Consulting

For Concrete CMS websites.

Time to phone a friend

Sometimes, you don't need a full development project - you just need some expert advice to point you in the right direction. That's where our consulting services come in.

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What We Offer

1. Site Audits

We'll take a deep dive into your existing website and provide a comprehensive report with practical, actionable advice. We'll look at:

  • Performance - Is your site running as fast as it could be?
  • Security - Are there any vulnerabilities we need to address?
  • User experience - Is your site easy to navigate and use?
  • USP - What differentiates your business from competitors?
  • Branding - Is your identity, voice and messaging clear?
  • KPIs - Are your analysis systems configured effectively?
  • SEO - Are you getting the most search engine traffic possible?
  • Loyalty - Are mechanisms in place to entice return customers?
  • Content strategy - Is your content working hard enough for you?

2. Strategy Sessions

Let's align your web presence with your business goals. We'll help you:

  • Define clear objectives for your website
  • Identify your target audience, their needs, and market potential
  • Diagnose inefficiencies that are holding you back
  • Develop an online marketing plan to reach the right prospects
  • Devize cutting-edge content that engages and converts
  • Choose the right tools and platforms to enhance functionality
  • Leverage industry trends to stay ahead of the curve
  • Pinpoint opportunities to scale sustainable growth
  • Analyze potential cost reductions to put more money back in your pocket
  • Advocate for data-driven decision making
  • Create a roadmap for future development and growth

We'll help you find a way forward.

Our Expertise

When it comes to Concrete CMS, we've been around the block a few times. In fact, we've been developing for this platform for over 13 years. We've created dozens of add-ons, themes, and custom solutions, tackling challenges big and small along the way.

But our expertise doesn't stop at Concrete CMS. We bring a wide range of industry experience to the table:

  • Coding: From PHP to JavaScript, HTML to CSS, we speak multiple web programming languages fluently and stay current with the latest developments.
  • User Experience (UX) Design: Our specialty is creating elegant, highly optimized designs that inspire interaction.
  • Systems Analysis: We can help optimize your business processes and translate corporate goals into actionable strategies.
  • Business Management: We understand all aspects of managing a successful, dynamic business, from high-level strategy to visionary leadership to day-to-day operations.
  • Project Management: We've steered countless projects to successful completion.
  • Online Marketing: Using our battle-tested strategies, we can transform your website into an unstoppable marketing machine.
  • E-commerce: Looking to sell online? We've got you covered. From sourcing products to configuring payment gateways to succeeding in email marketing.
  • Server Management: We know the ins and outs of keeping your site running smoothly behind the scenes.
  • Networking Infrastructure: We can advise on the technical backbone that supports your web presence and business systems.
  • Finance: We understand the financial implications of technical and business decisions and can help you maximize your ROI.

This diverse skill set means we can offer holistic advice that considers all aspects of your web presence and how it impacts your business.

How It Works

  1. Initial Consultation: We'll discuss your business and technical goals and challenges and determine the best consultation strategy.
  2. Proposal: We'll provide a clear outline of what we'll deliver, along with pricing and timelines.
  3. Deep Dive: Depending on the service required, we'll either review your site, hold strategy sessions, or work through your problem, executing the proposal. This can be done remotely via email or voice/video call.
  4. Deliverables: If agreed, we'll provide a comprehensive report or action plan, tailored to your needs.
  5. Follow-up: We're always available for clarification or to answer any questions about our recommendations.

Rates

Our consulting services are charged at a tiered hourly rate. Most site audits and strategy sessions take 3-5 hours, while problem-solving consultations vary widely depending on the issue's complexity.

Our hourly rate is based on the length of the overall consultation project and billed in US Dollars (USD):

  • 0 - 5 hrs: US$155/hr
  • 5 - 10 hrs: US$145/hr
  • 10+ hrs: US$140/hr

The minimum billable period is 0.5 hours and is calculated in increments of 0.25 hours.

If you require an invoice in another currency (such as EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD), this will be calculated at the time of invoicing at the current exchange rate.

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Remember, a little expert advice can go a long way. Whether you're looking to optimize your current site, plan for the future, or solve a pressing problem, we're here to help you make the most of your online presence.