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.

I needed help with a large scale sign production for my company Brewers Cafe that included a need…read morefor graphic design work. Jolinda was efficient and knowledgeable. Most importantly she worked around my schedule and that is what I need as a business owner. I would recommend Jolinda and Shapes & Colors for any web design or graphic design work for your business. The attached picture was necessary to keep my business running while COVID-19 forced my restaurant to become a curbside and takeout only business. Without this new design our business would've surely lost more money. Special thanks to Jolinda for helping us.

I started my business in the middle of pandemic and needed a logo that would stand out among the…read moremany insurance agents in VA. Jolinda guided me through the branding process step by step. She has a knack for understanding you & the presence you want to give your brand. TWO THUMBS UP!

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.

Excellent service :) super helpful, kind, and attentive! They really brought to life my website…read moreidea even better than I could have imagined!! Luke and Lobby are awesome highly recommend!!

Extremely helpful! Great to work with! Full of knowledge and insight! Does amazing work on…read morewebsites and helps companies with their marketing -- the complete marking package for small and large businesses. Thank you AJ & The Algernon!

Justin and his team are honest and hardworking. They take their work seriously and are prompt and…read moreprofessional. Highly recommend!!

I have been a professional model/ actress for over 50 years, and now work as a lifestyle model in…read morethe senior division, meaning models over 50+. Yes, for sure for those that do not know, we definitely have a viable division across the U.S. and abroad. I have been happily represented by this top notch agency for over 10 years now, and love working with the entire team. Julia and Stacie, my bookers, and others on the team are the utmost professional, caring and have an eye for detail. They know the industry inside and out. They help new models set up their images and profile with what works for them and yourself. They have the best of clients and choose well what works for their talent. They treat their talent with the utmost of respect, and are always helpful and responsive if you have questions about your assignment or contracts. They make sure you are respected always by the clients in any situation on the set, whether locally or long-distance assignments. The team will give you a chance to review contracts before accepting, and request the clients pay as soon as possible. I appreciate that Julia and Stacie and the rest of the team always do their best to help make me succeed. They are very selective to whom they represent, and I am very grateful and proud to be part of their team.

I started my modeling career with Modelogic in 2013, and been with them ever since then. Also, I…read morehave been modeling on my own in NYC for a year (not through Modelogic as a mother agency), I learned the HARD way not all agencies, especially in NYC, are the same as Modelogic in the way they care, fight and guide for their models. Most agents get rude and simply don't care when they are asked about payments for the jobs done 6 months ago - never happens in Modelogic. They always urge their clients to pay as soon as the job is done and process the payments to models right away. This doesn't always happen in other agencies I swear. So I really appreciate this and do not take it for granted. In Modelogic, they never hand you an "exclusive" contract and want you to sign it in their presence. They let you take it with you and fully review it unlike some agencies in NYC. Most agencies I've come across were no more than merely a "booker" despite on the contract, they are labelled as a "model management". In Modelogic, the owner Stacie, and her super agent Julia are FAR more than just a "BOOKER". They have the eyes to know what works and don't, and guide their models into a way that will help them to succeed - they know what types of test shoots/portfolio you need at where you are whether starting out or experienced. They help you develop your book and set up test shoots at a very reasonable rate or even at no cost sometimes with a verified photographer meaning your time & efforts put into the photoshoot are worth every minute. This also makes Modelogic different than others who set up pretty much every new models to shoot with their photographer and charge an enormous amount. Stacie and Julia upholds their proud of whom they represent and are NOT afraid to slam those clients who try to take advantage of their models by working them overtime, trying to lower the rate to an unacceptable point, paying late, and etc even if the deal has to fall through. They do not suck up to this type of clients unlike other agencies who book their models for free or at a nominal rate because they are just too afraid to lose the clients and this cycle goes on and on and on. I personally believe that Modelogic is able to do that because they are very selective on whom they represent. They retain the quality of their models. They don't takes everyone who simply want to model. So they are able to keep the value of the models and the agency itself and demand for what they deserve. If you are a local in the DMV or even in NC/PA and are looking into modeling, I highly suggest you reach out to Modelogic. If they deem you are a good fit, they will help you develop and even place you in other major cities like NYC, LA, London, Milan, and so on. They have placed their girls with the world-class model agencies like IMG, Wilhelmina, M+P, Industry and etc. I am super lucky that I have them as my agent/manager and call them my family!

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!