Welby Consulting

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I manage the business development at a garden center grower and wholesale plant retailer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

Our team needed a new marketing director to help us with our online presence and give us strategies to improve our promotion. We really wanted to understand what was the best use of our spending and what promotion channel would give us the most returns, whether it was YouTube, Instagram, Google Ads, or Facebook Ads. We were looking for the best way to move forward from a growth perspective. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Welby Consulting is helping us with our social media marketing, and managing our ad spend. We’ve moved some of the things we were doing on YouTube, and started spending more money on Google Analytics and Google Ads. In addition to that, we are creating a wholesale online store, and they’re working with our consultants, making sure that is up and running.

They are also helping us with our SEO efforts in our current website and online store. They’ve fixed their issues and done technical upgrades, making sure they’re working properly. 

We talked about our desire to improve our online presence, and potentially our Canada-wide presence. Welby Consulting explained their process to us very clearly. We didn’t move forward with it because it’s more than what we're willing or capable of doing at this point in time. 

We also have thoughts of moving everything from Shopify to WooCommerce. However, we haven’t made that decision because we’re in the middle of a busy period — we won’t be doing anything on this issue in the next three months.

What is the team composition?

I worked only with Grant (President) — he’s been a full-time consultant for us.

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

We put out a job posting looking for a full-time marketing director to be an employee, and Grant answered the ad. He had all the requirements in spades — he was more than we were looking for. It was a good opportunity to onboard somebody different from what we were used to. He came in as a full-time consultant and employee to lead our marketing team.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve invested $30,000 CAD (approximately $24,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Welby Consulting in January 2021, and it’s an ongoing project. Starting in May 2021, we’ll be working on a contract basis, instead of full-time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our industry has been growing like crazy during the pandemic. It’s still early on our relationship with them, and it’s difficult to attribute all the growth to them due to the growth we experience within the industry. In addition to that, we have spent a lot of time fixing issues from our software and website, and collecting analytics. Therefore, it’s too soon to collect any metrics. However, we’ve seen an increase in the specific things we are advertising. The items that we moved up the list on Google Ads are getting our website back up and running.

After all the analysis is done, I’m hoping to get to the point where we have fairly consistent and focused marketing plans that demonstrate what everything should look like going forward.

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

We don’t use any project management tools because Grant is a full-time employee working on contracts. Our communication is either face-to-face or via email. Right now, we’re at the point where we start looking for a new project plan.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Welby Consulting’s breadth of knowledge is the most impressive about them. They understand data analytics and what that means for an organization. Their work is very detailed, precise, and informative— we’re figuring out at what point we should bring this into our own business practices. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

We aren’t ready for the changes that Welby Consulting is proposing—  it might be too much information for us. The investment, from a money and people perspective, required to get where we want to be are not what we want to spend at this point in time. 

Any advice for potential customers?

The outcome of the partnership between the consultant and Welby Consulting has to be very clear. We weren’t ready for all the answers they gave us, and that should’ve been discussed up-front.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a thread manufacturer and wholesaler. We have several types of specialty threads for hobby sewing, whether it’s quilting, doing embroidery, garment sewing, or anything in that scope. I’m the marketing director for the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We wanted help with our Google ranking. We hired them for advice on our SEO, as well, since we’d never really done e-commerce work before.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We created our website and they came on a few months later. At the time, it began with their team doing an SEO audit to see where we should change things. They worked with us to get our Google Analytics set up, along with our Google Ads and things like that. 

They’ve done a bit of consulting, but they also help implement the campaigns and work, too. We send their team copy and creative to get their input on the wording and look for different channels. We do the same for our newsletters, too. 

What is the team composition?

I mainly work with Grant (President), so all of our meetings are with him. 

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

I was doing some research for SEO consultants that are local to me. After reading through some reviews, which I actually found on Clutch, too, it helped me decide to reach out to Grant.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $16,000 on his services. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We began formally working together in August 2020 and our engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Between August and September, we did see our revenue increase by about 140% online, but we did a lot of things in-house, as well.

