The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a group fitness instructor and master trainer -- I instruct group fitness classes in a variety of settings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys?

I did not have a website outside of social media platforms to market services and outline basic services for prospective participants and facilities. They took me through the process of creating a website from the ground up and enabled me to have the confidence to edit content and make adjustments in the future.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

An associate reached out to me via LinkedIn and invited me to apply as she felt my services would be a great fit for what The Free Website Guys do. I hadn't been looking for a web developer but I'm grateful to have found the company and would use them again without hesitation!

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

My experience with The Free Website Guys has been seamless and exceeded my expectations! The team's communication was clear, concise but appropriately detailed, and provided videos and explanations that gave insights as to how the process was going and what was needed from me without being overwhelming.

Upon completion, I felt equipped to be able to personalize my content and empowered to make future changes when necessary. I am excited to have a professional PC and mobile version of my website to grow my small business (at a far better quality than if I had attempted it on my own). Thank you!

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

A variety of individuals worked on the project, but TFWG lead developer, Sven, was primarily tasked with updating me on their progress and getting pertinent info throughout the process. Just needing to communicate with one individual helped streamline the whole experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I have a great looking PC and mobile website that I feel equipped to continue to edit and adjust content now and into the future (they provided videos to help with this that I've already had the opportunity to utilize in perfecting my website's content.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Sven did a terrific job keeping me updated on their progress, what was needed from me, what would be coming up, and if there was nothing specific to report, just that he would be reaching out once a certain step had be finalized. I knew where things were and what was needed from me without being bogged down in the IT details!

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

The communication and explanations as to why they recommended certain features over others (but offering options without getting overly complex in explanations) was extremely helpful. I would not have known where to start, but felt equipped to make informed decisions about my website and what would be needed.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No! The Free Website Guys seem to have thought of everything! My experience with them was seamless and stress-free.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a small business that consults for the cannabis industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

I hired the Free Website Guys to help me quickly stand up a functional website for my business and had zero budget for development.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

This group offered me what I needed most — a low-cost and functional website.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

TFWG were in close communications throughout the process, they included great videos to explain steps and to make sure I had the best possible experience and could self service.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Sven is the developer who I spoke with most often.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

I had a functional website in less than 30 days with only the hosting as a cost.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Great communication and always providing timeline updates and next steps.

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

Constant communication and follow up and very specific and detailed instructions for expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Great experience, no changes needed!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Freelance writer and editor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

To build a new website for writing/editing services

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Value, experience and positive reviews

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Work with me to build a new site from scratch. This included securing domain and hosting (Bluehost), development and design (WordPress, Divi).

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

1, lead developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

I now have the foundation for a customizable site that I can take control of, with all of the technological items set up and in place for me to just now populate with content!

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Superb communication from start to finish, guiding with very clear questions and instructions each step of the way for success. Informational/training materials provided in both document and video form, with next steps clearly identified for progress. Tracking of deliverables with reports also sent with each major step of the build achieved.

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

Willingness to help. Ease of conversation and communication, as well as clarity of said communications and process. Truly a seamless and painless experience from start to finish.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Honestly, nothing I can think of at this moment! It was truly a wonderful and easy experience for which I am so grateful!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Product Manager

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

Creating a website for my personal use

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Found them online

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Created a website from scratch - everything from helping you buy a domain to building the website

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

One - Sven

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Great looking and useful website

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Email

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

The Free Website Guys are simply awesome! I have always wanted to have my own website but there were always roadblocks and I never managed it until now! They took me through the entire process in a step-by-step, systematic manner. They suggest the best plug-ins, give feedback on themes and keep you informed on everything that is being worked on. I worked with Sven on this and personally could not have asked for a better developer. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a website built.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nothing - keep up the good work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a Spiritual Health & Wellness company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

I have nothing but amazing things to say about thefreewebsiteguys! From start to completion, I was updated on the status of my website and guided to next steps. They truly catered to me, ensuring all the 'back end' work, that is so foreign to me, was installed properly and ready to go. The entire process went so smoothly and far surpassed any expectations! I would not think twice in considering working with thefreewebsiteguys. They are true professionals!

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched online and found them to be very reputable with high ratings.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

They assisted in all the 'back end' work. All the technical aspects needed to then allow me to add on my services.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Mostly with the lead developer!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

I am just beginning to add on my services. I feel confident that this website will prove to be successful.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We had frequent communications via e-mail. We were also provided videos to assist us in the process. They were great to answer any questions.

