Hi, I'm Scott, founder and owner of Buddy Web Design & Development (BuddyWDD.com), recipient of Expertise.com's "Best Web Developer in Grand Rapids, Michigan" designation in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, and a 5-star rated web development business on Google.

Our aim at Buddy is simple. Do great work. Be great to work with.

My aim is to serve as a partner and teammate in creating an outstanding brand and online experience for you and your target audiences. Your online presence should look great and work seamlessly. My teammates and I try to make the design and development process as simple and pain-free as possible to deliver great results that we all can be proud of.

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Services we offer include:

• Web Design - Creating an aesthetic and user experience that’s beautiful and intuitive
• Web Development - Building websites that are fast, reliable, and functional
• Logo Design - Creating an iconic graphic to represent your brand
• Graphic Design - Creating beautiful materials such as brochures, presentations, and stationary
• Branding - Developing an appealing and cohesive array of custom marketing assets
• Web Content Writing - Creating valuable content that also drives search engine rankings
• E-commerce - Building a customer base and driving revenue online
• Blogs - Creating a platform for you to regularly update your target audience online  

My team and I have worked with businesses and brands across the US from a vast array of industries. The common thread is a highly functional online presence with a clean, modern, and beautiful aesthetic.

To learn more, view my business site at BuddyWDD.com.

If you think my team and I might be able to help you out, please get in touch. To maintain our reputation for quality work, we never take on projects that we don’t feel confident that we can knock out of the park. So, if we can’t do that, we’ll be very transparent and let you know.

If you’ve got a project in mind, or just want to chat and explore options, get in touch. No obligation, no pressure. We’re very happy to listen and see if we can be a resource for you.

A Cornell-educated UX expert with a unique ability to blend creativity and strategic thinking, Sarah Littlefield has been instrumental in the growth and success of Magnet as its Strategic Director and co-founder.

Her left-brain strengths are beautifully complemented by her passion for integrating human-centric strategy, exceptional writing, and user experience design. Known for her innovative approach and playful nature, she effortlessly crafts jingles for everyday situations while solving complex strategic design challenges.
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Experienced creative designer in both print and digital. Yes.

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Proven ability to multi-task remotely and be a team player. Yes.

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Takes ownership of projects, meets strategic business goals. Yes.

My name is Jerry Strifler, an experienced graphic designer/art director with a varied background in both print and online media. Experienced in providing full-cycle creative development, design and production of marketing communications.

Senior Director Marketing with 15 Years of Experience

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Brandy Emesal, known as Be, brings more than a decade of expertise in marketing strategy, content management, project oversight, and business leadership. Be's diverse background includes roles in journalism, marketing and sales, content management, and six years of service as a public affairs sergeant in the US Army National Guard. Her experience spans industries, from B2B SaaS to market research, TV series to dating apps, contributing to her well-rounded skill set.

With data-driven methodologies and a foundation in news-editorial journalism, Be combines analytical rigor with a knack for crafting high-impact narratives to deliver meaningful business results. She brings more than a decade of experience managing in-house teams and external agencies, search and social advertising, rebrands, web optimizations, content strategy and production, and email marketing.

She’s built or rebuilt 16 brands, including everything from consumer packaged goods and Scrum certifications to OrgChart software and ancient alien streaming services.

As a marketing executive at OrgChart, Be led the development of a forward-thinking marketing strategy to drive ARR growth of 20% YoY.

At Scrum Alliance, Be played a pivotal role in addressing member retention during the pandemic. She started as a content marketer but quickly transitioned to lead product and UX strategy and projects alongside org-wide content marketing operations. Her achievements include increasing member retention by 16% YoY and transforming the member onboarding experience.

During her tenure at Gaia, Be achieved an 80% increase in conversions through creative strategy, project management, testing, and copywriting in paid media, email marketing, and organic social. She also excelled in optimizing email and paid-social campaigns, leading to over 60% increased conversions for two consecutive years.

*Disclaimer: Be lives in Hotchkiss, Colorado and has a strong preference for working remotely but is willing to travel in the first year of integrating with a new business. Many businesses find results in working with Be on a contract basis to start, then developing the appropriate role within the company together. Be prides herself on implementing systems and processes that generally allow her clients and employers to leverage lower-cost talent, delivering strategies, content and project management systems, and editorial and brand style guides that ensure consistent results for years.

