SmartSites Reviews

4.2

91% would recommend to a friend

(87 total reviews)

Alex Melen & Michael Melen

92% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

SmartSites has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 87 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The SmartSites employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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87 reviews
1.0
12 Jan 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Working here is all about flexibility — workload, working hours, even payment.

Cons

Please do not join this company as an SEO content writer. If you're already working for them, take my review as a warning and leave before you regret it. There are much more reliable places to write for out there. They were paying on time for my first few months, but it went downhill from there. They started delaying their payments, a few days at the start, then weeks, then months. Finally, they simply stopped paying me. Part of my pay has been owed for more than a year (and counting) and I've received nothing but broken promises, excuses, and snark when I ask about payment. I'd love to say that I don't get paid unless I chase them for it, but if only that were true. When I chase them for it, not only do they get rude and defensive, I still don't get paid.

1.0
6 Mar 2023

No moral integrity

Recommend
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Pros

Flexible job and relatively low barrier to entry.

Cons

This company has no moral integrity when it comes to paying its overseas writers. Pay was delayed by a whole year, and there was still no urgency to resolve the issue. Management was only prompted to take action after a series of negative Glassdoor reviews, more to save their reputation than because they have any moral compunction about paying for work that has been completed. That's not even the worst part, they made it seem like they were doing writers a favour by finally paying months late. Not only were no compensatory gestures extended, management then saw fit to harass writers into removing or editing their reviews for finally paying what was due. Absolutely disgraceful farce of a company.

5.0
25 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I have been working at SmartSites for some time now and I felt it was important to share my experience with others who might be considering joining the team. SmartSites has proven to be a fair and respectful workplace that genuinely cares about its employees. The company provides a flexible schedule, which has been extremely helpful in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. One of the standout aspects of working at SmartSites is the company's commitment to its employees' growth and development. There are numerous opportunities for professional advancement, and the management consistently encourages us to continuously improve ourselves. Another important aspect of SmartSites' culture is its emphasis on open communication and collaboration. Everyone's voice is valued and heard, creating an environment where ideas and suggestions are always welcome. This kind of inclusive atmosphere fosters a sense of camaraderie among team members and contributes to our overall success as a company.

Cons

I feel there aren't any cons. To be fair, work is work. Everyone on the team is trying to please the client, so facing challenges along the way is inevitable. It's the same as everywhere.

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