Meet 1o8, a Chicago based minority owned marketing agency. Our team of 20+ full-time professionals engage with our clients on building brands, creative messaging, social media, content, and email marketing to enhance your on-the-ground and digital presence.
What’s Our Core?
We are an assemblage of visual artists, data wizards, wordsmiths, and chess enthusiasts. We work with our clients to amplify their brands’ personalities, help them spread the word about their good work, and ultimately, support them as they get their products into their consumer’s hands.
Well Crafted Messaging + Data-Backed Strategy = Brand Awareness
We’re growth hackers that have garnered expertise in every aspect of digital marketing, from paid social advertising to copywriting, graphics creation, and data mining, all amounting to strategic social and digital media engagement and increased e-commerce activity.
Mastering the Digital Chess Game
We begin our work together with research-a deep dive that starts with telling a story using demographic data, your ideal customers’ buying patterns, your products’ virtues and your past digital work.
We move on to planning that is focused on identifying goals and mapping out processes to get you where you want to go.
We experiment and find surefire ways to increase your digital presence and your sales.
Staying Hungry
After mapping out of a detailed digital strategy, we sweat every detail to ensure that your marketing plans are built for results from the get-go.
We work with you to revisit the plan, continually revising and recalibrating it.
When you work with 1o8, you’ll work directly with our team of on-the-ground experts who continually reflect on data, creatively curated social content and ads, and refine the strategy to ensure we exceed our shared goals together.
Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
$200 - $300 / hr
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Chicago, IL
Year founded
Founded 2018
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Chicago , IL
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$200 - $300
/hr
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Clients consistently highlight 1o8's good value for cost and budget-friendly pricing. Specific project costs range from about $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the engagement. Their services deliver measurable improvements, indicating strong ROI and satisfaction, with no significant complaints regarding pricing.
Clients have experienced a high return on ad spend (ROAS) due to 1o8's targeted and efficient advertising strategies. This financial performance underscores the agency's capability in managing digital ad campaigns.
Customer-Centric Approach
Clients value 1o8's dedication to understanding their needs and aligning strategies with business goals. The team's commitment to client success is evident through their personalized and attentive service.
Exceptional Project Management
1o8 consistently delivers projects on time and meets client needs. Clients commend their organizational skills and proactive communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely completion of deliverables.
Challenges with Specialized Language
Some clients noted initial challenges with understanding technical jargon during discovery meetings, indicating a potential area for improvement in simplifying communication for non-technical stakeholders.
Agility and Flexibility
1o8 is praised for their ability to adapt to changing client needs and market conditions. Their flexibility allows them to pivot strategies effectively, ensuring optimal results for clients.
Increased Online Sales and Engagement
Several clients have reported significant growth in online sales and consumer engagement, attributing these successes to 1o8's strategic ad campaigns and digital marketing efforts.
"The team at 1o8 had a great impact on our organic traffic and keyword rankings."
Oct 23, 2019
Senior Manager of Digital Marketing, Airport Parking Company
Anonymous
Verified
Hospitality & leisure
Chicago, Illinois
1,001-5,000 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
1o8 acts as an ongoing SEO partner for an airport parking service. The team performs SEO efforts to measure organic traffic, keyword ranking, and conversion rates. They also assist with link building strategy.
Keyword ranking and organic traffic have increased and lead to a rise in reservations and revenue. The team at 1o8 acts as a true partner for their clients, delivering promptly on requests. They’re communicative and flexible, constantly remaining receptive to feedback.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the senior manager of digital marketing at an airport parking service. We have locations at 23 airports around the country. I oversee all of our digital marketing channels, including SEO.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with 1o8?
SEO is an ongoing challenge in our space. We were looking for a company that would be an extension of our team when it comes to everything SEO. We hired 1o8 to advise on the best practices, help us prioritize, and figure out implementation.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We were hoping to measure our keyword rankings, organic traffic, bounce rate, and conversation rate of the organic traffic. Our team communicates with 1o8 on an ongoing basis. Their team recommends technical advice for our website, write specific content for the site, and assist with title tags and metadata. The team at 1o8 performs onsite and offsite SEO, assisting with our link building strategy. They’ve also assisted with keyword research at times.
