The Media Captain

I am the Owner, Hands-On Art Barn of Hands-On Art Barn

Hands-On Art Barn is a community art studio offering a variety of art classes for all ages.

• Update look and performance of registration process
• Fix issues which were confusing and impacted performance

Online Search

High ratings, Close to my geographic location

2-5 Employees

Virtual Meeting

I enlisted The Media Captain to update my website in several key areas. First, the registration pages were updated aesthetically and designed to be more user-friendly. In addition, there were several "kinks" in the system that needed to be corrected. Currently, we are improving my mobile site to work more in sync with our overall process. Moving forward, I hope to have an ongoing relationship with the team at The Media Captain to keep my site fresh and optimize productivity.

• smooth experience for customers using the site
• updated and fresh look and function

The Media Captain's team approach was very efficient and proactive. They were attentive to my goals and concerns at every level. The communication between their team and myself was consistent, timely and, responsive.

I was most impressed by how the members of the project team were all uniquely and exceptionally qualified to handle their prescribed tasks. In addition, the project manager, Stefanie, was very skilled and responsive in coordinating the team's efforts.

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Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a music school with 12 locations around Metro Detroit and Metro DC. We teach private music lessons in instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, etc. to students of all ages and skill levels.

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

We had three locations at the time we hired The Media Captain and one of them wasn't ranking very well on search engines. We were also planning to open two more locations soon and knew we would need help getting those locations to rank. It's important for us to be at the top of page 1 of Google for certain key word searches and even though we tried various things, we were having trouble accomplishing this on our own. I also needed help running our Google Adwords campaigns.

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

The Media Captain was highly recommended to me by various other music school owners who had greatly benefited from their services. I had a meeting with the owner and liked what he had to offer. Their price point was reasonable considering the size of our business and they offered to take all of this confusing work off of my hands and get us ranking well on Google!

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

The Media Captain recommended specific work that needed to be done and then got right to it, sending me reports along the way. They got my login information for various sites they needed to work on (my website, Google analytics, Facebook, etc) and have been steadily improving our SEO and getting us results with digital marketing ever since.

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

I've worked with two different account managers, and both have been great. I've also had some brief contact with the president of the company.

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

Most importantly, we rank at the top of page 1 of Google on all the important key words in all of our locations!!! I couldn't ask for more as this is extremely critical for our business. Our Google AdWords campaign is also performing very well.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

For a while we were having bi-weekly meetings, and now we meet monthly as I have a very busy schedule. My account manager sends a monthly report and agenda ahead of time and then we meet to discuss everything, upcoming needs, goals, etc. They are also extremely quick to respond to email and anything I need between meetings. The communication and the process has worked very well.

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

I think they're just the right size. Big enough to have resources and systems but small enough to still have involvement from the president and give a lot of care and attention to each client. Most importantly, this is the only SEO company that actually improved our rankings dramatically. They're very easy to work with and they don't require much from me, yet they are very transparent with everything they are doing and the results we are getting.

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

I have no suggestions for improvement at this time! I've been with The Media Captain for years and have recommended them to many other companies looking for help with their SEO. I have never been disappointed.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm responsible for marketing at an online retailer which focuses primarily on tablet cases and other electronics. We create cases for a huge variety of devices.

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

We have worked with The Media Captain over the last few years and they have provided us with the marketing expertise we were seeking in order to reach our target audience and drive sales through our website.

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

We looked up local digital marketing agencies. After thoroughly researching several companies, we selected The Media Captain based on positive reviews and cost estimate.

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

Initially, there was a discovery phase where we discussed goals and objectives. They then created a digital strategy which involved social media, PPC and email marketing.

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

We worked with a digital administration executive, a digital marketing strategist and the president of the company.

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

Our email campaigns have displayed incredible success so far. Revenue has increased significantly versus previous periods. Over 25% of our revenue is now coming from email marketing flows and we currently have an open rate of nearly 50%.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have virtual meetings on a regular basis and send emails frequently to communicate. The Media Captain is always quick to respond and assist us.

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

They take a holistic approach to digital marketing to ensure we are covering all our bases: PPC, email marketing, social media, etc.

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

We are satisfied with the work they have performed and will be continuing to work together in the future.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Lewis Legal Solutions, LLC, a family law firm in Columbus, Ohio.

For what projects/services did your company hire The Media Captain?

I hired The Media Captain to create my website and company logo, handle my SEO, online ads, and social media posts.

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

I knew that SEO was extremely important, and I was familiar with a company who offers similar services in town. I did a Google search for SEO companies in Columbus, and I figured that the companies that came up highest knew what they were doing as far as SEO and could accomplish that for my business as well. The Media Captain was at the top of the list.

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

I just opened my own law office, and I needed help creating a website and establishing my web presence. During my initial consultation with The Media Captain, they explained the options available. They started by creating my logo and website. I am now continuing their services for ongoing SEO, online ads, and social media posting.

