At Blue Acorn, we take a great deal of pride in our work. And to us, it's more than just the visuals, it's about impacting the bottom line, or creating a captivating experience for the user. The following examples represent a sampling of projects that Blue Acorn has had the pleasure to work on. Like what you see? Don't be shy - let us know you want your site on here next!
Strength in Relationship
One of our very first clients, and a relationship still going strong today
Holistic eCommerce
Our approach led to a 300% growth in sales (that's no stock photo graph)
Information architecture & navigation
We leveraged analytics data to help drive an updated architecture sitewide
Add to sales
Our changes successfully lifted conversions 32% to date (with more to come)
Increased Organic Traffic
Online marketing grew organic search traffic 51% and overall site traffic 120%
Email marketing
Building brand loyalty and revenue online and offline with email marketing
Landing pages & online video
Grew B2B & B2C sales with strategic use of video-powered landing pages
Tres Amigos World Imports
Tres Amigos approached Blue Acorn in early 2008 looking for a service provider that could help propel their website sales to the levels they had expected, but weren't yet achieving. They were an established company that had worked with several providers in the past, but were looking for a provider with more, someone that can help them not only develop their site, but also provide eCommerce and marketing expertise to help them in growing revenue. With 300% growth in monthly sales in our pocket, continual month over month growth today, and a client that's eager for more, we couldn't pick a better client to showcase in our portfolio.
eCommerce Services
The Devil is in the Details
This highly detailed Magento website immediately increased orders 30%
A Truly Unique, Custom Experience
We delivered a flexible solution to meet the specifications of the client
Improved Performance and Usability
Intelligent use of AJAX allows for a more seemless user experience
Custom Checkout & Conversion Testing
We didn't just develop a custom checkout - we put them up to the test
Cross Selling Without Abandonment
Allows users to add configurable cross sells to an order without leaving the page
Persistent Cart
It's like pushing a shopping cart around with you at the grocery store
Successful Orders Don't Stop There
A well thought out order success page - complete with "lazy" registration
EarthEasy
EarthEasy has been a family-owned resource for sustainable living for ten years, well before "living green" was such a buzzword. In 2010 they approached Blue Acorn in their efforts to revolutionize their website, by bringing their eCommerce operations onto the Magento Commerce platform. Armed with thorough and well thought out requirements and designs, they were in search of a provider that could not only deliver to their standards, but also develop a relationship with in working together over time to meet the many goals of Eartheasy. The end product reflects some of our most detailed work to date - and a truly unique Magento experience that increased orders 30%
eCommerce Services
We completed a project that has taken months of dedicated hard work and problem solving - and with Blue Acorn's persistence, patience, and professionalism throughout this project it has resulted in an online store that our family can truly be proud of. We came to you with a vision and you made it a reality - knowing that what I desired was not technically even possible yet - but you and your team made it happen. The feedback is coming in now, and everyone is highly impressed. I have no hesitations in recommending Blue Acorn to my friends and associates. Aran Seaman - Eartheasy
As the founder of Eartheasy.com, I want to thank you for the excellent work you have performed for our new online store. Letting go, and trusting the work of others, is something I have little experience with. So thank you for reaching to solve the many challenges in this project. The finished product is elegant and professional, and exceeds my expectations. Your personal investment in this project is apparent, and I hope you feel the same pride and sense of ownership that we do. Greg Seaman - Eartheasy
eCommerce Design
Dundee Citrus got a classic look to complement their brand
Customizations for Seasonal Products
Logic based date-picker and seasonal availability round out the experience
Customized checkout
The modified checkout process accomodated shipping and delivery needs
Product Merchandising
Special attention was given to how products are presented on the site
Dundee Citrus
Dundee Citrus was looking for a robust web presence to boost the catalog presence while adhering to the business issues when dealing with seasonal gift products. Together, Dundee Citrus and Blue Acorn identified the functional requirements, the goals of the project, and selected Magento Commerce as the eCommerce platform to develop the site on. With requirements in hand, and a tight deadline to meet, the Blue Acorn team designed and developed the site, including a number of Magento customizations to handle specific needs. After the launch of the site just in time for the holiday season in late October of 2009, the Dundee Citrus website instantly experienced a lift in sales, conversions, and overall customer satisfaction.
eCommerce Services
When I first spoke with Blue Acorn I told them we don't sell widgets - our products are highly customizable and constantly changing with complex shipping policies and lead times. In addition, we were on a tight deadline. Blue Acorn worked closely with us to fully develop a schedule and a plan for our website. I am pleased to say that Blue Acorn delivered our website on-time, on-budget, and as-promised. Dennis Krehl - Dundee Citrus
We needed a flexible e-commerce website and were originally pointed to Blue Acorn based on all the positive reviews in the Magento community. After detailed discussions I was confident that Blue Acorn understood and could deliver the features we needed in a website. We finally have a website we are proud to market to our customers which accurately reflects our company image and has great functionality. Our sales are way up and we are excited about the future of our website and working with Blue Acorn. Dennis Krehl - Dundee Citrus
Simple & Elegant
We bended, twisted, and molded Magento to deliver this unique design
Seemless Shopping
We've streamlined the shopping experience through lightboxes and AJAX
Browse Like You're at the Jeweler
Completely custom browsing visualizes products alongside of others
Add to Cart
An emphasized action with AJAX and lightbox for maximum impact
Custom Checkout Process
Not your typical Magento checkout
Retail & Wholesale
Allowing this jewelry designer to grow both B2B and B2C sales
ila&i
ila&i is a jewelry design studio with an eye for the un-designed and the overlooked, and was looking for a partner that could deliver a website that exhibited the same approach to showcase and sell their handcrafted works of art. After evaluating numerous service providers, they wisely chose to engage with Blue Acorn on this endeavor. With a list of very specific requirements and custom functionality, Blue Acorn turned that vision into a reality building their eCommerce website on the Magento Commerce platform with several modifications to create an experience as unique as the jewelry itself.
