What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Investing $1,000 in Onit Digital is worth $10,000 to our company. The value they offer goes above and beyond just delivering a product. With a different agency, that same $1,000 might only yield a $1,200 value. They've come up with daring ideas most people would turn down. Taking those risks helped us achieve major success.
The new site keeps our costs stabilized. We can make changes quickly and easily, which used to take weeks of effort and incremental hourly fees. Mobile optimization has improved the uptime, visit length, and lead conversion rates. Our SEO strategy bolstered organic traffic and doubled our visibility scores in several categories, notably the military demographic.
How did Onit Digital perform from a project management standpoint?
The beauty of working with Onit Digital is their strong baseline of support. I can rely on them 24 hours a day. The process was fantastic. Mark and I develop new strategies and statements of work, and he takes an active role in our long-term strategy discussions. We've had the same two project managers since we've launched the new site, which is a sign of success. I work with them both daily. The entire team is highly responsive and has built a great relationship with our staff. The quality of their service means they never get questioned like our other vendors.
Our technical lead has been on our account for four years now. I recently turned site management over to an internal team member. She works with him on a regular basis and has never had any complaints. Our vice president of IT actually relies on Onit Digital's team to support our backend.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their speed is definitely their best asset. They rapidly isolate and resolve problems. Onit Digital is reliable, responsive, and communicates positively. When a project requires additional hours, they’ll often move things around to accommodate our budget. We rarely see unexpected charges. Working with their decision makers and leadership has been excellent. Both Mark and his partner are extremely knowledgeable and supportive. They excelled at their main task, making me and my team look great for our clients. The team’s flexibility, knowledge, and quality of service are second to none. That's why I’ve brought them in to work with three different companies.
Are there any areas they could improve?
As with most agencies, there's always the opportunity for more micromanagement and ideas. I'd love for them to pitch new items to improve the mobile site's look and feel. Since we do much design internally now, they often focus exclusively on the technical aspect. It's always nice to have another set of eyes, so I welcome their creative input.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Onit Digital is highly communicative and never sells me smoke and mirrors. They speak the truth and live by their word. There’s a trickle-down effect from their amazing leadership. Avoid second-guessing their recommendations for your site rebuild. I rarely need to adjust their direction. The team is a talented and well-oiled machine that excels at their job.
Onit was proactive and dedicated, resolving concerns before they caused problems. They listened and asked questions to understand the project’s scope, showing genuine interest. Any recommendations were well-thought-out and made for a better end product.