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"Amping Up Calls, Leads & Sales"

4.9
12 reviews

OptFirst specializes in integrated search marketing. Search is proven to be one of the highest converting media opportunities of possible marketing spends. Why? Because the advertising company captures the audience looking for the exact product or service at the exact moment they need it. They already have the sense of urgency built in. They need a phone number and a contact box to get a quote.

What we do is put companies in front of the consumers by organic, paid and local search through Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (Pay Per Click Advertising) via Google AdWords & Bing Ads, Google Shopping, ReMarketing, Facebook Ads, and Google/Bing maps.

The search marketing industry is always evolving, and here at OptFirst we are always on top of our game. Most recently we have specialized in creating and optimizing AMP mobile sites. We build websites that not only look great but also perform, drive targeted actions and invite consumer interaction. Our sites have powerful tools that track, monitor, measure and test every visitor action and intention.

Once a consumer finds a company via search – they will also check their online reputation. 79% of consumers trust online reviews as much a personal recommendation so it’s very important to showcase your happy clients. When you seamlessly integrate all these aspects – the results are powerful. You have increased customers, sales and company growth.

 

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$100 - $149 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2001
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  • OptFirst Internet Marketing
    168 NE 96th Street
    Miami Shores, FL 33138
    United States
    305.428.2539

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Key clients: 

Gables Insurance Recovery

Accudock

One Two Cosmetics

Luxury Living Realty

Sheraton Hotel & Resorts

PS Financial Services

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce


 

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Internet Marketing for Chinese Medicinal Clinic

"They really try to do the best for you. I am very satisfied with them."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
Apr. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

OptFirst provides organic search engine optimization services in order to drive the website to the first page of search results. They also updated Web listings and built a mobile-friendly website.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Miami Metro Area
Owner, Chinese Medicinal Clinic
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

OptFirst’s monthly website statistics demonstrate their efficacy; more customers are coming from the website. The team responds immediately to emails and provides regular checkups on the collaboration. They do a great job of tailoring their work to specific business goals.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I own a holistic center. It is a clinic specialized in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst?

We had a pretty good website that was designed very well with good content, but we were missing the SEO. Over a period of time, I got some experience with SEO. I didn’t want to do pay-per-click or advertising because it didn’t work well in the past. I was looking for somebody who would do SEO organically. I was looking to be on the first page with organic SEO. That’s how I found OptFirst.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Right now, they do organic SEO, I wouldn’t say it’s strictly SEO work. Pay-per-click is pretty easy stuff—you just pay and set it up. With organic SEO, it’s a lot more complicated. They also update any content on the website if I need to. There are several third party websites that list our clinics, so they update my listing information.

They also provided a mobile website, which was not working properly before. They first customized it and made it happen. I hope that when potential clients look for my business on the phone, they see a website that is functional and somehow brings people to our clinic.

How did you come to work with OptFirst?

I found them through a business networking organization, BNI, because I am also a member of it. I have known them for a couple of years prior to choosing them to manage my website. They provide SEO work for many clients in the Miami region. When we met, they did a study on my website and presented it to me.

On the first impression, they satisfied me with the information they provided me, explaining how they work. After comparing them to several SEO providers, I chose them. I thought it would be a good fit to try them. I tried several different companies before, spending money over the years, and I had never achieved what I've already achieved with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

I’ve been working with them for more than two years. This is ongoing. The reason why it is ongoing is that I am very satisfied with Optfirst.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I get statistics every month. From my point of view, I’m not a person who would remember numbers, but everything is in the statistics. I see the statistics, and then I don’t need to remember what results are coming in. How I measure my success is not only through statistics. That is helping me when I have the time to sit down and see which keyword is ranking, which is not, or where we have to improve.

I can test the success of their service through people that found us through the website and became clients of ours. For me, that is the most important. We do have more incoming phone calls from people that don’t know us from other sources than from our website.

They definitely helped our business grow. I’m not new in the field. I’ve been in the business for a decade. I am a business owner, and I don’t deal with computer stuff. So before, I did have this website, but it was just a website. Clients never found me. I was trying to teach or learn myself, so I know how much it takes to get where you want to be. I tried different companies with little success.

