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful with getting your website up and running. If you follow their guidance and process, your website will be online in no time. I highly recommend contacting them to get started!

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner/Manager of Fleurdeliz Creations LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fleurdeliz Creations LLC is a small business in Astoria Queens that engages in merch printing and online selling.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• Build the website
• Guide us in editing the website

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Online Search

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from The Free Website Guys were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

First and foremost, I can't say enough how grateful I am for the consummate professionalism of THE FREE WEBSITE GUYS. They were attentive throughout, helping shape and guide me toward my ultimate goal, a user-friendly website to help grow my small business. Thank you to Sven and the entire team for a job well done! Highly recommended! Robert Fernandez Fleurdeliz Creations LLC

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We saved valuable time and money in designing/editing the website. The free website guys helped us a lot in this project.

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

The Free website guys delivered our website on time. The communication was purely based on emails. They sent us video tutorials and other relevant information for easy access and editing.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

The professionalism of Sven, the Lead Developer, and his team was impressive. The back-and-forth emails and video tutorials were beneficial. Highly recommended!

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

We're good. We are grateful we found them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of a consulting company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help people go from uncertain to confident in their divine calling.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?
Set up website structure and backend

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Instagram ad

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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

Designed website structure Made configurations to Wordpress environment

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Client satisfaction

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

Yes, they were on time and patient with me. They were responsive to my needs and provided what I would need to be equipped on handling my website.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

The Free Website Guys demonstrated exceptional patience and promptness throughout our communication. They diligently incorporated all the changes I requested, dedicating a remarkable 7 hours to the project without charging a penny. Their commitment to delivering results and their trustworthy demeanor make them a brand I wholeheartedly endorse, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration with them in the future.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

It would be great if they allowed more than 5 minutes for us to video record the changes we want to make on our website.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Nataj

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Nataj is a private label and Independent fashion brand for women. It specializes in Exclusive, Modest designs. Its garments and services are luxurious and top quality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• domain name
• website development

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Linkedin

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from The Free Website Guys were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Description of work in detail:

1.) Signing up to Bluehost:

• Completed the registration process with Bluehost.
• Filled out the necessary account information.
• Set up a security Pin for account protection

2.) Initial Wordpress Setup:

• Received a progress report from Sven detailing configurations made to the Wordpress environments including: 
• Permalinks Settings: Set permalinks to "post name format" for better SEO.
• Admin Account: Deleted the default admin account for improved security.
• Default Plugins: Removed preloaded plugins to streamline the environment. Dashboard Cleanup: Organized and cleaned up the WordPress dashboard for easier navigation

3.) Plugin Installation and Configurations:

• Smush Image Compression: Loaded and configured for optimized image performance.
• Yoast SEO: Loaded and configured to enhance search engine optimizations.
• Jetpack WP Security: Loaded and configured to enhance website security.
• Simple SSL: Loaded and configured to enable HTTPS and secure the site.

4.)   Theme Selection:

• Selected a premium theme for the website to ensure a professional look and feel,

5.) Branding 

• Submitted the logo to be used on the website (e.g Home, About, Services, Contact)

7.) Advanced Configurations:

• Recieved another progress report detailing further setup steps.
• UpdraftPlus: configured daily automatic offsite backups to protect against data loss.
• Google Analytics: Set up to monitor website traffic and gather visitor insights.
• Google Search Console: configured to track search terms and improve search performance.

8.) Final Development Steps

• Completed a 6-hour project on the developers end to finalize the website setup.

9.) Handover

Received a comprehensive handover document including instructions on how to:

• Customoze website elements
• Resize and edit Images

Upload new content and make updates

10.) Post-Launch

• Wrote testimonials for the service.
• Received an affiliate link for future promotions and potential earnings.

Summary of Key Deliverables.

1. Bluehost Account Setup:  

• Registration and security set up completed

2. WordPress Environment Configurations.

• Permalink settings, default account and plugin cleanup, and dashboard organization.

3. Plugin Installations:

• Smush Image Compression, Yoast SEO, Jetpack WP Security, and Simple SSL.

4. Theme and Branding:

• Premium theme selection and logo integration

5. Website Structure:

• Defined website pages and structure.

6. Advanced Configurations:

• UpdraftPlus backups, Google Analytics, and google search consile setup.

7. Final Development:

• Completion of all website development tasks.

8. Handover Docuimentation:

• Detailed guide on customizations and content management.

9. Post-Launch Activities.

• Testimonials and affiliate link provision.                              

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable Outcomes Demonstrating Progress and Success.

1.) SEO and Visibility:

• Improved search engine rankings with Yoast SEO

2.  Website Performance

• Faster load times with Smush image compression.
• Enhanced security with Jetpack WP Security and Simple SSL.

3. Traffic Engagement:

• Increased visitors and engagement tracked via Google Analytics
• Insights into search terms through Google Search Console.

4. Data Integrity:

• Daily automatic offsite backups with UpdraftPlus ensured data safety.

5. User Experience:

• Streamlined navigating and professional design with a premium theme and custom logo.

6. Operational Efficiency:

• Simplified management with a clean WordPress dashboard and comprehensive handover document.

7. Brand Awareness:

• Boosted visibility and marketing through testimonials and affiliate links.

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

The project management was excellent. Sven's response time was quick, and responded to all my needs. If my own response time was not so slow this would have been completed a long time ago, they did an exceptional job.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

They were very professional and their work was of high quality. I was impressed that they are free because of how excellent they are.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

No improvements needed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Unbound Publishers LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We publish books.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• To give the company a website

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Facebook.com

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

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

They created the back-end and front, showing me screen shots.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I got to log in and see progress.

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

Sven and team were speedy in response. I was very impressed.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

The Free Website Guys were a phenomenal group that offered free website design support for me, a small business owner. that are just starting. Face it, new businesses are broke most of the time, so this wonderful offering of charity cannot be overlooked. It is especially amazing because they do such a professional, top-notch job.
Normally, in life, you get what you pay for. These guys show that chivalry is not dead and charity does still exist. I am more than happy with my beautiful publishing site and the hard work Sven, and his team put into it.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

No.