Reply from Work HeroJul 21, 2026
UPDATED REPLY
Hi Eric,
We were surprised and saddened by your review, especially since you had paused your plan rather than canceled, mentioned you might return, and discussed many of these points with us directly. Since they were raised publicly, we want to acknowledge where we fell short while clarifying key facts for you and our community.
Trustpilot Review Incentive
We did not offer $100 for a five-star review, nor was any discount conditional on positive feedback. The offer was a notice inside our client portal (not an email) offering a $100 account credit for sharing an honest experience on Trustpilot, regardless of rating. However, we understand why offering any review-related incentive creates the wrong impression. Your feedback helped us see this, and we have removed the notice entirely.
Initial Outreach
When you left a three-star review on day 13 of your free trial (after 8+ completed requests), Kevin reached out suggesting you wait until you had experienced enough of the service to leave a complete assessment, "good or bad." We are sorry this felt like pressure; our intent was to address your concerns, not force a high rating.
Location & Portal Stability
During sales calls, we explained that our developers are based in Latin America and the Philippines, aligned with US business hours. Routine tasks were delivered within our stated 24-to-48-hour window. We also acknowledge the portal menu instability you experienced. We apologize for the frustration, extended your trial twice to compensate, and corrected the underlying issue.
Design Transition & Effort
Replacing a developer/designer you relied on for seven years was a tough transition. Starting without existing brand documentation meant you had to participate more closely in design decisions than you were used to. We also take full responsibility for moments where our team missed details and had to redo work.
Correcting the Data
Usage & Tracked Hours: Regarding usage, our recorded June 11 call showed 36 hours used over nine days, not six, primarily for the custom website project you requested and that was very resource consuming, and in the end we completed in full. Across your trial and paid plan, our team logged 65.6 tracked hours. You paid a single invoice of US$1,299 for the 30-hour Starter plan, and we waived overage hours as a courtesy.
Pricing & Custom Plans: Regarding pricing, continuing with us did not require paying double. We created custom intermediate plans (40h for $1,600 or 50h for $1,850), the latter of which you called a "reasonable fallback" and "the most attractive option." You could also purchase additional hours individually without buying an entire new month.
Figma Tool: You never paid anything for Figma, and it was never required. Since this was your first time hearing about and using Figma, we offered the design service as a free trial to help create visual blueprints in place of assets from your past developer. When you opted out, our lead confirmed we could build directly from a reference website, and the module was removed at no cost.
Refund & Moving Forward
You did not request a refund during your plan or use our 60-day guarantee. However, after hearing your frustration, we offered a full refund plus three complimentary months to start fresh—with zero obligation to revise or remove your review.
We take full ownership of the initial friction and portal issues. However, our records do not support claims of paid 5-star reviews, mandatory Figma charges, forced high-tier upgrades, or hours consumed in six days.
Our refund and complimentary service offer remains open, and we welcome the opportunity to speak whenever you are ready.
Kevin, Founder