How did OptFirst perform from a project management standpoint?

Anything I need, I get a quick response. It’s just immediate. I don’t have time to call, so I just shoot an email and will get a response in a minute. We also meet once in a while to see where we are and what needs to be done. I really like them. They really try to do the best for you. I am very satisfied with them.

What did you find most impressive about OptFirst?

I will mention that you will not only get the service, but you will get to your goals. I don’t have any doubt that these guys can do what they promise. You also get the personal attention and human aspect, which is rare in people that deal with computers. It can sometimes be hard to talk to them, but they are really great. They have this aspect where they call you if you need, and they understand your problem and try to solve it.

Are there any areas OptFirst could improve?

I don’t see anything negative. They are doing great. They are doing everything that they can. I can’t think of anything right now because everything depends on your goal. When you have a goal, first of all, you, as an owner, have to know what is your goal? Where do you want to go? What is it that you want? Then you follow the path. You always will have to be in charge. You cannot just give the SEO company the full power. You also have to interact and help them know what you want and where you want to be. It’s communication, and I think that I have that with them.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with OptFirst?

We are living in a modern world. If you are not present, and you live in a big city (like Miami) where there is a lot of competition, you need to use the power of the IT world. A lot of people only build beautiful websites, but they’re missing the point of SEO. They have to find the right professionals to help them to be on that first page of Google or whatever search engine. It works for me. We are a small business. Thanks to their work, we are now much more visible than we were before.

5.0
Overall Score They really helped me out. I really feel that they deserve five stars.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Before, I was ranking on the tenth page. Then slowly, I was moving up. Now I am on the first page of Google. They really achieved that before the six month period.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I am satisfied.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They really provide quality work. Quality, for me, means that they really try to explain to you, give you those statistics, monitor you, and try to improve.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Highly recommended.

SEO for Personal Injury Law Firm

"I was impressed with not only their approach but their results."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Jan. 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

OptFirst offers marketing solutions such as keyword research, SEO, web design, and content creation to increase user engagement. They also made the website mobile-friendly and added some site functionalities.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Miami, Florida
Jeffrey Davis
Owner, Jeffrey R. Davis, P.A.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

OptFirst left out the traditional bluster and empty promises in favor of frank and honest conversation. The team’s advice has changed business practices for the better: They suggested more means for customers to leave feedback. And they deliver; more leads than ever come from digital channels.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Jeffrey R. Davis, PA, is a personally injury plaintiffs' attorney that has a small firm that exclusively represents injury victims in civil litigation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Optfirst?

We have never marketed ourselves in any format and we wanted to try and become available to potential clients on the internet. I had a website but didn’t do much with it. We’ve tried to work with different companies but were unsuccessful, so SEO never got off the ground.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The initial project was keyword research in order for them to revamp my entire website. They revamped the site from a content standpoint and also from a format standpoint. They did things behind the scenes that I didn’t even understand. It made it work a lot better with mobile phones. Before their work, you couldn’t look up the website on a phone. They added some features that allow people looking for certain topics and keywords to find me and contact me in a very easy way.

We moved into content and I gave them some blogs and they had me give them topics that were relevant. They focused me in on things people really wanted to hear about, like the law against texting and driving, for instance. In addition, we had some ongoing discussions about how to refine my audience and further target my contacts. For example, I didn’t have an answering service and that was a game changer for me. They explained to me that I was probably losing a lot of business based on the time people were clicking and looking at my website. If they wanted to call me at that time, they couldn’t. They changed that so that I could get text messages and emails directly from my website. They gave me a lot of great direction in terms of shaping my advertising campaign.

How did you come to work with Optfirst?

The reason that I was attracted to Optfirst was that my gym uses them and has a very extensive marketing campaign. I was taken by the way they were approaching educating potential customer and clients about the services that the fitness center had available. I learned quite a bit from the various emails and communications I was receiving from the fitness center. I asked them what company they use and they told me it was Optfirst.  They told me that Optfirst was located in the same town where I practice and that they were very accessible. I reached out to them and talked to Adam [Lakowitz, Chief Operating Officer].

