This review is based Web Strategies' performance in a contract for web design services, and doesn't…read morespeak to any proficiency in "Internet marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, paid search, organic search, social media optimization, social media marketing" which they claim as their main services (though web design is bound to fall in that spectrum somewhere - we'll leave others to judge that.) WSI was hired to create brand new site for a local retailer and proved rather quickly that design is assuredly not among their talents. After multiple re-drafts, none of which came near hitting the mark (they weren't even minimally attractive), WSI proposed splitting the cost of an outside graphic designer for the job. While this would obviously raise our cost, by this time--weeks into the project--we were beyond ready to see some progress and willing to up the ante. Unfortunately, their "relief pitcher" only rehashed the original designs and left us still at square one. At this point, we made the unanticipated decision to purchase a web template on our own and began searching for a design "off the shelf" that would at least come close to meeting our goals. Based on WSI's advice that we either go with a Wordpress or a Joomla-based CMS structure (and not knowing the difference ourselves) we reviewed all available templates in either category and chose a very nice Joomla design that we could purchase for just a few hundred dollars. At this point, we had spent a little to do much of WSI's job for them--a third to half of their job, perhaps? From there, WSI asked us to spend dozens of hours --- ourselves --- creating detailed mockups of how we wanted WSI to execute the customization of the template. In other words, doing WSI's job for them again. Months went by as their programmers executed these directions. At some point in this period, we learned that their programmers were, in fact, working in third-world countries at deeply discounted rates compared to WSI's cost structure. This did not sit well with us in light of the time we'd already wasted in the process, or they value they'd delivered to this point. The lowest point in the relationship was hit when the new site was finally complete and training began on the administration of the Joomla interface. In short, the interface was horribly complex and 180-degrees from the assignment of "make this easy for us to maintain going forward." We could make small changes only with tremendous input of time and effort, and larger changes required their help. We had to wonder if this was by their design--keeping us handcuffed to their ongoing support services, despite our clear instruction to the contrary. (In addition, a number of cross-browser incompatibilities were identified but left as "unfixable" in the finished product.) Now, nearly a year after launching the new site--at tremendous expense compared to our annual marketing budge--we're finally cutting our losses and having the entire site recreated in an alternative platform. Why this platform wasn't strongly advocated by WSI, we can only guess, but this new site is costing less 8% of the fees paid to WSI last year. Long story short, we can't recommend anyone hire WSI for website design. Perhaps the other related services they offer, but not design. On a positive note, the project managers we worked with once we'd brought them a template design were very nice to work with - they're nice guys, good at following instructions and managing their network of far-flung programmers. We simply didn't intend to hire WSI for basic project management while taking on all design duties ourselves. Our advice - cut to the chase by buying a template from http://TemplateMonster.com or a similar resource then post your customization job to http://elance.com. You'll have dozens of proficient programmers bidding to do your work for dollars per hour, you'll wind up with the site you wanted, and you'll save thousands over paying overpriced and under talented experts!

I just wanted to take a second out of my day to post a review online about the team at…read moreWebStrategies. I am the president of a soccer organization that has been using Web Strategies service now for about 3 years ongoing. We have utilized their graphic design and development services as well as their social media and email newsletter services. We have close to a thousand players now in our league and as you might imagine with numbers growing fast we wanted to start to get a better handle on what we could do to better communicate with them. Web Strategies had recently done a very nice site enhancement and redesign for us as well as creating a mobile phone option for our players that needed to check play schedules while at the field. I contacted Web Strategies again and they have done a really nice job helping us understand not only what Social Media is but also how it applies to our business. Our Facebook page is very active now thanks to their advice on how we might improve things. We use Facebook to advertise socials, update players on season kick off dates, help teams find players, help players find teams and also provide a resource that allows players to locate lost items. Web Strategies introduced us to the analytics side of Facebook too to help us understand everything there. So in summary :) Webstrategies have created a nice refreshed design for us, a new mobile phone page redesigned also and introduced us successfully to the world of Facebook. I just wanted to give credit where credit is due and say thanks.

The Advante BCS team has far exceeded expectations for all of our projects and website services…read more They have not siloed themselves, but rather made a huge impact with our current SEO partners. Prior firms have taken our time and money, but AdvanteBCS has performed with admirable efficiency towards the tasks at hand. Highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for web services.

From the owner: Advanté-BCS is a marketing agency based in Richmond, VA with over 30 years of experience helping…read morebusinesses create, grow, and protect their brands. We’re marketing partners who put our clients’ goals first, working collaboratively to deliver strategies that drive measurable results. Our expertise spans both traditional and digital channels. From print and radio to SEO, social media, and targeted advertising, we know how to meet your customers where they are and keep your brand in front of them at all times. What We Do • Digital Advertising • Website Design and Development • Website Support and Hosting • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • Google Business Profile Management • Google Ads Management • Facebook Ads Management • Inbound Marketing • Content Marketing • Email Marketing • Social Media Marketing • Branding • Public Relations Every project starts with listening. We identify your challenges, uncover opportunities, and develop strategies tailored to your business, not the other way around. Whether you need to strengthen your digital presence, sharpen your branding, or launch a campaign that expands your reach, our team is ready to make it happen. For over three decades, we’ve built lasting client relationships through dedication, clarity, and results. Businesses trust Advanté-BCS because we combine deep expertise with a customer-first, approachable mindset. We move fast, communicate clearly, and keep your success at the center of everything we do.

John Drake is great! He created and maintains our website. He is very patient and accommodating,…read moreresponding immediately to our questions, ideas and needs. He provides outstanding and personalized service!

Drake Design manages my website. He spent the time to figure out what I wanted, compared it to the…read morerest of my industry, and other businesses in general. The final product is great at an affordable price. I strongly recommend him.

I've used Talking Monkey for two different websites in recent years and both performed excellently…read morefor the intended purpose of each. What's more the design and build process was very painless. I felt like each of my concerns was addressed in a timely and understood with minimal efforts... not to mention aesthetically on-point. Both sites have had zero technical issues and any requested design changes were made within an extremely reasonable period of time. You really can;t ask for much more than that and certainly haven't gotten from other vendors charging much more. I'd use Talking Monkey again and would recommend them to any individual or small business looking for a strong site.

From the owner: Talking Monkey Media is a digital marketing shop based in Midlothian, Virginia, just outside of…read moreRichmond. We believe in the power of bold found in every business owner, staff, and ourselves. We boldly deliver your message to the digital world through effective website design & development, SEO, Paid Advertising, & Content Marketing.

Working together with Kyle was one of the best agency experiences I have had. He was always…read moreavailable for a call, he replied fast and helped whenever I had problems or ideas for improvement. He worked fast and had great processes set up, he knew exactly the time-frame it takes for him to do the work and delivered a perfect project even faster than we could have imagined. I couldn't be more pleased with the cooperation we had. Thank you Kyle!

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