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

I have worked with several people at The Media Captain. Alison was my point of contact for the webpage development and logo creation. Kevin is my online marketing strategist, and Lailah is the creator of my social media campaign.

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

My website is extremely new as I only opened my office 2 months ago. However, I am already very busy with new clients and cases. The online marketing is clearly working and this is much faster than I expected.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I had bi-weekly meetings with Alison regarding my website development and progress. Now I have bi-weekly meetings with Kevin regarding my online marketing. I know that I can email the team at any time with any questions or concerns as well.

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

It is extremely convenient that The Media Captain offers all the services you need to begin your online presence for a new business, and they offer services that can grow with us as our needs change over time.

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

I am very happy with the outcome of my website and their ongoing work.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Trolinger Law Offices, LLC is a boutique family law firm based in Columbus Ohio, and serving all of Ohio. My role is Office Manager and my responsibilities range from schedule management to marketing.

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

Our firm hired Media Captain for site development and ongoing SEO management. Our goals are to create a unique, approachable vibe in a very formal industry, while still remaining professional and respected.

How did you select The Media Captain and what were the deciding factors?

Their portfolio and communication were the 2 main factors.

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

Our team wrote content for our site, communicated our content and vision to our dedicated project manager and digital marketing expert. The site was built in Wordpress, and we manage SEO using a number of tools recommended by Media Captain.

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

1. Owner,
2. project manager,
3. designer,
4. digital marketing

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

Our website has been live and our SEO in place for 3 weeks, and we have already received leads/paid retainers in an amount that exceeds our total spend to date.

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

Clear communication, weekly meetings while the project is in full development, bi-weekly meetings after, and ongoing email availability.

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

They pay attention to our style and what we want to portray. They take our feedback well and make good suggestions when we are uncertain. Very intuitive.

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

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Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a director of Skip Bin Hire Company in Melbourne, Australia, we hire out skip bins to residential and construction customers

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

we hired The Media Captain to optimize our Google Ads Campaign, our goals were improved conversion, proper set up of ads and proper management

How did you select The Media Captain and what were the deciding factors?

I selected TMC based on listening to Jason's Podcast on SEO and digital marketing topic and once he established himself an as expert in the field, I've set up an online chat to him. Once we had a chat, i had no doubt in my mind that his company was the right fit to ours.

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

Our Google Ads campaigns were reviewed, optimized, new ones created and remarketing implemented.

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

I work with one person, he is a digital marketing specialist

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

Increased Traffic to our Website from Google Ads, better use of budget, due to correct set up. Increased traffic from Google and FB retargeting / remarketing, improved CPC.

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

Fantastic communication, monthly online meetings, review of our account, constant dynamic changes are being implemented as required.

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

In between of our meetings, I can email any questions to Alec and we are in constant contact and make changes as we go. What I find impressive is their customer service, level of care, and how committed they are to our success. They have deep technical knowledge as well as digital marketing knowledge and deep business acumen in everyone I have dealt with.

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

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Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Vice President of DELTA H TECHNOLOGIES. DELTA H designs and manufactures industrial heat treating furnaces for the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, plastics, additive manufacturing industries and many more.

For what projects/services did your company hire The Media Captain?

Website design / development, SEO, Social Media, Online Advertising

What were your goals for this project?

Generate new business for our company through SEO and Google Ads along with optimizing our website.

How did you select this vendor?

When I searched for "web developers near me" and they were the first to pop up, I figured they must be doing something right. What really solidified our partnership with them though was Jason and his appreciation of our unique business and needs. Before Media Captain, we often felt we were forced into square peg, round hole decisions when it came to our website development and SEO. Media Captain listened to our needs and goals and came up with creative solutions that are paying off.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Their team came to our facility to get a first hand account of who we are and what we do, along with the message we wanted to convey to our customers. We continued to work closely with them to further develop our website, adding and optimizing pages. From there, we then set on to SEO and Online Advertising. Bi-weekly meetings are scheduled to review results and optimize strategies. Additionally, they have assisted us with several of our blog posts which are now getting much more attention than they had before.

What was the team composition?

We've mostly worked directly with our Project Manager, but know there are lots of people behind the scenes also contributing to our needs.

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

Sales and traffic to our website has increased significantly. We also now have a monthly press release which we hadn't before and has led to further interest, feedback, and sales. Overall, everything has been a success.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Project management has always been very thorough and timely. The feedback and collaboration between us and Media Captain is very easy to come by and honest, which we appreciate.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Jason and his story. We are a fellow family business and are very passionate about what we do. Jason shares that same passion and "gets it" from an ownership point of view. The perseverance and creativity he had in creating his own business sold us on working with them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have nothing but great things to say!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am one of the three partners and founding members of Katz, Pryor & DiCuccio, LLP, a law firm in Columbus, Ohio.

For what projects/services did your company hire The Media Captain?