He not only came to my office within a few days but came with a very easy-to-understand presentation. I always found that SEO firms spoke in a language that was very unfamiliar to me and I was always turned off. Adam dumbed it down in a way that an injury lawyer could understand. I appreciated that immensely. He also pitched me with a way of approaching a business arrangement that wasn’t “trust me and let’s hope for the best.” It was more the fact that they would deliver results and if we weren’t satisfied, we could try something else or move on. They let me know it would be a working relationship with interaction and meetings and development and participation. It was a good fit. I would highly recommend them. One thing they told me was that they only wanted one injury lawyer, which is a big deal to me. I don’t want to work with an SEO firm that’s servicing my competitors. I was impressed with not only their approach but their results.

How much have you invested with Optfirst?

I spend $1,500 per month with them. The contract will be $18,000 per year.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with them in January 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Their work has changed my processes. I haven’t focused on analytics. What’s important to me is the phone has been ringing, and I’ve been getting new cases where the clients tell me they found me on the internet. Optfirst is targeting the right people.

How did Optfirst perform from a project management standpoint?

Their responsiveness has been instantaneous. If I send an email or make a phone call, they’re always available. In the beginning, one of the suggestions they gave me was to get video comments from clients about the services they received from my firm. They were available to meet with my clients, at my clients’ convenience, and videotape them. They spurred me on to contact additional people. We also set up Google accounts for clients so they could post Google ratings and reviews along with Yelp reviews. They were as available, transparent, and accessible as possible.

What did you find most impressive about Optfirst?

I get the feeling that each member of their organization knows about every account and is hands on with respect to involvement in it. Whenever I call, the person on the phone knows who I am, knows what’s going on with my account, and knows what I’m calling about. It doesn’t matter who I talk to, whether it’s the owner or their new hire. That tells me their managing themselves in a way that’s all-hands-on-deck. That’s one of their biggest assets, I think.

Are there any areas Optfirst could improve?

I think every business can improve. I wish they could explain to me more of what I should be doing in terms of what I could do to solidify the client review or feedback when I'm finished with a case.

5.0
Overall Score I’m very satisfied.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    I had no problems at all.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I wish they were cheaper, but that’s probably not realistic.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I have recommended them already.

Online Marketing for Translation Agency

"They respond almost immediately to our questions, comments, edits, or requests.

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4.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
July 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

OptFirst updated an existing website design to include stronger SEO components, providing assistance with newsletters, blogging, and networking features to promote multilingual legal services.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Miami, Florida
Owner, Translation Agency
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

According to OptFirst’s robust analytics dashboard, the redesigned site has increased the number of leads exponentially over the past 10 months. The team’s proactive scheduling, professional communication, and relevant industry knowledge continue to lend traction.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director and owner of LF Legal Solutions, which is a translation and multilingual marketing agency that offers translation services in over 200 languages. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst?

Our goal was to reach a wider audience of law firms that need certified translation services. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

A different company originally designed our website, and OptFirst replicated the design in WordPress for better SEO [search engine optimization] results. We also do SEO, write newsletters, and handle blogging and networking.

How did you come to work with OptFirst?

We found them through a professional membership and networking organization. They reached out to me to provide this service.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with them for 9 or 10 months, and the relationship is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We’ve been working well together over the last 10 months. We’re looking forward to more results in another 3–4 months. So far, the site’s been performing exponentially. They provide an analytics dashboard that I can check anytime, and there’s been a significant increase in leads.

What did you find most impressive about OptFirst?

They’re very professional. They respond almost immediately to our questions, comments, edits, or requests. That’s definitely a plus.

Are there any areas OptFirst could improve?

I can’t think of anything that could be better.

Do you have any advice or suggestions for other clients to be successful when working with OptFirst?

I think it’s important to assess if you really need SEO to meet your goal. Have a thorough conversation with the team to understand what you’re getting into. Keep your expectations aligned with the way the process works. Many people want results immediately, and that’s not the way SEO works. 

