The Bureau Of Small Projects
We leverage our branding, web development and marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies and major Brands using all the “trade secrets” that we have developed over the years to help SMALL businesses startups and nonprofits make a BIG impact. EVERYONE on The Bureau Of Small Projects team has fortune 500 and big brand experience.
David recently directed the critically acclaimed documentary, Kindness Is Contagious, a film all about being nice and the benefits of being nice, narrated by Catherine Ryan Hyde, bestselling author of the book (and movie) Pay It Forward. Inspired by this experience, he is using his expertise and relationships with major brands and fortune 500 companies to provide better branding, web development and marketing for Silicon Valley VC firms, startups, nonprofits and small businesses who are making a difference.
He has received numerous awards in advertising, photography and film and has over 20 years of experience with major brands such as Levi’s, Sony, IBM, Kellogg's and Disney as well as world class museums and cultural centers such as Le Louvre, Le Musee d'Art Moderne, Le Centre Pompidou. He writes about branding for Forbes and his work has been featured in Communication Arts (Including Cover), Fast Company, Graphis, The Huffington Post, The San Francisco Examiner Sunday Magazine, The Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, NOTCOT and numerous blogs.
David has spoken at Stanford University, The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and at events all across the country and will be teaching workshops at Princeton University in the Fall. #Branding, #Marketing, #Advertising, #Web Development, #Web Design, #Design
We leverage our branding, web development and marketing experience with Fortune 500 companies and major Brands using all the “trade secrets” that we have developed over the years to help SMALL businesses startups and nonprofits make a BIG impact. EVERYONE on The Bureau Of Small Projects team has fortune 500 and big brand experience.
David recently directed the critically acclaimed documentary, Kindness Is Contagious, a film all about being nice and the benefits of being nice, narrated by Catherine Ryan Hyde, bestselling author of the book (and movie) Pay It Forward. Inspired by this experience, he is using his expertise and relationships with major brands and fortune 500 companies to provide better branding, web development and marketing for Silicon Valley VC firms, startups, nonprofits and small businesses who are making a difference.
He has received numerous awards in advertising, photography and film and has over 20 years of experience with major brands such as Levi’s, Sony, IBM, Kellogg's and Disney as well as world class museums and cultural centers such as Le Louvre, Le Musee d'Art Moderne, Le Centre Pompidou. He writes about branding for Forbes and his work has been featured in Communication Arts (Including Cover), Fast Company, Graphis, The Huffington Post, The San Francisco Examiner Sunday Magazine, The Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, NOTCOT and numerous blogs.
David has spoken at Stanford University, The Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and at events all across the country and will be teaching workshops at Princeton University in the Fall. #Branding, #Marketing, #Advertising, #Web Development, #Web Design, #Design
AI Overview
Performance snapshot
The Bureau Of Small Projects is a well-established web development and branding agency with a dominant track record across small-to-midsize clients in diverse industries. The overwhelming majority of reviews are strongly positive, with recurring praise for responsiveness, project management, and creative quality. Ratings across all five assessment categories trend Strong, anchored by multiple high-density reviews citing specific outcomes such as a 35% increase in web traffic, 20% revenue growth, and successful launches of 1,000+ page sites. Only two notable negative data points exist, both originating from the same client (Joe Kemp, IT consulting), citing inconsistent freelance delivery and poor quality — an isolated concern that does not represent a systemic pattern.
Performance breakdown
Technical expertise
StrongMultiple reviews cite sophisticated WordPress development including custom plugins, database-driven architectures, BigCommerce integration, and complex multi-stakeholder projects such as a 1,000+ page site for a media company. One anchor review from a clean energy agency references ongoing security vulnerability remediation and custom feature development, qualifying as a high-density signal.
Project management & delivery
StrongConsistently praised for on-time delivery across dozens of engagements, including a website launched within two months and a media production site delivered on schedule across six months. Sub-metric schedule scores are predominantly 5.0, with only one isolated 4.0 noted. No systemic delivery failures are identified beyond the single negative outlier.
