Storm Brain

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the lead executive at the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired them to come up with all sorts of ideas — they completely strategized from top to bottom the creation of our new website, and the advertising and marketing strategy that was implemented at launch, and have been running ever since.

SOLUTION

How did you select Storm Brain and what were the deciding factors?

Top to bottom, from he beginning of the proposal process, they were able to inspire confidence. We knew they could handle the job, and the lofty goals we had.

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

Following the proposal process - we worked with them on strategy, in developing the website core features and backend functionality. Moved from there into the front end design elements. A few months of the build process, and we were live. Once live, we began working with them on an ongoing bases - SEO and PPC campaigns.

How many people from the Storm Brain team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Maybe 5 or 6 at this point. Project managers, and developers/designers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are constantly seeing growth, month over month, and this is a direct result of the activities and marketing efforts performed by Storm Brain.

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

Weekly calls, email --They are prompt and responsive.

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

Their team, their responsiveness, and their ability to deliver on their promises.

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

Not at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Rocky Mountain Cannabis is a recreational cannabis retail company that caters to Colorado. I am the director of marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed an updated website desperately, and the team at Storm Brain was incredibly amazing and acted swiftly to help us launch a new site in a swift timeline!

SOLUTION

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

We've worked with them for SEO in the past, and new they were the ones to go to for this new website launch.

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

Stormbrain helped with EVERY aspect of this project. From product photography, optimization, web design and development, and everything in between. I couldn't be happier with how much they've helped us out here.

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

3 Team member worked with us on this project. The owners Blake and Leah are always so great and easy to work with, and Jared is so incredibly quick to respond to our requests to this day.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are so proud of our new website. We don't have much to go off of other than the fact that our team and customers are so happy we made the switch to a new website. The pages load faster. The design is cleaner.

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

Stormbrain is incredibly friendly, transparent, and willing to help us with anything marketing related. They communicate effectively by way of zoom and email and are always open to last minute meetings if we need.

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

The fact that they are so easy to work with and are experts in the marketing realm is so important to highlight here. We have a limited team, and the ability to use them brings so much value to our company as a whole.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Photographer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are working together with Storm Brain on my company Social Media Marketing and SEO. The results was great, my positions grow in Google and Instagram attract new audiences.

SOLUTION

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

I found them here on Clutch, based on great review from previous customers.

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

At the first meeting, we worked together to set the project goals. My main goal was to find new clients and grow my social media (Instagram and Facebook). After a short time, they get back to me with ideas for my approvement and we started our collaboration.

I am not sure about full range of tools they used but for sure we run ads on AdWords and Facebook (Instagram). I was easy communication and they always listen to me.

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

My main contact in their company was Leah, but I assume that some other people was working on this project too.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Adwords campaign was successful, we reach a good conversion rate, about 10 - 15% and bring new clients with whom I am working with now.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had a zoom calls and weekly updates, I am pretty happy with this.

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

Response rate and attention to the details.

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

No, not really.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Development Director for a type of financial institution called a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We provide small business loans to LMI borrowers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We are a fledgling organization that needed a digital presence built from the ground up.

SOLUTION

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

They have done many outstanding projects before for our executive director.

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

• Kick off meetings to discuss goals, timelines, needs, etc.
• StormBrain delivered new branding.
• StormBrain began website development.
• After several editing phases,
• StormBrain finalized the website.

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

• Blake & Leah Nolan - founders & COOs
• Jared Kavalle - project manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a beautiful brand and website.

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

They use nice animations and screen shots to explain things easily and clearly. They are great with communicating directly and quickly.

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

That a small team could do such much work.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Walters Management is a common interest development company located in both San Diego and Riverside Counties. I am one of 3 Senior Vice Presidents in the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We need someone to take over our social media program, deliver consistent messages to our homeowners and to assist with counteracting reviews from individuals that didn't understand the difference between the HOA and the management company.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They assisted us with a revamp and rebranding of our website.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

This is an ongoing effort that includes regular delivery of content, advice and new ideas about how to improve customer and client relations.

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

We work with the owners Leah and Blake and media specialist Hilary.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Much of what we are doing does not have a measurable ROI, but we have enjoyed an increase in our Google ratings and have a better presence with our clients.

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

They are friendly, helpful. receptive to comments and feedback and timely with deliverables.

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

Their personal approach provides us with confidence that they care about our company.

