Jives Media

Please describe your company and your position there.

Executive

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

Build a Shopify Plus Website

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

Skills and deadline

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

• Custom Shopify store design and development (bespoke Shopify sites from scratch/framework)
• Shopify theme setup and customization (setup and modification of existing themes)
• Migration to Shopify from other platforms
• Search Engine Optimization
• Conversion Rate Optimization
• App development & integration
• Shopify API work
• Shopify training

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

5

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

Our site is not converting well

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

Working with Jives Media has been such a positive experience for our company! Jay and his team have been incredibly welcoming to our team and they went the extra mile to ensure we were clearly guided through every step of the process for our branding and website creation.

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

One thing that really stuck out about Jives Media is the fact that they really make you part of the team once you sign on. Each person is ready to offer advice and add to the creative process, making it a really collaborative effort. Not only were our goals met, we learned so much about our own brand through the tireless efforts of the Jives Media team to make the best website possible.

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

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the COO of Singh Law Firm, a law firm specializing in Estate Planning, headquartered in Fremont, California.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

We were looking for a professional team that would help take our booming practice to the next level. This included an overhaul of our SEO, website design, and location pages.

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

I came across Jives Media via some google research. The online reviews came highly recommended and they have been nominated as the top agency in this area for several years in a row. It was a perfect match for our high standards.

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

Jives Media has been providing our firm with next level advice and top notch marketing strategies that are helping expand our law firm's brand throughout California. Jives has done a fantastic job improving our Google/On page SEO, Website Design, and development of our Location Pages.

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

I am working directly with Jay Ives (president), as well as, several other members of the Jives team for the various projects they have assisted on. The positions of these individuals range from developers to CRM experts.

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

Jives has improved our website click and client conversion rate by at least 60% since beginning work with them.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was extremely effective. Jay does a great job of being extremely responsive despite our firms fast pace and demanding requirements. Jives is an amazing team to work with, and everyone I have spoken to is extremely knowledgeable. Meetings generally are held over zoom, email, and phone calls.

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

They are a one-stop shop for marketing needs. I was extremely impressed by Jives Media's responsiveness and also knowledge of all up to date marketing strategies. They are unique in the sense that working with them feels like a partnership, rather than a business relationship.

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

Not much at all. It is very clear that Jives knows what they are doing and are professionals in their field. Our firm is one of the top Estate Planning Firm's in California, and I believe any one else out there thinking about going with Jives Media should look no further as they will make sure to meet and exceed your expectations.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director of Marketing and Community Outreach for the Medical Center of Marin. We are 3 locally owned, state of the art Urgent Care + Occupational Medicine clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

We needed help with our SEO, Social Media & Web Design. Every goal and/or expectation we had when we started our partnership with Jives, was simply hit out of the park! We couldn't be happier with our current SEO performance, high quality organic ads for social media and much more! We were so impressed with all their dedicated and detailed work in the months leading up to (and beyond!) the Grand Opening of our 3rd clinic in Albany, CA - May 2022.

We are beyond happy with Jay and the entire Jives team so far! We have worked with other companies and we never had this sort of experience as we do with Jives: excellent, targeted work, quantifiable results, fluid communication and a feeling of partnership and support, absent from our previous digital media experiences.

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

From our initial meeting, I felt very positive about working with Jives. Jay is dynamic and driven by undeniable passion; he genuinely listens to what the (potential) client is trying to achieve and he's very honest about the expectations, goals and various options/paths to achieve these goals. We met with other members of Jives Media, and the rest is history! We have been more and more impressed with Jives Media as time goes on and it's simply the best decision we have made for our business in quite some time!

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

Jives created excellent organic ads for SM campaigns targeted towards Healthcare trends. Website design + build out with complicated code from previous host. Systemic optimization on all platforms and accounts for SEO months before Grand Opening with excellent performance metrics!

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

• Jay - Founder
• Chris - Creative Director

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

We are over the moon with Jives Media is general. We felt like we had a true partnership instead of feeling like "just a number." I hope that says it all!

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

Open, direct & honest! Never once did we have an issue with communication which has always been fluid and timely.

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

Their level of drive and passion. Their ability to truly go in and make the business better from the inside out - methodically, step by step! We are so truly impressed with this talented and dynamic team!

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

I truly have nothing coming to mind that I would want to change about Jives Media or as individuals. Our experience overall has been way above what we had even thought possible with a digital media company. We all have our own individual experiences which have been nothing short of stellar. We are so grateful for the successful relationship we continue to enjoy with Jay and Jives Media!!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a partner of a real estate company. My company covers and service over 42 cities.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

We hired Jives Media to assist us with a marketing campaign and to improve our current SEO efforts.

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

The deciding factors on selecting Jives Media as our digital marketing agency was the following: a variety of expertise (not only were they experienced in our general industry but also sub-genres of our industry), outstanding innovative strategies, and a wonderful reputation locally.

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

The team at Jives Media developed our digital strategy for SEO and presented a unique twist on our vision for our marketing campaign. For our marketing campaign, they launched email marketing campaigns, paid ads, and created our content (strategically planned scheduled post and responded to engagement on social media platforms).

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

We worked with the CEO directly, a content strategist, an email marketing specialist.