What is the team composition?
In total, we’ve worked with five people. Aalap (Founder, 1o8) is our main point of contact.
How did you come to work with 1o8?
I wasn’t working here when we hired them. I started a couple of months after our relationship with them began.
How much have you invested with them?
We pay them between $5,000–$10,000 monthly.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our partnership with 1o8 started in May 2019.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The team at 1o8 had a great impact on our organic traffic and keyword rankings. The results for organic traffic have benefited reservations and revenue. In general, we’ve been thrilled with the increase. Sometimes they give us recommendations that we can’t act quickly enough on. But all the ones we’ve acted on have helped move our business forward.
How did 1o8 perform from a project management standpoint?
From a project management aspect, they perform well. They’re receptive and flexible to communication. Their team works around our schedule and timeline, remaining open to feedback and delivering work when we need it.
They typically visit our office biweekly, and then I communicate with them a few times throughout the week, depending on what we need. That type of communication is done through Slack and email. Their team provides us analytics as well. We use Ahrefs for SEO and a Monday board for project tracking.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I appreciate how well they fit into our business. They’re a true extension of our team.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be realistic in what you’re looking for. Be specific in your timeline and capabilities. As long as you’re clear on expectations, I think they’ll be able to deliver.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"I’m always happy with what they give me."
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
"Occasionally, I have to help them prioritize what we need at what time, but generally they get me what I need when I need it."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"It’s a fair cost."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I already have.
Web Design & Digital Marketing for Beverage Company
Web Design
$1,000,000 to $9,999,999
Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their integrity has helped our ongoing relationship."
Oct 11, 2019
Marketing Executive, Beverage Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Charlotte, North Carolina
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
1o8 has performed a variety of digital marketing services. The team updated a website, assists with paid advertising, and provides SEO services. They’ve also helped with email campaigns.
Traffic and organic rankings increase due to their successful SEO efforts. The team at 1o8 is honest, skilled, and innovative. Their customer service approach complemented their professional management style. Customers need to be prepared when engaging with this hardworking team.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the VP of marketing for a company that distributes spiked coffee.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with 1o8?
We hired 1o8 for digital marketing, website development, and SEO.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
For our website, 1o8 updated the platform and added our store locator. Through the backend, they optimized the content to help with SEO. We didn’t have a previous SEO strategy before working with them. Their team has been working on our paid advertising through Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram. They also work on our email campaigns. We are beginning to work with their team on Snapchat.
What is the team composition?
We’ve had about four people working on this project. I’m frequently in touch with the owner.
How did you come to work with 1o8?
I’ve worked with 1o8 in the past and found their team to be fantastic. I’ve taken their team with me to four different clients and three different companies. They always have something I can use. If they know they can’t do something, they’re honest and will refer to someone else. Another reason why I like them is that they never outsource their work.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve invested between $1–$5 million.
What is the status of this engagement?
This engagement started in February 2019.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Their integrity has helped our ongoing relationship. We’ve seen an increase in traffic and organic rankings. A lot of this has been due to their SEO efforts. We’ve also been doing a lot of A/B testing, which has been wonderful.
How did 1o8 perform from a project management standpoint?
Their project management style is excellent. They do all of the research, working hard to figure everything out. We trust their judgment since we’re not the first liquor brand they’ve worked with. For project management tools, they created a specific dashboard for the project.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Besides their customer service approach, I appreciate their innovative thought process with advertising.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Since they’re getting busy, it would be helpful if they hired more people.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Clients should know what they want, ensuring a budget and plan is in place. Be ready to take advice from them. Digital isn’t cheap. So if you’re going to work with them, be prepared to spend the money.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Digital Marketing for Farm Owner Platform
Other Digital Marketing
$10,000 to $49,999
Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team at 1o8 has skilled expertise in different fields."