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

Spell check!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

RealDoll is an adult entertainment EComm company newly based in Las Vegas, Nevada. I'm their current Social Media Manager and Content Manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our goal with StormBrain is to elevate our digital presence by curating our site and implementing a solid base and strategy with SEO. They have far exceeded on both goals.

SOLUTION

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

With the nature of our company, it's already difficult to try and source an agency to help with what we do. StormBrain not only accepted the challenge of navigating a space where we cant say or show to much of what we do and showed us ways where we can do just that.

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

SOW with StormBrain stretches from Email Marketing, SEO Managment and Advertising, all the way to backend UI/UX site fixes and management. Some of the KPI's that they've delivered to us have been great ROI from email marketing and the SEO stratedgy they've implemented. With those pushes, we've been made industry standard for our niche.

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

I've had the pleasure of working directly with Jared and Blake from StormBrain and they have been not only prompt with their responses in communication but their solutions to projects as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've been very happy with the results from working in tandem with the team. v

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

I would best describe their style as both prompt and efficient.

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

They're willing to accept and overcome adversity when it comes to issues we know they haven't navigated before.

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

None visible form my end!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is a biotechnology creating technologies that enable more sustainable ways of producing ingredients and chemicals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

StormBrain was hired to develop a new website to market a cosmetic ingredient.

SOLUTION

How did you select Storm Brain and what were the deciding factors?

StormBrain was selected from a shortlist of impressive Southern California creative firms. They were the most organized and were clearly listening to our needs rather than selling based on past projects.

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

StormBrain managed a project where a complete replacement of an existing site was to take place over the course of 3-4 months. The process was to make slight changes to the brand and create a website that was capable of growing with our young business.

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

We worked with the co-owners Leah and Blake as well as the project lead, Tracy.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site is still in its infancy but is already trending much better in organic search than in the past. It is easy to use and update as well as simple to navigate.

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

Extremely organized and never missed a deadline (unless it was our fault!).

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

The dedication, responsiveness, and organization related to the project plan. We were always informed, and we trusted that things were being represented accurately.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

DIG is a manufacturer and distributor of drip irrigation products, battery operated controllers, and solar powered controllers for automating irrigation. I am the president of the company and started it over 40 years ago when I came here from Israel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Storm Brain?

We wanted a full redesign of our website.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to create a more user friendly version of our existing website that also serves as an educational tool for people who want to learn about drip irrigation.

SOLUTION

How did you select Storm Brain?

Our marketing team did extensive research online and interviewed multiple different companies. We checked yelp and other review sources and made a list of our top choices. We then had a 15-20 minute call with each of them before ultimately deciding on Storm Brain.

Describe the project in detail.

We have three main pages for our website since we cater to three different audiences. Our distributors sell to homeowners, professionals such landscape contractors, and growers/farmers.

Each of these markets requires access to different sorts of educational tools, and our website is designed to provide each of them with useful information. So each of our website sections had to be individually tailored to these groups, which is quite a design challenge.

What was the team composition?

Our team consisted of a graphic designer, marketing coordinator, and IT technician, while Storm Brain's consisted of a few developers, graphic designers, and a project lead.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Since we have just relaunched our website as of a week ago, it is too difficult to give specific metrics. But the feedback from our users and employees has been nothing but positive.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was terrific. Both teams responded quickly with whatever information was required. The communication was always positive and all of our issues/changes were always able to be sorted out.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Storm Brain's communication and friendly demeanor made them very easy to work with. They also, obviously, are very good designers which is why we initially chose them. We were constantly changing things to the website, and it was already a difficult project to begin with, and they did a great job and responding to these challenges.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Honestly, I can't think of any.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on Feb. 12, 2021.

Eric Levy

Marketing Coordinator, DIG Corporation

Consumer Goods

51-200 Employees

Carlsbad, California

$10,000 to $49,999

Jan. 2020 - Ongoing

Project summary: 

Storm Brain provides website redesign services for a drip irrigation manufacturing company. The project includes migrating web assets from Ruby on Rails to a WordPress platform.

Feedback summary: 

The project is still ongoing with the final details being polished. The team at Storm Brain communicated regularly and responded in a timely manner. They acted quickly and professionally on changes to the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company specializes in the manufacturing of drip irrigation and alternative powered irrigation controllers. I work as a marketing coordinator and manage all internal and external marketing communications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Storm Brain to redesign our website, which involved moving a highly customized backend over to a new web platform. It was quite a tedious project and involved many, many hours. Our goals were to move all of our web assets successfully and into an easier-to-manage format, and also to redesign the frontend of our website.

