7Span

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder of Cope Control Ltd, an art education company. We help artists improve their skills.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 7Span?

We needed to create a custom LMS platform and link it to our existing e-commerce platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

7Span developed the front- and backend of our platform. They connected our existing e-commerce platform using APIs and ensured we had a robust single session authentication for both platforms. The team built everything from course progress tracking to navigation and feedback modules where our students can submit their work and also leave comments. They also integrated our existing video hosting platforms and email marketing automation. We handled the design ourselves.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from 7Span.

How did you come to work with 7Span?

We found them through an online search. Their pricing fit our budget, and they offered good value for the cost. Moreover, their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July 2025–November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

7Span delivered a working LMS platform that our students enjoyed. We received positive user feedback regarding usability. For example, users said the platform loads faster and is easier to navigate and use.

How did 7Span perform from a project management standpoint?

7Span's project management was amazing. It was a pleasure working with them. The team was really engaged in the project, and it felt like they were part of our team. They delivered on time and were quick with all the changes we requested. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and a messaging app.

What did you find most impressive about them?

7Span's work ethic and attention to detail were impressive. The team provided daily updates and asked questions I wouldn't have thought about. They really overdelivered in terms of value.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn't think there was anything they could improve on. They did great!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Computravel CC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an online travel agency based in South Africa serving leisure clients in Southern Africa for travel abroad.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Span to accomplish?

• Expert website development skills
• To complete our website, Computravel
• To maintain the website

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Span?

Online Search

Why did you select 7Span over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from 7Span were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Technical Specifications Overview 

Services: Front End: 

●  Github repository: https://github.com/sharkfin009/computravel-nuxt3.0.0 
●  URL : https://computravel.co.za 
●  Image storage: cloudinary? 
●  Language and Frameworks: Javascript, Nuxt.js, Vue.js, Tailwind 

Directus Back End: 
●  Github repository: https://github.com/sharkfin009/ct-directus 
●  URL: https://directus-admin.computravel.co.za 
●  Language and frameworks: Directus (Node.js, Vue js for admin front end with custom 

extensions, postgres database) 
●  Used for: Customers and their 4 enquiry types, consultants, packages (updated from 

Thompsons API, as well as manually created), newsletter and all editable front end content. 

3rd party services: 

Github - code repositories
Digital Ocean - hosting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Their team was excellent, in particular the project manager Mr Markand Trivedi, whose attention to detail and sorting out and resolving some serious issues caused by a previous development company's below par work and service. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The 7 Spans team were excellent, delivered on time and responded professionally and expertly to our needs. 

What was your primary form of communication with 7Span?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their attention to detail and ability to resolve problems with speed and accuracy were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Span could have done differently?

No - they came across as a very focused and competent web development company. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a digital producer at a branding agency that specializes in developing impactful branding and communication strategies for next-generation tech companies. We combine industry expertise with creative insight to elevate our clients’ market presence and drive long-term success.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 7Span?

We urgently needed 7Span's help to launch a website for a multinational company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

7Span took full control of a partially completed WordPress build. Their work included debugging, responsive testing, developing existing components, and creating new ones from scratch. We provided Figma templates as a reference, with components ranging from simple CTA banners to interactive diagrams with advanced functionality.

What is the team composition?

We worked with a team of approximately five people from 7Span.

How did you come to work with 7Span?

7Span was already an approved partner of the agency when I joined the company. They had successfully delivered previous WordPress builds, and the team had been very happy with their work. We chose them for this project based on that positive experience.

How much have you invested with them?
We’ve invested approximately $50,000 in the project so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with 7Span in June 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The website launched successfully and has been bug-free, which has been well received across the company.

How did 7Span perform from a project management standpoint?

7Span consistently delivered on time, and in several cases, completed tasks ahead of schedule. Day-to-day communication was handled primarily through Slack, support tickets were managed in Jira, and project updates with management were shared via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

7Span’s expertise, experience, and insights, along with their precise project management and accurate time estimates, proved especially valuable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we were very happy with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of a fintech platform.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a fintech platform that helps people get quick funds by borrowing against their mutual fund investments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Span to accomplish?

