Volaris Group
"We contacted Hop to help migrate and update a complex multi-site setup on ExpressionEngine and we are very pleased not only with the end result but with the process as a whole. The team at Hop was knowledgeable and friendly, a real pleasure to work with.
I would also like to personally thank Gil (the lead developer on the Hop side) for the countless tips and tricks on how to better maintain our CMS moving forward as well as the knowledge transfer experience.
We will definitively reach out to Hop again should we need further technical expertise."
Kaue C.
Senior Web Developer
Volaris Group
Nangle+Partners
It was easy working with Hop Studios. They proved to be a very responsive and flexible partner in the development of my website. They turned the project around quickly and with the highest degree of quality. I look forward to working with them again in the future and am most comfortable offering my full endorsement in the meantime.
Toby Nangle
Jaywest Country Homes
"We were informed by a supplier that Hop Studios is an excellent web page developer. They certainly lived up to their billing. They took a personal interest in our project even so far as to visit our manufacturing facility to understand some of our processes. They were able to take our requirements and develop an excellent website that we believe will meet our current and future requirements. They are creative and ingenious in their approach and designs. Thank you Hop Studios!"
Don Neilsen
PortaLaw
Hop Studios designed a fantastic website for us. It is beautiful and functional. Hop Studios was professional to work with, accommodating to our many requests, and delivered the final product ahead of schedule! There’s really nothing more we could have asked for from our website designers. We would absolutely recommend Hop Studios for your website needs.
Erin Brandt
Substantial Motion Research Network
"The folks at Hop Studios are wonderful to work with. They are knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. We had some quite unusual requests for the structure and use of our site, substantialmotion.org, and Hop programmers and designers figured out functional, elegant, and cost-effective solutions for us. I recommend them highly!"
Dr. Laura U. Marks
School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University
Center for Self-Determination Theory
"We fortunately found Hop Studios when our organization was embarking on a new website redesign. They didn’t just offer a makeover, the Hop Studio’s team really got to know us, our mission, and the breadth of projects that we do in order to elevate our digital presence. We felt (and still do) like we had a partner who understands us! We gained a reliable and creative team that knows the digital space, who brings fresh and creative ideas and solutions to the table, and who offers useful tools that better deliver our large amount of content. Our users tell us how much they love our website…and we love our website now too, thanks to Hop Studios!"
Shannon Hoefen Cerasoli
Regional District of the East Kootenays (RDEK)
"We sought out Hop Studios because of their expertise in the Expression Engine platform as we needed some assistance with our site. While the advice and expertise was exactly what we needed, our experience has exceeded our expectations thanks to the diverse, highly responsive, organized and friendly team. From our initial planning meetings right through follow-ups and tweaks after we’ve launched, the service has been above and beyond. In local government, establishing and sticking to timelines for public projects is critical, and Hop not only clearly communicates timelines but works with a project management software system that has clients as part of the team so you are aware of where your project is at every step of the way."
Loree Duczek
Communications Manager
Regional District of East Kootenay
Be Different or Be Dead
"Working with Travis and the folks at Hop Studios was a delight! I was extremely pleased with not only the design, look and feel of my site, but also the responsiveness and caring attitude of the Hop people. If you're looking for a partner who is DiFFERENT from the pack, go with Hop."
Roy Osing
Film Radar
"Hop Studios is very professional and they have done an amazing job on FilmRadar.com! I am very impressed by their work and would recommend them to anyone."
Karie Bible
Founder, Film Radar
Latino Verde
Hop Studios did a great job on the website and it was a pleasure working with them. Everyone on the team was creative, efficient, knowledgeable and responsive. They are excellent communicators and this made a huge difference not only as the work progressed, but also in the quality of the results.
Molly Matthews Multedo
Director
Latino Verde Initiative
Don Calame
"Hop Studios did an awesome job putting together my author website. They were wonderful to work with, listening to my wants and needs, incorporating my ideas and creating a fun, easy to navigate site. Ever since we went live I've been getting a constant stream of compliments. They take the time to hear what it is you're trying to accomplish, as well as to train you in what you need to do to maintain your site. Through the entire process I felt heard, supported and well taken care of."
