EGT Forge — Start a project

Tell us what you're building.
We'll take it from there.

This is a deeper intake than a contact form — and that's on purpose. The more we understand the work up front, the better the plan we bring back. Take it a step at a time; there are no wrong answers, and anything you're unsure of, we'll shape together.

  • A real conversationYour request goes to the studio — real people who read every answer, not an auto-reply.
  • You set the paceNine short steps, grouped and guided. Tell us what you can now; we fill the gaps together.
  • A real plan backOnce you submit, our team reviews everything and reaches out to scope the work with you.
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Set aside a few minutes · we verify your email once, to keep the conversation secure · no payment needed to send a request.

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Let's connect

First, how we reach you. We'll verify your email before you continue.

{"name":"fullname","title":"Full name","type":"text","required":true,"placeholder":"Jordan Avery","icon":"bi-person","class":"pt-2","minlength":3,"namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"company","title":"Company / organization name","type":"text","required":true,"placeholder":"Acme Inc.","icon":"bi-building","class":"pt-2","minlength":3,"namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"website","title":"Website","type":"url","required":false,"placeholder":"https://example.com","icon":"bi-globe","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"websiteNone","title":"I don't have one / I need one created.","namespace":"ua.checkbox"}
{"name":"email","title":"Email address","type":"email","required":true,"placeholder":"you@example.com","icon":"bi-envelope","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"phone","title":"Phone number","icon":"bi-telephone","required":false,"international":false,"placeholder":"+16140000009","namespace":"ua.phone"}
{"name":"contactMethod","title":"Preferred contact method","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"email","title":"Email"},{"value":"phone","title":"Phone"},{"value":"text","title":"Text"},{"value":"video","title":"Video call"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"bestTime","title":"Best time to contact you","namespace":"egt.select.datetimespan"}

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{"name":"code","title":"Verification code","type":"text","required":false,"icon":"bi-shield-check","placeholder":"123456","class":"pt-2","autocomplete":"one-time-code","inputmode":"numeric","maxlength":"6","namespace":"ua.input"}

Your business

Tell us who you are and who decides.

{"name":"companyDoes","title":"What does your company do?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"inBusiness","title":"How long in business?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"not-launched","title":"Not launched yet"},{"value":"under-1yr","title":"Less than 1 year"},{"value":"1-3yrs","title":"1–3 years"},{"value":"3-5yrs","title":"3–5 years"},{"value":"5plus","title":"5+ years"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"location","title":"Where is your business located?","namespace":"ua.address"}
{"name":"audience","title":"Current customer base / target audience?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"decisionMaker","title":"Are you the final decision-maker?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"no","title":"No"},{"value":"team","title":"I am part of the decision-making team"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"approvers","title":"If not, who else is involved in approvals?","max":2,"description":"Add the other decision-makers (we do not contact them without your okay).","namespace":"egt.people.group"}

What you need

The services in play and a quick summary.

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{"name":"servicesOther","title":"Other service (optional)","type":"text","required":false,"placeholder":"","icon":"bi-three-dots","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"summary","title":"Briefly describe what you need help with.","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"problem","title":"What problem are you trying to solve?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"outcome","title":"What outcome would make this project successful?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"scopeClarity","title":"Do you already have a clear project scope?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"exact","title":"Yes, exactly"},{"value":"somewhat","title":"Somewhat, need guidance"},{"value":"help","title":"No, need help defining"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}

Goals

What success looks like.

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{"name":"goalsOther","title":"Other goal (optional)","type":"text","required":false,"placeholder":"","icon":"bi-three-dots","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"mostImportant","title":"Most important result?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"measureSuccess","title":"How will you measure success? (leads, sales, traffic, bookings, engagement, inquiries, conversions)","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}

Budget & timeline

Investment and when you want to move.

{"name":"budget","title":"Budget range","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"under-10k","title":"< $10,000"},{"value":"10k-50k","title":"$10,000–$50,000"},{"value":"50k-100k","title":"$50,000–$100,000"},{"value":"100k-500k","title":"$100,000–$500,000"},{"value":"500k-plus","title":"$500,000+"},{"value":"not-sure","title":"Not sure / need guidance"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"budgetApproved","title":"Is this budget approved?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"not-yet","title":"Not yet"},{"value":"partially","title":"Partially"},{"value":"proposal-first","title":"I need a proposal first"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"understandsInvestment","title":"Do you understand professional work requires strategy, planning, and proper investment?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"learn-more","title":"I'd like to learn more"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"start","title":"When would you like to start?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"immediately","title":"Immediately"},{"value":"2-weeks","title":"Within 2 weeks"},{"value":"30-days","title":"Within 30 days"},{"value":"60-days","title":"Within 60 days"},{"value":"3-plus-months","title":"3+ months"},{"value":"not-sure","title":"Not sure"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"hardDeadline","title":"Is there a hard deadline?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"no","title":"No"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"deadlineDate","title":"If yes, what is the deadline?","namespace":"ua.select.date"}
{"name":"deadlineReason","title":"If yes, why is that the deadline?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"eventDetails","title":"Tied to an event/launch/campaign/promotion? Provide product details (generalizations are fine for protected IP).","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}

Assets & history

What you already have, and your past experience.