4.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They have delivered on time and done a great job.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I’m waiting for more results to prove that we have significantly increased and to show the return on investment.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    So far, the work has been very good, but I still need to see more.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Dev and SEO for Manufacturing Company

"Optfirst has been amazing...when I request something, it's done within 24 hours."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Sept. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Provided with the content and photos, OptFirst implemented the backend for a manufacturing company's website. The company wanted to enhance their site, and incorporate a new brand identity. OptFirst also assisted with their PPC and SEO strategy and development. 

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Pompano Beach, Florida
Rebecca Taylor
Marketing Director, AccuDock
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The company has seen a significant return on their investment with OptFirst. They continue to receive leads from the website, and 75 of their 100 keywords are ranking in the top 3 positions. Process-wise, OptFirst is very diligent and makes a strong effort to give personal attention.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

AccuDock designs and manufactures floating docks for all market segments. Each dock can be customized to the customer specifications. I’m the marketing director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst Internet Marketing?

We needed to totally revamp our website in order to be more up-to-date with today’s technology. We also did a new brand identity at the same time. In addition, we started an SEO campaign to get more exposure to our website. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided the content and photos for the website, and Optifirst handled all the backend work. We requested an estimate button to make it more prominent. We didn’t have any drop downs at the top of the page, so we also made that change. We worked together to make sure certain parts of the website stood out, so customers were clear of what was available to them. We also started our SEO [search engine optimization] campaign, Google AdWords, and launched a shopping page on our website through them. We provided all the keywords, and they gave us suggestions based on the performance. With Opt First's knowledge and suggestion, we also recently AMPed [Accelerated Mobile Pages] our website. We meet every few months and go over the reports and see how things are performing. 

How did you come to work with OptFirst Internet Marketing?

Optifirst were already hired when I came onboard.

How much have you invested with OptFirst Internet Marketing?

Our monthly spend is around $7,500. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Optfirst in September 2015, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

We saw changes instantly in the leads that were coming in from the website. We have three forms on the website where people can request an estimate or contact us directly. When I first started, we were getting one lead a month. This past weekend, for example, from Friday close of business to Sunday night, we got 15 leads. They do an amazing job. If we didn't see results, we wouldn’t be spending that money every month with them. Out of those 15 leads, if one lead closes, we make our money back on what we’re spending. The site has been functioning well.

As far as SEO, we have 100 keywords, and 75 of them are in the top 3 positions.

How did OptFirst Internet Marketing perform from a project management standpoint?

Optifirst has been amazing. They answer emails quickly, and when I request something, it’s done within 24 hours. We communicate mostly through email and phone calls. I have a project manager I will work with regularly, but do work with the owner, John as well. 

What did you find most impressive about OptFirst Internet Marketing?

The project manager and owner, John have been fantastic to work with. We have a business relationship, but they’re very personal. They make you feel like you’re their only client.

Are there any areas OptFirst Internet Marketing could improve?

I can’t think of anything to suggest.

5.0
Overall Score I’ve never had any problems. Optifirst's team always tries to find a solution to help us. It may take time but they always find a way to make it happen.
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    If something is going to take longer then expected, I appreciate begin notified.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They are reasonably priced.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Service has been incredible and is always on point.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’ve recommended Optifirst already. They are really good to work with, and they know what they’re doing. They give good advice on what they think would work well for you. They explain everything, so you understand it.

Digital Marketing Projects for Cryotherapy Clinic

"OptFirst's turnaround time has blown me away, and it's one of the main reasons I've consistently gone back to them."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
July 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

OptFirst designed a website to establish branding and convey educational information about an alternative health spa. They continue to manage online marketing campaigns to increase customer interest. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Miami Metro Area
Owner, Cryotherapy Center
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Through OptFirst’s SEM/SEO skills, business traffic increased by 20%, and phone/text inquiries rose by 40%. The team’s boutique-style approach, cost-saving performance, and user-friendly designs strengthen the ongoing engagement. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We encourage the body to heal itself naturally through blood flow. We do this by freezing the body, compressing its tissues, and warming it back up. We provide cryotherapy, compression therapy, and infrared sauna in order to accomplish those goals. I’m the owner of the company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst?