Don Calame
Explain That Idea and Explain That Shit
I came to Hop Studios with an idea and they were able to bring it to life quickly and even push the envelope in the form of responsive design. I'm psyched about the product and would work with them again in a heartbeat.
Lee LeFever
Linea
"It was our first time working with Hop Studios. We were in need of an upgrade for our Express Engine. They upgraded our EE from 2.5 to the most recent EE (5.3). The team handled our project very professionally and worked within the given timeframe. We would like to give a special thank you to Chris and Joshua for being very punctual throughout our project. We strongly recommend Hop Studios and we look forward to continue working with them."
Sandra Bermudez
Digital Marketing Manager
Richard Louv
"We’ve worked with Hop Studios for over a year so far and are extremely pleased with their help in updating our website. The team is well organized, easy and fun to work with, has created some beautiful page designs for us, and has smoothed out bugs and set up functions so that our company can change and maintain our website on our own. They clearly take pride in their work and customer service, and rightly so (for example: daily status reports, same-day responses during the week, alerting us to problems/site crashes we aren’t aware of, clear and respectful explanations to less-than-tech-savvy folks, and always tightly managing their time to carefully stay within budget). Each team member we work with seems to always start from a place of integrity and we trust and highly recommend them."
Richard Louv
Reedman Law
"We love the finished product and it is a massive improvement over the original."
Jackie Kirzner
Vestacon
"Hop Studios' team is reliable and professional. Since working with them, our team has gained more insights and felt supported every step of the way. We always receive quick turnarounds on our questions and activities. I recommend them to any ExpressionEngine user out there."
Emily S Varg
Communications Specialist
Vestacon Limited
Francouver
"I have worked with Hop Studios on numerous projects including my own site at eMarketing101.ca as well as francouver.ca. Project after project, I have been extremely impressed with the level of talent & professionalism that they have deployed. They are on-time, on budget and their project management skills & online tools make it easy to follow. I strongly recommend Hop Studios to anyone who wants to bring their site(s) to the next level with a robust content management system."
Alexandre Brabant
Search Marketing Specialist
eMarketing101.ca
National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP)
"We would like to express our gratitude to Hop Studios for their support in developing and designing a new website for the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP). Their team's dedication and expertise have been invaluable in implementing enhanced features like a donations page, newsflash feed, and recipe requests, which have significantly enriched our online presence.
Hop Studios has proven to be an outstanding partner, demonstrating flexibility and a deep understanding of NCHFP's unique needs. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their support throughout the project, making communication and timelines a top priority. We have been impressed by their professionalism, responsiveness, and proactive approach to addressing challenges.
We sincerely appreciate Hop Studios' contributions to this project and anticipate continued collaboration with them in the future. Their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions aligns perfectly with our mission, and we look forward to achieving further success together. Thank you, Hop Studios, for your exceptional work and dedication to our organization. "
NCHFP team
Oak Bay Softrends
“Their ability to understand my unique firm and help with writing and presenting myself is impressive.”
Steven Barer
Owner
Oak Bay Softrends
SFU School for Contemporary Arts
"The team at Hop Studios excel at providing professional service during all phases of design, project management, implementation and testing. Hop Studio have completed two major projects as well as general improvements for the school's website over the past two years and I've been impressed with the team's no-nonsense approach to communicating technical information and also flexibility in understanding our needs and limitations. I've worked with web developers for over 10 years, and Hop Studios have continued to surpass expectations. I highly recommend the studio as a exceptional service provider for creating and maintaining dynamic web presences."
Zoë
Listening With The Third Ear
"[...] I'm so impressed that you understand the balance between theory and practice. You are amazing - you've captured what I wanted (with the entire website design) in a way I could not have possibly imagined. "
Dr. Sandra E. Fenster, Ph. D
St Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore
It has been wonderful working with the Hop Studios team. The attention to details has been fantastic and advice given top notch. We look forward to continue our working relationship as we continue to improve on the site. This is a beautiful site -- some very good concepts and work has gone into it. Some of the best ideas are unseen to the public but have empowered our team to work well on this site. Great job guys!
