1. How did Andrechelle.com come about?
As a hobby, in the 90's, I enjoyed building customized computer systems and then became fascinated with website design. Realizing the importance of establishing a presence on the internet, I began assisting other business owners. 'Website Design by Andrechelle' was born and today is Andrechelle.com, because we offer so much more than just website design.
2. Describe the average day at your company.
Our office is "officially" open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, however the phone often begins ringing before 8:00 am and doesn't let up until after midnight. Most of my day is spent in front of my computer working on various projects for multiple clients. Mark works with me from our home office. A couple of days a week we go out and clean carpet (we also own EcoClean Carpet Care). This allows us to not only stay current in the cleaning industry, but also gives us a great place to test our internet marketing strategies. We pick and choose only the very best cleaning jobs out of all the inquries and refer the remaining to other cleaners that we consult/train/help.
3. Please list the products and or services you provide.
Our main services are Internet Marketing, Website Hosting and Maintenance, Search Engine Optimization, and Website Design (including eCommerce Solutions). We also offer Graphic Design, Marketing Materials (business cards, flyers etc.).
4. Where would you like to see your company in five years?
We hope to be doing exactly what we're doing now, because we love it. Naturally we would like to grow and be doing even more of it. We've found something that we are good at, we love to do and it helps others. What more could we want?
5. How do the Bulletin Boards help your company?
We get to hear feedback from the other members about what they want, and what they feel is and is not working for them. The boards also provide word of mouth referrals.
6. What is the biggest challenge you face on a daily basis?
Same as everyone else, sifting through all the spam mail, and hoping not to miss anything important.
7. Which Mikey Boarder would you like to
punch in the throat?
That seems a bit harsh. I can't think of anyone I would want to do that to, here or anywhere else.
Just how many industry websites have you and Mark built anyway?
We've worked on hundreds. Some we've created start to finish. Some were already online, and we were asked to correct some issues. We do as much or as little as the customer needs.
I was wondering how long Andrechelle and Mark have been building website for.
10 years now.
Can you tell us about your most rewarding website experience where the customer saw a huge change in their business because of your efforts.
They are all rewarding.
I don't think they can handle a another road trip this soon.
A road trip is never out of the question.