We wanted to bring traffic through the door and gain more customers through our website, Facebook, Google SEO and AdWords, and so on. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

OptFirst is handling our online marketing. They put together the website, ran all our Google AdWords campaigns, and started running Facebook advertising two months ago. I had tried to do this myself and failed miserably. OptFirst is already doing a much better job on this end.

How did you come to work with OptFirst?

Ironically, I found OptFirst through a Google search. I talked to two other companies, but once I met John, their founder, in person, I was sold on their services. I was also able to review some of OptFirst's past performances and saw metrics which looked genuine. I visited those web pages, and it was all laid out perfectly.

How much have you invested with OptFirst?

In the beginning, when we were undergoing the website development, the scope was much larger. I estimate that the cost was 10 hours per week for three months. During the last several months, we've worked on SEO and marketing and used around two hours per week.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with OptFirst in July 2016. We're still with them. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

I'm very satisfied with OptFirst. When I initially started tracking the site, I saw a 20% increase in actual traffic through the door. The calls and/or texts we received increased by almost 40%.

How did OptFirst perform from a project management standpoint?

OptFirst's turnaround time has blown me away, and it's one of the main reasons I've consistently gone back to them. I can email them about something and see it done half an hour later, which is very impressive for someone as internet-illiterate as myself.

What did you find most impressive about OptFirst?

I'm in a new space, and not many people are familiar with cryotherapy. OptFirst has done a great job of delivering a very user-friendly and educational site. They took their time, looked at the market, and plugged any holes we had. Beyond response time, I've appreciated OptFirst's ability to get my message across clearly and concisely with people who were not very educated about the product.

Are there any areas OptFirst could improve?

I would like to have 50% more people through the door, but I don't have any criticisms for OptFirst. I’ve figured out that the more I spend, the more return I get. I'm not ready to go higher in my budget, but this is no fault of OptFirst. I’ve advertised in local magazines and bus stops and never saw anything from it. OptFirst has saved me a ton of money in that regard since I was able to discontinue all of that and focus strictly on the online part. It's been a very positive relationship so far.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with OptFirst?

First and foremost, OptFirst is a boutique firm, from my perspective. They won't take on just any client and focus on customizing what the client wants for their website or advertising. I felt like I received individual attention, and it's been a good relationship. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    OptFirst has never been late on anything. I was surprised at how quickly some of the work was completed.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I'm very happy with OptFirst. They've never gone over budget, and everything was explained to me upfront.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    OptFirst has always delivered. When I wanted to tweak something, it was quickly tweaked to my liking.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    As long as it's not for another cryotherapy company, I would. OptFirst is a great group.

SEO for Courier Services Company

"I ranked on page 20 of results for certain words. I am now on page one pretty much across the board for all my services."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
2013 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

In order to reach new prospects, OptFirst conducted a number of web-based marketing campaigns. This included SEO services as well as pay per click advertising campaigns for social media platforms. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Miami, Florida
Jorge Mendez
Owner, Ultimate Express Services
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

OptFirst’s work resulted in successfully reaching page one for the targeted keywords. Due to their skills and exclusivity policy, they produced effective results and the partnership continues. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We provide logistic solutions for companies wanting to transport their documents in the city of Miami. We deliver anything from medical records to lawyer briefs.

What is your position?

I am the owner of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst?

I wanted to reach prospective customers that didn't come through recommendations.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.

OptFirst has provided a combination of on-site and off-site SEO services. They optimized keywords for me. There is a great variety of services in my industry, so the challenge was to find how my particular services could be marketed.

We also ran a couple of pay per click and online media campaigns on Facebook and LinkedIn.

How did you come to work with OptFirst?

I met one of their staff members at a networking event. I chose them based on our conversation and my prior knowledge of their company.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The total cost of their services has been under $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I've been working with OptFirst for almost three years. The engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

OptFirst has made improvements beyond my expectations. Our services are quite vast. I've gotten calls from The Boston Globe and The New York Times as a result of certain keywords for which we marketed the site.

When we first started working together, I ranked on page 20 of results for certain words. I am now on page one pretty much across the board for all my services. This has equated to an overall improvement. I went from getting one call per day, to twenty calls daily from people looking for services. Out of those, a large number translates to sales.