Oct 1, 2019
Marketing Manager, Tillable
Jordan Kull
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
1o8 was hired by a tech agriculture startup for a variety of digital marketing services. The team has helped with digital campaigns, advertising, SEO, and website maintenance.
Leads and rankings have increased significantly due to the team at 1o8’s skilled expertise. They’re responsive and communicative. Expect a team of proactive experts when working with them.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the marketing manager at Tillable, a startup in the tech agriculture space. We supply landowners with online tools that assess what they charge farmers for rent and help farmers find land. We’re in our second year and have thirty-five employees.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with 1o8?
In the beginning, we needed to launch a new website. Our SEO and Google Ads strategies were also lacking. We tried traditional campaigns through direct mail, radio, billboards, and newspapers. Our digital campaigns needed to be more efficient.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
While their team didn’t develop our website, they worked on other technical aspects. The team at 1o8 has assisted with curating pages and blog posts. They also created a tracking dashboard. Their team has worked with Google Analytics, SEO, and other digital avenues for advertising. Right now, we’re focusing on growth strategy. We’re doing a lot of A/B testing and implementing Google Tag manager code.
What is the team composition?
In total, we’ve worked with five people regularly.
How did you come to work with 1o8?
We found them through a referral.
How much have you invested with them?
Our retainer is over $5,000 per month.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our engagement with 1o8 started in February 2019.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The number of leads has tripled since their team started. The sales team can barely get through them all. Our ranking has also jumped in several places. The Facebook Ads campaign is also a success. Everything across the board has been great.
How did 1o8 perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re excellent. Every time I’ve needed anything, Alap (Founder, 1o8) and his team have jumped on it. A lot of times, companies have to relay messages to other people within the team. After asking the team at 1o8 a question, they’ll come back within a few hours with the completed task or other recommendations.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their responsiveness is noteworthy. The way Alap runs his business entails having an expert in every field. He allows us to work with team members in each field, depending on our needs. The team at 1o8 has skilled expertise in different fields.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we’re happy with everything they’ve done.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Do what 1o8 says.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Digital Marketing For Food Brand
Other Digital Marketing
$10,000 to $49,999
Dec. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The team's overall experience in creating engaging online communities and content production is impressive."
Sep 13, 2019
GM, Natural Food Beverage Brand
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
New York City, New York
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
1o8 is responsible for digital marketing efforts for a natural food brand. This includes handling Amazon, Shopify, the website, and social media channels. Their team creates and posts content.
The engagement has led to a 4x return on ad spend and a growth in online sales. Engagements on Facebook and Instagram have reached the triple digits. 1o8 establishes a steady workflow. Their agility and adaptability set them apart.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the GM of a refrigerated food brand and lead efforts on distribution, sales, and marketing of our soup.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?
We're looking for an agency to help us navigate the world of Amazon, E-commerce, and direct to consumer. We need expertise help to leverage the platform and grow our online channels and convert our social media customers into sales.
What were your goals for this project?
Our goal was to increase online sales, grow engagement with our social media users, and create a 360 approach to online marketing to help our retail partners.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We were referred to 1o8 after looking at several vendors (both one-stop and single service line focused) and found their approach to our business unique and personable.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
1o8 handles our Amazon, Shopify, Website, and Social Media Channels. They manage our ad accounts across platforms, write content, post on social platforms, and manage our communities.
What was the team composition?
The team is led by the founder (Aalap) and his team of paid, social, and web experts.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We've seen a 4x return on our ad spend and more importantly, significant growth in our online sales through Amazon and direct to consumer on our website. Our engagement is up in the triple digits across Instagram and Facebook with the content plan and writing.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow is great, the team is accessible via both email, call, and text along with our semi-monthly meetings.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The expertise on the team and the founder personally previously owning a business on Amazon so he's familiar with the challenges and opportunities. The team's overall experience in creating engaging online communities and content production is impressive. We also appreciate the nimbleness and ability to adjust to take advantages of key opportunities (i.e trade shows, etc.)
Are there any areas for improvement?