• Help me build an initial product

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Span?

Online Search

Why did you select 7Span over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from 7Span were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work involved creating the whole app, including designing how it looks, building the backend, and ensuring everything worked smoothly. The main goals were to have a fully working app, a simple and easy-to-use design, and a smooth experience for users. We wanted the app to be easy for thousands of people to use. 7Span helped us a lot and ensured everything turned out as we wanted.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was a success. Liquify went from just an idea to a working app. Most beta users liked the design. The app runs well because the backend is strong. Team 7Span helped us a lot and worked with us closely. Now we have a full product ready to use.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team at 7Span managed the project very well. They gave everything on time and answered us quickly. They worked with us step by step and helped fix any problems. They made sure things went smoothly from start to finish.

What was your primary form of communication with 7Span?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They really cared about our project. It felt like they were part of our own team. They gave good ideas and were very patient when we had problems. The design and app look great and are easy to use. Their teamwork was the best part.

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Span could have done differently?

Working with 7Span was great. Only thing that could be better is faster follow-ups with outside partners. That would help avoid delays. But overall, everything was really good and we’re happy with their support.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager of Princeton Ethiopian, Eritrean, & Egyptian Miracles of Mary Project (PEMM)

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Princeton Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Egyptian Miracles of Mary (PEMM) project is a comprehensive resource for the 1,000+ miracle stories written about and the 2,500+ images painted of the Virgin Mary in these African countries, and preserved in Geʿez between 1300 and the present.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Span to accomplish?

• Migrate our complex data into a SQL db and standup our content in Directus content management system
• Co-design and develop over 30 pages in the PEMM wesbite
• Localize wesbite into Amharic language

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Span?

Online Search

Why did you select 7Span over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Expertise and experience

How many teammates from 7Span were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Migrated PEMM’s data from Google sheets 
• Developed PEMM’s content management system of Directus by developing a schema, programing calculations and relationships
• Developed PEMM’s website, including approximately 25 pages and an unique search enginge tool that using Ethiopic script
• Localize the website into one of the local languages of Ethiopia, Amharic
• Provide written documentation for PEMM Server architecture, Incipit search architecture, Maps page architecture, Directus programming deployment, Directus APIs work and Failover documentation

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• We have a complete functioning website that is widely used across the world
• We have amazing tools and visuals for our users to use and conduct research
• Our wesbite is available in Amharic
• Our CMS is user friendly and condusive to a productive workflow

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

• 7Span was dillgent in their project managent using Github, Excel, and Slack as the main tools to track open items, comments, bugs, etc. 
• 7Span held virtual weekly stand up meetings and were readily available via Slack for online messaging
• 7Span worked quickly and delivered on goals timely, often times quicker than our team expected
• 7Span never told us no. In the past we worked with other vendors who told us what we wanted was not possible. 7Span helped us acheive our dreams and worked to find solutions to our obstacles. They were flexible to our requests and open to ammending contracts and proposals when needed. 

What was your primary form of communication with 7Span?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

7Span offers a wide range of services and skills. This made it easy for us to rely on 7Span whenever a problem or additional need arose. They are not just CMS experts (our initial ask), they are application and web development experts, brand experts, SaaS experts, design experts - the list goes on and on! On top of that, they are extremely client-service focused. This really helped our relationship develop from client - vendor to client - partner. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Span could have done differently?

N/A! Our project wouldn't be the historic, unique, and comprehensive resource it is today without their work and partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Website refinement and design updates for providing ADA compliance for users with disabilities. Tuning and refining the website.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 7Span, and what were your goals?

