wiki/clients/current/seamless/2026-01-09-access-setup-case-study-review.md · 1111 words · 2026-04-05

Access Setup & Case Study Review — 2026-01-09

Overview

Working session with Seamless (Brandon Aman, Chris Sisinni) and Asymmetric (Melissa Cusumano, Sebastian Gant) focused on two objectives: resolving outstanding access blockers for the new website build, and reviewing all existing case studies to determine what carries forward to the new site.

Attendees:
- Melissa Cusumano — Asymmetric
- Sebastian Gant — Asymmetric
- Chris Sisinni — Seamless (external)
- Brandon Aman — Seamless (external)


Key Decisions

  1. SiteGround access resolved via password recovery to chris.sbsw email. Asymmetric added as a collaborator user, removing the need to share credentials going forward.
  2. Google access secured — Sebastian logged into the primary Google account via 2FA on Brandon's phone, then added Asymmetric's email as a user to Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Search Console. Future logins will not require 2FA.
  3. New site will be hosted by Asymmetric, not SiteGround. The site moves from Hibu to a self-managed WordPress environment, giving Seamless direct control.
  4. DNS likely moving from Cycron to Cloudflare — pending confirmation with Mark.
  5. 19 case studies selected from the existing Hibu site for migration to the new WordPress site.
  6. Multi-phase client projects will be merged into single case study pages (Fiber Resin, Elsco) to demonstrate long-term partnerships and unified warranty solutions.
  7. Two-tier filtering system confirmed for the case study library.
  8. Icon designs approved — "Commercial Roofing" (middle option) and "Asphalt Shingles" (house image).
  9. Next meeting rescheduled to January 26 to ensure Brandon Aman's availability.

Access & Technical Setup

SiteGround

Google (Analytics, Ads, Search Console)

New Site Architecture

Layer Current New
Hosting Hibu Asymmetric (self-managed WordPress)
DNS Cycron Cloudflare (pending Mark's confirmation)
CMS Hibu proprietary WordPress

Key pain point resolved: Brandon expressed frustration that Hibu's setup gave Seamless no meaningful control over their own website. The new architecture puts Seamless in full control — they can make changes directly in WordPress or route them through Asymmetric.

Credentials Document

Asymmetric will compile all new login credentials into a master document and share with Seamless.


Case Study Review

Selection Criteria

Keep if:
- Strong visuals or recognizable brand name (Hotel Metro, Grain Exchange)
- Unique or unusual application (Benihana parking lot coating, Amco Pump solar field)
- Federal/institutional client (U.S. Coast Guard)
- Demonstrates a specific material system (metal roof, EPDM, TPO)
- Has or can obtain a client testimonial

Merge if:
- Multiple phases of work for the same client at the same or related properties (Fiber Resin, Elsco)

Discard if:
- Generic residential work
- Redundant with a stronger example already selected
- Poor visuals with no path to improvement

Selected Case Studies (19 total)

Case Study Notes
Multifamily Milwaukee Keep
Golden Dome Keep — need better photos
Apartment Building (7x) Keep
Metal Roof on Manufacturing Facility Keep
Elsco (Phase 1 + Phase 2) Merge into one page — 5-year multi-phase project, unified warranty story
Hotel Verdant Keep
Electric Wire Processing Keep
Grain Exchange Keep
U.S. Coast Guard Keep — federal client credibility
Multi-Roofs on Manufacturing Facility Keep
Hotel Metro Keep — recognizable Milwaukee name
Fiber Resin (multiple locations) Merge into one page — different buildings, same client
Elite Properties Keep — unique application
South Wayne School District Keep
Ogden Townhomes Keep — rename title (Ogden is property manager, not project descriptor)
Dollar Tree Keep — currently mislabeled as "Building Owner Apartments"; rename
Building Products Wholesaler Keep — large job
Jet Technologies Keep — testimonial available (Brandon to provide)
Butler Manufacturing Keep
Benihana (parking lot coating) Keep — unique application, coatings heritage
Amco Pump Keep — 1,000-unit solar field roof integration
Wix Wood Floors Keep — Google review testimonial available
Four-Story Apartment Building (siding) Keep — siding may be re-advertised

Note on siding: Seamless does not currently advertise siding but may resume. Two siding case studies retained for that eventuality.

Discarded

New Case Study Format

All case studies will be rebuilt in a standardized layout. Key elements:

Two-Tier Filtering System

Tier Examples
Primary — Project Type Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Federal
Secondary — Material/Application EPDM, TPO, Metal Roof, Coatings, Siding

Brandon Aman to finalize filter category list with his team and share with Melissa.


Action Items


Sources

  1. Index