The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I write about film technique, animation and game critic along with any other random subject I might be inclined to write about.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I needed a website/blog to archive my writings and post, edit and share them quickly, without much effort to post so I could spend more time creating content.

SOLUTION

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

The deciding factor was cost to be honest, but I don't think any other company would have delivered anything better for less than a thousand times what I spend with them.

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

The objective was to set up a theme in the page and change the details as I pointed out for them. We had a chat and everything was done very fast, no problems in the execution.

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

Just me.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site is great, I'm really satisfied with the outcome and didn't expect to happen as fast as it went.

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

We communicate every other day, and sometimes everyday. The communication is always very direct and clear, and that's key to the success and speed of the project. Doing step by step, we took barely a month to do everything from 0 to 100.

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

Their patience and clearness of communication really surprised me, and I can't overstate how much that is of the utmost importance.

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

I think the video of how to edit your own site could have been a little bit more detailed, but I'm fine with it and I kind of like to find out things on my own so for me it was not a bother.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own a health & fitness coaching business. I help and support online clients with simple nutrition, convenient workouts & creating a sustainable lifestyle.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I worked with Sven and the Free Website Guys to help create and set up my website. A website is something I had wanted for so long but felt so overwhelmed with where to start.

SOLUTION

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

I heard about the Free Website Guys and read reviews, it seemed really simple to work with them.

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

Sven and the guys made it so easy for me to get exactly what I wanted. He would email steps, there were really great videos that were easy to follow along with and PDFs included.

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

I worked with Sven personally through email, as well as he would send me videos from John and some others from their team

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Now I have a website that is totally customized to me and exactly how I wanted, without all the stress of doing it all on my own!

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

Sven would email me multiple times a week with the next steps to follow with specific links and instructions. There was personalized videos to what I needed to do next and updates on what they were doing at the moment.

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

I loved how simple it seemed. Once I would get the next steps or a video showing me what to do, it all seemed so simple!

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

Working with Sven and the Free Website Guys to help create and set up my website was amazing. I am so glad I got to work with them. I wish I had worked with them sooner. It was such a simple process, I highly recommend them with help for your website!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a freelance digital marketer. I work with various SME's throughout the UK.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Due to the global pandemic I, unfortunately, lost my job back in June. So I decided to start up as a freelance digital marketer and obviously for this to work I really needed a website creating.

With limited resources available, I was thrilled to find The Free Website Guy's amazing offer to build a FREE website for me. I wanted somewhere to showcase my services, and to help me be found by my potential customers which is exactly what they have created for me.

SOLUTION

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

I applied for their free website offer and was amazed by their professionalism and expertise.

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

I sent them my requirements, and they started on the build. They then kept me updated regularly and sent me videos with clear instructions on what I needed to do.

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

Sven - The Leader Developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My clients are amazed by my website design, and think it showcases my services perfectly.

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

Sven emailed me regularly and the communication was brilliant. He sent me several detailed updates, alongside videos of clear instructions on how I could do stuff to the website.

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

They gave me a huge amount of time, with complete professionalism and fantastic expert advice.

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

None at all

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a founder of an online community for female expats called Femmepats.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys helped me to create my very first website from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal was to get professional and user friendly website that would work as a base for my future business.

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

I found out about The Free Website Guys through Facebook. After few emails with them I already got a great impression of them as professionals and chose to use their services for my needs.

Describe the project in detail.

The Free Website Guys created a website for me from scratch. They took all my ideas and preferences into account and builded a a perfectly functional standard website. They also taught me on doing the further editing which I found very valuable part of the whole process.

What was the team composition?

I had one main contact point from The Free Website Guys which made the communication clear. In the videos they sent me through out the time I also got to "meet" other people from the company.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In very short time and little effort from my side The Free Website guys were able to build up a perfectly functional and good looking website that I am now able to launch soon. They also taught me a lot about the editing of it so that I can now easily make edits on the content myself.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow with Free Website Guys was top-notch! Their response time is short and they always deliver any edits within a day or two unless they communicate differently.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I think the most impressive thing about the company is their communication and effectiveness. They are really easy to work with and they always give professional advice and ideas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a salon. I provide a range of treatments including Nail treatments, massages, reiki, waxing, makeup, hair styling, eye treatments, and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I have recently set up a business and needed a website to go with it. The Free Website Guys provided me with this service and didn’t disappoint. My end goal was to have a professional-looking website that was easy to navigate, showing my list of services and prices, about me and my salon, contact me section, photographs of my work, explanation of treatments, and display my logo.

SOLUTION

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

I saw an advert for their services.

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

The Free Website Guys made me a website for my beauty business. They kept me up to date with the progress they were making and explained the process fully to me. I am very happy with the end result. This will help greatly with my business. Especially as I can edit my website myself, adding photos and information.

If I ever need any other things doing I would only use these guys. I can’t recommend them enough! I’m don’t know anything about the technologies used, I was guided by them and I am happy with the result.

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

I was in contact with one person via e-mail, but there was a team working on this project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not as yet as it’s a brand new business and the website has just been completed

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

I received emails from a member of the team which kept me informed through the process & explained everything to me. It took around one month from start to finish.

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

They gave us a professional website that is easy to update and showed us how to use it.

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

Nothing at present.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner of advertising and marketing consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I was looking to completely redo my website,

What were your goals for this project?

To redevelop my website.

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

I spoke with them about the process and determined it was a good fit.

Describe the project in detail.