The Truision website needed a significant update to comply with USA laws concerning access for users with disabilities.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

7Span applied significant technical expertise in refining the underlying structures, user experience, presentation, and underlying coding, tagging and compliance to measurably improve the site usability.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The 7Span team defined the scope carefully, mapped out each of the changes to be made, implemented the changes, presented the updated site for review. An Agile approach was taken, with rapid sprints and updates made that we can review and provide feedback. Progress was exceptional and quality was excellent.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Several team members were involved, covering developers coding, designers providing updated designs and layouts as well as Quality Assurance staff doing independent QA.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The website updates were awesome, the project was completed ahead of expectations, and the quality was noticeably high and consistent.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Figma is used for changes to prototype and share early versions, frequent updates were provided and overall quality and speed was exceptional and appreciated.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Technical skill and design skills are world-class at 7Span. We are continually amazed by 7Span's cutting-edge design, care and commitment in delivering excellence to their customers. Lastly the internal culture is one that leads to teamwork, responsiveness and care in the delivered product.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

7Span is excellent. I'd recommend them to anyone with website design, development overall technology and integration needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Vogel Development, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develop Business Solutions for small to medium size firms that require custom approaches to solving line of business challenges.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Span to accomplish?

• Provide coaching on API development
• Design and develop the front end web application for a legacy client server application

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Span?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select 7Span over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from 7Span were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

1. UX design for line of business application in both desktop and mobile form factor
2. UI implementation with React for both form factors
3. Integration of API for business functions
4. AWS infrastructure including RDS, ECR, FarGate and Amplify

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Successful adoption of global line of business application across a broad member base.
• On budget delivery
• Flexibile schedule that accomodated client process improvement initiatives
• Quantifiable metrics on user adoption and daily usage patterns
• Retirement of legacy client server infrastructure and elimination of business risks

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

7Span leveraged a modified Sprint format for managing the deliverables and schedule.  We used Jira / Confluence to ensure requirements were clear, deliverables were achieved and schedule met.

When the business client needed more time to reorganizae their internal processes, 7Span was able to quickly pivot to a smaller team and less formal project management.  This ensured the project stayed on budget while achieving revised timelines.

Even with the smaller team, 7Span continued to leverage the software tools to keep high quality of deliverables.

What was your primary form of communication with 7Span?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• Ability to work with  us across a 11.5 hour time zone difference
• Personable and caring team that truly cares about the client's business success
• Flexibility in staffing, while maintaining cost

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Span could have done differently?

• The UX / UI development is overly dependent on Figma as a software tool.  This has significant gaps when working with clients that are unfamilar with web technologies.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of lookaround GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are providing platform-independent community based advertising Blocks as personal own video feeds 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire 7Span to accomplish?

• Platform development

SOLUTION

How did you find 7Span?

Linkedin

Why did you select 7Span over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from 7Span were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

developing drom the scratch

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Functional platform 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, everythink was on time

What was your primary form of communication with 7Span?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They provided great communication 

Are there any areas for improvement or something 7Span could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and director of a company that processes potatoes to produce frozen French fries and dehydrated potato flakes for food industry and retail customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 7Span?

I needed a website that manufacturers usually don’t have — something unique. I had a vision, and I needed help to achieve that visionary website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

7Span built our website from scratch. We only had a domain, and they handled everything, including the final hosting.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6–10 teammates from 7Span.

How did you come to work with 7Span?

Someone referred 7Span to me. I chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June to July 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

7Span’s work was the first time we hosted a website. After the launch, we had many good reviews from customers appreciating the work. Although we haven’t checked quantitative metrics yet, the website helped us connect with customers.

How did 7Span perform from a project management standpoint?

7Span perfectly delivered on time. We communicated through in-person meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

7Span’s team was young and energetic. Our thoughts matched for our project, and we loved working with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I couldn’t imagine more good results from them. It was the best.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Kalatman, a B2C brand for wooden wall art for interior decor and gifting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 7Span?

We hired 7Span for the entire rebranding of our company and website development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

7Span handled our rebranding and website development. The team was responsible for brand name selection, logo design, branding guidelines, and website UI design and development.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from 7Span.

How did you come to work with 7Span?

We found 7Span through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October–December 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

7Span’s improved UI and branding led to more add-to-cart actions and conversions. We saw a 30%–40% increase in these metrics over four months.

How did 7Span perform from a project management standpoint?

7Span delivered on time and within budget. We primarily communicated via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

7Span’s branding skills and timely updates were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing we can come up with.