We hired The Media Captain to build a new website and help with SEO/PPC.

What were your goals for this project?

We want to attract more clients through online advertising.

How did you select this vendor?

I've known Jason Parks at The Media Captain for about 17 years. We shopped around and The Media Captain seemed to be the best value.

Describe the project in detail.

We had an initial in-person meeting to talk about what we wanted in our website. We then met every two weeks to track progress on our site.

What was the team composition?

We dealt with several team members, each of whom had a different role. We had someone help with our logo and branding, we had someone help with design, someone else helped with SEO/PPC, etc.

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

Our site just launched, so we are still too early to see all the results. Since we launched the site, we have gotten great feedback on the look and design of our site. Many of the compliments have come from other people in the web design and development industry.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective, we appreciate their communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are quick to respond. Whenever we noticed a small issue, we would reach out and receive an immediate reply.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Too early to tell, but nothing we see at this time.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Expressions Music Academy provides private music lessons to students ages 3-adult in basic music fundamentals as well as instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, wind instruments, and more. I conceptualized and founded the business in 2010 and act as its CEO.

For what projects/services did your company hire The Media Captain?

We currently have five locations and our primary goal was to improve web rankings for specific keywords in each location, particularly two new locations and one older location that was struggling. We also hoped to get our cost per click down on our Google Ads.

What were your goals for this project?

Our ultimate goal was to improve our organic rankings across all five locations and reduce our Google Ads cost per click so that we could both draw more clients (most important) and decrease marketing costs.

How did you select this vendor?

The Media Captain came highly recommended by another music school owner friend of mine in Ohio. He has a lot more knowledge than me in website and SEO work and had even done some work on my Google Ads for me, so I trusted him. I know he would have done his homework on choosing a company.

Describe the project in detail.

I supplied the team with login credentials for key websites and dashboards they would need to access, and they immediately got to work making improvements to both the frontend and backend of our website, building backlinks, creating review landing pages, improving our Google Ads, setting up retargeting ads on Google and Facebook, and adding us to directories. They presented the plan to me, broken down by month, and continue to update me on their progress and improvements to our rankings every two weeks during a conference call.

What was the team composition?

First I spoke with Jason, the owner, who asked questions about my company, needs, and goals and subsequently built a strategy for improvement. Then I was introduced to Alec who implements the strategies and keeps me updated every two weeks. I can contact either of them at any time for a quick response.

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

We have only been working with this company for a few months and already our rankings are up in several locations/keywords! It's amazing. We have received more request info forms this last month than we usually would in January and ultimately are enrolling more students. Our Google Ads cost per click is also significantly reduced.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The Media Captain is so easy to contact and extremely responsive. We mostly communicate via email but also meet several times per month via phone conference. They keep me updated without me having to ask, but if I do have a question, it is addressed thoroughly and quickly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I have worked with two other SEO companies. One was more of a freelancer and one was a much larger company. Both had problems and even though I was promised results (which was fishy in the first place - SEO improvements can rarely be PROMISED), I never got them. I did, however, waste a lot of money. The Media Captain, on the other hand, is a perfectly-sized company with direct contact and strategizing with the owner but also a lot of support from the rest of the team. They're large enough to have resources but small enough to actually care. They're extremely organized and knowledgeable and I have been impressed with the comprehensive strategy they developed and presented to me. Most importantly, though, they're the only SEO company which has actually improved my rankings! And FAST! As a business owner of nearly 10 years, I have worked with a lot of companies. The Media Captain is one of the best companies I have ever worked with.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I would not change anything about my experience with this company so far. They have exceeded my expectations.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a structural engineering firm that is Licensed in 50 U.S. States and we also provide home design. I am the Business Development Manager.

For what projects/services did your company hire The Media Captain?

We hired the Media Captain for SEO and PPC help.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to be ranked on the first page/ first spot on google for many different keywords.

How did you select this vendor?

We researched many different SEO companies and found that Jason was very transparent and was not sheisty.

Describe the project in detail.

The Media Captain has done a great job with the SEO on our website. Business has been booming and we really appreciate all of the help from Jason and the team. Our SEO has been an investment and it's not cheap, but it's worth it. We were skeptical about what SEO company to hire and I guarantee that I made the right decision! Our company has thrived and many of our keywords are ranked on the first page of Google. The Media Captain works with us on a new strategy each month, and it has been very profitable and pretty much every new marketing campaign has been successful. If you are looking for SEO and PPC help, I would highly suggest The Media Captain, you won't regret it! Thanks again Media Captain Team and Jason, for all of the hard work.

What was the team composition?

We meet every month, twice a month and discuss new strategies for all the different pages that we have on our website, and then monitor all of them.

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

We are ranked on the first page of google for so many different keywords, it has helped grow our company. They're worth every dime.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It has been excellent!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are very informative and actually teach you new things and explain what they are doing, and how they are going about it.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not that I have seen.