Communication & collaboration
StrongCommunication is the most frequently cited strength across all platforms, with clients highlighting weekly reports, proactive issue escalation, clear technical explanations, and responsiveness across time zones. One early review noted initial communication glitches, and the 2022 negative review cited inconsistency — but these remain isolated against an otherwise uniform pattern of praise.
Reliability
MixedThe vast majority of clients report stable, bug-free deliverables and consistent responsiveness. However, one verified review from 2022–2023 cited broken links, erratic form fields, and an outdated page builder requiring a full site rebuild by another agency — introducing a documented reliability concern that prevents a fully Strong rating.
Client satisfaction & outcomes
StrongMultiple reviews document tangible business results: 35% web traffic increase within 60 days, 20% revenue growth in year one, 180 students in a newly launched online course with zero negative survey responses, and a spike in thousands of views within hours of site launch. Willingness-to-refer sub-scores are nearly universally 5.0, confirming strong ROI perception.
Best for
Best suited for small-to-midsize businesses, nonprofits, and startups seeking full-service branding, WordPress web development, and digital marketing at accessible price points, particularly those prioritizing personalized attention and strong client communication.
Clients info
The Bureau Of Small Projects primarily serves small businesses and nonprofits, with a notable presence in media, education, legal, healthcare, and energy sectors. Most clients fall in the 1–50 employee range, with occasional engagements with organizations up to 5,000 employees. Project budgets predominantly fall below $50,000, reflecting the agency's positioning as a high-value partner for lean-budget clients. Primary industries represented include Nonprofit & Foundations, Legal, Education, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare & Medical, Energy & Utilities, eCommerce & Retail, Financial Services, Information Technology. Typical client size bands include 1–10 Employees, 11–50 Employees, 51–200 Employees. Common project budget ranges include Less than $10,000, $10,000 to $49,999, $50,000 to $199,999.
Review strength
Analysis is based on 106 reviews spanning three platforms, with coverage ranging from 2013 to April 2026. The review base is substantial and recent, with the majority of reviews published within the last three years. A small portion of reviews date back to 2017–2019 and should be weighted accordingly as context for long-term track record rather than current performance indicators. Review date range: 2013 - April 2026.
Performance breakdown
Technical expertise
StrongMultiple reviews cite sophisticated WordPress development including custom plugins, database-driven architectures, BigCommerce integration, and complex multi-stakeholder projects such as a 1,000+ page site for a media company. One anchor review from a clean energy agency references ongoing security vulnerability remediation and custom feature development, qualifying as a high-density signal.
Project management & delivery
StrongConsistently praised for on-time delivery across dozens of engagements, including a website launched within two months and a media production site delivered on schedule across six months. Sub-metric schedule scores are predominantly 5.0, with only one isolated 4.0 noted. No systemic delivery failures are identified beyond the single negative outlier.
Communication & collaboration
StrongCommunication is the most frequently cited strength across all platforms, with clients highlighting weekly reports, proactive issue escalation, clear technical explanations, and responsiveness across time zones. One early review noted initial communication glitches, and the 2022 negative review cited inconsistency — but these remain isolated against an otherwise uniform pattern of praise.
Reliability
MixedThe vast majority of clients report stable, bug-free deliverables and consistent responsiveness. However, one verified review from 2022–2023 cited broken links, erratic form fields, and an outdated page builder requiring a full site rebuild by another agency — introducing a documented reliability concern that prevents a fully Strong rating.
Client satisfaction & outcomes
StrongMultiple reviews document tangible business results: 35% web traffic increase within 60 days, 20% revenue growth in year one, 180 students in a newly launched online course with zero negative survey responses, and a spike in thousands of views within hours of site launch. Willingness-to-refer sub-scores are nearly universally 5.0, confirming strong ROI perception.