The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We guide college students and grads on the transition from student to adult professional.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are a very small company and needed a website. they helped us set up the structure of a Wordpress website with a Divi theme and added many plugins.

Now all we have to do is customize it with copy and visuals.

SOLUTION

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

The approached us and we decided to give them a try.

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

They were very clear on the instructions and the videos they sent were customized for us and easy to digest. We used their link to Bluehost and that is all they asked of us for the basic structure.

We provided our Divi design choice and they added the appropriate plug ins and structural features.

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

One point of contact which was great.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We now have a core Wordpress site to customize.

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

We communicated via email and they sent up video links as well. They followed up in a timely manner with deliverables and were very patient and polite with their follow up in asking us for our deliverables.

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

They delivered what they said they would without a catch or any. upselling. The quality of service speaks for itself and I will recommend them to colleagues and friends who may need more complex services from them.

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

Not really.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am health coaching with my own personal coaching business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I worked with The Free Website Guys to develop a website from scratch.

SOLUTION

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

I was referred by a fellow health coach. Their ease of use was appealing.

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

They helped with all the back end work, getting Bluehost, Wordpress, Google, my domain all set up, and gave details on how to design and edit my site within the template I chose.

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

I mostly was in contact with one team member via email, but was sent detailed steps

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I am so appreciative of all the time and support The Free Website Guys have put into developing my site.

The entire process was collaborative and detailed, yet concise, so I understood each step of the process. I would have been way too lost and overwhelmed to carry out this process on my own, and probably would have put off creating my site for a much longer time!

The team's correspondence was seamless, and they thought of everything from security, to design, to keeping this project practical and economical. I'd recommend The Free Website Guys to anyone looking to build their own website!!

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

Seemless and thorough

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

They personal touch, and how they detailed each individual step. I never felt confused or in the dark.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We, at Maryan Tech have, along the past five years approached the concept of digital project implementations in dynamic web Development technologies around the Middle East in a rather different approach from the popularly embraced norms.

We have embraced the idea of assembling the best developers from around the world in a well managed, remote work basis, as opposed to the regular hiring of local professionals within the region. This is in an attempt to guarantee optimum and best quality as well as professional best practices to meet with the urgent needs of our clients within the shortest possible timeframe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

we hired The Free Website Guys to develop and design a wordpress website for us

SOLUTION

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

I remember clicking through a facebook post link

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

they had to first configure the backend of the wordpress website and from thereon, install the theme and configure google analytics and seo plugin solution to the website.

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

The Lead Developer Sven Nilson was mostly in contact with me and updating me with the latest progress

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The free website guys managed to start my business of which I was long waiting to start, they managed to set me up with an amazing theme and plugin solutions aimed specifically to my business needs.

They were super responsible for the tasks they took upon themselves. they managed to finish my website in a little more than a week. I recommend working with them almost every time and anytime.

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

their project management style was pretty good, they didn't come short on any deadlines whatsoever

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

How everything is organized and scheduled

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

No, I think they covered pretty much everything

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Self Employed Interior Designer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I came to the Free Website Guys for their help designing a great looking, easy and secure to use, professional, business website.

SOLUTION

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

I had been recommended the services of The Free Website guys from other entrepreneurs who had worked with and spoke very highly of them.

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

Not only did they help me to achieve a visually fantastically designed webpage, but they do a lot of work behind the scenes to make sure your website appears in google searches, to make sure you have access to all the necessary visitor analytics, to make sure the website runs super smoothly for all visitors, and to make sure the website is completely secure for you and all its users against potential hackers/malware - all the technical things which I would never have been able to achieve on my own!

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

I know that behind the scenes there was a small team of people working on my project, but I think that The Free Website Guys made communication very simple and clear by having just one member of the team as the point of interaction, and one single stream of emails (meant there was never any confusion in communication).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Free Website guys kept me up to date with regular and clear emails often including informative videos and presentations explaining exactly how things have or should be done.

