A Safe and Indescribably Supportive Place to Work--Can't Recommend Enough - Content Manager Searchbloom Employee Review

5.0
21 Feb 2022
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Pros

-Responsive and accomodating leadership -Plentiful learning opportunities -Open-door policies backed by leaders that welcome positive and negative feedback alike -A zero-tolerance policy for micromanagement -Employees are given ultimate creative discretion -A healthy company culture that maintains professional boundaries while humanizing the employees at the frontlines -Prioritizes diversity and inclusion in a way that feels authentic -Higher-ups don't harshly penalize employees for mistakes. Instead, they repurpose these slip-ups as learning opportunities. -The CEO is willing to tailor job descriptions to fit employees' unique career ambitions

Cons

-Training tends to be pretty hands-off -Every day is fast-paced, leaving very little room for downtime -Communication breakthroughs are common between departments

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Searchbloom Response
2y
Thank you for your incredible review and for sharing such detailed insights about your experience at Searchbloom. I am deeply grateful to hear that you find our workplace not only safe and supportive but also empowering and responsive to your needs and ambitions. Our leadership team works diligently to maintain an open-door policy and a culture that values both diversity and professional growth, and it’s rewarding to know that these efforts are having a positive impact. Your mention of our approach to handling mistakes, offering creative discretion, and tailoring job descriptions to fit individual career ambitions is particularly encouraging. We strive to foster an environment where learning and personal development are prioritized, and it seems we are on the right track. Regarding your points about the hands-off training and the fast-paced nature of our work, these are valuable insights. We will take a closer look at how we can improve our training programs to ensure they meet the needs of all employees, and we will explore ways to better manage the pace of work to ensure our team members can maintain a healthy work-life balance. Your praise for your direct supervisor and the feedback about my interactions with you are much appreciated. It's essential for us to know that our management practices are effective and truly supportive. Thank you once again for your kind words and for being such a vital part of our team. Your enthusiasm and dedication are what make Searchbloom a great place to work. Warmest Regards, Cody Jensen CEO, Searchbloom

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5.0
9 Oct 2025
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Pros

Smartest collective team you could hope to work with. There is a lot of support because everyone is so knowledgeable.

Cons

Remote work makes it tricky to develop a company culture, though this team does as good of a job as they can.

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Searchbloom Response
7mo
I appreciate you taking the time to share this. You’re right, the collective talent at Searchbloom is what makes this team exceptional. Collaboration and support have always been part of our DNA, and it’s great to hear that stood out during your time here. Remote work has definitely changed how culture is built, and we continue to invest in ways to stay connected through intentional communication, small group initiatives, and in-person team events. Thank you for helping shape that along the way and for contributing to the team while you were here.
3.0
20 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Great people. Genuinely so talented and caring, even if not in the same department. - Solid client list. - Remote flexibility cannot be beat. - Fun activities / prizes / benefits.

Cons

- Micromanaging about time tracking even when deliverables were completed. - Try and establish a sense of safety or comradery with you but will not have your back when you need it the most. - Passive aggressive management. Not sure if this is age or inexperience, but they will not give it to you straight (even when you're gone). - Not enough outward praise across departments. They seem to focus on a few who they like and keep highlighting them. - Shifting workload

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Searchbloom Response
1d
Thank you for taking the time to share both the positives and the constructive feedback. The team, the remote flexibility, and our partner-client roster are things we genuinely care about, and it is meaningful to see them recognized. I want to address a few of the other points directly. On time tracking: hourly tracking is standard practice across most digital marketing agencies, not unique to Searchbloom. It is how we scope SEO, PPC, and ongoing optimization work accurately, allocate analyst capacity across partner-clients, and tie deliverables to actual effort and outcomes. It exists to protect both our partner-clients and the team, not to scrutinize individuals. On shifting workload: the nature of agency work means priorities adjust as partner-client needs evolve, new campaigns launch, and performance data dictates where attention is most valuable. We work to manage that with clear ownership and proactive communication, and your feedback is a useful reminder that we can keep improving how we signal those shifts. On leadership and feedback flow: I value candor, and we work to build a culture where direct conversations happen in both directions. When performance concerns are raised, they are guided by what is fair to the individual and to the rest of the team. Those conversations are difficult, and I recognize they are not always received the same way they are intended. We will continue working on how recognition and feedback move across departments. I am grateful for the time you spent at Searchbloom and the contributions you made. I wish you the very best in the next chapter of your career. Cody Jensen Founder & CEO, Searchbloom
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