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

We had a successful campaign overall. Our email campaign brought in over 42% of overall leads and our social engagements continue to soar throughout the entire campaign and stayed consistent in growth once the campaign ended. Our website received over 63% of new leads and received significant increase in overall clicks. We also saw an increase in traffic to both the website and our Google listings.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was extremely seamless.

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

They are a one-stop shop and have very innovative and creative strategies.

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

No.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Vice President of a tech consulting agency that provides data and system organization platforms.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

We were looking to grow our online presence in hopes of attracting both local and outside clients.

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

We shortlisted the top 6 marketing companies near us and selected Jives due to their extensive knowledge and experience.

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

The first step was a consultation call in which they provided a comprehensive audit of our current marketing efforts and presented as a plan to improve and strategize moving forward with marketing. Once this was presented, we moved forward with a strategic plan that focused on optimizing our online footprint and SEO efforts.

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

We worked with 4 team members that were all part of the marketing team.

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

Since the plan started, we have seen an increase in online traffic and leads coming in from our website and Google listing.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was both enjoyable and extremely flawless. The team was very communitive and was always available if needed.

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

The company stood out to us because of the team members. Everyone from the top (CEO) to the bottom were extremely knowledgeable and experienced. On top of this, they were transparent and went above and beyond to exceed our goals and expectations.

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

None that I can think of.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the manager of marketing for a food and beverage catering company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

We were ready to expand our services in new market areas and needed to create a marketing campaign. Our goal was to effectively launch our services in over 14 new cities.

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

We searched online for a marketing agency in our area and selected the top 3. After interviewing all 3 of them, we chose Jives Media based on their previous clientele, experience, and customized package estimate.

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

First we set up a discovery call with the team and jointly created a marketing plan based on what the marketing goal were at the end of the launch. This plan included optimizing SEO, social media marketing, and google ads.

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

We worked with a few members of the marketing team, and an IT specialist.

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

The marketing plan created at Jives Media resulted in an increase of 60% first page landing, our brand awareness increased by 40% in our local area, and our brand was effectively launched in all targeted cities in the first week.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was extremely seamless between both parties.

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

We are most impressed with their strategy and overall performance.

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

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I provide bookkeeping and accounting services

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media?

Jay and Jives Media helped our company with content marketing and improving our ranking on google search.

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

Jives Media at a top voted marketing agency near me.

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

After an intro call, Jives Media helped build out a content marketing road map and write blogs.

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

2 people - content writer and branch strategist

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

Well executed blogs and content

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very easy

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

Content strategy was very well thought out

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

None

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Real Estate Agent in the Orange County area.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

As a new real estate agent I was looking for advice on how to break into a competitive market. I hired Jives media for their experience around real estate marketing.

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

I found Jives Media on Google and noticed they had experience/success marketing for real estate agents.

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

I leaned into Jives Media's experience in real estate marketing and relied on their marketing formula for success. This included leveraging SEO marketing on Google and targeted email marketing.

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

I worked with an SEO team member as well as a web designer.

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

The local SEO and email campaigns were incredibly successful. They helped me break into the market and build social proof with new prospects.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It's been incredibly effective and the team is easy to work with.

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

I was most impressed with how quickly they work and their attention to detail.

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

Not at the moment. Everything has been great so far.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Digital Marketing Manager

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media?

Hired Jives Media to revamp our content marketing strategy and improve our rank on Google search.

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

We were looking for the top marketing firms in the SF Bay Area and we noticed that Jives Media had great reviews and relevant client experience.

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

After the intro call with Jives Media, the team quickly went to work and drafted a detailed marketing road map which outlined specific deliverables. Their team also provided key insights and data on competitors that allowed us to create an effective go to market strategy.

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

We were assigned a designated a copywriter and SEO expert.

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

The new website pages and backlinks that Jives Media created are bringing in 85% new customers around the SF area through SEO (FREE WEBSITE CLICKS).

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow was easy and streamlined.

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

Most marketing agencies outsource their work overseas, and provide an account manager fresh out of college. Jives Media has a totally different approach. We worked directly with the CEO and Founder, Jay Ives, and the team's SEO specialist. Their process allows them to drive serious results and provide life changing solutions for their clients.

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

None that come to mind.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Currently working as a accountant consultant servicing others in how to better analyze their business financials.

For what projects/services did your company hire Jives Media, and what were your goals?

I hired Jives Media to increase our local SEO in marketing and google advertising. Jives gave me the knowledge of how to better optimize my listing and the importance of how to better reach my audience and future clients.

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

We found Jives Media through Google and noticed that they had a local office in Stamford, CT.

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

Jives Media worked with us and identified opportunities of growth and to increase our brand presence through various marketing platforms. Not only were they extremely knowledgeable, but they brought a positive and energetic presence to the table!

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

We worked with one main account manager. We also had strategy sessions with the founder, Jay Ives.

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

Once we implemented the strategies brought to us by Jives Media we saw a spike in phone calls and website form submissions. This further led to client engagement and continuous work for us.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Working with Jives Media was seamless. We connected very well with the account manager as well as the founder. The energy that was brought into the meetings created room for further questions, advice, and overall a great experience for our team.

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

What we found most impressive was the personalized approach that Jives Media gave us. Being able to speak with the founder of the company demonstrated the importance they for us as their clients. For a boutique marketing and advertising agency, they truly strive to create a unique and personal experience targeted to what our goals are.

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

At the moment, we truly cannot think of a way that Jives could improve. We were happy with our overall experience!