I hate writing this follow up review, but my current experience with Valerie and her company is vastly different than the person I worked with 5 years ago. My website has broken down many times over the years. When I reach out for help, she goes MIA. The support has been terrible. I feel like I am dealing with a completely different person than the one who built my website who I really liked. My website has been down for a month this time. I have reached out to her 5 times with no response. Therefore, I have to sadly retract my earlier recommendation regarding Valerie and Tall Cube because their level of customer service dramatically declined and it's just not the same company. read more

Let me be clear: Goose Dog Designs is NOT a discount web provider. Let me tell you what they are.... Goose Dog Designs is a top-quality, best-in-class service provider for a reasonable price. Valerie, the owner, is at the top of her game. The customer service is excellent, the turnaround fast to cheetah like, and the work product outstanding. They are incredibly responsive and take the time to understand your business goals and then translate that into web-design. They are also detail-oriented. Like crazy detail-oriented. Trust me, you want that in your website design. Here's the cool value-add: unlike some socially-challenged, one-dimensional code writer, Valerie and her team understand the modern business environment. They possess a comprehensive understanding of e-commerce, social media and website design. As such, I was the beneficial recipient of some much-appreciated advice. I came to Goose Dog Designs with a preconceived notion of what I wanted in my site, but I ultimately benefited from their expertise, e.g.: Valerie: "Jay, I hear that you want "x," but going that route means unintended consequence "y." If you do it in this different way, it will be more functional, easier on the eye and will deliver added benefit z." Me: "Oh. Right. That's what I meant to say. Yes, yes, exactly, please do it that way." I know what you're thinking: "I've got a friend of a friend who went on website xyz and built her own website for free and it looks great." Uh...ok. I heard that too. Maybe there are those people out there. I'm not one of them. I consider myself tech-literate/tech-functional, i.e., I can work my way around a computer, various operating systems and software, but I can't write (and don't understand) code. I thought I could pull it off, so I tried to make my own site; 3 days of loss productivity later, I was left with what looked like the work of a drunken 4 year old. I was on the fence to retain Goose Dog Designs or this guy on Craigslist that said he would do the job for 1/4 the price, when the ol' Ben Franklin adage came to mind: "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." I was embarking on the launch of my third business, and as a cash-strapped entrepreneur, I was lured by the many discount web development offerings out there. But luckily, I also quickly remembered how frequently the discount service providers turned into total nightmares: missed deliverables, shoddy craftsmanship, business delays (read: lost potential income), untold frustration, and finally the awkwardness of having to fire the provider and ultimately go and pay someone more money to undo the previous errors and get the job done right. Let me cut to the chase: I know you think you can probably beat the price. You're right. You can. Now look at your calendar. It's 2013 and your website is your #1 marketing tool in the modern marketplace. Do you really want to buy the cheapest model out there? That's like taking a potential client to McDonald's. Valerie and her team are not the cheapest, but in my opinion, they are the best price performers out there. That's the intersection you want to focus your search on: quality for the money. In that category, I don't think you can beat Goose Dog Designs. read more

Valerie, from Goose Dog Designs, is a great web designer. Why? Because she understands that, today, professional web design requires an understanding of marketing and the online marketing ecosystem. She created, with her team, a custom web design for my small business that has already helped the business grow while enhancing my professional appearance online. I was one of those people who decided she could build her own website, but, after two years in business, I came to understand the true value and importance of excellent website design and SEO. I decided I needed to hire an expert who would not only create an amazingly well-constructed site, but also consult with me through the process to create the kind of site that would attract and impress new clients and subscribers. As soon as the site launched, clients and friends loved it. One new client, during our initial interview, used the phrase, "while I was enjoying your website" to describe her user experience. How often do you hear that someone is enjoying the experience of a website? Usually people just grab the information they need and go. Valerie created a memorable experience for a potential client while, of course, ensuring that my portfolio and writing samples look great. She sets the standard for beautiful and functional web design. She will work with you to make sure that your website functions as the hub of your online marketing strategy. Your website will boost your confidence because you will know that you have, not just a brochure, but a true marketing tool that you can leverage to build your business. Not only that, but Valerie makes sure you understand how to blog, how to use social media, and how to turn your visiting traffic into loyal customers. For web projects that require great design, marketing know-how, SEO, and analytics, Valerie is the go-to. I highly recommend her. read more

To build my own business has probably been one of the most challenging hurdles I have ever jumped in my life. I am not a technical person and we are in a technical age, so, when it came time to build a web presence, I yelped (pun intended). All of the reviews were right in my experience of her as I worked to give form to my business. I really could ditto many of the reviews at this point of launching. What I found was much more than a web designer though. Valerie has a certain kind of magic in the pacing, the availability, and the way in which she opens her web mind to you and allows your ideas, needs, and wants to step in. Then, she gets the job done. I could not be more satisfied. I think the hardest part of hiring someone to basically do the job you have in your head done, is to keep the feeling alive that your vision is valid and can be done, and then sharing it without going crazy. There could be negotiations- will the communication be clear enough for you to get your vision out and into action? You have no idea if what you want is something that is possible, or perhaps how to do it in the way you are thinking of. Goose Dog Designs helps keep things simple and to the point, which is like direct link to success for anyone's vision. Valerie has a way of keeping you on track, and, like an expert potter, helps give form to what may seem like the a pile of a 1000, or what felt like 10000 versions of what your web presence could be. I found it to be incredably grounding to have someone be there saying, "I'm on it." Ahhhhh! The relief.... I could not thank Goose Dog Designs enough. So, I am yelping back for the record: You seriously ROCK! Thank you for all of your support. Seriously. read more

