Pacific Consulting Group

Pacific Consulting Group came to us because they needed to expand their market space. Their new website needed to cater to both fortune 500 companies like American Airlines as well as government agencies like the United States Postal Service.  We created a "puzzle" theme/storyboard to explain their range of services and quickly showcased how it could be applied to any type of organization.
It is not easy to manage the client through all the steps while maintaining the timetable and high quality standards. You've really mastered client management and clearly your team is very talented, each in their domain. The feeling we have of a fresh, updated website with strong messaging and just the right personality is unbelievably positive. I didn't expect to have such an emotional response, but I think it's all about your capturing what we really stand for, what we want our clients to know about us, how we relate to customer issues and showing all that in a friendly, clear and professional way.
- Yvonne Nomizu, Pacific Consulting Group

Shima Trading Company

Shima's history spans over a hundred years and multiple industries. With locations throughout Asia, Europe & the US, they help companies access trusted global suppliers. We helped Shima bring their brand into the 21st century, building sister designs for their two main divisions and transforming formal, technical text into accessible copy.

Our websites were outdated and lacking a professional look and feel. We turned to NextStep for answers, and quickly realized we didn't even know all of the questions. But Next Step did. Their well-defined process for website development is outstanding and efficient. Shirin and her team delivered the professional "big company" website we were striving for, on time and on budget.
- Steve Montague, VP of Sales, Shima American Corporation

Silicon Valley Human Resources

Silicon Valley HR came to us because they were losing contracts. The larger companies didn't feel confident hiring them due to an amateurish website. We provided them with an established look and feel, creating credibility.


Next Step was great to work with! They were reliable, on-time and prompt throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Shirin for web design work. - Raquel Garcia, Silicon Valley Human Resources

Davis & Young Law

This Bay Area law firm was well-established and highly respected, but their old website simply wasn't pulling its weight. They needed a user-friendly site to help their prospects understand exactly what they do. We created an elegant website that presents complex information in a straightforward way, including extensive information on each of their practice areas as well as individual profiles for their attorneys.

Look no further for a web designer. There is simply none better. There is very little to say about the work that Next Step produces, since its superior quality speaks for itself. What is not readily recognizable is the manner in which Next Step deals with their clients. From the first day, our firm was treated as though we were the company's most important client. They were quick to respond to our needs, easily accessible to us at all times and more than willing to work closely with us each step of the way. The result was an amazing website that surpassed our already high expectations.
- Adam Davis, Davis & Young, APLC

Strategic Insights

After an exhaustive search for a web design company, SI came to us. As an Innovation Consultant, this client needed their specialized services to be branded and positioned in a unique way. Our customized design and cohesive messaging helped SI effectively communicate the essence of their services.
I hired Shirin after a long search for a web designer who can help provide the right balance in professionalism and creativity. Shirin and her team did a great job at creating the website I wanted. She is professional and detail oriented and very nice to work with. I highly recommend her.
- Helene Cahen, Strategic Insights

Bustamante O'Hara & Gagliasso

This well established bay area law firm needed a new website to establish its credibility & help prospects understand exactly what they do in a simple, straightforward way. We created a website that provides extensive information on each of their practice areas as well as individual profiles for their attorneys. We also arranged a photo shoot of their office & attorneys so we could incorporate custom photos into their site.
Shirin and her team at Next Step are the real deal. They took a zero of a website and turned it into something spectacular -- at a reasonable cost too! Because of Shirin and Next Step, our site reflects who we are as a law firm and speaks clearly to the markets we want to reach. Thank you Shirin. Thank you Next Step. Job very well done!   - Craig Rashkis, Bustamante O'Hara & Gagliasso

Reinforcenet

This IT staffing company came to us because they needed a website that would clearly communicate their unique value proposition in a matter of a few seconds to prospects. We created a brand new website and included a custom flash animation story board on the home page that highlights their unique advantage in 3 simple steps. We also created a user admin area that allows them to update new job openings on their website with ease.
Couldn't be more impressed with the level of professionalism and skill across the entire team at Next Step. They captured exactly what my company hoped to have showcased on our new website and conveyed our message with both graphics and content ever so clearly. I would recommend Shirin and her team to any company looking to enhance its image or to have a stronger Internet presence. - Faramarz Mahdavi, President & Owner, Reinforcenet

Fox Wang Morgan

This nationally acclaimed employment law firm needed a new website to establish its credibility to its clients from fortune 100 companies to small startups. We created a website that provides extensive information on their services, publications as well as individual profiles for their attorneys. We also integrated a custom blog and online newsletter which users can subscribe to.

 

Tim Dooley

This Consultant needed a marketing platform to establish him as "The Franchise Expert". We gave him all the right tools in order to do just that, including a content rich website filled with expert advice on franchising, a Blog, links to his Seminars, Social media & E-Newsletter.
What differentiates Shirin and Next Step from the rest of the "Web Development" community is that Shirin possesses a brilliant marketing mind, with an keen sense of business, especially as business is conducted on the web in today's environment. I could not be more pleased with the process, or the end result.
- Timothy J. Dooley

Infrastructure Group

Infrastructure Group came to us because they needed a simple, yet effective website that clearly communicates the value of their legal & administrative services for technology startups. We came up with a home page design that communicated just that: "How is your time & money best spent? Developing technology or deciphering paperwork?"
Finally! A quality, full service web design firm at a reasonable price! In addition to delivering up a great website, NextStep really helped us hone our message. I highly recommend Shirin and her team; they are a value combination hard to beat.   - Edwin Oh, Managing Director - Infrastructure Group LLC