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More than 200 franchise brand websites were reviewed by industry judges, and 75 were recognized as best-in-class. Each of these categories were meticulously evaluated by a panel of 12 judges and given a score on a ten-point scale; the website rankings are based on a composite average of these scores. <a href="http://sportclips.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sport Clips</a> was a best of the best, tied for 2nd overall with a score of 7.58.

The judging panel was comprised of industry experts: Sean Fitzgerald, of 1851 Franchise; Nick Powills, of <a href="http://nolimitagency.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Limit Agency*</a>; Batchelor, CEO and Jack Monson, Director of Digital Strategy, of <a href="http://qiigo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Qiigo</a>; Michelle Rowan, President of <a href="http://franchisebusinessreview.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Business Review</a>; Craig Slavin, CEO of <a href="http://franchisenavigator.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franchise Navigator</a>; Jamshaid Hashmi, CEO of <a href="http://clicktecs.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ClickTecs</a>; Kay Ainsley, Managing Director of <a href="http://msaworldwide.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MSA Worldwide</a>; Keith Gerson, President of <a href="http://franconnect.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FranConnect</a>; Stan Friedman, President of <a href="http://frmsolutions.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FRM Solutions</a>; Steve Beagelman, CEO of <a href="http://smbfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMB Franchise Advisors*</a>; and Todd Bingham, President of <a href="http://pinnaclefd.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinnacle</a>. Each judge was tasked with judging hundreds of submissions, from which they awarded 75 standout franchise development websites with a gold, silver or bronze designation.

The judges had this to say about <a href="http://www.sportclipsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=team-of-12-franchise-experts-evaluates-200-websites-announces-2nd-place-winner-sport-clips-2703194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sport Clips&rsquo; franchise development site</a>:

Bingham: The SportClips site is visually appealing and a quick inspection lets me know it has an abundance of content. Once I visit the individual pages, I have the information that I am looking for and a clear direction on what to do next.

Ainsley: The photos and copy reflected the culture of the concept. Again, simple design, easy to navigate and presented the information in a way that would make me want to know more. The use of their awards and accolades was also eye-catching.

Hashmi: Clean website and the slider offers a unique way to represent their differentiating points.

Slavin: Clearly articulated value proposition. The &ldquo;whys&rdquo; are answered right up front.

Friedman: Very pleasing to the eye, a ton of great content laid out in a way that makes you want to keep reading.

Beagelman: Tons of information, good movement on the site, multiple graphical formats, and a strong static menu.

Rowan: Nice video right up front. Lots of great testimonials, supported by list of awards to show franchisee satisfaction and validation. The &quot;A Day in the Life&quot; feature is unique and also gives candidates a clear and easy to understand snapshot of what to expect. The site has a unique look and layout that is still easy to navigate. The baseball image is consistent with branding without being boring. Same with CTA: &quot;The Ball is in Your Court&quot;.

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