SOLUTION

How did you select Storm Brain and what were the deciding factors?

I researched companies within our area that are highly reputable and then interviewed each company to find one that would align with our goals and budget. Storm Brain seemed to be the most knowledgeable during our interview and was able to address all of our questions and concerns without us even having to ask specifics.

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

The key deliverables of the project were a full website redesign and to move all of our web assets from Ruby on Rails to WordPress. First, our team was interviewed to help Storm Brain understand the structure of our current website and why we designed it the specific way that we did.

It is built from scratch and highly customized, which made it very difficult to move the backend. We also have three different customer bases which made the frontend difficult to redesign as well since it had to be appealing to three completely different markets.

Storm Brain mapped out a detailed plan on what they would do and how long each portion of the project would take them. Then there were many months of back-and-forth trying to get everything set up correctly. We were extremely nit-picky on many details of our website and Storm Brain was able to meet every challenge that we laid out. The website ended up coming together very nicely.

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

We mostly worked with Blake, one of the founders, and Tracy, one of the senior project managers. I'm not sure quite how many worked on their team, but there were some in IT, some in design, etc..

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still finishing up some final details of the project before we go live.

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

In the beginning, we had weekly, or bi-weekly calls to get everything organized. We were provided a scope of the project that described each portion of what was to be done, and how long each of those portions would take.

Since then, we've had weekly and sometimes daily communication via email and zoom meetings, depending on the nature of the communication. They always respond in a timely manner and were on top of each aspect of the project.

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

We have been working together for nearly a year now and every single time that we have asked for some small change or tedious task, it was done quickly and professionally. They never made it seem like we were bothering them and were always happy to help.

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

I'm sure everyone can always improve on something, but there are no specifics I can think of at this time.

Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Schedule: 5

Cost: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Marketing Director for Foundation Escrow, an independent full service escrow company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted a complete website analysis and revamp. We needed new copy, new imagery, and a whole new consumer focused site.

SOLUTION

How did you select Storm Brain and what were the deciding factors?

Our CEO Masud was passed Storm Brain's information through one of his executive groups.

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

This was a very thorough process. Competitor analysis, content, design, copywriting, SEO research, and launching a brand new website start to finish.

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

We worked with 4 members of their team, including a senior project manager, a designer, a director, and an admin type contact

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're getting tremendous feedback on the look and how user friendly it is.

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

Their style was very structured and organized. We had consistent calls until we were in the launch phases.

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

They are very intelligent people. These days it's easy to hire a digital agency that doesn't know what they are doing. That is not the case with Stormbrain.

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

They were great. No complaints. Felt heard and taken care of throughout the whole process.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the President of a family focused media company that creates premium cross-platform content and offers expert resources to help support parents. Founded, funded and run by moms, The Mother Company is guided by the mission to “Help Parents Raise Good People.”

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had a very broken and complicated website with two parts to it: blog/ parenting articles and book sales on shopify. We were working with an older version of wordpress that was impossible to update because of the many layers and design components piled into it over ten years. We had security issues and a million other problems. Storm Brain came in and fixed the security issues, changed over the hosting platform, increased the speed, redesigned some areas and have continued to help with issues going forward.

SOLUTION

How did you select Storm Brain and what were the deciding factors?

Heard via word of mouth and then scheduled an introductory call to discuss the project.

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

We shared our issues without even fully understanding all of the problems and Storm Brain took a closer look to figure out how what was happening and what we could do to fix the issues. They also gave us a great short term solution for emergency fixes as well as longer term fixes that were larger in scope but much needed.

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

We worked closely with Blake and Leah Nolan. Tracy Swenson helped with accounting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our site is now faster, looks better and has not given us the myriad of problems we had before we hired the Storm Brain team. We are so happy with how it looks and are very proud of the site. They met our expectations and we are continuing to work with Storm Brain as needed.

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

We communicate with Blake and his team mostly via email. They are always very quick to respond, friendly and give us the honest informative answers and feedback that we are looking for.

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

They are fast and easy to work with. Very personable and seem to know exactly what our site, with its idiosyncrasies, needs.

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

No