A small startup that is going big places - Web Developer SearchLab Employee Review

5.0
17 Feb 2018
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Pros

- The people: This is a special group of individuals that truly care about the quality of their work. They go out of their way to help one another, and challenge each other to grow. - Startup culture: You get the opportunity to contribute in a big way from day one. The hours are flexible and the atmosphere is relaxed, though you should expect to work hard. - Fun company outings: Cubs game, Lagunitas Brewery tour, and Wine & Web, just to name a few. - Great location near the Irving Park Brown line. The neighborhood is really blossoming with a bunch of great restaurants, breweries, and businesses.

Cons

- Startup culture: Everyone is responsible for the quality of the end product, and that can mean having to work in areas outside of your comfort zone because everyone else is too busy. I imagine this will get better as the company grows and responsibilities become more siloed.

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5.0
4 Feb 2025
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Pros

I was fortunate enough to work at SearchLab. John Barrett was a great SEO Team Lead. I recall having a problem with one of my clients, but he assured me it was part of the process and encouraged me to learn which gave the motivation to work harder on the clients I had control of. The team was helpful and leadership is heading in the right direction with Sean and Andrew. The workload is manageable as long as you organize well. If you fall behind team members are willing to help. I had no problem getting PTO when it was needed as long as my work was finished ahead of time. I loved the transparency from the company and the bonuses offered despite my short time at SearchLab. You will work with clients and also work on the technical side, but your team lead will help guide the meetings and guide you on reporting. They provide a lot of opportunities for growth and encourage you to learn. I wish I could have stayed longer with SearchLab, but I received an offer from another company that was hard to say no to. SearchLab was understanding and I left on great terms. I wish them nothing but the best and hope they keep growing!

Cons

No real cons besides updating training practices which they are heading towards.

4.0
14 Oct 2025
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Pros

They have a positive culture, and the teams work well together.

Cons

Training could be more robust.

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