Client Case Study
Six months after rewriting and redesigning The Springs’ website…
Total bookings up 10%.
New visitor bookings up ~60%.
Team meeting space bookings up 30%.
Monthly donations up 20%.
Office admin time saved: 50%.
The Springs is an overnight retreat center for pastors and church leaders.
They offer four overnight cabins, a day retreat space, and a large team meeting space.
As a nonprofit, all rentals are donation-based.
The Springs’ website had several problems:
Didn’t communicate a clear problem that The Springs helps solve
Didn’t tell a compelling story that people would want to join
Centered The Springs (not the guest) as the hero
Cluttered with too many words
Outdated and didn’t appeal to a younger audience
Few photos of the beautiful spaces they offer
No clear call to action
Unprofessional logo
Donating was difficult and confusing
Guests had to email to see what cabins and dates were available (no ability to book online)
Before
After
*Live site may differ in appearance from what is presented due to changes made by the website owner since project delivery.
How we rebranded The Springs website in just a few weeks.
We followed my simple, enjoyable writing and design process and solved every problem with The Springs’ website.
+ Start
Leif and I connected on a brief call and discussed his goals and vision for his website. We were a good match to work together, so we moved to the next step.
+ Foundation
We then laid a strong foundation by writing a clear message for The Springs website. We ensured that we captured the story and history of the retreat grounds.
+ Buildout
Over the next few weeks, I built out the website. I also found, built out, and integrated a third-party booking platform to automate their booking process. We also made donating a breeze.
“Andy did an incredible job developing our website with clarity and vision.
He captured our story and provided a ‘Wow’ factor that I did not anticipate.
We continue to get rave reviews from our guests and friends about our new website!”
Leif Anderson
Co-Executive Director, The Springs
The results speak for themselves.
Total bookings up 10%.
New visitor bookings up ~60%.
Team meeting space bookings up 30%.
Monthly donations up 20%.
Office admin time saved: 50%.
Other clients are also experiencing success.
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