Before and After Websites

Quality Staffing is a temp and permanent staffing agency based in Chicago. They had a DIY website that was dated and offered a "flat" site visitor experience. We re-wrote the content and presented it in more readable sections, added more interaction and movement, and added instant translation of the site into Spanish. Colors needed to reflect their existing logo/branding. We added a database for the staff section that dynamically updates the site.

Longo Architects is a well established architectural firm located in NJ, USA. They have a blue-chip client list but their old website had languished for years. It did not reflect their current work, clients, team nor was it mobile friendly. We worked closely with them to create a portfolio that reflects their recent projects. We used databases and dynamic pages, that are clickable and filtered by project types. They now have a website they are proud of. If you have a website that needs a makeover, reach out to us at www.Letsstartdesign.com

Capra Ibex Advisors' website was originally built in 2020. As a relatively new company the site was built in a modern way, but the messaging wasn't yet cohesive and they wanted to refine the overall look. Namely, they wanted a footer that stated key facts and allowed easy navigation through the site, less Capra Ibex goat images, a simpler color scheme, less animation, and a new blog for their market commentary reports. We also added a database of media articles and awards and presented them in a table with links to the original articles. From the Client "Lorraine was incredibly helpful in redesigning our company's website. She created a design that reflected the ethos we wanted to present, listened to and incorporated the team's feedback, and responded quickly to any new ideas and requests we had." Launched Spring 2023. www.capraibex.com

This video shows the before and after design of a website for a lakeside rental property in Oshkosh, WI. The owners had tried to build the site themselves but struggled especially with adding a booking system. We researched and found an ideal piece of software to help manage their rental bookings and helped to set up the backend of the system including base prices, descriptions and making sure they complied with local permit requirements. The software's widget was embedded. We created a new logo that set the tone for the site branding. They wanted to highlight the facilities in the neighborhood and on the lake so we helped write the copy and linked to local attractions. From the Owner: "Lorraine expertly asked details to see exactly what we were trying to accomplish. She got to know who we were, what we wanted. She helped us put things together in a very timely and efficient fashion. Her expertise and advice helped us save time, money and frustration. There was never a delay or lapse in communication. " https://www.lapetitmaisonoshkosh.com/

MachineSP, is a fintech start up working in cloud computing and big data technology applications. Their initial basic site was built by their team, but wanted a more modern, professional polished end-product. We used animation, color gradients and a consistent branding across the site to get their messaging across. www.machinesp.com

Timothy Maguire Chocolates approached us to rebuild their basic marketing website. They wanted to rebrand and build out an e-commerce store to handle retail requests, adding a new revenue stream vs their wholesale business. With a new logo, quality product photos, new packaging and advice on setting up the practicalities of their store's shipping and credit card processing, we embarked on the redesign. They love how it turned out. These chocolates are delicious too so check them out. www.timothymaguirechocolates.com

We thought it might be useful for potential customers to see some before and after website redesigns. In this one, Pontalba Capital had a one page Wordpress site that we designed on Editor X. In our strategy sessions, we focused on clear core messaging, better imagery to represent their ESG investing and more interactions and movement on the site that can be especially seen on the Companies and How We Invest pages. From the Client" Lorraine has a great knack for understanding the right messaging and marketing for a user's site, and translating that into design, language, imagery, and function that makes sense. She goes well beyond common templates and cliche stock images. Highly recommended! " The full site can be seen at www.pontalbacapital.com