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

Obviously the fact that there were 0 fees involved was a huge stand out!

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

I think they did a great job throughout.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

With interest rates in Brazil at a historic low, many individuals have transitioned their savings from fixed income to equities. ValuationSimples is dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap in financial education allowing investors to make better-informed decisions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our idea is to provide financial education to a Brazilian audience, but given the current uncertainties with COVID-19, we would not have been able to afford a professional-looking.

Throughout the process, we were constantly provided with status updates and easy follow-up instructions as to what we had to be done next. We are very grateful for all the time and effort The Free Website Guys put in to help us materialize our idea!

SOLUTION

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

We researched online for developers across North America, South America, Europe and Southeast Asia. None of the proposals we received really fulfilled our needs. The Free Website Guys provided us with everything we needed at an accessible price.

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

The key deliverables included the website development utilizing WordPress, the implementation of the theme we selected, and the set up of LMS to the website.

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

Through the project, our point of contact was Sven.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All the deliverables we had agreed upon were delivered on schedule with outstanding quality.

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

We were regularly provided with detailed status updates and, whenever needed, we were provided with easy to follow instructions for what we had to do next.

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

The quality of work and responsiveness of the team were the key highlights for us. Given the current uncertainties caused by COVID-19, we would not have been able to afford such a professional-looking had it not been for The Free Website Guys.

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

No major issue comes to mind. Maybe a clearer idea of likely upfront costs - i.e. hosting, themes, etc - would have been nice. That said, such expenses were not very significant and The Free Website Guys were always very transparent about it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Creative writer, self-employed

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I was looking for a professional, simple in use author's website where I could write a blog, advertise my upcoming books and my services.

SOLUTION

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

I discovered The Free Website Guys at a global artists' network on Facebook; after a simple process I was selected by the team to have my website built.

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

After I explained my goals to Sven, our collaboration started. Sven sent me detailed information step by step, notifying about all the changes, asking ahead what was required from my side.

In some emails I received video tutorials, which were easy to follow and made the process fun and clear.

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

I am the creator of my content and I worked with Sven.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Great quality website with a beautiful theme, very well organized.

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

The management style was logical and consistent. Our communication was great, Sven kept me up to date about everything, always responded and was very helpful.

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

I felt special as a client during this collaboration. I really appreciate the privacy and the respectful attitude from the team.

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

I think the team is very flexible and open to discussion!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

This was for a personal blog website. I have a full-time position but wanted to work on a "Passion Project" Discover where my passion in music would take me.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Set up the entire webiste

What were your goals for this project?

Complete by the end of 2020, simple and easy to navigate website. The ability to change when I wanted to.

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

My friend referred me over.

Describe the project in detail.

I wanted to create a website that would share my story. My passion in music, highlight the influencers in my life by sharing stories, blogs, and video post on YouTube.

What was the team composition?

Just myself and one rep at Free Website Guys

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My friend told me about Free Website Guys. I was a bit skeptical at first, nothing is for free. I checked out the website and submitted my proposal.

They were honest from the beginning (for example, cost towards the hosting service) and advised on how everything works. This process was seamless, and Sven provided detailed emails on next steps with how to videos. I had no idea what I needed to do on my end, but Sven was there to answer all of my questions. Great communication on the time frame, response times, and different options for upgraded versions.

If you are thinking about setting up your own website, I highly recommend Free Website Guys

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication and detailed email responses were very effective. Clear instructions were indicated on the tasks that I needed to complete, There was a progress report sent to me to understand what Free Website guys were actually doing in the back end.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were professional and had the ability to explain why certain information was needed. They gave easy to follow video instructions and gave different options depending on the budget.

Are there any areas for improvement?

NO, everything was more that I expected.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner - Wilde Transformation. Assisting couples to Conceive Naturally through bespoke Hypnotherapy and online programs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Goal was to upgrade an old website that was underperforming and develop an up to dare Word Press website.

