Signature W Studio

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the chief experience officer (CXO) at New Horizons. We deliver a full range of technical, application, IT management, and leadership and professional development training solutions. We empower people around the world to succeed through learning.

For what projects/services did your company hire Signature W Studio, and what were your goals?

We are a franchisor and launched a new website that consolidated franchisee websites into one corporate website. There are many benefits to having a singular website and challenges in trying to maintain traffic to all previous sites while also not losing any domain authority, so we engaged Signature W Studios.

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

I met with Bill the owner of Signature W Studio and he went through and analysis of our website and made some initial recommendations. Bill is extremely knowledgeable and from that meeting we felt like he was someone we could trust.

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

We engaged Signature W to help build back our website traffic and find ways to optimize our website. They began with a site analysis, followed by a review, they built some down funnel specific SEO campaigns, and are now working with us to roll out the campaigns and optimize conversions and our website.

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

We have primarily worked with the owner Bill, and he has sourced the work to his team.

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

All the website audits done by Signature W have been thorough and we are working together to implement the changes. They are invested in the long-term success of the company and their clients and not worried about simply trying to get you to spend a ton of money with them. They operate like true partners.

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

We primarily have used email as the communication tool and have a weekly sync to share progress, ask questions, and recalibrate priorities and expectations if necessary.

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

Their level of commitment to solving our challenges as partners. You don't often find people and organizations that share the ownership in the challenges your organization is facing.

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

I think we are past the honeymoon phase of our partnership, so I feel confident in saying they are doing a great job and I have no areas of improvement to call out.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a small regional construction company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Signature W Studio, and what were your goals?

Our existing website suddenly ceased to exist. We had to start form scratch and get a new site up and running in a hurry.

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

Our IT management company suggested Signature W. They sent us a reasonable proposal that was able to meet our timeline. The reference material they provided looked great.

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

Signature W helped us sketch out a plan, provided an organized online platform to send our content, they researched our company and wrote the appropriate narratives, and built a brand new site for us. We then went through and made edits. They made the changes and put us up live.

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

We had a single point of contact, Bill, who helped with everything. He had folks on his team to help him.

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

The accelerated timeline was met, the content exceeded our expectations (even if they would have had more time), and the product functioned flawlessly. We immediately began receiving positive feedback from outside consumers of our new site.

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

Very orderly and organized. Bill explained exactly how the process worked and what they needed form us. He also provided crucial design advice along the way. The utilize an online platform to organize and communicate the steps of the process as they were happening.

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

It seemed so simple for us, although I know that behind the scenes it was not. The finished product was more straightforward and cleaner than I had ever imagined. They also provided some creative solutions to what we wanted.

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

None.

Please describe your company and your position there.

SouthPark Interiors is a commercial interior architecture & design firm, servicing the multi-family, off campus student housing, senior/active living, and other hospitality markets. We've delivered over 250 sites across the US. Our e-commerce division We Are Stellar Designs hosts an online boutique with curated collections of product inspired by our team's designs. My position as Director of Sales is to foster current client relationships that will result in repeat business and to represent our company online and in-person to help us attract new clients.

For what projects/services did your company hire Signature W Studio, and what were your goals?

We hired Signature W to help us create process and streamline our social media and marketing strategies. Additionally we hired them to refine our online presence of our websites and other channels.

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

As a small company we knew we needed another small team to help us get organized. Bill and his team were timely, responsive, proactive, and quickly learned the ins and outs of our industry which in turn helped us start seeing immediate updates and changes to our marketing channels and materials.

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

Initially we went through a discovery phase with Signature W so their team could learn about our industry and understand how we work, what our needs our, and what our expectations were. Next we started brainstorming together on the pieces we needed to create and the channels we needed to refine. After collaborating and editing lots of great new material, we were able to quickly begin revamping our website and other marketing channels and begin increasing our online presence.

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

We work with our account manager Bill and social media manager Carly.

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

Our website overhaul was the most important thing to us initially, so Bill and team made sure to get bot of our websites updated and looking the way we needed them to. This was important as we travelled to different conferences and networking events so that we could have an updated website to show or send to clients resulting in more project leads.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication is always timely and responsive. Bill is always flexible and willing to meet in person as needed. Workflow is very effective.

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

The responsiveness and pro-active work ethic of Signature W is most impressive to me. They are always willing to help with any area of marketing whether we are positive or not that is something they can handle. They always lead us towards a solution in a timely manner.