The Revd Canon Terry Wong
Heket Birth and Baby Services
"The folks at Hop Studios advertise themselves as offering: good. clean. fun. And you know what? That was exactly what I got when they designed my website. After trying to design one on my own, I had built up a fair amount of websitexiety. Although I knew I needed to have a website as a key piece of my marketing and client-interaction strategy, I wasn't looking forward to the process of putting it together.
"Enter Hop Studios.
"If I didn't meet the actual people involved in putting my site together, I would swear the place was run by a group of elves who ate nothing but magic and rainbows and awesome. Everyone I worked with was: caring, responsive, helpful, humourous and willing to work with my sometimes vaguely articulated desires to make a product that, frankly, I was incapable of imagining beforehand.
"If I could give you one piece of business advice it would be: hire Hop.
If I could give you another piece of advice it would be: trust them to do more. better. faster."
Nan Nassef
Pat’s Picks
I appreciate the work Hop Studios does for me in terms of visual design. But the reason I'm a long-term client is for the emphasis on content. Before they get anywhere near the suggestion of what my site should look like they dig into the content. They analyze what I'll be putting on the site and why, and offer expertise on how it's likely to be consumed by my readers.
Pat Kiernan
New Media Women Entrepreneurs
"Hop Studios has built three websites for us and is redesigning a fourth. They are all distinctive sites that are easy for users to navigate and easy for us to update. And we couldn't ask for designers who are better listeners or more responsive to our needs."
- Jan Schaffer
Executive Director
Al Safa Foods
"Great help + support with optimizing and securing our website. Responsive and knowledgeable team."
Al Safa Foods
ManageAssist
"Working with the Hop Studios team to update our website was a great experience. They were incredibly knowledgeable, quickly identifying and implementing effective solutions with impressive efficiency. Their input, professionalism and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We’re thrilled with the results of our website and highly recommend Hop Studios to anyone in need of expert website design and support."
ManageAssist, Inc.
Connect Hearing
I’ve worked with Hop Studios for more than 2 years. They’ve managed our website, often developing customized solutions at our request. Their team is very responsive and flexible in rolling out changes and updates. I appreciate their hard work and dedication to our website and company.
Jeff Hansen
Digital Marketing Manager for Connect Hearing US
Ascent Employment Law
Ascent Employment Law worked with Hop on the creation of a brand new site. From start to finish, Hop was incredibly attentive to our input and needs, and worked to see our vision come to life. They were prompt, caring and a delight to work with. We would highly recommend them.
Richard Johnson
Ascent Employment Law
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Thank you for pouring so much creativity and expertise--and occasional unearthly magic and amazing patience--into the SSIR website. Everyone on the team is delighted with the results--it looks fantastic, and we've already gotten several emails from people who seem deeply impressed 😊.
I really look forward to continuing working with you, and hope you take the night off to celebrate.
Jenifer Morgan
Digital Editor
Santa Monica Wellness Center
"We are so pleased with the work of Hop Studios on our new website. Our previous website was severely outdated, and we needed a new site that would let us be involved in updating. Hop Studios set us up with a great site that can grow with us and gives us options for being creative, which is exactly what a wellness center like our needs."
Patricia Fitzgerald, DHM, LAc, CCN
Greater Good Science Center
We have worked with Hop Studios for nearly a decade, and during that time we've seen our web traffic grow exponentially. We attribute much of that growth to our collaboration with Hop. Travis Smith and his team are knowledgable, efficient, and always a pleasure to work with. We don't see them as contractors; they are true collaborators, always willing to roll up their sleeves and help us tackle the new web challenges that have accompanied the growth of our organization and its ambitions. We value them not only for their creativity and technical ingenuity but also for their thought partnership and the commitment they've shown to our mission. They don't only want to design and build quality websites; they want to understand our organizational needs, and help us figure out the best digital strategy to meet those needs.
That's why we have continued to work with Hop for all these years, enlisting their services not only on our original Greater Good Magazine website but also on a series of additional sites. And it's why we plan to keep working with them for years to come.