SOLUTION

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

They were recommended by a friend who had been very happy with their service - I then saw an Ad on FaceBook so decided to give them a go. The deciding factor was definitely their rapid, effective and courteous communication

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

Brand new website on word press using a Divi theme. The theme was customised to my specific needs and works perfectly

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

I worked with Lead Developer Sven through the whole project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Clients like the updated design - and are understanding our products and services more clearly - leading to more enquiry calls booked.

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

The project was managed effectively and very quickly via a simple email thread.

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

What a fantastic and effective experience to work with the Free Website Guys. I have had many website builds over the past 2 decades and spent thousands... and more often than not the experience was drawn out, difficult and expensive.

So when I saw the FWG add I gave it a go yet didn’t expect much. I honestly thought it was too good to be true...

All I can say now is Wow! From the get go the communication has been clear, frequent, focussed, professional and so courteous. These are the most well mannered, caring and honest website creators I have met and they know what they are doing and are doing it superbly. It has been the most rapid and easy website build I have ever experienced.

On top of all the obvious pluses I have learnt a few new things so feel empowered because of the process. I love my stunning new website so I highly recommend them and will undoubtedly work with FWG’s in the future.

Am very grateful their add crossed my path and am very grateful to Sven, John and all their team for creating a stunning and effective website within a couple of weeks... they have been extraordinary!

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

Everything done to the highest standards possible.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Teen Coach and Youth Speaker helping teenagers become more resilient and confident.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Initially I thought I could make my own website but after months of struggling with the process, I saw the ad from the guys and thought this might make my life a lot easier. I wanted my website to portray my message and mission, while looking appealing and being functional.

SOLUTION

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

I was definitely sold by the reviews and existing portfolio, and had a good feeling about them as a team.

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

From initial brief conversations about the nature of my business, we then proceeded to ticking all the logistical elements like hosting, names, emails etc. Once we got all that out of the way, then came the fun part - picking the theme. After that, my excitement grew as I could see my website coming together, and it was just the matter of getting the pages right.

All throughout the process, the team sent me very clear emails with next steps, videos explaining the instructions, and great and speedy customer service.

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

Sven as the primary contact and developer, and a couple of additional supporting members (shortlisting my application and video content).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I now have a website ready to launch which I have dreamt about all of 2020. It looks much better than I could ever imagine, and I'm now 10x more excited about using and promoting it.

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

The clarity and ease of the communication sent definitely assured me that these guys know what they're doing, and for someone who's never worked with a website from scratch before, I was confident in every step of the way. I felt like the team had my best interest at heart and genuinely wanted to make my website great, which is rare nowadays.

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

Privacy in online forms - I have to admit I was hesitant to share my credentials so maybe there's a way to conceal them somehow.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a certified etiquette consultant and public speaking coach and owner of Queen City Etiquette.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Due to the pandemic, I had to pivot my business from providing in-person services locally to providing services virtually. I wanted to re-brand to reflect the new scope of the business.

SOLUTION

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

The Free Website Guys had some good references and were offering to do the work for free.

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

The process started with filling out an application. Once my application was accepted, my contact and I communicated via email. The website was developed using Divi.

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

I had one point of contact who was the project manager for my website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I am looking forward to measuring the outcome in the future.

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

Communication was smooth and very timely.

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

In a year with a lot of turmoil and uncertainty, working with The Free Website Guys was certainly a welcome source of positivity and joy.

Like many small business owners, the pandemic caused me to have to make a major pivot in my business in order to survive. I knew I needed to rebrand, including launching a new website, but I was struggling with doing it on my own. That's when I found out about the Free Website Guys. I was a bit skeptical at first, but they really did produce a great looking website for me for free.

I worked with Sven who was extremely helpful in guiding me through the process and updating me on the progress. Their videos on how to edit the content were clear and easy to understand, making the handoff go smoothly. This is one experience I had in 2020 that I can actually recommend to others!

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

None.