xy.consulting LLC

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our organization is a philanthropic entity that provides scholarships to people going into the medical field, for the purpose of going to areas where there is not enough funding for good healthcare. This memorial scholarship foundation is in the name of my good friend who passed away through unfortunate circumstances.

We also use this organization to promote mental health awareness. I don’t really have an official position, as I do a range of different things that help organize the golf outings where we do the required fundraising.

What challenge were you trying to address with xy.consulting LLC?

The challenge we were trying to address was we needed an online platform for people to buy tickets, connect with us, read our blog updates, and let them know what’s happening within the organization.

What was the scope of their involvement?

xy.consulting built and developed our website. We had originally gone with Wix, but we wanted to upgrade it so we tried doing some stuff through WordPress and everything worked more or less. The site was a bit clunky, there were a few issues here and there, and we didn’t have an IT department to make sure that the website was up and running smoothly.

In our second year, we were getting a lot of steam and donations, so we decided that we were going to become a foundation and have our website done professionally. We went over the general layout of the website in terms of what features need to be in there. I provided all the pricing structures for all the ticket sponsorships, as well as the merchandise that people can order from the site. I also gave them access to the previous site, and I don’t know if they necessarily used it for any information.

Moreover, I provided them a color template and pictures to some extent, and they were mainly responsible for most of the development. Right now, they provide us with maintenance on the website every month for about two hours.

What is the team composition?

My main points of contact are Mary (Partner Success Executive) and Stan (President & Co-Founder).

How did you come to work with xy.consulting LLC?

They were recommended to me, so I looked into their website and some of the products they created. I already had an ongoing relationship with Stan, so they were willing to give us a discount.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2021, and we have an ongoing relationship that will probably continue for a while.

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

We’re very new right now and we’re gaining a lot of traction, but we’re still trying to figure out everything at this point. We haven’t been really measuring or tracking any quantitative results, but we really like the product that xy.consulting developed.

How did xy.consulting LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They perform very well. They respond to emails quickly and I’m able to reach them on the phone 99% of the time during regular hours. They’re very easy to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The process was a bumpy road towards the end of the project, because we were trying to get it out as soon as possible. I think there’s really no critique of them at this time, since they do everything so well. Personally, I would love to give them feedback because I know they would really appreciate that, but I currently have none.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

In order to get the most out of the engagement, make sure you are prepared to give them all the things that they need, to make sure they deliver your product in a fair and reasonable amount of time. Otherwise, there will be inevitable delays.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a certified parent educator specializing in how screens and digital devices impact child development. I provide keynote presentations for industry organizations, workshops for parents and one-one-one parent coaching. I also provide consulting services to small non-profits who seek to help parents and teachers with screen time issues.

For what projects/services did your company hire xy.consulting LLC?

I hired xy.consulting to help create a website that would service my clients and provide a home for my vision work. It involved sorting our messages for the three or four services I provide, creating space for a blog and other engagement vehicles and the opportunity for clients to request a quote.

What were your goals for this project?

Create more visibility for my private work in a simple way that is manageable. I work a full time demanding job as director of a non-profit project and this is currently a side business.

I also wanted to tell the story of how I came to this work via a writing and advertising job into education and passion for children's healthy development in the digital age. I also wanted a place to sell my book and future books and products.

How did you select xy.consulting LLC?

I selected xy.consulting from three choices I investigated who were recommended by Wix. I really liked that they could communicate clearly with me. They took plenty of time to understand my goals. They were willing to work with my artistic vision for the site and looked and many samples I sent them.

They didn't mind explaining technical aspects that I didn't grasp right away. They were patient during slow periods in progress when my day job was demanding. I also was thrilled with their pricing structure and the fact that I would have ongoing help to maintain, change and update it as necessary.

Describe the project in detail.

I loved getting a form where I could fill out my goals and visions for the project ahead of time. It allowed them to get to know me better. I also had a Google drive where I could upload photos, copy, etc. as we went along. It was all super-organized and yet left room for passion, quirky requests, and changes.

As I would see one thing, it would remind me of another way I had hoped to express that piece. Sometimes I didn't know until I saw it. Mary Woods was my excellent designer who was patient, creative and smart.

What was the team composition?

I spoke and worked with just two people at xy, Stand Mattingley, the owner, who was professional and helpful and Mary Woods, assigned to be my web designer. As I've described above, Mary had lots of ideas and worked hard to understand my business and goals.