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

There is always a learning curve when it comes to the housing industry, but Bill and team were very proactive in learning and asking about certain elements of the industry where they were not sure.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a real estate broker at Christiansen Commercial, a commercial real estate company that focuses on income-generating properties like office spaces and industrial properties.

What challenge were you trying to address with Signature W Studio?

We needed their team to develop our website.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Signature W Studio has designed and developed our website from scratch. We've specifically wanted a geolocation feature that allows our users to search for an available property using its zip code. They've also integrated a categorical menu based on the property types we offer and a filtered search bar for our clients.

Once their team has completed the mockup, we've handed over the site content we've come up with, and they've integrated it into the platform during the development stage. Signature W Studio has also designed our landing page and produced a video that we've put up on our site upon its go-live.

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact is their owner, but there's another resource in charge of our website.

How did you come to work with Signature W Studio?

Signature W Studio was referred to us by a colleague who worked with them in the past and only had good things to say about their performance. Upon seeing their portfolio and speaking with their team during our introductory call, we were easily convinced that they could deliver the same quality of work to us.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $6,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement with Signature W Studio for this project kicked off in April 2020, but they've worked on a previous project with our company when I wasn't part of the department yet.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We've only recently launched the website, so there are no quantitative metrics to share yet. However, I can happily confirm that we've received positive feedback from our users, and they specifically approve of the site's usability and appearance. Overall, we're pleased with what they've delivered so far.

How did Signature W Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via email and phone calls. Signature W Studio is an accommodating partner that values our feedback and attends to our requests.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team's responsiveness truly stands out the most — Signature W Studio goes out of their way to address our needs and adapt to our processes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing I'll have them improve at this point — they've been a reliable partner to us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Organize your scope and documentation concisely before handing it over to their team. Once they have a good grasp of your needs and their deliverables, Signature W Studio will deliver tailored solutions at the best price point.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Lucky Dog Bark & Brew. We are an indoor/outdoor dog park with a sports bar in the middle. We also offer doggie daycare, boarding and baths.

For what projects/services did your company hire Signature W Studio, and what were your goals?

Our original website was created when we first started back in 2012. It was dated, dark and very slow. Then Bill and Signature W came along and made it all better! We have always struggled to really explain our concept online because people usually can't really understand it until they see it. I was looking for someone who could help us really paint a solid picture of what all we offered

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

Bill and his team at Signature W Studio went above and beyond. They are awesome and clearly pros at their craft. He has communicated, stayed on top of the latest and greatest updates, and made our business really start to get understood after they changed our website over.

Finally people actually get what we are. Coming out of a pandemic, we needed more customers and to make sure our ROI for our marketing dollars was being put to good use. Bill has worked up a whole marketing plan and it is paying off tenfold.

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss our goals, then set everything in motion. We were wrapped up and completed well before I ever expected.

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

I spoke mostly with Bill but worked with a few others on the team that were more individually focused on different aspects of what we were looking to accomplish, but mostly Bill.

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

After coming out of 2020 our numbers are higher than they ever were pre covid! I'm pumped!!

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

Communication was impeccable! Never had to worry about not getting an answered email or phone call. Bill was a rock star about this.

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

Just the overall nature of how much they truly cared about making our business and website better! I loved how excited they got when the things they put in place were working.

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

Not a one!

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner of a custom home building company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Signature W Studio, and what were your goals?

Website update. Content additions.

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

I researched vendors from websites that I liked. Signature W was more responsive and attentive early on which gave me the confidence that they would run with the project and not rely on me to keep it moving forward. They did just that.

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

We gathered lots of photo content for them. Their content creator worked on our copy and they delivered a great new layout .

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

Just Bill R..

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

We consistently get compliments on our website. It is photo heavy, and Signature W worked with us to find the best way to set up for navigation and display of our work. They also optimized our language to maximize exposure to our desired market.

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

They stayed on top of the project from the beginning to the end. Communication was direct and effective.

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

There is nothing too big or too small. Signature W Studio will take care of all your website maintenance and development needs.

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

No.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a Digital Marketing Agency in Pittsburgh. We specialize in Google PPC Advertising, Local SEO, and Website Design/Redesign.

For what projects/services did your company hire Signature W Studio, and what were your goals?

Although my company can do the SEO work, it is extremely time consuming.

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

Instead of doing SEO for all my clients I outsource the bulk of it to Signature W Studios and continue to give them more work based off of previous client success.

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

Almost all of the websites are built on a WordPress platform.

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

One - the owner.

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

Big increases in organic traffic for all clients.

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

My clients love that Bill provides a road map, shows them where they were and where they are going.

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

Execution and follow through

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

Not really