The results are great and we'd like to get a monthly or quarterly deep dive into how those results are coming about. The team is great about a/b testing and constantly working on our accounts for higher growth (both revenue and ROAS).
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Paid Social Strategy & Campaign for Baby Toy Company
Social Media Marketing
$10,000 to $49,999
June 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They have a mastery of the digital marketing process and are clearly committed to helping us win."
Sep 7, 2019
Founder & CEO, Yoee Baby
Jillian Lakritz
Verified
Other industries
Boulder, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
1o8 is implementing a paid social media marketing strategy for a baby toy company. After conducting an audit, the team began executing Facebook ad campaigns while tracking and reporting their results.
Conversations rates have risen by a remarkable amount, leading to sustainable growth. 1o8 prioritizes constant improvement, always looking to gather feedback and better streamline their workflow. Customer can expect a knowledgable, supportive, and detail-oriented partner.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the founder & CEO of a baby toy company. We're in over 300+ specialty toy stores, sell on select e-commerce sites, Amazon and our own website.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?
We hired them to held up increase conversion rates on Facebook ad efforts. We were getting high click though rates but not enough people were buying. We have really positive ratings and testimonials so we needed to figure out how to bridge the gap from clicks to purchase.
What were your goals for this project?
create a more strategic sales funnel increase conversation rates identify our high value target audience Decrease cost of sales
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
they were referred to us from a trusted board member. We've worked with a few different digital agencies over time and none have been particularly effective. The founder has direct experience in our category and demonstrated that he understood our challenges. They did a thorough audit during the biz dev process and came to the table with strategic recommendations before we even got started. They're uniquely customer-centric so saying "yes" was easy.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Paid social strategy on Facebook Ad creation Media planning and buying execution of ad campaigns tracking and reporting They were already ahead of the game when we got started due to the thoroughness of their audit. We used that as a jumping off point to prioritize where to go first. We provided them with creative and they developed a series of ads based on a strategic sales funnel. We worked together on copy and then they took over executing campaigns.
What was the team composition?
Aalap (founder) offers high level insight and strategic thinking, Evan (project lead) manages the day to day activities on our account. We have one project lead internally who has and SEO and data background. He works closely with Evan to process learnings determine the path forward.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Since we started working with Io8, we've seen our conversion rates increase from .03% to a monthly average of 1 - 2% and have had days where we've seen an 8% conversion rate! We're getting a lot smarter about targeting and are starting to see patterns that suggest a sustainable trend in the right direction.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
We're a small and nimble team and they've met us where we need to be in terms of workflow and communication. They've made a concerted effort to ask how to make the workflow more efficient and we feel confident that they're open to any suggestions should we have any. So far so good.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They dove right in and got to work really quickly. They're hands on and pay attention to the details. They have a mastery of the digital marketing process and are clearly committed to helping us win.
Are there any areas for improvement?
They suggested a monthly strategy call where we work together to push our thinking. We love the idea but haven't seen it implemented yet. We'd love to see follow through on this, but we may be equally responsible for not pushing to get it on the calendar.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Digital Strategy for Home Theater Product Launch
Digital Strategy
$10,000 to $49,999
Apr. 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were open to suggestions and feedback along the way and made changes accordingly."
Sep 3, 2019
Co-Founder & Director, Enclave Audio
Leonard Chung
Verified
Other industries
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
1o8 began the engagement with an audit of their client's digital presence. After analyzing SEO, Amazon listing, and ad spend, the team developed a multi-channel strategy to prepare for an upcoming product launch.
1o8's first-rate insights have evolved into actionable plans. Flexible and supportive, the team responds quickly to feedback and adjusts to match fluctuating timelines. They prioritize the needs of their customer to meet every project requirement.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the co-founder of Enclave Audio. We're a manufacturer and marketer of wireless home theater surround sound solutions using the latest multi-channel wireless technologies. Started in 2016, we launched the CineHome 5.1 as a simple plug and play solution to the thorny problem of complex traditional home theater setups. This fall, Enclave is launching two new products Cine Home II and CineHome Pro to bring our ease of setup to a wider range of audiences while maintaining true surround sound found in traditional wired solutions. I oversee our product launch from manufacturing and sourcing to executing marketing and PR strategies with our agency partners here in the US.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?