She also took the time to meet with me when I had questions and responded in a timely manner to emails. I highly recommend this team and have recommended them to two colleagues so far.

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

At this time, I'm still in the business set-up phase. As I explained, I have a full time demanding position. So, I expect this business to grow slowly. But, so happy it has a home. Eventually, it will be the full time home for my work when I'm ready to transition.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Explained above that emails were responded to quickly, the Google drive was super-efficient and the website was put together quickly!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was most impressed by their efficient way of doing business. Nothing was ever vague. I never wondered if they'd do a good job or not, since I had seen samples and felt confident speaking with them in the early days.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I highly recomment xy.consulting and don't see areas for improvement at this time.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing member of a property causality insurance brokerage.

What challenge were you trying to address with xy.consulting LLC?

We had a poorly done website and needed to redesign it.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They redesigned our website. The team also created a lot of new content. They also came up with some creative animations.

What is the team composition?

We work with one person from their team.

How did you come to work with xy.consulting LLC?

My son heard about them. What really drew me to them was that they told me their fee for the month, which included unlimited touches. It’s a bit higher than others but it’s well worth the value.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $3,000–$4,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2020, and our work is ongoing.

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

I’m very satisfied. We’re still working on it only because we want good adjustments. The site is way better than it was.

How did xy.consulting LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

I like talking with them because they speak my language. We usually communicate via email. Whenever we do call, they get right back to me.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re very creative, responsive, and I’d recommend them highly to anyone.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not really.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re very creative and well connected with animation service providers. They work with all types of companies, but they bring a big picture view to the game.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of client experience at Dental TI, which specializes in the sale and support of dental imaging equipment. I used to handle all of our marketing, but now I’m also involved in the sale and customer support surrounding our products.

What challenge were you trying to address with xy consulting LLC?

We were changing up our CRM and our marketing automation software, and we decided that we wanted to change our website as well.

What was the scope of their involvement?

xy consulting LLC helped us develop a site that would integrate well with our new marketing software. Being a Wix partner, their team developed a customized Wix website.

What is the team composition?

I’ve primarily been in contact with two individuals: Stan (Co-Founder & President) and Mary (Partner Success Executive) who serves as our account manager.

How did you come to work with xy consulting LLC?

I was introduced to Stan by mutual friends. At the time, he was working for a software development company. When it came for us to build our website, I knew that he had a private business and that he’d be a good fit.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost around $1,000, so it was a very affordable project.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement began in mid-July 2020 and most of the work was completed by September of that year. We continue to work with them today on tweaks and updates.

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

Everybody has been impressed by the look and functionality of our new website. It’s cleaner and a lot more modern compared to our previous platform. It effectively conveys our product offering and makes it easier for customers to compare the different products. The onsite SEO that their team conducted has also improved our organic search rankings, so I’d also attribute our heightened brand visibility to them.

How did xy consulting LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They went above and beyond on this front. We had direct lines of communication on Slack, and we could message and interact with them outside of a normal 9–5 business day. They were very available and prompt in their responses.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They made a website that’s exceptionally easy to use on the backend. I anticipate administrative upkeep and site maintenance will be fairly easy to do. Making changes to the website is so much more streamlined now.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’m hard-pressed to think of something. We weren’t left wanting anything more.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Engage with them early. Also, the sky’s the limit in terms of what they can do, so never be afraid to tell them what you’re thinking. I was very impressed by their ability to create innovative features.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and owner of a lifestyle website for women in their fifties.

What challenge were you trying to address with xy consulting, LLC?

I had built my own website using Wix, but I wanted something that looked more professional. I hired them for web design services.

What was the scope of their involvement?

I told them what I wanted and then they designed and developed everything for the website using Wix. They also created some logos. They’re still helping me with ongoing updates and support. 

What is the team composition?

I work with Stan (President & Co-Founder) and Mary (Partner Success Executive). 

How did you come to work with xy consulting, LLC?

I got a list of vendors from Wix, and I contacted two or three other companies. I liked xy consulting’s style and their past experience. 

How much have you invested with them?

I spent around $1,200. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around August 2020, and our work is ongoing. 

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

They monitor all of the metrics and let me know what is going on so we can continue to increase website traffic. They were flexible and help me make continuous improvements. The website they created reflects my brand and is very user friendly. 