Jason Marsh
Editor in Chief and Director of Programs
Greater Good Science Center
University of California, Berkeley
J-Learning
"Hop Studios has built three websites for us and is redesigning a fourth. They are all distinctive sites that are easy for users to navigate and easy for us to update. And we couldn't ask for designers who are better listeners or more responsive to our needs."
Jan Schaffer
Executive Director
Real Baking with Rose Redesign
"Until Gold Medal Flour/General Mills offered me this blog I had no idea what a blog was or could be. They suggested we call it either "real baking with rose" or "scratch baking with rose." With apologies to Hop Studios' endearing little duck logo, the word 'scratch' immediately brought up the image of chickens in a back yard so "real" it became and that's how it went on to change my life on many levels.
The power of the blog to reach people all over the world, to dispense information and receive often immediate feedback, is staggering. It is as though little light bulbs of illumination have been popping all over the globe. bloggers are empowered to try new recipes and techniques and in turn share their findings and help others even with problems beyond baking and cooking.
At first all the work of response fell upon me and it seemed to be taking every waking hour but gradually the network of capable bakers widened and bloggers came to my aid and to the aid of other bloggers. As blog master Travis so eloquently put it: "The blog has created a community of bakers."
There has been much praise for Susie's beautiful and workable blog and forums design. Travis keeps things running smoothly and helps immensely by inputting photos and recipe charts. My blog is indeed and thing of beauty and brings joy to many. I am blessed to have Hop Studios as its manager."
Rose Levy Beranbaum
Athena Marketing International
The team at Hop Studios was great to work with. We needed a trusted partner to help us update our client's website after completing a brand refresh. We couldn't have done this without them! They were easy to get in touch with and very responsive. For someone who has a limited technical knowledge of websites, the Hop team was able to answer all my questions and make it easy. Highly recommend!
Madi Tinney
Creative Director
Riveo Creative
Find-A-Sweetheart
"Susannah Gardner tells me that I was one of her very first Hop Studios clients, and maybe the longest lasting, who knows? I found Susie in 2003 and we have been working together ever since. I looked at other web designers, and Susie and Hop Studios was the only one putting out designs I liked. Clean, lots of white, whimsical, and stylish. Just what I was looking for. I also wanted to work WITH the designer and learn to do as much routine maintenance as I could, and Susie was willing. We went back and forth on the basic "look" of my site, and Susie has patiently helped me stumble along learning to add copy, pages, and *gasp* even some HTML (though maybe even she doesn't realize the HTML part).
My only complaint is that now Hop Studios has many fine clients and I have to share the glory. But the success of Susie and Hop Studios has not changed the level of service I get at all. If I need help, I can get it. And I never feel pressed to buy or do something I don't want. Yea, Hop Studios, and congrats!"
Kathryn Lord
Romance Coach
Eye Carumba
Highly recommend Hop Studios!
Our website looks fantastic and truly speaks to the personality of our optometry practice thanks to Hop Studios. Most optometry websites are cookie cutter... lackluster to say the least. Hop Studios was able to translate our warm, friendly atmosphere with an emphasis on health care using cutting edged technology into our web design perfectly.
The quotation was reasonable and outlined the entire process from start to finish - no surprises. I worked with a team of people who were able to translate my non-tech speak of a vision for our website onto a user friendly platform with the functionality I described (and some!) that I could easily use to update our website into the future. I was impressed with the level of professionalism as well as the ability to stick to tight deadlines.
The support doesn’t stop at the end of the contract either, which is a huge relief to a website managing newbie like me. The training they provided in using this new-to-me platform was thorough and they offer ongoing support at an hourly rate and are extremely responsive to inquiries.
I am ready for round two based on valuable input and suggestions traded out in the design process. Excited to have found Hop Studios and looking forward to working with them into the future.
Now more than ever our website is key to the continued growth and success of our business. This new, customized design sets us apart from other mom and pop optometry practices, as well as highlighting our value that differentiates us from Big Box retailers.
Kerrie Volau
Practice Manager
Eye Carumba Optometry
Alliance Environmental Group
"On behalf of Alliance Environmental Group I would like to thank Hop Studios for their tremendous work and dedication to our company for the past seven years. Hop Studios has an amazing staff that collaborates well to get the finished product completed in a timely fashion. We have been so pleased with all aspects of their services, from redesigning our entire website to making minor changes.