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

How incredibly professional they are! I am also extremely impressed with their communication throughout the process.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There is nothing I can say here. Super happy!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a startup Digital Marketing firm, we help businesses in Paid Search, Social Media Ads among other digital tasks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

We only had a basic WordPress website and felt it was time to have a more professional looking website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I actually received a LinkedIn message from an employee atThe Free Website Guys. I wasn't sure what to think of it, but I decided to give them a try.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Sven emailed me about how the process would go. They needed my business name, I picked a website theme and they offered me the different options I had for website hosting. Once all that was picked they started working on the website. Everything took a little over a month to complete. They than gave me instructions on how to upkeep the website.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

For the most part I only communicated with one person who was Sven. But I'm sure there were more people behind the scenes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We still have not launched our site, but the theme and the design of the site looks so much better and professional.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Communication was very good. Timeliness also was good. I would say toward the completion I would've liked daily or every other day communication on the completion process.

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

I was impressed that they created a very amazing website and did it for practically free. I did pay a one time fee of around $35 for the hosting site but that was all I paid for!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I think overall it was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a freelance editor.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys?

I needed a website to list my services.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

They were low-cost, and had a more streamlined process than the freelancers I considered hiring.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Throughout our extensive email correspondence, this team helped me to navigate BlueHost and Wordpress, and gave me the resources I needed to make informed decisions that they executed fairly swiftly on my behalf.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

My main point of contact was Sven, the Lead Developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After working with them, I had a functional website design that I liked, and I knew how to go about editing the content to the color scheme and imagery that I preferred.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was pretty steady overall, allowing me the time to work on my own projects while the team pulled the website together.

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

They provided several resources to help me make informed choices without worrying about incurring unexpected costs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

While I personally appreciated the steady, unhurried pacing of our email exchanges, those in a rush might be concerned about speed. For the price paid however, I found it well worth the extra time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder of Fencepost.co

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

I hired the Free Website Guys to develop a personal website for me.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

They cold emailed me, and I applied!

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The team over at The Free Website Guys provided a true-to-their-word, excellent free website experience. Like many folks, I was skeptical of a "too good to be true" offer. However, I was so wrong! Sven and his team provided me with a fully developed website, ready to be customized to my liking. Yes, you still have to add your own content and photos, but they offer excellent training videos and literally do everything else for you.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3 people from their team worked with me.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

I feel like I have a safe, secure, and fully functional website after working with them. Ultimately, it was an enjoyable experience, and I'm happy with the end result.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Sven and his team provided fantastic email communication, video tutorials, and quick Q&A resources.

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

They truly delivered a high-quality, free website.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nope!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are MPAW - Military Pets of America Worldwide. We help American Military families to live with their dogs best life and go smoothly through the transitions they meet in their life, like moving from one base to another. This kind of life brings specific problems in dog behavior, and we are experts in giving the best solution to resolve those challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

We had a web developer who had to cancel our project, so we stayed without a web developer. The Free Website Guys came at the right time to save us and set up everything so we can put our content there and finally have website that we can promote and sell through that.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I got the info from friend of mine that is working with them. Also it was free and that was important deciding factors.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

I am not really good in tech so it is hard for me to explain every step of the process in detail. The important thing for me was that I knew about every step in the process and that it was explained that even I understood well. They had no problem to answer every single question I asked.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I was in contact with one but I am sure there was more people working on my website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We still didn't finish loading the website so I can not tell what are the results except that FWG did excellent job so far. Now it's all on me.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

we had communication only through the emails and that was always on time, helpful and effective.

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

They were very professional!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a Landscape Architecture and Urban Design studio. We are oriented to design resilient cities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The Free Website Guys, and what were your goals?

A starting point for a new website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Graphic development but also engines.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

• Set Permalinks to “Post Name” format.
• Deleted default Admin account.
• Deleted default plugins preloaded on WordPress.
• Checked for WordPress updates.
• Cleaned up WordPress dashboard.
• Loaded and configured Smush image compression.
• Loaded and configured Yoast SEO.
• Loaded and configured Wordfence Security.
• Loaded and configured Really Simple SSL.
• Loaded and configured Redirection.
• Set up site navigation with new page structure.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

One leader developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

No, yet. We have to upload information and images.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Excellent, all the communication by email.

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

Engine support.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

It was a great service!