{"name":"assets","title":"Current assets & access — select all that apply.","required":false,"searchable":true,"options-json":"[{\"value\":\"brand-kit\",\"label\":\"Brand kit / guidelines\"},{\"value\":\"vector-files\",\"label\":\"Vector files\"},{\"value\":\"font-package\",\"label\":\"Font package\"},{\"value\":\"website-access\",\"label\":\"Website & dashboard access\"},{\"value\":\"domain\",\"label\":\"Domain name\"},{\"value\":\"social\",\"label\":\"Business social media account\"},{\"value\":\"analytics\",\"label\":\"Google Analytics\"},{\"value\":\"ad-accounts\",\"label\":\"Ad accounts\"},{\"value\":\"email-platform\",\"label\":\"Email marketing platform\"},{\"value\":\"media-assets\",\"label\":\"Photography / video assets\"},{\"value\":\"copy\",\"label\":\"Copy / written content\"},{\"value\":\"customer-data\",\"label\":\"Customer data / mailing list\"},{\"value\":\"none\",\"label\":\"None yet\"}]","namespace":"ua.select.multiple"}
{"name":"canProvideAccess","title":"Can you provide access to required platforms/accounts if needed?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"no","title":"No"},{"value":"help-setup","title":"I need help with setup"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"toolsList","title":"List tools/platforms/accounts currently used (Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, Meta Ads, Google Ads, Mailchimp, HubSpot…)","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"workedWith","title":"Worked with an agency/freelancer/production team before?","required":false,"searchable":false,"options-json":"[{\"value\":\"agency\",\"label\":\"Agency\"},{\"value\":\"freelancer\",\"label\":\"Freelancer\"},{\"value\":\"production-team\",\"label\":\"Production team\"},{\"value\":\"none\",\"label\":\"None\"}]","namespace":"ua.select.multiple"}
{"name":"prevWork","title":"If yes, what worked well and what did not?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"availability","title":"Will you + the decision-maker be available for planning, preproduction, pre-campaign, and review meetings?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"hands-off","title":"We prefer a more hands-off approach"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"inspirations","title":"Examples of work you like / inspirations? Include links.","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"competitors","title":"Top competitors or similar brands? (Or say you'd like help here.)","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"avoid","title":"Styles/formats/deliverables to avoid?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}

Decisions & fit

How decisions get made and how you like to work with a partner.

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{"name":"feedbackPeople","title":"How many people will provide feedback?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"1","title":"1"},{"value":"2-3","title":"2–3"},{"value":"4-5","title":"4–5"},{"value":"5-8","title":"5–8"},{"value":"8plus","title":"8+"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"feedbackSpeed","title":"How quickly can your team provide feedback?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"24h","title":"Within 24 hours"},{"value":"2-3-days","title":"2–3 business days"},{"value":"1-week","title":"1 week"},{"value":"1-month","title":"1 month"},{"value":"quarterly","title":"Quarterly"},{"value":"unsure","title":"I don't know if I can commit"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"understandsDelays","title":"Do you understand delayed feedback / scope changes / missing materials may affect timeline and cost?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"deposit","title":"Comfortable with a deposit / upfront payment to begin?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"no","title":"No"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"signAgreement","title":"Comfortable signing a written agreement before work begins? (Familiar with DocuSign / Adobe Sign?)","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"no","title":"No"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"milestone","title":"Comfortable with milestone-based payments for larger projects?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"},{"value":"no","title":"No"},{"value":"budget-whole","title":"We prefer to budget the whole project in advance"},{"value":"pay-at-completion","title":"We prefer to pay at completion"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"currentNeed","title":"Which best describes your current need?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"ready","title":"I am ready to hire"},{"value":"comparing","title":"Comparing vendors"},{"value":"pricing","title":"Gathering pricing"},{"value":"strategy-first","title":"Need strategy before deciding"},{"value":"not-ready","title":"Not ready yet"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}

Verify your business

To protect both parties, we may verify business details before beginning work.

{"name":"businessEmail","title":"Business email address","type":"email","required":false,"placeholder":"name@yourcompany.com","icon":"bi-envelope","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"businessWebsite","title":"Business website or public profile","type":"url","required":false,"placeholder":"","icon":"bi-globe","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.input"}
{"name":"businessAddress","title":"Business mailing address","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}
{"name":"tinduns","title":"Business TIN or DUNS","namespace":"egt.tin.duns"}
{"name":"paymentsElectronic","title":"Agree all payments must be electronic / online portal / ACH?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}
{"name":"workAfterSigned","title":"Agree project work begins only after a signed agreement and cleared deposit?","required":true,"inner":[{"value":"yes","title":"Yes"}],"namespace":"ua.select.group"}

Anything else

The last word is yours.

{"name":"notes","title":"Anything else we should know before reviewing?","class":"pt-2","namespace":"ua.doc.simple"}

Review your submission before final save.