We were so tremendously pleased with our newest project that included a complete redesign of our website. Susie took all of our concerns and suggestions into consideration when she compiled a new look that took our website to the next level. Our new site is not only visually appealing but it is much more user friendly. Hop Studios definitely accomplished the task they set out to accomplish.
I would definitely recommend Hop Studios as your next web company; they will not only impress you with their knowledge and expertise but with the service provided by their friendly staff."
Stephanie Palos
StarVista Live
"We work with Hop Studios for quite a bit of website development and maintenance tasks across multiple sites and platforms. Not only are they punctual with everything we need, they are also extremely knowledgable and able to solve all our problems easily and even provide us with the tools we need to succeed in the future. Top notch company with an outstanding team!"
Matthew Shultz
Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada (WPEFC)
The Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving, recovering, and restoring endangered whitebark and limber pines across Canada. To grow our impact, we rely on strong technical capacity and a positive web presence to connect with our community and showcase our work.
Hop Studios has been instrumental in helping us achieve this. From guiding us through major website and email transitions to providing ongoing technical expertise and support, their team has consistently delivered excellent results. They work quickly, communicate clearly, and approach every challenge with skill and professionalism. We are extremely pleased with the outcomes and would wholeheartedly recommend them.
Hailey Moran
Executive Director
Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada
Center for the Developing Adolescent
"I’ve now had the chance to work with Hop Studios twice—first for an overhaul of our old, mostly static website, and again as we added a new information hub and podcast page. The entire team has been a delight to work with. They have provided ideas and solutions, implemented them quickly, and responded with grace and patience as I pepper them with new requests along the way. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Hop Studios, and I recommend them enthusiastically."
Meghan Forder
Communications Director
Gawain Weaver
"Hop Studios was a pleasure to work with on my website update. They were very responsive to my input, and their workflow was efficient and effective in getting through my project in a timely manner. The final result was a smoothly functioning and up-to-date website with new functionality that's ready for the future. Thanks Hop Studios!"
Gawain Weaver
Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver (ISCMV)
"We have had difficultly in the past finding qualified and professional web providers who have expertise using the Expression Engine. I’m so glad to have found Hop Studios. The Hop team is professional, responsive, creative, patient, and supportive. As a small non-profit with a limited budget and specialized content, they have helped me to prioritize tasks to make our website as functional as possible. I appreciate the time that Hop Studios has given to my small project and look forward to having them manage my content and site needs in the future. I unreservedly recommend Hop Studios for any project!"
Tasha Murray
Executive Director
Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver
Youth Gratitude & Purpose Toolkit
Hop Studios was wonderful to work with! Travis and Chris did a fantastic job walking us through the various features for our website, and helping us choose the functions that would best serve us. Their team provided us with great options for mock ups of the initial website design, which made it easy to choose a design that fit with our theme of helping middle and high school students feel more grateful, and find their purpose in life. The team at Hop Studios was well-organized and excellent at communicating quickly. If I had a question, I knew they would get back to me promptly and go above and beyond to solve any issue that came up. Hop Studios is a team of dedicated, smart, creative designers that make you feel like your work is being downright celebrated. I’d recommend them fully. 😊
Susan Mangan
Claremont Graduate University
City of Cranbrook
"Never in my entire career have I seen a project like this go as smoothly as it did. HUGE kudos to you Michael, Chris T and the entire team there! I am so glad we brought HOP Studios on board!"
Chris Zettel
Corporate Communications
City of Cranbrook
Conscious Revolution
When Conscious Revolution made the decision to switch from WordPress to Squarespace we assumed we'd be able to handle all our website updates/changes/stuff ourselves. We were wrong.
Luckily, I remembered meeting Travis at the 2024 Champions Retreat and that Hop Studios does support for Squarespace websites. Working with the Hop Studios team (and specifically our PM, Susie) is awesome. They are thoughtful, timely, efficient, and always wanting to help. Whether it's improving our website's accessibility or helping us understand Google Analytics, the Hop Studios team is here and knows what to do.
