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Think Web. Think Smart. SmartSites is a young, energetic, and innovative digital media agency. We are a team of over 200 designers, developers, writers, marketers, and problem solvers, who work together to help businesses succeed online. Our winning corporate culture features a horizontal hierarchy with a high level of individual ownership. We have a passion for helping businesses of all sizes. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
55
TOTAL
RATINGS
944

SmartSites Company Culture

SmartSites Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.8/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

SmartSites CEO

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Alex Melen / Michael Melen SmartSites' CEO
Alex Melen / Michael Melen
96 /100

Diversity at SmartSites

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A+

Diverse employees at SmartSites have rated Outlook, Meetings, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Women at SmartSites

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A+

Women at SmartSites have rated Team, Outlook, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

SmartSites eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

90

SmartSites employees are 90% more likely to recommend SmartSites as a great place to work

94%Promoters
2%Passives
4%Detractors

Working at SmartSites

Working at SmartSites is rated highly by 55 employees, across various culture dimensions. SmartSites employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting SmartSites’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at SmartSites was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at SmartSites

A+

Overall Company Culture at SmartSites is rated A+

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Top
5%

SmartSites ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 55 Employees

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Marketing
97
Marketing97
Design
95
Design95
Business Dev
91
Business Dev91
Operations
85
Operations85

SmartSites Employee Reviews

Out of 184 SmartSites employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SmartSites improve their work culture.

99%
1%
Positive Reviews99%
Constructive Feedback1%

Positive Reviews From SmartSites Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Quick response times and reasonable questions.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    No day is ever the same, and I love learning new things about the field every day.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Smartsites is a social and supportive group of coworkers despite being remote.

Constructive Feedback From SmartSites Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Not undervalued. But no one will mind better compensation.

SmartSites Company Information

SmartSites Company Overview

Think Web. Think Smart. SmartSites is a young, energetic, and innovative digital media agency. We are a team of over 200 designers, developers, writers, marketers, and problem solvers, who work together to help businesses succeed online. Our winning corporate culture features a horizontal hierarchy with a high level of individual ownership. We have a passion for helping businesses of all sizes.

SmartSites was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Alex Melen / Michael Melen. Since its inception 15 years ago, SmartSites has grown to 259 employees.

SmartSites Mission, Vision & Values

SmartSites Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop and grow strategic partnerships to help our clients succeed online.

SmartSites Vision Statement

Our vision is to become the company that best understands and satisfies the online needs of businesses.

SmartSites Values

  • Passion
  • Innovation
  • Customer Focus
  • Integrity
Headquarter45 Eisenhower, Suite 520
Paramus, NJ 07652
United States of America
Websitewww.smartsites.com
Founding Date2011
Tel2018706000
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.smartsites.com/company/careers/
Social Sites
  • About SmartSites
  • Coworker foosball match
  • Birthday celebration
  • Training session led during the SmartSites international conference
  • Video shoot of SmartSites founders

SmartSites Employees

SmartSites has 259 employees. 55 employees at SmartSites have reviewed SmartSites across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.

Overall, the 55 SmartSites employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at SmartSites are extremely happy with their total compensation at SmartSites, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at SmartSites are extremely happy with their team. 55 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at SmartSites are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at SmartSites believe the environment at SmartSites is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SmartSites is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at SmartSites work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at SmartSites are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining SmartSites - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SmartSites is that the company was prepared on their first day. SmartSites employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

SmartSites KPIs and OKRs

At SmartSites 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SmartSites' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 SmartSites employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

SmartSites CEO & Leadership

SmartSites CEO - Alex Melen / Michael Melen

Alex Melen / Michael Melen SmartSites' CEO
96 /100

SmartSites’s CEO Alex Melen / Michael Melen started in this role in 2011. Alex’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. SmartSites’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees in the Business Development department, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Operations department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Melen / Michael Melen’s leadership, SmartSites employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where SmartSites could stand to see real improvement.

SmartSites Leadership

The SmartSites Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Alex Melen / Michael Melen, Director of SEO Oleg Korneitchouk, and Director of Business Development Matthew Prepis

  • Alex Melen / Michael Melen  CEO / President

    Alex Melen / Michael Melen CEO / President

    Alex Melen / Michael Melen serves as the CEO / President of SmartSites.

  • Oleg Korneitchouk Director of SEO

    Oleg Korneitchouk serves as the Director of SEO at SmartSites. Oleg started at SmartSites in June of 2011. Oleg is... read more

  • Matthew Prepis Director of Business Development

    Matthew Prepis serves as the Director of Business Development of SmartSites.

  • Anita Kostadinov Director of Project Management

    Anita Kostadinov serves as the Director of Project Management of SmartSites.

SmartSites Salaries

How much does SmartSites pay?

How much do people at SmartSites get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SmartSites is $80,627, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $93,280, or $44 per hour.

At SmartSites, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $134,076 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,772 annually. Average SmartSites salaries by department include: Marketing at $76,707, HR at $94,154, Business Development at $108,020, and Admin at $48,949. Half of SmartSites salaries are above $93,280.

47 employees at SmartSites rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 145 ratings) while 47 employees at SmartSites rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 49 ratings).

Last updated 2 months ago.

1st Percentile
$57k
$57k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$72k
$72k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$92k
$92k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$163k
$163k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$245k
$245k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$263k
$263k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$332k
$332k100th Percentile
$80,627*
Average Compensation
$93,280*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

SmartSites Salaries by Department

Explore SmartSites Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at SmartSites

Diverse employees at SmartSites score the company 94/100 across various culture categories, placing SmartSites in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SmartSites across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 96/100
Department - Marketing
Men 97/100
Department - Marketing
Diverse Employees 97/100
Department - Marketing

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 85/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 82/100
Department - Operations

SmartSites Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

SmartSites PTO

SmartSites' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. SmartSites' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

SmartSites Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in SmartSites on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Business Development
100%

Candidates By Location

New York City
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding SmartSites

What is SmartSites address?

SmartSites location is at 45 Eisenhower, Suite 520

Who is the CEO of SmartSites?

SmartSites CEO is Alex Melen / Michael Melen, their score by employees is 96

What is SmartSites eNPS?

The eNPS for SmartSites is 90

What is SmartSites revenue?

SmartSites revenue is $15M

What is the salary for IT Manager in SmartSites?

IT Manager average salary in the US is 117k

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