LanternSol

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of Utzy Naturals

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We make premium natural supplements.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire LanternSol to accomplish?

• Update our website to Shopify 2.0
• Clean up web design

SOLUTION

How did you find LanternSol?

• Referral

Why did you select LanternSol over others?

• Good value for cost
• Other

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

Updated website to Shopify 2.0

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• New site launched,

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

We didn't hit our inital goal, but Jay and his team prioritized it and knocked it out quickly after our deadline. For the testing and post-launch review, his team worked quickly to knock out any lingering bugs.

What was your primary form of communication with LanternSol?

• Email
• Messaging App

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

Quick turnaround time, didn't need to over communicate.

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

Hitting deadlines is important, so it would have been great to hit our initial timeline. I appreciate the focus on finishing the job and making sure everything is excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Mr. Snowplow

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We sell and manufacture truck equipment.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire LanternSol to accomplish?

• Active, list and monitor our Amazon account.

SOLUTION

How did you find LanternSol?

• Referral

Why did you select LanternSol over others?

• Good value for cost

What was the size of LanternSol’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

We need a presents on Amazon and we need a partner that could help us with all aspects of Amazon as we are new to this channel. We needed a partner to list our item using our images and descriptions. We needed a partner that could help us manage listings, help with an ad buy strategy and advise us on key KPI's.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• An increase in Units ordered and Conversion Rate

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

They listed, edited and helped our team when we require it.. They delivered Monthly KPI's on sale and advertising. They were very reponsive and always reponded within a day.

What was your primary form of communication with LanternSol?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

When it comes to e-commerce, they deliver exactly what your company desires.

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

Nothing at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of National Body Armor

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture and sell safety products on the internet

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire LanternSol to accomplish?

• Increase ROAS
• Increase conversion goal
• Scale ad spend

SOLUTION

How did you find LanternSol?

Referral

Why did you select LanternSol over others?

Referred to me

What was the size of LanternSol’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Lantern Sol has helped our team achieve: -53% increase in ROAs by 53% -Scale ad spend 500% without loss in performance -51% increase in conversion value We hired them shortly after a name change and utilized their experience to help us make the change.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Increase in ROAS
• Increase in sales

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

They utilized a shared google drive sheet to track data

What was your primary form of communication with LanternSol?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

They are hired as a subcontractor by agencies that charge a premium, cut out the middleman go direct with Lantern Sol.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

IT consultant for Vini Delea SA, a wine producing compagny

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LanternSol?

We had an issue with our sale tags that were really important for our BFCM launch.

SOLUTION

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

Found Jay on Storetasker via automatic matchup

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

We had an issue with our sale tags that were really important for our BFCM launch.

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

Only one developer: Jay

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Requested as an urgent fix and he did a very fast and professional implementation!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective

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

We were impressed with their quick and professional work.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the head of marketing for a non-dairy ice cream company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired LanternSol to manage ongoing website updates and optimizations.

SOLUTION

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

We were matched with LanternSol and they have been a perfect fit for our website.

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

LanternSol updated fonts across our website and built new landing page templates.

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

Jay from LanternSol led the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All requests were executed exactly as requested.

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

LanternSol is incredibly responsive and quick with their work. All requests were acknowledged and executed within hours.

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

LanternSol is a critical extension of our team - there when we need them and very reasonable from a cost standpoint.

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

No this went very smoothly for us!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner of a packaging company specializing in product packaging and design

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LanternSol?

Create a responsive website that is informational and functional with built in ecommerce sections so customers can purchase things straight from the site

SOLUTION

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

they had a professional website and portfolio

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

After going over the project, they helped build the framework, and implement design features to create the exact type of website I was looking for.

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

Worked solely with Jay

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was a great success, we are excited to share our new website

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective

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

Design style and how clean everything runs

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Tech2Food is a Sales and Marketing company that distributes products the Food Service Industry that are aimed at assisting labor within a Food Service Operation as well as offering products that serve food to customers 24 hours a day.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Lantern Sol to help us to design and create a Website for our new Company that would best represent the multiple Manufacturers that we represent and distribute. Lantern Sol did a great job designing a site that was easily navigated between multiple Manufacturers.

SOLUTION

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

We interviewed several Developers some that we reached out to and some that were referred to us. Lantern Sol came very highly recommended from another Associate and by the end of our first Interview we knew we had the right group to work with.

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

Lantern Sol developed our Website and took a hands on approach with us to explain the importance of key words and features we needed to maximize the amount of looks we received. The development process was smooth and tasks completed very quicky

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

We worked primarily with Jay the Owner of Lantern Sol

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our Client base loved the design and the way the product lines are shown on the Website

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

LanternSol turned this project around very quickly and communicated their thoughts and gave great insight as to the best way to design the site

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

Our Company is comprised of four owners who are not the most Tech Savy and have several other mor traditional business's that we are invested in. Jay was very patient with us and was available for to address questions that we had in personal and professional manner

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

I would not change anything they were great

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am co-owner of a sports collectibles business based in Tampa, FL.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LanternSol?

My partner and I acquired CS in Nov 2021 and immediately interviewed and engaged Lantern Sol to rebuild the website in Shopify as a true e-commerce solution.

SOLUTION

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

I selected this vendors after reviewing his portfolio and interviewing via phone. Quality, communication, timeline and price were the deciding factors.

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

Once engaged, the first step was to review sites for inspiration. After deciding the ultimate theme, colors, design and logo, Lantern Sol provided a basic version of the template. There were multiple design meetings until we ultimately settled on the current site as designed.

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

I worked directly with Jay at Lantern Sol.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Jay turned the site around in the appropriate timeline and was extremely easy to work with. I adjusted the scope multiple times without any hesitation or issues. Extremely communicative and provided an incredible e-commerce experience for our customers.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Incredibly. We emailed/spoke on the phone on a regular basis. Jay made himself always available with additional requests. Even after the completion of the project, Jay continues to check in to make sure we are satisfied. We've already gone back and added updates.

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

Communication and design. Lantern Sol gave me everything I was looking for. They didn't push any features or upsell me. They listed to my needs and built a site designed around our user experience.

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

None at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am co-founder of a DTC digital agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hire Jay for additional custom development support and he and team are incredible! Our goal is always to provide the highest quality custom Shopify theme development and Jay and team help us achieve that time and time again.

SOLUTION

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

Reliable, high quality, and amazing communication.

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

We kick things off by providing designs and as much detail of functionality as we can. Jay and team ask necessary questions to fully understand the project, and then are off and running to build customized Shopify theme sections and functions.

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

Jay is point person and handles all internal team communication with us. He's amazing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The work is always incredibly high quality, on time, and exactly as designed.

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

We communicate via email and timelines are always met.

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

Their work is high quality, and we appreciate their quick responses.

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

Nothing! They are nailing it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Cofounder

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

SEO building from day one pre-launch into launch

SOLUTION

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

Based on reviews - found through shopify portal

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

SEO

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

Worked directly with Founder of LanternSol - they operate similar to us with a lean team

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

150% growth in organic keywords 10x in the Domain Rating 38x increase in website backlinks

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

Nothing fancy but nothing fancy was needed. Monthly meeting cadence to check in and google sheets to track

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

They work independently and get things done without requiring a ton of micromanagement. That is exactly what we needed.

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

None