How did xy consulting, LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They were always for me and remained on top of tasks. Their communication and time management skills are excellent. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I feel like they’re invested in the success of my company. We have a great camaraderie, and they’re always there to walk me through ideas. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not so far. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s great working with a woman as a female business owner. I feel like Mary understands what I want and sees things from a similar perspective. Stan is more logical and technical, so he can bring a different dynamic to the table. It’s helpful that the team is balanced from a gender perspective. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re an urban garden that manufactures compost, creates plant starters, and provide products that lessen the need for chemicals to protect plants. I’m the owner.

What challenge were you trying to address with xy consulting LLC?

They created my website. When I was first getting started, I made a site, and it looked very elementary. I’m not a tech-savvy person, so I reached out to xy consulting LLC.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Since I’m not familiar with creating a website, their team gave me options of what I could do and what they could do. They asked what I wanted it to look like. I explained my vision to them.

What is the team composition?

I worked with two people, Stan (President & Co-Founder) and Mary (Partner Success Executive).

How did you come to work with xy consulting LLC?

I was looking on Wix to create my site. It gives options and tools, but if you’re not someone who has ever made a website, it’s not the best starting point.

I reached out and put in a request to Wix to ask for help. The team at xy consulting LLC was one of the five companies that responded. They appealed to me the most.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $1,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2020. The site was recently launched.

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

xy consulting LLC created something beyond my wildest dreams. The entire process was extremely smooth. I had no worries working with xy consulting LLC.

We have a Nigerian background, and their team put that into the scheme of the site. They incorporated wax prints and bright colors. All the design elements draw the eye.

How did xy consulting LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

It was super easy. If I emailed towards the end of the day, I have a response the next morning. If I had wanted to communicate over the phone, they always provided a number to speak with them directly.

There was never a time where I didn’t know what was going on. They were always available, answering every question I had.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Stan and Mary are amazing. They’re knowledgeable about their craft, and they also work very well together.

Like I said before, I’m not a very technologically minded person. Stan gave me all of the information to access the administrative part of the site. He was extremely patient with me, even sending a follow-up email that spelled everything out.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t hold back any questions you have. Don’t try and guess – ask any questions you have because they will be more than happy to answer them. If they don’t know the answer, they’ll find out and get back to you super quickly.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a dog training company. It’s a multifaceted corporation  where we breed and train dogs for military, security, and governmental agencies.

What challenge were you trying to address with xy consulting LLC?

I needed a new website for my business. I’d started to build my own, but after a couple hours, I realized I needed to outsource the project to real experts.

What was the scope of their involvement?

xy consulting LLC built me a Wix-based website. I first provided them with some examples of layouts that I had in mind. After they delivered a beautiful site structure based on my suggestions, I supplied them with site content to integrate, which included photographs and videos.

What is the team composition?

I worked with the owners of the company, Stan (President, Co-Founder) and Mary (Partner Success Executive).

How did you come to work with xy consulting LLC?

After I set my heart on outsourcing my Wix website, Wix provided with several references. A few developers also reached out to me. After I looking at developers’ portfolios and past work, I decided to go with xy consulting LLC.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent less than $1,000. Since I committed same-day, they also gave me a 15% discount. I decided to spend $150 per month on site adjustments and maintenance.

What is the status of this engagement?

The website build began in July 2020, and it was completed within 30 days.

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

It was a wonderful business experience. The website is very impressive, and I’m enjoying increased digital visibility. What’s more, their services came at an extremely reasonable cost.

The team struck me as being young and professional.

While I’m not yet familiar with SEO and paid advertising, I believe that that’s the next step for me.

How did xy consulting LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

They were wonderful. I appreciated their patience with me, and they were quick to rectify very minor issues.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They know their stuff. They really know what they’re doing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s absolutely nothing that I can think of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d have some idea of what you want. Communicate your expectations to them to better allow them to deliver.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Auto repair Owner, operator

For what projects/services did your company hire xy consulting LLC?

Web design

What were your goals for this project?

New updated website.

How did you select this vendor?

Started with a cold call. I really liked his ideas and was very helpful beginning to end

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They designed a new website for my business

What was the team composition?

Dealt with Stan. Very knowledgeable. Always had an answer to my question.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Just got site online. I love it so far

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Good

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Stan was on top of everything. Always answered the phone. Good at his job

Are there any areas for improvement?

No All good