The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an independent artist with a separate full time job. Because of this, I am playing all roles in growing my audience and artistic career, including business development, social media management, sales, etc. all on top of creating the actual art.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys offered an amazingly easy way to get my own website up and running, which will allow me to grow my audience, sell more pieces, and overall have a more professional appearance.

SOLUTION

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

I had originally tried building a website on my own and was quickly overwhelmed. The Free Website Guys had reached out to me over LinkedIn, and at first I was skeptical. However, after speaking with the team and seeing the stellar reviews they have, I decided to give them a try! It was a relief to have this off my plate.

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

Most communication was done over email, but the entire process was described to me thoroughly and any questions I had were easily addressed. There was a series of videos sent to me at each critical step of the process to walk me through everything going on. At the end, I was also provided with additional resources to design and manage the website in the future!

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

I worked closely with one person, Sven, who is the Lead Developer. However, I know many other people were involved in building my website, but Sven was my point of contact throughout.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The biggest outcome is that I now have a functioning website! I had nothing prior to this and could not figure out all of the details needed to get one up and running on my own. Things like security features, website backups, google analytics, etc. were all handled by the team, and on my own I couldn't have even begun to work on those!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was as easy as it could possibly be. I was usually the main reason for delays as I occasionally put off responding due to my busy schedule. They never pressured me and were entirely flexible throughout the project! Any time I had a question I would get a response within 24 hours, and every major update was communicated thoroughly.

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

I was absolutely blown away by the ease of the whole process. It feels like my website built itself! I did not have to play a major role at all, which was a huge relief. It really took this huge task off my plate to the point where I didn't have to worry about it anymore, I was able to trust that it was being handled.

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

I think the process is amazing as is, especially for a service I was able to get for free. I wouldn't change a thing. They are doing truly fabulous work!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Unity Events & Cheffing. We offer event planning services, digital event promotion content and personal/private chef services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys were hired to create the foundation and implement all back end plug ins for our website. Those task were executed perfectly.

SOLUTION

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

A Facebook associate made a post asking who needed a website. I reached out to them and she referred me to Sven; from The Free Website Guys

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

All communication was done via email; we kept one single thread. Bluehost was used as the domain hosting site and the site template was purchased from Devi. Screencastify was also used for more detailed visual communication. Google analytics were set up for the site as well.

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

The only person I spoke with directly was Sven; The lead developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’ll be honest, when someone on Facebook reached out to me about getting a free website, I was skeptical. I decided to apply anyway and I am beyond grateful. Everything from the application process, to the completion of the website was extremely professional and well organized. The communication was clear and direct. Any directions that were given were simple to follow; and informative. I know many entrepreneurs whom I will surely refer. And I will be returning as a paid customer. 

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

As previously stated, all communication was done in a single thread email. Most responses were within 24-72 ours, sometimes less.

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

I liked the quality of work and overall professionalism offered for free.  There were a few fees that were paid to third party companies but the work The Free Website Guys did was completely non-paid, yet that was not reflected in the process.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a minister, author, and motivational speaker. I am the owner and operator of Proverbial Wisdom LLC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I was introduced to the Free Website Guys through a contact on LinkedIn. I wasn’t looking for services but thought it would be awesome if someone would develop my website as I had not even contemplated that task yet.

SOLUTION

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

Vendor selected my project after I submitted my application for services.

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

I am not a tech savvy person but I can handle the basics. My previous website was pre populated so I had no idea of all the backend work that went into putting iy together. I was thankful for the team taking on my website and explaining the process as they worked. I have new insight that I wouldn’t have had had I chosen to keep my basic site.

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

I communicated with the team lead Seven via email.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I would have just created a generic website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was awesome and very detailed.

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

I appreciate these all responses were tailored to my project not just generic,

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a life coaching and healing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys were hired to create a new website for this company. The goal was to achieve an effective, professional website on a low budget.

SOLUTION

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

The vendor was selected based on positive information about their company and their unique offer: to build a free website.

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

The work was focused on the creation of the back end of a Wordpress website. This included configurations made to the Wordpress environment, loading plugins, backups and analytics, loading and configuration of a theme and loading of a logo. A detailed report of all work carried out was created and submitted as part of a handover.