For my type of service, my company is the only one in my area with such a level of site optimization.

What distinguishes OptFirst from other providers?

One of the things that sets them aside is that they only work with one person in an industry, in one particular location. Like in my case, for instance, I’m their only client in Florida who does what I do. So it’s not like I’m getting the same website or optimization that some of my competitors are getting. What I’m getting from OptFirst is unique, and that’s very valuable.

Is there anything OptFirst could have improved or done differently?

The only advice I’d offer is that they may want to expand to areas besides SEO, in order to accommodate clients who are first starting out and don't have a website.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

SEO for Insurance Recovery Company

"The first website that OptFirst worked on for me has reached the number one ranking in Google for its category."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
Project summary: 

OptFirst provided a complete site revamp to increase visits and search engine results. This included SEO services and development for full-browser and mobile device optimization. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 employees
 
Miami, Florida
Carlos Plana
Executive Director, Gables Insurance Recovery
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

OptFirst has provided consistent, quality work on a number of sites throughout this multi-year partnership. The site in question successfully reached the top of the first page on Google, and given these results, the partnership is ongoing. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We help medical providers and individuals with their claims against insurance companies. We work with both medical and property claims, either residential or commercial ones. On the medical side, we help patients review their medical records, and for medical providers, we review outstanding accounts receivable and attempt to collect from the health insurance company at that end.

What is your position?

I am the Executive Director of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst?

We wanted to obtain more exposure on the internet. We lagged behind the competition in terms of SEO and Google rankings, often times not even ranking within the first five pages of results.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.

OptFirst elevated our situation through different campaigns. We currently rank within the first results. They developed pages within our site, based on our content. Our site was revamped in order to make sure that it would be optimized not only for full browsers, but also for mobile devices.

How did you come to work with OptFirst?

I met them through a networking group of which I am a member. OptFirst talked about their business during the event. I talked with their other clients and decided to hire them for my own business.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

I don't have this information. I will say that I've been working with OptFirst for years. They initially helped me with one website, but the work has been scaled up to three, for my different business sections: one site is for property claims, one for medical providers, and the last one is aimed at patients. OptFirst developed all three sites.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working together for over three years. I expanded our relationship even more because a lot more people have contacted our office as a result of their work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

The first website that OptFirst worked on for me has reached the number one ranking in Google for its category. During the last two to three months, I've gotten at least two phone calls each day for our services. This was the reason for expanding our work to the other two websites my company runs.

What distinguishes OptFirst from other providers?

I really like that they only work with one client for each business type. I am a public adjuster and I know that OptFirst will concentrate on getting me to the first page of Google without having to compete with another one of their clients.

Is there anything OptFirst could have improved or done differently?

I provide my own content, so I would appreciate it if OptFirst could employ someone for this purpose. From a technical point of view, they work very well. The websites are great overall, but I have to generate my own content for them. That’s a potential area for growth for them.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Design and SEO for Outdoor Adventure Company

"I'm very pleased with their performance and with what OptFirst does as an organization."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
Project summary: 

OptFirst designed a new website and provided SEO services in order to increase prospective customers. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bill Ferris
Owner of Outdoor Adventuring Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

OptFirst’s work has resulted in a steady climb in SEO rankings. With the significantly improved site, customers are finally being generated from the web. They’ve been a fantastic technical partner with the ability to communicate technical issues in layman's terms. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

Cypress Outdoor Adventures is a private airboat tour company in Fort Lauderdale. We specialize in private tours, boat fishing and bass fishing, as well as sunset tours.

What is your position?

I am the owner and operator of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst?

When I started this business, we decided to use GoDaddy in order to build our website. They did a horrible job on the mobile side, so we needed to figure out different options for making this work. I was essentially cheated out of $3,000.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in greater detail.

Our first website was atrocious. I had to make a number of changes myself in order to make it visually-appealing, but it wasn't close to being up-to-par on the backend either. OptFirst built me a brand-new website from the ground up. I also use them for on-site and off-site SEO.

We started from the bottom, and now I'm getting phone calls. No one was touching my website in the beginning, given that it was brand-new, but now I'm getting a lot of attention through it. I'm definitely reaping the benefits of my investment.

