The Free Website Guys

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I provide management consulting and executive coaching

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I needed a new responsive website that is mobile friendly

What were your goals for this project?

Set up Wordpress with the necessary plug-ins and a new theme

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I became aware of them through a colleague and liked their service offer

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The Free Website Guys provided me with easy to follow instructions in several stages to choose a hosting company, sign up for various services and choose a Wordpress theme that I like.

What was the team composition?

I was in email contact with one account manager who coordinated between me and the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

I joyfully point potential clients and strategic partners to my website if they want to know more about me. It's been very useful in conversations with people I just met.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I was in contact with one account manager who knew how to direct my questions and provided me with guidance for the next steps. I received detailed instructions both in email and video recordings that made it very easy to know how to keep things moving.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I am confident that I have a website that rests on a solid foundation. These guys have figured out both the process and configuration of the website that quickly and effectively leads to a working website.

Are there any areas for improvement?

This process worked exceptionally well for me. I can't think of anything

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Sanata Coaching.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with The Free Website Guys?

I needed a website developed for my coaching business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The Free Website Guys developed my website in PHP. The platform is a final destination for potential clients to book their coaching sessions. We offer individual and group sessions. The website is done in a straightforward manner to allow me to update and maintain it. Their team connected my website to Google Analytics, as well.

What is the team composition?

I worked with the team leader. I know there were individuals working behind-the-scenes, but I’m not sure how many.

How did you come to work with The Free Website Guys?

I’m part of a coaching group. The Free Website Guys had good reviews from other coaches who had worked with them.

How much have you invested with them?

They built the website for free. It was valued between $500–$1,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–July 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The platform just went live. The Free Website Guys worked at a good pace, producing a website that is easy to understand and navigate. They provided a lot of support and recommendations to explain why specific implementations were better than others.

How did The Free Website Guys perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re responsive and finished the project on time. Their team managed my expectations well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have a good feel for what’s happening on the market right now. The Free Website Guys changed recommendations at times throughout the process in order to stay on the cutting-edge of technology.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could offer a wider range of services, even if they needed to be paid services.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Discuss what they’re able to do so you know what to ask for.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a freelance BA and a Life coach. I undertake healthcare projects across the US and the UK and work with companies that are into the development of digital health software. Apart from this I also work as an Independent coach.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I sought the help of Free website Guys to get my website developed where I could advertise my services as a healthcare BA as well as a Life coach.

What were your goals for this project?

To get a website ready where I could promote my services.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I heard about Freewebstie Guys on the Business Analyst group on Facebook.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The free website Guys helped me with literally everything from scratch:

1. Web hosting
2. Domain name
3. WP site 3.
4. Google analytics and other security and privacy processes.

The website guys were extremely professional and patient.

What was the team composition?

I am not sure of the team composition as such. However, I was in touch with Sven throughout and then I had Mia who connected at the initial stages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

I had an absolutely fantastic experience working with you! Great communication, great service and they are a great resource to help jumpstart your website, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Sven was helpful and kept me updated throughout the process.

Overall it took about a month to complete their services, which worked for me, and now I will begin the design and customization portion, which they gave me videos on how to start the process. Their videos are also very clear and informative as well.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project was managed so effectively that every question I ever had got answered, I always knew what Sven was working on, he provided clear, detailed and easy to follow instructions in the steps I was required to take on my end.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

1. Professionalism 2. The quick turn over 3. The detailed information and videos - Super helpful instructions step by step guide was the crux. 4. Patience 5. Approachable 6. Transparency

Are there any areas for improvement?

None at all.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a freelance writer and work with companies in different niches.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I needed a website for my services. I've been procrastinating on it for a very long time and then I found The Free Website Guys. They basically did all the work for me and set up the whole websites, including design and plugins.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a online representation of my freelancing activities to show to prospective clients. Also to be found on Google for organic search terms.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I basically found them through luck as I saw a website of a colleague has been made by them as well. So I looked at their website and it looked nice, so why not give it a shot I thought. Turned out to be a good choice!

Describe the project in detail.

Basically I got hosting for the website and picked themes and then there were always back and forth instructions on what comes next. Very detailed with videos and easy to understand even for a newbie like me ^^

What was the team composition?

I mainly communicated with Sven who I think is the leader of the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I got a easily customizable website that I'm happy with. It looks good, is fast and that's all I wanted!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very easy, as said there were very detailed steps I had to take and they always filled me in on what they were doing.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What I found most impressive is that they were offering all this knowledge and work for free!

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not in my opinion, I was very happy with it :)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Self-employed lawyer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

For making a web page

What were your goals for this project?

Create my own web page

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I saw an add at Facebook, red reviews, decided to contact them.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Creation of a web page

What was the team composition?

I contacted by email with one person from the Freewebsiteguys.com constantly. Size of the team did not change over time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

There is no impact yet because there is a lot of text I need to change, ad and write down at my home page, as well it's necessary to translate it in 2 other languages. Web page is not ready for 100% at this moment, so impact on my business will be after web page is done completely.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was effective and excellent.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I am really pleased with the work of the Freewebsiteguys.com in creating my home page. The work process was constructive, swift and understandable, divided into concrete steps with video guides and good suggestions for more useful ways to create my home page.