At first, consultation on our current product's digital presence from SEM, SEO, social and we've now engaged 1o8 to over see all aspects of our digital launch of our upcoming products this fall through our various channels on our own website, Amazon and 3rd party sites as well.
What were your goals for this project?
Our goal is to implement best in class strategies to optimize our site and brand presence online, identify areas and keywords we need to take ownership of and develop towards. Ultimately find the most effective way to spend our add dollars and time for better conversions across the board.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We evaluated several agencies and freelancers, but Aalap and his team at 1o8 were able to provide far more insight and strategy beyond SEO.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
1o8 started with an audit with our SEO, Amazon listing, Ad spend, to highlight our strengths and deficits in each channel and developed a strategy to fill our gaps. Now 1o8 will effectively manage our ads across all digital platforms for our up coming product launch as well as SEO and social.
What was the team composition?
Aalap and I work closely together and would bring in specialists as needed to fulfill the specific task we needed to accomplish.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
While we're still working towards our Q4 at the time of writing, 1o8 was able to deliver insights into my company that we had data for but never an actionable plan for.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Seamless and responsive. They were open to suggestions and feedback along the way and made changes accordingly.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Aalap and his team took a deep dive into understanding our product and industry and went beyond our scope to help find additional resources and talent whenever our Company needed help. They've also been nimble in our changing needs according to our timeline.
Are there any areas for improvement?
It's been a great experience so far and looking forward to our upcoming launch!
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Rebranding for Grocery, Subscription & Food Solutions Co
BrandingDigital StrategyEcommerce Marketing
Confidential
June 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"1o8 has a unique blend of data-driven industry insight, creativity, expertise, keen perspectives, and integrity."
Nov 3, 2024
CEO, Fresh Picks
Benjamin Harrison
Verified
Food & Beverage
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
1o8 has been hired by a grocery, subscription, and food solutions company to rebrand their business. The team has been responsible for the client's brand voice, guidelines, logo, graphic elements, and strategy.
1o8 has renovated the client's branding entirely, positioning them for a new target demographic. The team has demonstrated excellent project management by delivering high-quality work on time and showcasing a unique blend of data-driven industry insights, creativity, and keen perspective.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Fresh Picks
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Fresh Picks is an purveyor of curated groceries, subscriptions and medically tailored food solutions.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire 1o8 to accomplish?
Complete Rebranding
E-Commerce strategy
SOLUTION
How did you find 1o8?
introduction through mutual acquaintance
Why did you select 1o8 over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
expertise & integrity
How many teammates from 1o8 were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Steve, Aalap and the Agency1o8 team are conducting a complete rebrand for the business, to reflect an evolved model and to reach a new target demographic. This includes brand voice, guidelines, logo, graphic elements and strategy.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have an entirely new brand that positions us for a new target demographic.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Project management was excellent - thorough, on time, fully explained, excellent work quality. They go above and beyond every time.
What was your primary form of communication with 1o8?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
1o8 has a unique blend of data-driven industry insight, creativity, expertise, keen perspectives, and integrity.
Are there any areas for improvement or something 1o8 could have done differently?
N/A
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Digital Strategy for Natural Oils Retail Co
Digital StrategyPay Per Click
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - Dec. 2023
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.5
"They were very invested in our success."
Dec 8, 2023
Founder & CEO, Fresh Vintage Farms
Tommy Tickenoff
Verified
Other industries
Turlock, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A natural oils retail company hired 1o8 for digital strategy. The team was tasked with growing customer reach and Amazon margins.
1o8's work helped the client improve their ROAS and sales volumes. 1o8's team was responsive and quick to implement the client's requests. The client also praised the team's commitment to their success.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder/CEO of Fresh Vintage Farms
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We sell a packaged Almond Oil & Walnut Oil
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire 1o8 to accomplish?