eCommerce Services
When I started my search for a development firm to build my e-commerce site I scoured the web and talked to countless companies. Blue Acorn was by far the most knowledgeable group I had spoke to and the most practical in weighing my options. In development, it is easy to promise the world and actually fall short but they never went over the budget they quoted and finished my site to "T". They are a professional group that I would recommend to anyone looking to build an e-commerce site. Vikas Sodhani - Ila&i
I am very pleased with quality of work that Blue Acorn provided me. I cannot stress how important it is to be able to pick up the phone and call on your development team and have a courteous and intelligent person talk to you. It's a rare quality in development firms, and this is where Blue Acorn sticks out from the pack. They went the extra mile in the end to make sure to finish my site in the allotted budget, despite numerous technical challenges. I will be using Blue Acorn during the full evolution of my site. Vikas Sodhani - Ila&i
Rough Around the Edges
We designed a fun, creative site to appeal to a young demographic
Value Prop-ing Up Sales
We've helped this retailer from the ground up, down to the messaging
Search Results Bring Results
SEO efforts and placement in major publications pushed Beertees to the top
Increased Average Order Value
This free shipping note on the cart page increased AOV instantly
Add to Cart
Unique design and messaging tested to improve conversion rates
BeerTees.com
Blue Acorn helped originally launch BeerTees.com in 2007, and has continued working with the online retailer of alcohol-branded apparel and products to this day. This tight-knit relationship has allowed BeerTees.com to tap into the capabilities of Blue Acorn from design, development, marketing, and SEO. Together, we have built a relationship where we're continually working with the online retailer to innovate, and improve - not only the website - but more importantly, revenue. Over that time, we've increased organic traffic 28.9% and lifted conversions 30.4%
eCommerce Services
Blue Acorn has been an incredibly valuable asset when it comes to marketing, and growing our company. We don't have a team of in-house experts, and we rely heavily on Blue Acorn to help us with our online initiatives. And they deliver. Without them, I can't say that we'd be where we are today - happy, and growing. Jeff - BeerTees.com
Fashion Forward and User Friendly
Our work for JB and me propelled them in traffic, and sales
No Limits
Custom Magento development allows for bundle configurable products
Go Ahead, Try it On
It's almost like you're in the store.
Foster Relationships
A matching Wordpress blog with social feeds and store tie-ins
JB and Me
JBandMe.com is the online retail website for a mother and daughter women's boutique out of Holland MI. They came to Blue Acorn in 2008 looking to improve their existing website, which looked nice, but converted poorly, and generated very little traffic from search engines. Blue Acorn designed and developed their website on Magento Commerce with some custom functionality to enhance the user experience. What resulted was a site that converted 43.5% higher, and drew in 62.3% more organic traffic.
eCommerce Services
- Magento Design
- Magento Development
- Magento SEO Consulting
- Wordpress Development
Blue Acorn has been amazing to work with - they've been very easy to work with and affordable. The project was done on time, with all of our requests completed. Blue Acorn managed all of our requests and changes in a friendly and a "Yes we can do that" attitude. We are excited to continue to work with them to continue to grow our website. Overall, we wanted to say thanks to Blue Acorn for all their hard work. The team is very knowledgeable and always willing to offer advice on what avenues would be best to grow the website. We highly recommend this company for eCommerce design and consulting work. Sara Onken - JB and Me
Illustrated Creative
We provided Seedcake.com a soft touch with an illustrative approach
Boring Design is for the Birds
Every aspect of the site is designed around the consumer
Get Social!
Sitewide integrations to Ning, Twitter, and the blog keep this footer current
A Catalog of Precedence
A design that set them apart of the competition in their market
Seedcake.com
Seedcake.com approached Blue Acorn in 2009 in search of a firm that "not only had outstanding design, but also were experts in Magento Search Engine Optimization" to help them launching their new bird-feeder website. Having an SEO background himself, Anthony Dicembre was looking for a partner that also shared an intimate knowledge of SEO and would ensure that the site was built with best practices in mind. Together we worked together in creating a visually stunning site that performs exceptionally. This approach allowed Seedcake.com to shoot out of the gates with a lot of momentum that continues to propel the growth of this retailer.
eCommerce Services
- Magento Design
- Magento Development
- Magento SEO Consulting
- Wordpress Development
After a lot of research we confidently chose Blue Acorn because they were the only company that had not only outstanding design, but also were experts in Magento Search Engine Optimization. Blue Acorn did an excellent job identifying our goals, setting milestones and delivering on each of them. They quickly identified how our company was different from a competitive advantage and designed accordingly. They also did a fantastic job adapting to our constraints, such as our schedule challenges, which make the process tremendously smooth. Anthony Dicembre - Seedcake.com
Every single day we get compliments on the design of SeedCake.com and we couldn't be happier about it. I would find it hard to believe that there is a design firm for the Magento platform that holds a candle to Blue Acorn's eye for design, SEO expertise and is as easy to work with. I will be recommending them to anyone who is truly serious about ecommerce. Anthony Dicembre - Seedcake.com