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

All communications were with the Lead Developer. However, instructional videos were created by other members of the team and the website construction was also carried out by other team members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The creation of a beautiful website which is ready to have content added before being launched. This was the desired outcome and the Free Website Guys exceeded expectations.

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

The project management style was collaborative. At each stage of the process there was clear communication from the vendor, including instructions about actions required to enable them to proceed to the next stage. Often a short instructional video clip was included in email communications. This step-by-step approach simplified the process and made it much more manageable.

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

The communication was frequent and delivered in a way that worked well for people who were not tech-savvy. Each stage was broken down into manageable parts with very clear instructions. There was one point of contact with the vendor, so communication flowed effectively. They made a complex task seem very straightforward and they worked to a tight timeframe. Most of all they did this for free - who else offers such a service?

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

There were no areas for improvement as this company exceeded expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My company is "Think outside of Your box!" and I am a freelance World-Class Creative Actor.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys are a dynamic team of professionals that will elevate your business to be successful. My free website gives me complete control over my “brand messaging;” with social media, I had very few options. I worked in IT for 47 years and never realized how complicated websites can be. They've make the website building process easy and stress free. Thanks to the Free Website Guys my business is on the road to success!

SOLUTION

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

This vendor provided the lowest "bid" for my limited budget.

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

The Free Website Guys completed the front and back end (plug-ins) for the website. I completed the text and pictures for the pages.

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

The website team had several associates who completed their assignments on schedule.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My free website gives me complete control over my “brand messaging;” with social media, I had very few options.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We always had an open line of communication via emails.

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

The Free Website Guys are a dynamic team of professionals that will elevate your business to be successful. I worked in IT for 47 years and never realized how complicated websites can be. They make the website building process easy and stress free.

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

Thanks to the Free Website Guys my business is on the road to success!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the the owner and sole consultant for EJUC8U Consulting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

My website needed to be revamped. The previous one was a placeholder. I wanted something that looked more professional and more like me.

SOLUTION

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

I was asked, by a colleague, about my needs for a website. She recommended thefreewebsiteguys.

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

I was asked to fill out an application for approval. Then I was contacted and told that I was approved for a new website. The scope of the work was shown to me at each stage. There was a change in webhost, the use of elegant themes (Divi) and at the completion the website was handed over. Each stage was explained with videos and instructions included.

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

I am not aware.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not at this time.

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

Weekly check ins and completion of each stage was communicated.

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

The price and communication consistency was impressive.

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

Not at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner/Operator - Wenger Media Services/Mountain Remote

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To build a landing page for my Substack newsletter, Mountain Remote.

SOLUTION

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

They reached out to me over LinkedIn. They offered a free website.

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

Creating a simple website with a few different sections.

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

3, all web developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Free Website Guys were great to work with. Their streamlined approach to Wordpress site building required minimal back-and-forth and meant they solved the bulk of the issues that come up when designing a website without bottlenecking the process by waiting for me to answer a million questions. I had a simple site designed quickly and efficiently, and it looks great.

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

Very streamlined and prompt.

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

How little instruction I needed to provide.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a freelance; contract based video editor that has worked for multiple business and entities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Redesigning my website for a more modern and functional look.

SOLUTION

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

I was chosen as a candidate.

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

I chose a theme that i liked and after a process of changing the name servers to the new host my site was all set up.

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

I"m not sure the total amount of people involved.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not yet but I'm sure there will be soon

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was great I was able to easily complete everything they asked.

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

They did exactly what they said they would do. They made me a great new website and I didn't have to pay them anything.

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

The process was a little longer than I thought but in the end it was totally worth it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We connect you with Local businesses vetted on  Quality of workmanship, Honest Pricing, and Customer Support 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Building a new website.

SOLUTION

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

Promotion and reviews

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

They built a new website for me, front and backend

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

2-4

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great communication, response, and quality.

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

Excellent communication.

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

They helped me get my website up and running quickly

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Create my website for my personal training business

SOLUTION

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

They contacted me

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

Every step was well explained and detailed in emails.

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

I dont know

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I just launched so I don't have that info yet

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

I communicated with Sven and he spoke to the team.

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

The fact that they develop websites for free to help people in low-income countries, was impressive!

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

No