Grow our consumer reach
Improve Amazon margins
SOLUTION
How did you find 1o8?
Referral
Why did you select 1o8 over others?
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from 1o8 were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Amazon Store and Sales Improvements
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Improvements in ROAS, sales volume
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They were more responsive than I expected, we were impressed how quickly they implemented the requests we had
What was your primary form of communication with 1o8?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were very invested in our success, we appreciated that!
Are there any areas for improvement or something 1o8 could have done differently?
n/a
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
SEO & PPC for Women's Clothing Retailer
Digital StrategyPay Per ClickSearch Engine Optimization
Confidential
May - Oct. 2023
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"1o8 was very approachable and easy to work with."
Oct 3, 2023
Director of Marketing, Women's Clothing Retailer
Neil Popkin
Verified
Retail
Longmont, Colorado
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
1o8 provided SEO and PPC services for a women's clothing retailer. The team optimized the client's keywords and search terms and managed their PPC campaigns on Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Criteo.
1o8’s work increased the client's SEO revenue and improved their PPC campaigns' ROAS. The team also improved the client's keyword rankings on targeted search terms. 1o8 was approachable and easy to work with. The team was extremely detail-oriented, stayed organized, and delivered work on time.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director of Marketing of women clothing retailer.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We sell clothing for Women and Girls.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire 1o8 to accomplish?
SEO
Paid Search
Programmatic Display
SOLUTION
How did you find 1o8?
Referral
Why did you select 1o8 over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from 1o8 were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Evaluate opportunities on our website for optimizing high volume keywords and search terms to drive more organic traffic. Prioritize these opportunities to give us the most value based on competitive landscape. Help identify areas of improvement on site both from a technical and content standpoint. Rework our current google ads account. Drive performance with ppc. Ensure profitability and daily budget goals. Add in new channels such as Criteo, Microsoft ads
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Increased SEO revenue, improvement on ppc ROAS, higher keyword rankings on targeted search terms, increased blended revenue.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Extremely detail oriented, delivered everything on time. Stay organized with project outlines and progress sheets.
What was your primary form of communication with 1o8?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
1o8 was very approachable and easy to work with.
Are there any areas for improvement or something 1o8 could have done differently?
Nothing I can think of at this time
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Custom Dashboard Development for Travel Goods Brand
Custom Software DevelopmentDigital Strategy
Less than $10,000
Aug. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The full team is extremely impressive."
Sep 20, 2023
Senior Director of Finance, Travel Goods Brand
Ryan Pfeiffer
Verified
eCommerce
Manhattan, New York
11-50 Employees
Online Review
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1o8 provides development services for a travel goods brand. The team has created a custom dashboard for the client to view their e-commerce and marketing metrics.
1o8 has delivered a functional dashboard that meets the client's expectations. The team has shown an impressive understanding of marketing, digital ads, and data. 1o8's team is friendly and easy to work with. The team meets deadlines and has clear communication through email and virtual meetings.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Sr. Director of Finance of a travel goods brand.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Sustainable travel goods brand
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire 1o8 to accomplish?
Improve digital ads
Improve branding
Improve data
SOLUTION
How did you find 1o8?
Referral
Why did you select 1o8 over others?
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Performance - backed up what they said
How many teammates from 1o8 were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Created the most detailed, helpful dashboard of eComm and marketing metrics that I have seen. A better-consolidated view than I have seen from SaaS tech platforms that specialize in the space.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Hours invested in dashboard and more hours to unpack all of the key findings.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
On time. Clear communication. Friendly. Easy to work with. Clear on vision.
What was your primary form of communication with 1o8?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
CEO was in the weeds on the material. Understood brand, marketing, digital ads, data how they all intertwined. The full team is extremely impressive. Strong support with data, social, and marketing team.
Are there any areas for improvement or something 1o8 could have done differently?
Their team executed well. No constructive critisism.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Locations (1)
231 S LaSalle St. Unit 2100Chicago, IL,
United States60604
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