Elise Allyn
Operations Lead
Conscious Revolution
BC Dairy Association
I have been very impressed with the level of expertise and outstanding customer service provided by the Hop team since they took over the maintenance of our digital properties and assets two years ago. Travis and his team always tackle any technical issue that arises in a timely and cost effective way.
In addition to ongoing monthly maintenance, Hop Studios has helped us on various projects. One project consisted of converting an online interactive Flash-based web app into an HTML mobile-friendly application. We had been told by our previous agency that it would be very difficult to maintain the animation components that were in the Flash-based version. Hop exceeded our expectations by creating a final product that retained all of the original interactive features at a cost lower than what we had originally budgeted.
The most recent project Hop was involved with was redesigning BC Dairy website’s home page and landing pages to reflect current SEO practices while keeping in line with our graphic standards and the overall look of the site’s internal pages. Within a very short timeline, Hop delivered a concept that allowed us to refresh our site and extend its life. They also updated our customized Expression Engine platform so we could have full control of the content displayed on these new pages.
The Hop team has also been very accommodating by working collaboratively with other agencies we contract out on specific campaigns and projects.
It is reassuring to know that we have an agency such as Hop looking after our digital assets, listening to our needs and advising us on what is best for our organization. We are happy to have found them and look forward to many more years working together on current and future projects.
You have a talented team with great customer service. Keep up the good work!
Rola Zahr
Adolescent Development Lab at UCLA
Hop Studios helped me to accomplish my goal for a clean, vibrant, and inviting website by providing creative ideas, technical savvy, and responsive service. I would definitely recommend them to my friends and colleagues.
Andrew Fuligni
Director, Adolescent Development Lab at UCLA
Guide of US
"As a seasoned web developer with 25 years of experience, I have high standards when it comes to website maintenance and development. Working with the team at Hop Studios has been nothing short of fantastic. Their meticulous attention to detail, expert advice, and proactive support have been invaluable in maintaining and improving our website. They have consistently gone above and beyond, making them a trusted and dependable partner. I'm looking forward to continuing our work together in the future."
John C. Derrick (HawaiiGuide.com)
Lucis Trust
"We chose to work with Hop Studios in the redesign of our extensive and rather complex site because we believed that that they would be sensitive to the spirit of what we were trying to communicate. Other companies we approached put more emphasis on their vision of who they thought we were and who (in their opinion) we could become. Choosing to go with HOP was a good decision. The HOP team has proved to be good listeners, flexible and patient while also working well with deadlines and time constraints – often helping us to think through how we could best present ideas. It has been a very good working relationship. We have specific challenges of offering a multi-language site with different currencies and a range of programs and resources. HOP’s assistance and guidance has been invaluable."
Steve Nation
The Anglican Diocese of Singapore
The Hop Studio designers were flexible and we love being able to leverage an earlier project. We have confidence that they have the expertise to continue to help us improve this site and add useful features in future.
The Revd Canon Terry Wong
Greater Good Magazine
We have worked with Hop Studios for nearly a decade, and during that time we've seen our web traffic grow exponentially. We attribute much of that growth to our collaboration with Hop. Travis Smith and his team are knowledgable, efficient, and always a pleasure to work with. We don't see them as contractors; they are true collaborators, always willing to roll up their sleeves and help us tackle the new web challenges that have accompanied the growth of our organization and its ambitions. We value them not only for their creativity and technical ingenuity but also for their thought partnership and the commitment they've shown to our mission. They don't only want to design and build quality websites; they want to understand our organizational needs, and help us figure out the best digital strategy to meet those needs.
That's why we have continued to work with Hop for all these years, enlisting their services not only on our original Greater Good Magazine website but also on a series of additional sites. And it's why we plan to keep working with them for years to come.
Jason Marsh
Editor in Chief and Director of Programs
Greater Good Science Center
University of California, Berkeley
Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning
Susie and Travis were creative, responsive and patient. In our extended back and forth they worked closely with our team to help translate our ideas into the design we needed. We love our new site.
Sarah Jackson, Editor / Webmaster
DC Commute Times
Hop Studios translated my vision for a news and traffic website into online reality. From conception through planning and execution, they have patiently helped me understand the complexity and challenges of my ideas, and scoped the project to meet both immediate and longer-term business objectives.