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Summary of Experience:

• Most recent role: Senior Director, Marketing (executive reporting to CEO and board of directors, partnering with VP of Sales) at OrgChart, a B2B SaaS for HR professionals
• 15 years of omnichannel content marketing experience for clients including CBS, Gaia, Care.com + agency work.
• 15 years building, socializing, and managing asset creation and marketing activities in Asana, ClickUp, Trello, and Jira for remote teams.
• Highly experienced in email strategy, sequencing, segmentation, and copywriting for both B2B and B2C brands (10 years).
• Expertise in Hubspot, Marketo, MailChimp, and Act-On, including email marketing system integration with Salesforce (10 years).
• Hubspot inbound certified.
• Scrum Alliance certified as a product owner, ScrumMaster, and agile leader for teams.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for brand development and marketing asset creation.

Hourly Rate: $110
Minimum Base Salary Requirement: $185,000
Remote (Open to one week per month in the office as a hybrid employee)

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Skills:

• Marketing Strategy
• Content Marketing
• Project Management
• Agile Team Leadership
• Marketing & Product Copywriting
• SEO Analysis & Optimization
• Brand & Product Positioning
• Email Marketing

Companies/Clients:

• OrgChart
• Schlesinger Group (Now Sago)
• Scrum Alliance
• Gaia
• MeetMindful
• Fabriq
• Parts & People
• Rooster Magazine
• OnTopic by Examiner
• US Army National Guard
• Yellow Scene Magazine
• Daily Egyptian

Software:

• Email: Hubspot, ActOn, MailChimp
• Salesforce
• Adobe Creative Suite, Canva
• Google Suite + Looker Studio
• Miro, Milanote
• Trello, Monday, Asana, ClickUp
• WordPress

David Esau is a holistic marketing strategist with over 10+ years of sales and marketing experience. An expert in Google Ads, David spent 2 years working at Google growing Local Services from $5M to $50M a year. Since then, he has designed and helped implement search marketing and lead generation strategies for enterprise companies such as Caesars, Intuit, ConsumersAdvocate, Rocket Mortgage, and many more.

David knows that a successful marketing strategy starts with getting to know your customers' needs and wants, a deep understanding of what potential customers need to solve their problems, and how to present your business as the ideal solution.

Lei Lani has a diverse experience of 20 years in brand design, web development and marketing. She combines her programming knowledge, design skills and branding expertise to create websites that are impactful, saving clients time, money and stress, and produces a greater ROI. She has developed a reputation for delivering smart, clean and visual solutions for clients with exceptional service.

Hi I'm Kaitlyn, an Austin, Texas based Brand Strategist. With Bachelor's degree in Marketing, and a MBA with a concentration in International Business, I have worked with small companies and large corporations to help them redefine and build their brands. Through a brand strategy session with me, you will enable your brand to stand out in a crowded market place and be memorable in an ever evolving world.

🏅 I'm an expert:

• Market Researcher
• Brand Strategist
• 5+ years of experience building and re-defining brands.

📣 I help you understand your brand through audience research, involving:

• Social listening
• Buying/interaction habits, and
• Segmentation

Daniel Horowitz is a freelance writer, SEO manager, and author. He has written for many publications, including USA Today, HP® Tech Takes, Digital Trends, Venturebeat, Culture Trip, Passion Passport, and Unwinnable Magazine. His debut graphic novel ‘Lord of the Twin Lands,’ will be launching next year.

I'm a former small-town Montana girl with a deep affection for Prince, live music, and hot chocolate.TimeOfDre Media began as my personal challenge to carve out a unique online space. However, it quickly exploded with a daily influx of "can you help me" messages, reminding me of my Ivy League social media knowledge that had to be shared.

After years of assisting Fortune 500 companies in boosting their online social experience and brand awareness, I felt compelled to shift my focus towards building brands for small businesses and public figures.Why? Because I intimately understand the frustration of witnessing others strive for their online dreams without a clue where to start. Creating freedom for others has propelled my extraordinary success.Nowadays, my life is filled with speaking engagements, teaching numerous students monthly, and consulting small businesses on effective social marketing strategies.

Jean-Charles 'Jason' Dervieux is a seasoned Sr. Digital Marketer Director with a flair for driving significant business outcomes through Strategic Plans, Paid Search, and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO). With a portfolio that boasts managing over $24M in annual Paid Search advertising volume and pioneering cutting-edge CRO frameworks, Jason has been instrumental in generating hundreds of millions in revenue for various enterprises. Known for his analytical acumen, he employs a unique blend of data-driven strategies and creative vision to build powerful consumer experiences, enhance market relevance, and ensure lasting impact.


Whether spearheading growth for Fortune 500 companies or empowering start-ups, Jason's dedication to excellence and his multilingual communication skills make him the ideal partner for any brand looking to dominate the digital space.

Hi, I'm AMA. I'm a Fractional Marketing Lead currently intersecting the best of both web2 and web3.

