Hire Jordan Smith

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the operations manager of Borger Homes, and we design and build homes. 

What challenge were you trying to address with Hire Jordan Smith?

We needed help in website development. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, I’ve shown Hire Jordan Smith examples of websites I like. After that, they’ve designed and developed my website using WordPress. It’s a back and forth process, and they iterate based on my feedback. The site has already launched, but we’re still making some aesthetic improvements. 

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with Jordan (Owner).

How did you come to work with Hire Jordan Smith?

Jordan and I were training partners at the gym. We worked together on another project, so I engaged him again when I needed someone to build my website. 

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent $5,000 on the website and pay $100 per month for maintenance. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since July 2021, and our relationship is ongoing. 

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

Hire Jordan Smith has delivered a functional website, and I’ve gotten inquiries from people who have seen it.

How did Hire Jordan Smith perform from a project management standpoint?

Hire Jordan Smith is excellent at project management. They’ve done a good job and performed well throughout the process. Jordan takes care of everything I need. We communicate through emails.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Hire Jordan Smith’s understanding of my needs is impressive. I’ve explained my goals, and they’ve transformed that into a functional website. They’ve also made recommendations to improve my general vision of the site. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner/operator of an excavation company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Hire Jordan Smith, and what were your goals?

My goal was to have a legitimate web front for my business. I knew enough to scratch out a basic site using an online web building tool but wanted something much more professional.

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

I wanted to work with someone small and local (like myself) who could be available locally and create a high value, high-quality end product

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

Jordan and I met and discussed a few details over the phone and I sent him a couple of examples of what I was after. Jordan didn’t need a big SOW or really any coaching on which details to include in the build. We were very much aligned on what the outcome was and he nailed it.

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

Just Jordan (Web Designer & Developer).

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

The end result was more than I was expecting. He matched my branding and even coached me on some items which made the site great for my business.

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

Jordan was very responsive and easy to work with. He knocked out the entire build in very little time.

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

Jordan is a very good person. His values are core to his business and his family. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this project.

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

Nothing that I can recall, Jordan did a fantastic job.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Electrical Contractor

For what projects/services did your company hire Hire Jordan Smith, and what were your goals?

Web design, publishing, and consultation.

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

Ran into him on a project. I reviewed his previous work and it appeared to be professional and well designed.

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

A few in person and phone meetings clarified the scope of work. Jordan took it from there.

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

Just Jordan, the owner.

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

There seemed to be a large measurable impact upon the amount of phone calls and emails that I recieved after Jordan performed the Web design and web hosting service. I would estimate the impact at around a 400% increase in customers looking for my services.

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

Jordan used in person, email, and video chat platforms to communicate. He is obviously tech savvy and utilized today's communication methods effectively and in a timely manner.

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

His experience in "computer language" and web design is apparent. His personableness and communication skills are top notch.

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

Perhaps a clear description of pricing, outlined on paper or email, for different aspects of his services. For instance, a tiered chart showing bullet points of services offered and costs--including ongoing costs such as web hosting.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner and Website Designer for small businesses

For what projects/services did your company hire Hire Jordan Smith, and what were your goals?

Hire Jordan Smith was hired to migrate a website from development to final hosting server and make sure everything was in working order.

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

He has provided website development and technical services to my company for years and has been a huge help and asset.

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

We discussed when and how the move needed to be done and he executed seamlessly with no issues.

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

1 worked with owner

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

Site launched and working great, no issues or hiccups at all, hardly any downtime.

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

timely communications, execute on task as promised.

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

They do what they promise and are very affordable.

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

None!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own a plumbing and HVAC company, also have a self storage facility.

For what projects/services did your company hire Hire Jordan Smith?

Jordan manages my websites and sets up my company email addresses.

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

Recommended by another company that uses him.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

He does an excellent job. Very responsive whenever he's needed.

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

Just from Jordan.

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

We have very professional websites because of him.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They were very effective. They did whatever needs to be done.

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

He does an excellent job with everything. He responds very quickly when needed.

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

No

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a business owner working in the management consulting industry.

For what projects/services did your company hire Hire Jordan Smith?

Website design & Development - Tourism - Non-Profit

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

Past work demonstrated his abilities/skill set to provide a solution we were looking for - Jordan's knowledge of industry best practices.

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

Refresh/Rebranding to enhance digital marketing and nonprofit fundraising.

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

1:1 - we worked very well together.

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

On schedule, on budget!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Excellent

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

They were a very good listener and responsive.

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

No

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a marketing manager at a financial services company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Hire Jordan Smith, and what were your goals?

We needed a fast, responsive and high converting site and ongoing optimizations with new site updates.

How did you select Hire Jordan Smith and what were the deciding factors?

We learned about Jordan through a developer referral. We saw and liked his quality work and attention to detail.

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

Build a custom theme for our Wordpress site along with landing pages that integrated with our CRM.

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

One - Jordan Smith.

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

We have been happy with Jordan's work and have been working with him for almost 10 years.

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

We use Slack and Jira to facilitate communication. We also have a weekly scrum meeting for progress updates.

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

The hard work and attention to detail of Hire Jordan Smith put in were impressive.

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

We're happy.