I did notice our presence on Google has helped us a lot. I’d say about 30% of total sales are coming from Google Ads, which we didn’t have before. I saw an increase in basket size sales and the average value for a cart, as well. 

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve met my expectations in terms of communication. They are really clear. If I haven’t thought of something, Grant will send me ideas or things he’s found online, too. Throughout the week, we touch base through video conferencing or he’ll come into the office for a quick meeting. He’s been really easy to work with. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I like that he understands our needs and he works hard to meet our expectations. He is always coming up with new solutions to reach our goals. He’s taught our team a lot of different things, which has been helpful.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I honestly can’t think of anything right now for them to improve. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s important to know what your goals are when looking for these services. I was partially clear, but I’ve learned a lot more in working with him. You can’t just be broad about your goal, so make them defined and know how to measure them. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a brand consulting that’s working with a company that makes racing wheels. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

My client is the only company that seels race car wheels online, typically they’re sold through dealers. We wanted to better understand our audience through a PPC environment.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’re early into our relationship with them, but they’re growing into the role of being our SEO and PPC partner. So far, they’ve thoroughly looked through our new website to ensure that we’ve structured the platform best for SEO purposes. That way, our services start organically ranking higher on search engines. 

They’re working directly with our team and CEO on SEO and PPC strategy. Additionally, they’ve rolled up their sleeves and involved themselves in the implementation of said strategies as well. While they’ve mostly handled SEO work to this point, PPC tasks will start to ramp up soon.   

What is the team composition?

Currently, Grant (President & Digital Marketing Consultant) is our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

They were referred to us by our web developer.  

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $10,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working with them since May 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since we’ve started our engagement with them, online revenue has increased by about 35% and there’s been a 17% increase in users. Total conversions through online channels are also up by about 10%. While these increases can’t solely be attributed to them, they definitely played a role in bettering our digital presence.  

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

Grant is a great communicator. Even when we were the cause of delays, they over delivered with SEO tips and advice. We receive regular updates and reports on our site performance as well. They’re great at delivering according to deadlines and equating their work to our bottom line. We communicate over phone calls on a weekly basis and on email every few days. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're conscientious and keen on delivering according to our needs. SEO and PPC are confusing for many, but they do a great job of helping us understand their processes. The results speak for themselves.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

As long as the communication stays open, our engagement will be very successful. They’re doing a great job. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Focus their work directly on your bottom line. You should always be able to draw a direct connection from their work to your bottom line. Taking an entrepreneurial approach will help.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Denim and Smith Barbershop.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We wanted to increase awareness of our shop through advertising.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Welby Consulting has provided a range of social media marketing services. After building a target audience, they placed ads on both Facebook and Google. The team responds to comments and inquiries received on the social media accounts, and is currently managing the campaigns on an ongoing basis.

What is the team composition?

We had one main point of contact, Grant (President & Digital Marketing Consultant).

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

I’ve known Grant personally for several years.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $5,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project began in December 2019 and is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Welby Consulting has provided exceptional work. Since they’ve implemented their strategies, we’ve noticed an increase in sales and in engagement on social media.

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve been consistent communicators, and always finish work within deadlines. They provide regular updates and reports on our analytics. Overall, the team is easy to work with. I recommend Welby Consulting to everyone I know.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team stays ahead of the curve with their strategies, and they have a wide range of digital marketing knowledge. Welby Consulting’s diverse talents have been really beneficial to our business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They’ve performed far beyond the company we were working with previously.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Anyone who works with Welby Consulting will be satisfied. They’ll treat your business like it’s their own.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and operations manager at a specialized automotive finance company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We were trying to go lead generation through SEO and social media on our own but weren’t getting any traction. After we got in touch with them, they created our website, handled SEO, and took over Facebook Ads campaigns.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started without a great digital footprint or presence. They examined our situation and developed a plan to boost our SEO from the ground up. Their team was able to put everything under the microscope fairly quickly.