How did you come to work with OptFirst?

I've spoken to a lot of media groups and was told everything from A to Z in terms of what would work and what wouldn't. What one person would say on one phone call would be the opposite of what I'd hear on my next conversation. It was very frustrating.

I found OptFirst through their Google+ reviews. John Kriney, their Chief Executive Officer, had also written a book for which I read some reviews. They seemed credible and had some happy customers. I also wanted a local company that I could contact in person; everybody else was located in Silicon Valley. If I ever wanted to come to their office and choke them out, I didn't want to travel. My aim was to build a relationship, for which I reached out to OptFirst.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The monthly cost of their services is under $1,000 for SEO work.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together three to four months ago. The relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

Since the website launched two months ago, I've seen a step-up in rankings and have started getting calls from people who found my site on Google. This is extremely satisfying, given that we were ranking on the 40th page of results when we first started. I don't think a lot of people in my industry are investing as much in SEO, so I'm starting to climb in the ranks doing it the right way, without getting penalized for black hat tricks.

What distinguishes OptFirst from other providers?

Their customer service makes them stand out. When I have a question, OptFirst gets back to me immediately. I don't work in the IT industry, so I may abuse some layman's terms, but they reduce notions to a very simplistic form and are very responsive to what I need. I feel that I'm developing a friendship with their team.

Is there anything OptFirst could have improved or done differently?

I'm very pleased with their performance and with what OptFirst does as an organization. I'd be the first one to speak out if there was something wrong.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I've already recommended them.

SEO for Luxury Realty Company

"We trust OptFirst Web Marketing with our entire business. They give us a very personalized, hands-on approach."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
January 2014 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

OpFirst has provided a number of marketing services including SEO, blog work, web design, and a site revamp to optimize for mobile devices. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Miami, Florida
Cathy Corrigan-Perez
Office Manager and Realtor at Luxury Living Realty
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Business has considerably increased due to OpFirst’s work, with an average of 10 more qualified leads generated per month. They achieved the top position on Google for targeted keywords and have been a trustworthy, detail-oriented partner. The future of this partnership is eagerly anticipated. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

My company is called Luxury Living Realty. We are a real estate and luxury residential market in Miami, Florida. We focus mainly on Fisher Island, Miami Beach, Star Island, Hibiscus Island, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables.

What is your position?

I am the office manager and Realtor.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst Web Marketing?

They've helped us in a lot of different areas. When we initially contacted them, we had previously been using somebody to handle all of our SEO [search engine optimization], web design, print, marketing – we had been using an all-in-one house and we were not happy with the results. When we contacted OptFirst, we were in the process of dividing that up and finding people who were experts in certain areas. The areas that we are working on with OptFirst are SEO and our website. They have not only handled the SEO of our website, but we also have a mobile site. We have a secondary site that's specifically for Fisher Island. We have the main website, which is translated into multiple languages. They were integral in that whole process because they did the whole thing. Then recently we had a revamp to make everything cleaner and nicer. Two years ago, the mobile sites looked different than they do now, so OptFirst is now in the process of revamping our mobile site into one that is more accurate, compared to the simpler sites that were more popular a couple of years ago.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

In addition to the SEO and web design, we have ad campaigns on Google with them. They also post our blogging on the website, but they are not the content drivers of the blog.

How did you come to work with OptFirst Web Marketing?

We were very highly referred to them by a colleague of ours who had seen their work previously. We were in the process of interviewing a bunch of different candidates and I have to tell you that on the initial interview, they really impressed us. They blew our minds with the things that they'd already discovered wrong with our site. They showed us some things that they could fix right away. It was an extremely long list of things. It was ridiculous. We had been trusting our all-in-one house team, but they had missed a lot of things and we had no way of knowing that. I was very impressed by OptFirst. We hired them on the spot.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

It is less than $10,000 on a monthly basis.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began our relationship with OptFirst in January 2014, and the work is ongoing. We're definitely eager to continue working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

On Google, there's nobody above us. On Yahoo, there's seven above us. Bing is 11 above us. Google Plus is zero, Google Maps is zero, Google Local is zero, and Bing Local has two above us. That's all search engines. That's the summary. Then, on our full report, it goes by phrasing. It ranges anywhere from one to 16. Those search results are for different phrases that we're using, like "real estate agents in Miami," "Realtors Miami Beach," and "Realtors Fisher Island." It's a dramatic difference from where we were before. In terms of qualified leads, we've also seen a huge jump. More people are getting to our site and filling out a contact form. For us, that's great because we went from one each month to 90 through August. That's an increase of around 10 qualified leads per month.