The Hop team features seasoned professionals who are client-focused and results-driven. There are many other web designers that might enjoy greater notoriety, but there are few who can match Hop's skill and talent for making products with great aesthetics and functionality.
Your question: "Would I work with Hop Studios again?" My answer: "I continue to work with the Hop team as my concept evolves into the next big thing." I enthusiastically recommend Hop Studios for anyone looking to optimize their online presence.
Jeff Wong
CMEPlanet
"Hop Studios has been managing our web assets for several years now. The Hop team is responsive, detailed and accurate in their work. They do excellent work!"
Jonathan Stotler, Owner
Green Home Guide
"I've sincerely enjoyed working with you both over these past two years. Your work is top quality; you've completed it 90%+ of the time on schedule; and you've just generally been nice people to know."
Willem Maas
Noozhawk
For a number of very long-range strategic reasons, Noozhawk made the difficult decision to switch to the WordPress content management system from our longtime CMS, ExpressionEngine.
We knew the transition would be far more complicated than our small company could manage on our own so we convinced Hop Studios, our 10-plus-year WebDev partner, to dive deep into not-so-familiar WordPress territory and come along with us.
Hop Studios led the conversion and handled it about as smoothly as could be expected for such a complex marriage of not-so-compatible CMS systems. They continue to be our first call, and we actually prefer it that way.
We absolutely trust Hop Studios’ advice, creativity, skills, results and follow-through, and they have a deep understanding and appreciation of what we do and why. When it comes to the peculiar world of breaking news, that is vitally important to our readers, who do not want to be inconvenienced or confused.
In addition, their work is competitively priced, and the entire team is first-class — and has been the entire time we’ve been clients.
Having Hop Studios as our partner gives us 100% confidence that we can meet every challenge or quickly figure out a workaround.
We could not imagine doing this without them, and they’re the only company I recommend when I’m asked for WebDev referrals.
William M. Macfadyen
Noozhawk founder and publisher
Santa Barbara, California
YWCA Metro Vancouver’s WorkBC Centres
"Hop Studios did a fantastic job creating the websites for our WorkBC Centres. The role of each member of their team was clear since the beginning, and their project manager very well coordinated all the requests. The Content Management System is very user-friendly. We can update the websites through a very intuitive interface. The staff is super friendly, and they take care of each detail to make sure we get all the tools we need for our website. I strongly recommend Hop Studios, and I'm looking to work with them on other projects."
Livio Capalbo
Flume Social Enterprise
"After over a year of slooowly building my five websites it has been amazingly refreshing to work with Hop who gets things done quick and efficiently. More than this, they are friendly, encouraging, up-to-speed on current trends, designs, and user-preferences, and in every way, they are professional. Even better, when it came to me not understanding something (which was often) they always did an excellent job going out of their way to put things in layman’s terms so I could use my websites to their fullest capacity. I highly recommend Hop Studios!"
Kurt Hoffman
Owner, Flume Social Enterprise
Roslyn Landmark Society
"Hop Studios' expertise and dedication are evident throughout their work. The entire team is professional, courteous, and experienced. I recommend their services to anyone."
Darren St. George
J-New Voices
"Hop Studios has built three websites for us and is redesigning a fourth. They are all distinctive sites that are easy for users to navigate and easy for us to update. And we couldn't ask for designers who are better listeners or more responsive to our needs."
Jan Schaffer
Executive Director
Foursquare
"We came to Hop for help rebuilding our website from the ground-up. Their mix of creative and practical ideas set them apart from other developers we interviewed and is the real reason our site works.
The Hop Team took the time to really understand our company, our goals and what we wanted to accomplish with a new website. Like any organization, we have unique qualities that require special considerations and that simply won't work with generic, off-the-shelf web tools. Hop not only realized our needs, but breathed new life into the designs we brought them and turned them into a working website that shows off the latest web standards and that is integrated into a very simple and intuitive CMS--while staying on time and on budget.
We would not hesitate to recommend Hop Studios to anyone who wants to take their online presence to the next level. We look forward to working with them for many years!"
Geoff Graham