Prior to them coming on board with us, we had a basic, rudimentary website that we built ourselves. It gave us an online presence, but it left us without an identity. On that front, they produced creative assets and got us on Instagram. By including our lead form and application materials on the site, they helped us weave contact information into our CRM. They served as both a creative and technical resource on the effort.

What is the team composition?

We worked directly and solely with Grant (President & Digital Marketing Consultant) on the project. He was able to pull everything together for us.

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

When I ran a few Google searches, he was the first result to pop up several times. That sold me on their ability to boost the organic search performance of my company. It seemed that he could provide us a turnkey solution.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $50,000–$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in September 2018, and our teams have an ongoing relationship.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within the first few months of working with them, we’ve generated over $1,500,000. The cost per lead has been very low compared to what we’re used to. Our investment with them has been nominal compared to what we got out of it.

A few months after hiring them, our revenue shot through the roof. We went from generating bogus leads from social media into converting consumers and narrowing our market. Our ads are now targeting the right people, and they’re making purchases with us. It’s been remarkable.  

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

They exceeded deadlines every time, always coming in well ahead of schedule. He’s passionate about what he does and works late to make sure we get the results we need.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

They live and breathe SEO, so they’re super aware of new trends in the industry. I can always count on them to come to the table with innovative solutions. His enthusiasm makes it feel like he’s part of the team. I can’t see us moving forward without involving him. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. He’s super responsive to us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you’ve found them, there’s a good chance that you’ve found what you’re looking for. They’re a one-stop-shop.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Express Garage Doors in Calgary. We deal with garage doors and openers and do installations and repairs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

I have been operating in Calgary for around four years, and the main challenge has been to bring in work. Google is our main source of traffic, but there is a lot of competition. My challenge was to establish an efficient way of getting clientele from Google. I had worked with other SEO and PPC consultants, and all of them failed. I had almost no results through those long-term relationships.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

When I met with Welby Consulting, they assessed the situation pretty quickly and told me what could be done. They mostly do PPC work, although they provide some SEO services.

What is the team composition?

I work with Grant (President, Welby Consulting).

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

I did some research on Google and discovered two companies. I found Grant to be the most professional, and we scheduled an appointment. I showed him what was going on with my business. There was a lot to go over, but he quickly assessed everything and got back to me with a proposal.

How much have you invested in them?

I have spent around $5,500 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

I began working with them in January 2020, and the work is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There’s been a huge improvement. For the past month, I have gotten 50% more traffic. I’ve also saved 30% on my PPC spend. I’ve seen a big turnaround so far, and I’m super happy. 

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication is phenomenal. If there is any little issue, Grant is on the phone right away trying to solve it. The communication is 10 out of 10. We mostly communicate through email, phone calls, and text messages. They are very flexible, which makes my life much easier.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ethics and ambition, combined with how they treat their clients, are impressive. They love what they do. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

To be honest, I am super happy, and I haven’t seen any areas for improvement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Just give them a shot. I left the guys I was working with for a couple of years because I didn’t see an improvement. Try them out; you won’t be disappointed.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of North Island Mechanical. We're a heating and air conditioning company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We needed a vendor to help us grow our online presence. We worked with a few other vendors in the past, but we were not seeing any results, so we wanted to find a new company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Welby Consulting redesigned our website, making it more interactive and user-friendly. They also helped us build our maintenance platform and acquire ownership of our domain name (so we didn’t need to have a third-party vendor on it). They've taken over management of our social media accounts and regularly create posts for our Facebook and Instagram. In addition, they did keyword research and oversaw SEO and PPC campaigns for us. 

What is the team composition?

We work with about seven members of their team.

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

They were referred to us. They had a track record of success working with similar companies and helping them grow, so we thought they'd be a good fit.

How much have you invested with them?

We pay them $4,000 a month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2018 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our service department has increased by about 50% and we know whether our phone calls originated from our website or our Facebook page.