I certainly recommend the Freewebsiteguys.com to anyone who wants to create their own internet homepage. The Free Website Guys is knowledgeable and forthcoming. They work quickly and at the end of each work they send a report, explaining what they have done. Overall good experience.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. All is great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We're a fintech and business valuation company. I'm a principal of the firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We're creating a fintech product in the alternative data space.

What were your goals for this project?

Get an MVP version of the site using React.js and MongoDB within a month

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Referral through another professional connection

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Managed to find the right tech lead to execute the vision we sought

What was the team composition?

A single tech lead was all we needed here

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

To soon to tell at the moment, but initial results are promising

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

No problems at all - very seamless

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by how quickly they work and the quality they produce.

Are there any areas for improvement?

More local tech leads in my timezone would be ideal, but otherwise, great service

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm an entrepreneur with a background as a graphic designer and in the tourism industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I reached out to The Free Website Guys about creating a website for my graphic design business which I have recently launched.

What were your goals for this project?

I had had a bad experience with Wix in the past and wanted a Wordpress site that looked professional and that matched my brand.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A friend of mine recommended them to me after she'd worked with them.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They helped me to build a website, get set up with hosting, install plugins, and set up the whole back-end and front-end of the site.

What was the team composition?

My main contact at FWG was Sven and another of their developers Casey.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

I got a beautiful website that I love with and that I feel excited about using as my professional platform to send potential clients to.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Sven and Casey did an awesome job guiding me through the process. They were quite responsive and helped me to answer all of my questions. Highly recommended.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They did an amazing job, were wonderful to interact with, and they don't charge to build the website!

They charge for higher-level projects (if you want to do something advanced), and you can buy additional add-ons with them (like SEO help), but their free-website service is not something they charge for and you don't have to buy any of their other services if you're not interested. Very unique model and I would absolutely recommend them!

Are there any areas for improvement?

I was very happy with the process.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and the CEO at a company that is active at environmental industry and waste management in Tallinn.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed some help to create our main and functional website in order to make it easier for our clients to book their pick-up and get acquainted with our services.

What were your goals for this project?

1. Have a functional website
2. Increase our traffic
3. Approach more people as the website is in 3 languages and in Estonia this is important

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for a cost-effective solution to start with and to work with people that have the skills, the expertise, the knowledge, passion for their work, be responsible and give us good results! From their recommendations and the communication I had initially with The Free Website Guys, I felt that they meet my expectations.

Describe the project in detail.

Our communication was made mainly through e-mails and from their side, were very informative and organised as every step was planned and they were several steps that needed to be done also from my side. They had organised everything with tutorial videos and forms to fill, so no information would be lost!

Also, every time they were completing one task, I was getting an overall report. That sort of communication was very helpful, as we didn’t spend long hours in calls but we had a workflow that was progressing!

What was the team composition?

I was assigned a project manager to support and build up the website and we were in daily contact :)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At the moment they are not available.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very effective as the communication from both sides was constant and I could have frequent updates for the work done. Sometimes, there were delays from both sides, but this didn’t interrupt our project, as we didn’t have a certain deadline, and mainly all the delays were happening to find out better solutions for the issues we were facing, and I highly appreciate that.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their business model! In the beginning, I thought that probably this business model is not effective and after the completion of the free projects, people will not come back to them. Surprisingly, I caught also myself wanted to continue working with them due to their expertise, kindness, focus on the client and passion for work!

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can't think about something that could be done better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a freelance copywriter and content writer servicing clients in the tech, travel, finance and health industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The Free Website Guys created a website for my writing services.

What were your goals for this project?

To create a beautiful, responsive website that showcases my writing skills and previous work.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The Free Website Guys reached out to me and said they could create a website for me for FREE. I couldn't turn down a deal like that!

Describe the project in detail.

Sven and his team built me a 6-page website to help me showcase my portfolio and writing services.

What was the team composition?

Sven and his team of web designers took care of everything. All I had to do was pick a DIvi theme and create a Bluehost account, WordPress account and logo.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Once I customize the rest of the website, I'll be able to attract new leads and show potential clients my portfolio in a professional way.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was flawless and the communication was exceptional. Sven and his team work very fast and always respond to questions and concerns within 24 hours.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

How amazing the communication and service was. Sven and his team implemented all of my feedback and customization requests, no questions asked. The process was super quick — they had my website up in no time!

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of bi nexus

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

power bi developer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Free Website Guys to accomplish?

• create a blog
• portfolio website for my power bi projects

SOLUTION

How did you find The Free Website Guys?

Other

Why did you select The Free Website Guys over others?

Other

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Portfolio for all of my Power BI projects, and a blog where I can post content.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A good looking website that showcased all of my Power BI projects and a blog that was easy to use. I also wanted a website where I could easily add things later on.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The actual project of creating the website itself was fine, but then the ongoing support and the ability to customize and add things later on had some real big issues.

What was your primary form of communication with The Free Website Guys?

Email or Messaging App

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

I don't find anything impressive or unique about this company. You are much better off getting Claude to create an amazing looking website for you than being locked into a Divvy plan with these lazy web devs that don't build anything much for you outside of the Divvy templates.  I used these guys to build my site but when I wanted to add things to the site it took ages just to get a response. Now I build with Claude in a flash and the site looks 1,000x better than it did with these guys.  Now they are still charging me for the service but I am no longer using it.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Free Website Guys could have done differently?

Provide AI tools that can help people to customize and further build out the website in the future once it's been established. They probably won't do this because AI makes their job redundant.