What distinguishes OptFirst Web Marketing from other providers?

Personalities, specifically the way that personalities work together with yours, are very important in business. We trust OptFirst Web Marketing with our entire business. They give us a very personalized, hands-on approach. They have been very detail oriented. We're grateful because we see the difference regularly. Our website, and as a consequence our business, is improving. Every time I have a question, or I want to know something, or need to have something done quickly, their team is very quick to respond. It's a very wonderful relationship.

Is there anything OptFirst Web Marketing could have improved or done differently?

At this point – no. They've been doing an awesome job.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

SEO for Acupuncture Practice

"I never felt like I got left behind. I wish I felt this good about every business I deal with."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
2009 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

OptFirst has provided SEO, web design, and other various marketing efforts over the years for several sites focused on several cities. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
James Rohr
Owner and Founder of Rohr Acupuncture
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Due to OptFirst's work, more than 75% of business in the New York practice is driven by the site. For the newest site, the first position on Google was reached within three months. OptFirst has been an outstanding business partner both in their results and the seamlessness of the relationship.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

My company is an acupuncture business based in the Miami Beach area.

What is your position?

I'm the founder, owner, and head acupuncturist. I manage everything, from the business side to giving treatments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with OptFirst Web Marketing?

I was starting off in a new city. I moved to Miami and decided to start a practice. Like any small business, there's the challenge of obtaining new clients. That's when I met with OptFirst, and we went from there.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

Their primary responsibility is SEO [search engine optimization]. John [Kriney, chief executive officer at OptFirst Web Marketing] has been amazing with SEO, but also with all sorts of business design – website design, helping focus marketing efforts, trying to identify proper keywords, and helping me focus on how best to reach clients even beyond SEO. He's really smart when it comes to marketing and understanding the flow of clients. These contributions helped give shape and vision to places where I had blind spots. We got our website up to the first two spots on Google and across all platforms. That was enough. It's a small office, so I never had a need for any kind of pay per click campaigns – it was a relatively modest marketing budget. 

How did you come to work with OptFirst Web Marketing?

I looked at their portfolio. They were recommended by an associate of mine. I looked at their background and track record with some flower businesses and a T-shirt company. They were stellar. I found that working with John, he was brilliant and had a handle on the ever-changing algorithms and the whole world of the SEO stuff. I like to think I have an eye for talent and John's the real deal.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

It's between $10,000 and $50,000 per year.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in 2009. It's ongoing work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

They stressed that it doesn't normally happen that fast, but in the first two or three months, OptFirst had me on the top one or two spots, depending on the day, for "Miami Beach acupuncture" and then all the variations. That was the big one. I don't have any exact numbers, but I can tell you that here in New York 75 percent or 80 percent of my business comes from Google searches. The fact that I worked with OptFirst has made that happened. I had great placement in Miami. Then, I had an opportunity to move to New York, and I took it because I knew John and OptFirst would be able to get me where I needed to be in terms of visibility. It's been awesome.

What distinguishes OptFirst Web Marketing from other providers?

I think something that sets OptFirst Web Marketing apart is their attentiveness, and an awareness of how everything can shift quickly. For example, if a website or a keyword is something we need to focus on, or we've got to change this to get you better location here, they'll ping me and say we need to change this. They're totally on top of it. It's great, especially being a small business owner, that I don't have to worry about that stuff. If there's an issue, they're going to reach out to me. 

Is there anything OptFirst Web Marketing could have improved or done differently?

I don't think so. They've been pretty good. I've had a good relationship with John and seeing how his company has grown. I think they're handling their growth in a good way. I never felt like I got left behind. I wish I felt this good about every business I deal with.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer