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June 25, 2004

Web Design Agency Shootout

Evaluating Web Design Agencies For Two Types Of Client Engagements

by Harley Manning

with Bruce D. Temkin, John P. Dalton, Nicole Belanger


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

We evaluated 17 of the largest firms that design and build consumer-facing Web sites. We graded them for two types of engagements: transaction-led (focused on maximizing conversion rates) and image-led (focused on building brands). We found that Critical Mass, AGENCY.COM, and SBI.Razorfish stood out in both categories based on exceptional user-centered design and strong creativity. R/GA also appears among the leaders, pulled into the pack on the strength of its design and its standout approach to broadband.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES & RESOURCES

itemWhat Does It Take To Make A Great Site?

itemThe Right Web Design Agency Can Help

itemThe Forrester Wave: Web Design Agencies

itemTop Agencies For Transaction-Led Projects

itemTop Agencies For Image-Led Projects

recommendations

itemIt's A Buyers' Market — So Go Out And Buy

itemSupplemental Material

Forrester surveyed and then interviewed 17 vendors. We interviewed two reference clients from each vendor and then evaluated each reference client's site using Forrester's Web site review methodology.

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Analyst: Harley Manning
Technology: Customer Experience, Customer Experience Management, IT Services, Systems Integration, Web Site Design
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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