When Automation Doesn’t Cut It
With almost 20 years of providing clients with stellar website design, development, and ongoing website management services, Wendell Harness knows the industry’s ups and downs like few others. Starting Harness Media during a period of economic uncertainty, he took on every job imaginable. Fortunately, he managed not only to stay afloat, but also to grow his client list to a point where finding time to spend on himself and his family was challenging.
As a one-person operation, Wendell juggled multiple responsibilities, often sacrificing personal time and leisure to meet his clients’ needs. “Hard work helped me navigate through tough times,” he said. “From the outset, I decided I would be available if my clients had a problem. Even if I were standing on the top of Mount Everest, I would take the call.” The relentless workload left him feeling burnt out and in dire need of assistance. With numerous legacy clients awaiting website upgrades and new projects on the horizon, Wendell realized that he couldn’t sustain his business’s growth trajectory without additional support. Automation helped in a few areas, but the demands of small business ownership and a growing client base meant that a more sustainable solution was needed. But whoever he brought on board would need to share Wendell’s eye for detail and perfectionism.
Wendell Harness
Harness Media
Website design and management
United States
Partnering with Quickly Hire
Recognizing the need for a reliable partner, Wendell turned to us for assistance. Impressed by the quality of our professionals and our ability to match vetted freelancers with growth-oriented businesses, he reached out in search of a developer who could help alleviate his workload. Our ability to provide fast-starting freelancers who aligned with his vision for Harness Media was a deciding factor in his decision.
Ivan, a seasoned WordPress developer with nine years of experience, emerged as the perfect candidate to assist Wendell with his projects. His proficiency in website development, front-end design, and site speed optimization made him an invaluable asset. Moreover, Ivan’s proactive approach and willingness to contribute ideas resonated with Wendell, fostering a collaborative partnership from the outset.
Ivan
Quickly Hire Pro WordPress Developer
BS in Information Technology
Skilled in Advanced Custom Fields, Elementor, CSS, PHP, Sass, JavaScript, and Kadence
Passionate about solving complex issues and building custom solutions from scratch
The Results
Since joining forces with Ivan, Wendell has experienced a significant transformation in his business operations. With Ivan’s expertise, legacy clients have received much-needed website upgrades at an accelerated pace, allowing Wendell to focus on acquiring new projects and nurturing client relationships. As Wendell expressed, “In just two months, five ancient websites have been converted to flashy new ones—and those clients couldn’t be happier.”
The collaboration between Wendell and Ivan has yielded tangible results, enabling Harness Media to take on more work and add greater value to its services. Wendell’s decision to enlist Ivan’s assistance has not only enhanced the agency’s productivity but also afforded him the opportunity to reclaim his work-life balance. As Wendell succinctly stated, “With a Quickly Hire developer onboard, jobs are getting ticked off the list at a rate of knots, and I can take some well-deserved time off.”
“When you’re a small team or a one-person outfit like mine, you end up doing literally everything. Before hiring Ivan, I had no time off. And if I did, it was a working vacation.” – Wendell