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What's a Fractional Marketing Lead?

• Being fractional means I am a shared resource across multiple businesses. I act as a CMO/Marketing Director on a retainer or for hire basis. My role for each is customized based on historical marketing journey, current challenges, and business goals. I become a standing member of my client's teams, helping founders find direction, set goals, build teams and execute.

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My areas of expertise:

• My background as a Designer, Creative Director, Strategy/Community Lead, Business Founder, Metaverse Content Creator and now Web3 Investor gives me the ability to wear a lot of hats and pick up at whatever stage of development your company might be in. I can act at a C-level, working with your executive team to set the direction of the company, or at the team level helping oversee resources and vendors to execute. I am also happy to roll up my sleeves and execute whenever my skill set allows or pull in one of my own trusted resources that I collaborate with on an ongoing basis.

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Web2 vs Web3:

• As an early web2 adopter, I helped brands like Coca-Cola and Samsung adopt a 2-way dialogue on social media. Web3 is taking this a step further, allowing audiences to directly take part in what brands are building as an owner, not just a consumer. There's a huge learning curve when venturing into web3. The best education in the space is participation. I've been an active community member and metaverse content creator for more than 15 years. I now hold more than 500 NFTs and am part of more than 70 communities. Seeing at scale what works and what doesn't gives me a unique perspective in the web3 space. Web2 isn't going away. Web3 is the next evolution and businesses will need to adapt as the space matures. I'm excited about the opportunities this presents us with as marketers, founders and builders.

I’m an experienced freelance writer who partners well with agencies needing a pinch-hitter. Collaborators describe me as efficient, thoughtful, and witty.

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I use my journalism degree and ad agency background to create on-target copy and content for nonprofit, B-to-B, tech, health & wellness, and e-commerce clients.

Righteous Marketing offers PPC management services. Whether you want a 1-time audit of your account with recommendations or on-going management & optimization Righteous Marketing can do it. To maximize your PPC efforts (as well as email, SEO, etc.)

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Righteous Marketing also provides conversion rate optimization (CRO) services to help you get more conversions from your existing traffic.

Founded in 2016, Mothershed Design Co. isn’t your typical design studio. We’re not a big agency and we’re not flaky freelancers. We’re the best of both worlds: we’ve got the multi-faceted skills of an agency and the flexibility of freelancers, without the expensive overhead or unreliability.

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‍We’re a tiny but mighty team that believes in the power of staying small. With too many cooks in the kitchen, your message can get lost in translation. We keep our operations small to ensure clear communication. That’s why we only take on projects that we can do using our own skills to provide the best service possible.

Jon is a high-end photographer and videographer located in Austin, Texas. He has produced brilliant content for a wide range of world class brands. Jon travels fully equipped with drones, lighting and sound, available for shoots all over the United States. Check out some of his portfolio here:
https://vimeo.com/user118357093

Austin Dillman has spent the last 18 years leading companies in the development, optimization and scaling of their paid marketing strategies. He has managed hundreds of millions of dollars in ad spend across Google, Meta (Facebook / Instagram), Twitter, LinkedIn and more.After 14 years of working in-house for companies like Google, Finish Line, Angie’s List, as well as tech startups in Silicon Valley, Austin left the corporate world in 2019 to start his marketing consulting business.Austin works with B2C and B2B clients ranging from well-funded startups to Global 500 businesses across a multitude of industries including retail, eCommerce, SaaS, finance, CPG, health tech, consumer services, and financial apps. He's heavily focused on helping companies optimize and scale their paid media with a data-driven approach that focuses on performance rather than vanity metrics.

Austin currently manages $30+ million in ad spend across Google Search, Display, Shopping, YouTube and Retargeting as well as Bing, Facebook, Instagram, Apple Search Ads and more. In addition to providing both strategic and hands-on marketing consulting services, he serve as an advisor to internal marketing teams seeking outside mentorship and feedback.

Chad is a seasoned executive with over a decade of experience in sports, entertainment, marketing and business development for renowned brands, creators and talent worldwide. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Oddacity Company, an athlete, minority and female-owned sports and entertainment firm, he leads innovation and growth strategies.Before founding Oddacity Company, Chad transformed digital marketing strategies for global user growth as the Head of Social Media Marketing at Snapchat.

He also played a pivotal role as a Social Media Manager at UNINTERRUPTED, LeBron James' athlete empowerment brand, shaping business models and content strategies that captivated audiences worldwide.Chad's impressive portfolio includes collaborations with iconic sports teams like the Lakers, Clippers, and Dodgers, as well as renowned consumer brands such as Nike, Beats, Sprite, and Gucci.