Could you describe the scope of the project? For instance, did it involve custom visual design, backend development, training, and support?
It was a comprehensive undertaking. We started with the desire to rebrand ourselves. So, we were working with a graphic artist to come up with a new logo. We had come up with a slogan and things like that. We got input, very useful input from the Shimshock Group on choices as far as the branding would go, and what would look good and that kind of things. We found that very useful.
Then based on our new brand, they did a complete redesign of the website. They started from scratch and performed the complete visual design, the page layout, navigation, systems integration, UI/UX [user interface/user experience] testing, administrative training, and ongoing support.
How did you select Shimshock Group as your solution partner?
I created a request for proposal and distributed it to a couple of Drupal service providers. We went through those and based on their applications, their responses to the RFP [request for proposal], we selected three candidates, our three top choices.
We then contacted references for each of them and spoke individually with three references for each of the three candidates. Nine different people we contacted and probed. Shimshock was chosen based on their demonstrated expertise and their references.
Could you provide a sense of the size of this project in monetary terms?
It was probably in the $5,000 to $7,000 range.
When was this project completed?
It was completed in March of 2012.
After launch, the site rapidly attracted a large readership and became a global leader. Shimshock Group took time to understand the company's industry and customer base in order to customize the site and devise new features. Their technical skill and attention to detail built an exceptional product.