I've had the great privilege of having met Valerie, of Goose Dog Designs. Her attention to detail, her determination, and focus, and her amazing personality are just a couple of the many attributes that she brings to the table. She really does know her stuff when it comes not just building a site, but also building a BRAND. She is THE last stop you'll need for a presence online if you're serious about your business! read more

Valerie has been a joy to work with. Not only does she know her industry and how to give her clients' what they're looking for, she makes the process so much easier, mainly because of her awesome personality. And don't get me started regarding turnaround time. EVERY edit/revision that we asked of her was completed before we could even follow-up with her. And when you incorporate the project's cost, I feel like we made out like bandits! In other words, Valerie is a professional. She knows how to build phenomenal websites. Heck, look at ours! And the cost is a non-factor - if you consider what you're getting in return: a search-optimized, outstanding website! That's what we got, and we're very pleased and happy about that. If you're looking to just create a new website, well, there are plenty of folks to call. But, if you want to build a business relationship aimed at growing your business and implementing marketing strategies, then look no further than Goose Dog Designs. You won't be disappointed. read more

When it comes to web design, Valerie at Goose Dog Designs is the best! Whether you need a new web site or just a redesign, she is the one to go with. Even if you need a sophisticated and secure ecommerce site that also looks great, Goose Dog Designs is the place. Not only is Valerie friendly and easy to work with, but she also listens. And to top it all off, she can take a technical project and translate it into plain English that anyone can understand. Her web design portfolio is full of modern and beautiful work. The high quality results you receive are well worth the investment. Got an old website in need of a refresh or does your business really need a nice one? Give her a call or email today. Highly recommended! read more

I was working on launching an online mortgage consulting website but was having difficulty using multiple third parties to manage the admin of this project. Goose Dog Designs was able to integrate all the systems I was using into one website and helped to automate some of my workflow, which has freed up time to take care of clients. My conversion rate went up significantly as well, presumably due to the professionalism of the website they redesigned for me. My clients have given me positive feedback about my new website's ease of use. I am definitely glad I chose Goose Dog and am confident that with this new site, my profit margin will continue to increase. read more

I just launched my blog with the help of Valerie of Goose Dog Designs. I couldn't have done it without her! Her professionalism, patience, and fun personality made the experience most enjoyable. Her advice on how to bring more web presence to my business as a realtor was invaluable. She showed me how I could write a post, calendar it, and then have it automatically sent to numerous social media sites without my having to lift a finger. I would happily recommend Valerie to someone who wants to start their own blog! read more

Simply put, Valerie and her team at Goose Dog Designs, is the best. My company has worked with Valerie over the last few years on everything from SEO, back-end web management to content back-up. Most recently, Valerie took our existing website from nothing memorable to WOW! She created a website that is clean, modern with a timeless look that will endure. We are so proud of our site and it's all because of Goose Dog Designs. Not only is Valerie extremely knowledgeable, but she's professional, efficient and is amazingly responsive. She always keeps to her deadlines (even when we lagged on ours!). It must also be noted, that Valerie is just downright fun to work with. In a world full of apathy, Valerie is a burst of energy, and a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend Goose Dog Designs for any web design, marketing or graphic design work, and we plan on utilizing her expertise and services for years to come. read more

Valerie and her team at Goose Dog Designs were a pleasure to work with. Very professional, and beautiful design work. They spent the time to get to know me and my style, and came up with a design that accurately reflects me and my business. They were patient and helpful at every step. And they followed through to the very end, making sure my concerns were addressed, and any technical issues from the hosting company were resolved quickly And the finished product speaks for itself! Thanks Valerie and Paul! read more

I used Goose Dog Design's for my retail sales store and she did an excellent job in such a short time! She made my website look extremely professional which definitely helped gain some of my customers! Thank you! read more

I tried to build my own website but found I couldn't do all the back-end fixes myself. A friend of mine recently had his website redesigned and highly recommended Goose Dog Designs. Working with Valerie was a dream--she's extremely knowledgeable, organized, easy to talk to and she made my vision come true. Valerie is up on all the latest advertising and marketing trends. She came up with great ideas that I had never thought of! She is extremely straightforward, honest, and patient. I loved working with her. It was actually a most pleasant experience largely due to Valerie's excellent sense of humor. Plus, she has the most adorable dog and if you ask her, she'll bring him and you can meet him yourself! If you need a website, contact Goose Dog Designs. You won't be sorry! read more