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

They're very responsive and willing to provide feedback. We have a weekly phone call to discuss the status of the project and we use email to stay in touch between the calls. In addition, they send us monthly reports with updates.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I feel that I matter to them as a client. They don't just do the work for us, they truly want us to succeed. That is what has helped my business grow.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. I'm happy with the services I've received.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the manager of the digital team at Abatix, an industrial distributor that serves restoration construction to specialty contracting fields. Our team is responsible for digital marketing and the e-commerce website.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We wanted to gain exposure for our e-commerce site through online marketing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Welby Consulting built ad campaigns for a category of products and produced branded campaigns for our clients. They created keyword lists using SEO best practices and used Google AdWords/Google Analytics to target customers. They also provided marketing advice from external specialists in the industry. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with a digital marketing consultant.

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

We were referred to them by a friend who told us they were experts we could trust.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about $10,000-$25,000 in total. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2017 through January 2018. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They increased clickthrough rates and the engagement metrics showed that customers were more interested in our website.

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered their work on time. They kept within our budget and provided us professional reports to give us insight into their work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Compared to competitors, they provided a cost-effective service with a high level of expertise. Welby was honest and upfront about problems outside of their scope of work. They were well connected to experts in the industry and contacted them for better suggestions.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they did an excellent job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Get the experts in your business that understand your customers well to work with Welby. Make sure to also provide any technical access up front.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Sparks Consulting, an experiential education company with secondary products and college counseling.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We needed a better PPC ad strategy.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Without conversion data, Welby was able to reorganize our PPC efforts to be more efficient. They then advised us on website, branding, and SEO changes necessary to upgrade our overall marketing quality. In the past 12 months, we’ve spent $150,000 making the changes they’ve suggested for our website.

After that, we brought in more electronically-generated conversion data to establish a better understanding of how leads are processed through our system. This analysis eventually helped us save quite a bit of money. We’re pretty hands off and let Welby manage our digital marketing practices with minimal oversight.

What is the team composition?

We have one main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Welby Consulting?

We found them on Upwork.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $50,000–$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in February 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a higher level of conversions now, even though we've decreased our marketing costs by 30%.

We recently restructured our personnel, getting rid of nearly 90% of our consultancies, but we kept Welby. That should show how much we value their work.

How did Welby Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?

We talk about once a month to coordinate plans and check up on their work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Unlike most consultants, they’re autonomous and proactive, accomplishing things without having to rely on us. A lot of companies offer the same services Welby does, but it’s difficult to find someone who’s as good as them. They follow through and do their best work on every project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

For what we needed, they’ve done a great job meeting expectations.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work at Kicker Inc., which is a video production firm that serves clients in 32 US states and all Canadian provinces.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Welby Consulting?

We were not getting the results we were looking for from our Google AdWords campaigns, so we wanted to find a professional vendor to help us manage those campaigns.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They took complete charge of our Google AdWords campaigns, focusing on increasing the number of leads we get. They also made some structural changes to the website to make it user-friendly and easy to navigate. Even though they don’t manage our SEO, they’re helping us improve our Google rankings through website updates.

How did you come to work with them?

We were referred to them by a third party, so we interviewed them. We chose Welby because they seemed more engaged and invested in our success than other vendors we were considering. Any time we take on a vendor we want to make sure they can become a real partner to us. And that's the relationship Welby was able to establish.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $10,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in March 2017 and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've been very pleased with the results. We saw a 40% increase in leads within the first 30 days. Since then, we've been getting 50-70% more qualified leads from our Google AdWords campaigns than we've ever had in the past. Also, we've reduced our ad spending: for every dollar we spend with Welby, we get three or four in return.

How did they perform from a project management standpoint?

They've stayed on top of things, providing us with regular reports and analytics. We also have scheduled meetings where we discuss how the sales are going. They're constantly working to understand our needs and our campaigns, so we get a very good value for our money.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're invested in our success and have become our true partner.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything.