SmartSites

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

TeamFunded is a fundraising company that raises money for schools and other organizations through an mobile app. I am the owner.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

We hired Smart Sites to create social media ads, a landing page, and website.

SOLUTION

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

I found Smart Sites online and reached out and they gave me the rundown of what they did, and I decided on the spot to work with them. They were articulate, professional and very upfront about pricing. So far, the pricing is exactly what they said it would be.

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

We worked on components for the layout of the landing page while simultaneously coming up with keywords for the Google Ads searches.

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

Haadi Khatibloo worked with us on the landing page and Google Ads. Devin Riley is helping us with the new website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The landing page has just gone live less than a week, so we are waiting on improvement of our Google Ad and landing page traffic.

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

We conducted 2-3 brainstorming sessions via google meet on the landing page and it was finished in a timely manner based on our responsiveness to getting them what they needed like graphics and verbiage.

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

I was very impressed with Haadi Khatibloo's due diligence. We have made several changes to the landing page after it went live and he made the changes right away! I can tell it's important to him that we have a great product that we are happy with.

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

Haadi did a great job being the go-between between their design and programming teams and our team at TeamFunded. He was always in my in-box with the correct new tweaks we presented. I am still in the deciding stage on the website team and will do a separate review for them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a maid service company. My main role is to generate traffic.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

Our company was launched right before the pandemic. It was very challenging to drive traffic to our website and we were hoping to scale our business.

SOLUTION

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

After doing business with Smart Sites for many years with the other business I own, I decided to delegated my marketing strategies of my new business venture to Smart Sites. They have proven themselves over the years and I trust them.

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

We hired Smart Sites mainly to drive traffic to our brand new business, analyze the data and lower the PCP (post per click) within the first few months.

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

We have worked with Haadi (PPC Analyst) and Anita (Chief Client Officer)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working with Haadi from Smart Sites has been a pleasure. Within the first couple of months our company have noticed significant increase in site traffic, conversions, and they also were able to lower CPC (cost per click) by 50% Thank you Haadi and the Smart Sites Team!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Haadi from Smart Sites is very responsive, helpful, patient, and offers great suggestions!

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

Their team was great at what they do; they were extremely knowledgeable, responsive, professional, dedicated, and supportive.

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

So far it has been a pleasure working with them. I am quite sure if there was any room for improvement they would have already done it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a startup providing marketing tools and information for performing artists.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

We hired them to provide in-depth SEO to gain more organic clicks and traffic within our specific targeted audience.

SOLUTION

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

We attended a small-business conference where we hear the owner speak. We then interviewed them to learn more information.

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

Brandy provided an incredibly detailed technical audit and UX audit. We then outlined actionable steps. Since our site is custom coded, they were also flexible and worked with me so that the changes implemented were always cost-effective and efficient.

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

We've worked consistently with our project manager Brandy from the beginning. I have also had direct communication with members of their dev team. Everyone has always been incredibly helpful and available.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since working with Brandy at SmartSites we are ranking for thousands of new keywords every month and our organic traffic and clicks have grown by thousands as well.

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

Brandy has been absolutely great a t communicating. She is thurough and extremely organized. We communicate mostly through email and video chat. She is always available to answer a question or help collaborate on a new idea.

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

We like their organization and communication process.

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

They have always addressed any issues that have come up very professionally and with swift action.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a small criminal defense law practice in Chicago.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

I hired Smartsites to handle my Google PPC campaign. I had worked with several other companies that had failed and cost me a lot of money. I interviewed SmartSites and after being impressed with the initial consultation decided to give them a shot.

SOLUTION

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

I found them online and saw they had over 300 glowing reviews. I decided to give them a shot. My initial consultation had me impressed and excited to get started. They seemed like they had a plan to help me grow my business at a reasonable rate.

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

I had been running my own Google PPC campaign for several years after failed attempts with other PPC management companies. It was taking up way too much of my time so I decided to give one last shot at a PPC management company. I am lucky to have found Smartsites and in particular Connor & Haadi who run my campaign.

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

Connor & Haadi run my campaign. They are a great team. I am not expert enough to know what each guy does but I know that together they have improved my PPC performance and I no longer have to spent hours every week on it. I can pretty much forget all about it and answer the calls that come in.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In the past, so many of my calls from Google PPC were irrelevant to my business. After SmartSites went live on my campaign, I have noticed more and more solid and relevant leads come in. It has only been 2 months and already I can see a significant improvement.

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

In addition to the good work by Connor & Haadi at SmartSites, I most appreciate that they are very responsive. I don't check in too often but when I do I get a response usually withing a few minutes. This is very reassuring.

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

The most unique aspect of the SmartSites has simply been the level of success of the campaign since they took over. They are great people as well but without good work that doesn't do much for business.

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

At this point I have not seen a weakness. Nobody is perfect but so far I have been very happy with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO and the only person behind the business, creating the jewelry designs, dealing with production and packaging etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

I need smartsites to grow my business create a bunch and be able to sell and not worry about having a consumer persona. In the meantime we are working PPC, in order to catch more customers and create a concrete online presence.

SOLUTION

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

Based on the reviews of results, also the Account manager did a very good job on explaining the topics the company covers and how, so I felt like it was good and I could trust my project in their hands.

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

We started off with 2 weeks of control of website behavior and ppc, to determine how it’s best to run the campaigns. After this we will have a team Meeting to determine next steps what target and type of context should be created.

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

2 Bandron -Account Manager Stephanie - PPC Analyst

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

N/A

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

The tools are google, and it seems to me pretty accurate since we work google for the ads.

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

The communication line is direct and quick it’s easy to understand what they offer.

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

Not this far because we haven’t started to dive into work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Account Director at a branding and marketing agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

We partner with SmartSites to develop and implement an SEO strategy (B2B & B2C). Our goal was to increase traffic to the site and leads generated on site.

SOLUTION

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

We selected several companies and followed up with references. Cost and customer service/satisfaction were driving factors.

Stephanie was highly recommended and we specifically stated we wanted to work with her. She is as good as her reputation was and is excellent to work with.

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

Stepanie at SmartSites was tasked with developing an SEO strategy and helping us implement - everything from technical to content advisement.

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

• Stephanie - Account Manager
• Ashley - Account Supervisor

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SmartSites has increased traffic to our website as well as converting customers. We are now reaching more of the consumers we want and we are now getting more leads, calls, etc.

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

Stephanie is extremely well organized with tasks and uses Google Sheets to maintain communication and provide transparency.

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

Stephanie is very knowledgeable and thorough. They bring forward well-thought-out SEO recommendations specific to our KPIs to achieve great results! Her communication with her clients and her understanding of their needs, business goals, and business landscape is fantastic.

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

Sometimes the SmartSites team's resources are strained causing deliverables to run behind. It would be ideal if more team members and resources could be hired for programs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-creator of a product line that developed calming agents for dogs and cats using patented technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

We are a new company and needed someone to manage our online presence, digital marketing, google analytics, etc. Our main goal was to bring awareness to our brand and drive traffic.

SOLUTION

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

There were several companies that we looked into. We interviewed several and found that we really connected with how Smartsites works and how they presented themselves.

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

Initially we had our discovery phase to learn our product, the demographics and psychographics of our target, personality, values, lifestyle, etc. Then a study into our competition -direct and indirect, followed by a deep dive into the PPC (pay per click process).

Our key contact created a plan to get the best our of our PPC budget. She came up with bidding strategies, landing pages and banners, etc. To be honest, we handed over the reigns and let her drive the program as we are not the experts in this area.

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

Stephanie is our point of contact and our PCP Analyst. She has a team behind her that addresses any topics outside of her sphere.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are new so the initial drive was a learning curve as to what works and what doesn't. We have monthly meetings but can reach our contact at anytime needed. She is accessible and supplies us reports with deep dive details.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

As stated above, workflow has been great for our team and hers.

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

We are a small company, new to this world yet are treated like we are very important to Smartsites. We know we will grow and be able to get more programs out of Smartsite. We are impressed with their PPC analysts' knowledge and insights.

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I had a great experience with Deniz at Smart Sites. It was a bumpy start, but Deniz got us on the right track. Our main project together was reorganizing my site map for Google to read more effectively. We rolled it out recently.

There were some hiccups, as is to be expected. But Deniz handled every single one of them flawlessly. I'm hopeful we'll start to see results in conversions soon as we have already noticed an uptick in inquiries.

Furthermore, his email and communication style is everything you want from a Project Manager. He leaves *nothing* out of his meeting notes. All in all, an impressive PM. Thanks Deniz!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

SEO optimization for more conversions.

SOLUTION

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

We reorganized the site map for Google to read more effectively and for better UX.

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

Sitewide Project Steps:

• Weekly meetings post audit to determine and implement a smooth Nav update.

Key Deliverables:

• Reconfigured Nav.
• Repair of rollout glitches.

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

Deniz at Smart Sites has a team of developers in Nepal who did all the hard coding. I don't know how large that team is, however. Despite the time difference there was no lag in deliverables.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have to bake in the changes. It will take about 90 days for Google to see everything. However, I have notices an uptick in inquiries.

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

They are very hands-on and showed a great communication style. Very thorough meeting notes.

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

After a bumpy start, I was transferred to Deniz who did incredible damage control and handled my project thoroughly.

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

We're all human. Nobody is perfect. Having said that, within the bounds of human frailty I find that this company manages well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for the company Mantion US Inc as Webmarketing Manager. Mantion US Inc is a manufacturer of sliding door hardware. We sell our own products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SmartSites, and what were your goals?

We hired SmartSites to help us with our PPC campaigns. The goal was to create new campaigns with great results to help us gain visibility and

SOLUTION

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

I had a few meeting with different companies to expose our issues and wanted to hear about what they could do for us. The deciding factors were the vendor ideas to improve our brand visibility, the technical skills and the budget.

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

Smart Sites created new PPC campaigns for us (Google Search and Google Shopping).

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

3 people: Adam (Account Manager), Anthony (Project Manager), Christine (Office Manager).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since working with SmartSites, about 4 months, our number of visits has been multiplied by 2 and our conversion rate improved. Our ROAS on PPC campaings have also been improving significantly.

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

Anthony, our project manager, is always available for a quick call to discuss about different topics. We also receive a monthly report.

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

The communication. At SmartSites, they are very transparent and always available to explain things or discuss new ideas with you.

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

So far, no.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at a real estate company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SmartSites?

We wanted to create a site for my business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SmartSites developed our website from scratch using WordPress. They designed and built the platform, edited the content, and delivered a product based on our references — we were aiming for a website presence where people could reach out to us, and they did that for us.

What is the team composition?

We only worked with Stephanie (Project Manager) from their team; she was our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with SmartSites?

We chose them based on their cost and overall professionalism.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $5,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September–December 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They went the extra mile to ensure that we were satisfied with the end product.

How did SmartSites perform from a project management standpoint?

They were good. They provided follow-up and were flexible to my requirements to make changes — I was happy with that. In terms of communication, we used email and phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about them? 

They were knowledgeable and experienced in their design area. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve their communication.  

Any advice for potential customers?

Be thorough with what you want and ensure that you have your vision in mind.