The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Grow &Thrive Wellness which provides holistic counseling and wellness-related copywriting services. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire BrandLume Inc.?

To build a new website. 

SOLUTION

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

They built a new site using Wordpress. They did all of the backend work including setting up Google analytics. 

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

I was contacted by one of their reps through LinkedIn about their services. I reviewed their website, applied, and they accepted the project. 

What was the team composition?

I worked with their Lead Developer through the duration of the project. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Sven and the team at The Free Website Guys are great!

I found out about them through LinkedIn, and I'm so glad I did! They took all the technical work that I have no time for and put together a fantastic website for me.

They were easy to work with, answered my emails in a timely manner, kept me posted on their progress, and walked me through how to add my own content to the site once they were done doing all the behind the scenes work. I'm thrilled with the finished product! 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and director of L and D Tutoring Inc. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company is just starting up and we hired The Free Website Guys to set up a basic website for us.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to get a website up and running to help start our company.

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

I searched for a web design company which could fit our low budget, and heard about The Free Website Guys.

Describe the project in detail.

Sven was our main point of contact. He walked us through each step, updating us along the way and providing options for improvement. He was excellent!

What was the team composition?

Sven was the main point of contact, but he was in communication with the developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are extremely pleased with the overall design of the website, and are excited to launch it!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Extremely so. Our contact Sven was always available and in good communication with us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were amazed with the options they were able to provide us on such a budget!

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were extremely satisfied with everything!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of an online business services provider

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

to create a website for my business

What were your goals for this project?

goals were to have a user friendly, sleek website

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

i heard about them via a Virtual Assistant Facebook group

Describe the project in detail.

The project was to set up a website for my business

What was the team composition?

Just me!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website is easy to use and navigate - exactly as requested!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Email communication was excellent!!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

how easy they were to deal with and the explanation of each step in detail to someone who doesn't know a thing about setting up websites

Are there any areas for improvement?

could be a shorter turn around time but i really am not complaining!!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Small business owner of digital exercise program software for physiotherapy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Build a sleek landing page with wordpress

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys and what were the deciding factors?

Professional, clear communication

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

Very organized, we communicated by email and Sven updated me often. Each step of the process, hosting, theme choice, design, handover etc was extremely well organized

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

Sven and his partner

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not yet as I am still building out the content

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

We communicated by email and used Google forms to capture important information, as well as video tutorials I could follow if I got lost

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

Exceptional communication

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 copywriter. I write words to help small and medium-sized businesses. I do writing for websites, content marketing including blog posts and email, social media posts, and advertising.

I help companies communicate with their clients or customers in an effective, authentic way and help change customer behaviour without being salesy or gimmicky. www.hannahdesmondcopywriter.com

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys built me a free website using Elegant Themes on WordPress.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a fully functioning website on WordPress optimised for SEO.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to me through word-of-mouth. I contacted them and they provided me with an overview of their service, and I decided to go ahead.

Describe the project in detail.

They created a templated site for me to enter my content, and provided a great deal of support to edit and manage the site.

What was the team composition?

I worked with one of the developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I am currently working on inputting my content but I envisage that this site will drive more traffic than my Wix site.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was excellent.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I found the customer service fantastic, and of course, the cost was excellent!

Are there any areas for improvement?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of IELTS boot camp and I offer online writing courses to IELTS students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I availed of the services of The Free Website Guys to create my new website to promote my IELTS online course.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted a website that has a good layout and that potential students can easily navigate the site.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was able to find out about them through a Facebook group of online course creators.

Describe the project in detail.

I have received a number of emails giving me advice on how to get my domain as well as choose the design of my website.

What was the team composition?

I am in touch with Sven and at the end i was given a turn over video from a female team member.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website customization was nicely done. Plug-ins were also made to improve the website performance.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Sven was easy to communicate and he gave regular updates to manage my expectations.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by their professionalism and they were not pushy.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a business coach for creatives

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

to create a website

What were your goals for this project?

to launch my new business

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

i found them in a facebook group

Describe the project in detail.

They helped us with putting a website together

What was the team composition?

They were helping us to build Website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I wanted to share with you my experience with the free Website guys. Everyone is always saying the is no way the website is free. but let me tell you these guys are legit. and are thorough in making it easy for you. from the early stages of creating my websites. they were very prompt in responding and also kept me up to date on the process . They always gave out options on each stage they were creating for me. so if you are looking for an affordable option , from professionals you do want to reach out to Sven. No words can describe how i feel about my website. Thank you businesscoachforcreatives.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

they were always on point

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their communication was always clear.

Are there any areas for improvement?

service was excellent

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a biomedical student studying immunology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I wanted to have website where I can explore my passion for science communication.

What were your goals for this project?

I want to raise awareness about biology-related topics among the general public.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Saw their post on a fb group. They seemed genuine and super nice.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was to create a website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were fast, efficient and took my input seriously!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

extremely effective!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They communicated every step of the process with me!

Are there any areas for improvement?

nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a small business coaching firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I was in need of a professional-looking website that can accommodate my budget.

SOLUTION

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

Price was the deciding factor. Getting my website created by The Free Website Guys was pretty much free.

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

They used WordPress to create the website.

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

Two people were involved, the head developer and another web developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was more than satisfied with my website and extremely impressed by the level of service and advice I received essentially for free. These guys are the saviors of small business owners on a budget! I couldn't be more grateful!

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

I wasn't in a hurry, so there was no timeline. Communication via email and YouTube videos made the project efficient and easy.

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

The level of service and the professional website I got essentially for free were impressive!

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

Everything was excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our organization provides financial support for children willing to go to school but with limited means.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Being a non-technical person, i asked the support of these guys to create a website for us.

SOLUTION

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

I saw their website in one of the forum. After checking all the reviews, i decided to check them out and their responses are timely.

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

They sent a questionaire and i had them answered. Then explained to them all what I want to have in my website. They showed me options like having template and not and their difference. Every update done, they send me an email. Every process taken was explained through email or video.

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

I was talking with Sven, the lead developer. I am not sure how many people under him is involded in the creation of my website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We love the layout of our website.

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

I received an update through email almost everyday about the process taken and the development of the website.

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

They are professionals...that's it.

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

Nothing as of the moment.