They explained each step of the process in detail, providing both text and video instructions, which made it really easy to understand what they were doing and what was expected of me. 

What was the team composition?

I worked with one account rep.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I found The Free Website Guys online when I was looking to completely redo my website, and I'm so happy that I decided to work with them. They explained each step of the process in detail, providing both text and video instructions, which made it really easy to understand what they were doing and what was expected of me.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. Their clear communication made the process move quickly and smoothly, and the end result is exactly what I was looking for. I would recommend them to anyone looking to build or rebuild their website! 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very communicative and effective.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an artist and instructor working in encaustic, collage and assemblage.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I had a website designed for me that was difficult to navigate and with my limited skills in every aspect of technology I needed help. I wanted an updated website that I could easily access.

SOLUTION

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

They were free to me. As an artist with little exposure I know a website is important. And as I am a teaching artist coping with the challenge of no classes (income) due to the pandemic, free was the right price for me.

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

Every step was laid out in easy to understand emails and videos. Even when I struggled to finish my portion of a task, they were quick to help me resolve it. I now have a perfect template to work from to customize my art.

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

I worked with one person through email contact and watched videos created by two other team members, I believe.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My website is done and ready for me to customize. And I know if I have questions or need guidance I can email The Free Website Guys with any challenges I have.

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

The team was very easy going, great with details, and had good communication skills. Working with Sven and the rest of The Free Website Guys has been exceptionally easy! I have attempted setting up my own website a few times using some of the free sites online and I was never able to accomplish much, it was still too intimidating.

I now realize there is a tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the ‘pretty pages’ of a website. Each step I needed to complete was well thought out, with easy to watch videos. It was helpful as I could re-watch if needed.

And if I did not understand something or made a mistake it was a quick email with a prompt response to my questions or a kind message to let me know it was all good. I appreciate all this work and the help I received and recommend them wholeheartedly!

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

First that for me it was free. I’ve been trying to utilize some of the free sites myself for a couple years and I could never get past the first page. They made this so easy.

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

I’m completely satisfied.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of the company and we specialize in custom made bamboo bike frames and bicycles.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I just started this company and needed to create a website. I hired The Free Website Guys to set up my site. I do not know anything about the back end of websites. I really needed someone to help me through the process and set up the website. I did not have a budget for this.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal was to set a simple website for clients to see more about the company.

SOLUTION

How did you select The Free Website Guys?

I saw an advert on Facebook in France calling out to prospective clients who would be interested in their services. I was initially going to try to do it myself.

Describe the project in detail.

The overall scope was to set up a website and hosting from the beginning and set up the security certificates and the plugins needed and the site to be SEO friendly.

What was the team composition?

I only dealt with Sven who was the lead developer, although they had other developers working on my site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome was a website that was set up and ready for me to copy and paste my own wording and customize the pictures.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Constant emails between myself and the lead developer meant communication went well. I did not have to deal with many people and only had one contact person.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They really helped me through the whole process from start to finish. The videos where so helpful during each step. The follow-ups and continuous emails with updates were great to keep us in the loop the whole time.

Are there any areas for improvement?

A more detailed how-to video on customizing the website and how to navigate the WordPress site.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a freelance translator and writer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I worked with the team to create a website for my freelance services, where my customers could touch base with me, in addition to being an online creative space.

SOLUTION

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

I went for the Free Website Guys thanks to their glowing reviews and offer to build the website for free.

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

The Free Website Guys take you through every step along the way of the website building process – from singing up to hosting, to choosing a theme and editing the design to meet your needs.

They keep in touch along the way via email and use handy tools like Google surveys and videos with instructions, making it simple and easy to follow the process and communicate your needs to them.

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

I was in contact with Sven, the Lead Developer throughout the whole process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Having just launched the site I don't have any measurable outcomes yet, other than everyone I've shown the site to is very impressed!

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

The Freewebsiteguys were fantastic. They kept me informed throughout the entire website building process and when they needed my input, their instructions were clear and concise. Everything went smoothly and they were happy to answer any questions I had.

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

They offer great support and a professional product for free.

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

As we used the same email chain to communicate throughout the whole process, due to the videos and documents they sent me, a few times it was slow to load.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a private music teacher and run a small studio for piano and voice students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I needed a website for my business. I wanted something clean and simple; a place to direct potential clients to that would display my lessons, musical services, and experience.

SOLUTION

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

I found out about The Free Website Guys via Facebook. They require you to apply and if they like you're business/idea then they offer you a website build.

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

Everything was done via email, which I really appreciated. They guide you through each step and give concise directions for what is required from you, such as setting up website hosting, establishing a domain name, and giving them back-end credentials to the site.

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

I believe there were three different people that I was aware of. Sven was the main contact and sent the update/next step emails. John was the guy in the videos that they send to walk you through every step. There was a third man in a video at the very end but I don't recall his name.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

My business didn't have a website, and now it does. It's exactly what I was looking for and filled a giant hole in my entrepreneurial life.

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

Everything was communicated via email, which I appreciated. The timeframe was laid back, as I had selected at the beginning of the process that I was not in a hurry. I completed the steps as I could and they were patient! The whole process took about 8 weeks, but I'm certain it would have moved faster had I been more available.

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

I couldn't believe that they designed a whole website for free. As a small (very small) business owner that has been directly affected economically by the pandemic, I had no extra income to pay a web designer. Finding a free website design company seemed like a godsend.

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

Not at all. We were very pleased with the process and would highly recommend applying if you're in need of a website!