Ankit Designs Inc.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Dormond Industries Ltd.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacturer of flush solid wood doors

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ankit Designs Inc. to accomplish?

• Freshen up our website
• Easier layout of information

SOLUTION

How did you find Ankit Designs Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Ankit Designs Inc. over others?

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

How many teammates from Ankit Designs Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Overview of current website, comparison to a related website.

Reviewing content, sourcing images, organizing products effectively.

Iterating on a funcitonal prototype to make corrections until we were satisified.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With Ankit Designs we were able to give our website a more modern feel.

This has increased the amount of leads we get from inquiries through the website (form created by Ankit Designs).

It has made it easier for potential customers to see what we do and how we can work together.

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

The communication was great. 

Adam from Ankit Designs was able to do most of the project work with minimal interaction as he truly understood what we were attempting to accomplish with this project. This worked great for the both of us.

What was your primary form of communication with Ankit Designs Inc.?

Email or Messaging App

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

The pricing was very fair and we enjoyed being hands-off and allowing Ankit Designs to craft us a new website with minimal direction. They were able to get us the look, as well as the content, that we wanted.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Ankit Designs Inc. could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of faith-based institution.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are in national faith-based institution, looking to provide educational and social programming for Muslims across Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ankit Designs Inc. to accomplish?

• Revamp our website.
• Develop a web brand identity.
• Create template sites for our sub-brands.

SOLUTION

How did you find Ankit Designs Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Ankit Designs Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Good industry knowledge

How many teammates from Ankit Designs Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The core objective of the new website that we hired Ankit designs for what the solve one main challenge our audience was unable to navigate our services, programs and other key information and a user-friendly format.

we cater to a wide variety of demographics from seniors to young families to teenagers to donors and also volunteers. We needed a robust website that allowed us to showcase our events and programs on a calendar view as the snapshot, but at the same time have detailed lending pages for our fundraising campaigns and at the same time, able to highlight our program offerings and flagship initiatives.

The scope of this website, not only included the design, but also the information hierarchy and content structure that was a crucial step in this process. I would like to thank their team for guiding us throughout this process, and ensuring we are able to display our information highlights in the best way possible.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There was a project plan outlined for this website, however, the key deliverables included a site map, content document, website framework, page templates of the different styles we needed, colour and font brand guide and finally a functioning website alongside a template website that can be used for our other affiliate brands.

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

Ankit Designs were an absolute breeze to work with, and the key Success factor of the project management would be their clear and transparent planning alongside their consistent communication.

At no point, were we unclear of the progress uncertain elements of the website nor did we ever have to wait more than 24 hours for response on a query whether it was urgent or not.

Moore, Adam took it a step further by helping guide our end of the work which included preparing the content for the website, media files and overall structure that best reflected our organizational priorities.

What was your primary form of communication with Ankit Designs Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I found it really impressive and admirable how much time they took to understand our products and services and ensuring the Tailor their technical solutions to our contextualized gaps and challenges.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Ankit Designs Inc. could have done differently?

While I cannot identify any gaps in our engagement with the company, one added feature could be developing a more extensive brand guide that is transferrable to other elements like social media and printed products so that the brand kit created for the website extends across the entire brand. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Comms Specialist of Ontario Nurses' Association

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are Canada's largest nurses' union, representing nurses and health-care professionals in workplaces across Ontario.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ankit Designs Inc. to accomplish?

• Redesign our main website, ona.org.
• Redesign approx. 30 websites for our Locals.
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance post launch.

SOLUTION

How did you find Ankit Designs Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Ankit Designs Inc. over others?

Referred to me

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

Redesign our organization's website with a modern look and feel (in line with a recent rebrand) and improved user experience, including reliable and secure performance, and easy to navigate, engaging content.

• Close the experience gap with a website that puts members’ needs first. 
• Organize large volumes of content in a clear and engaging way, so visitors can easily find what they’re looking for. 
• Reinforce our renewed brand by implementing its tone and style across the website’s content, structure and visual identity.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Feedback since our website launch has been overwhelmingly positive. We have seen a marked reduction in technical issues and downtime compared to our previous hosting setup.

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

They were incredibly patient in addressing our many questions and ensuring we were informed and comfortable throughout the process. Their internal mechanisms for workflow, revisions and approvals made collaboration easy. Post-launch they have continued to provide timely and comprehensive support.

What was your primary form of communication with Ankit Designs Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They had well-established processes and tools for project management that ensured we stayed on track and informed throughout. They are incredibly responsive when it comes to any questions, minor or major.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Ankit Designs Inc. could have done differently?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Freight Carriers Association of Canada

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Membership owned, non-profit trade association serving the Canadian for-hire, commercial trucking industry and the shipping clients they serve.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ankit Designs Inc. to accomplish?

• To design a replacement website to support the continued efficient operation of the business
• significantly improve the 'back office' operations of the business
• significantly improve the security of our digital environment

SOLUTION

How did you find Ankit Designs Inc.?

Online Search

Why did you select Ankit Designs Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Ankit Designs Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A little over a year ago, FCA determined that they needed to substantially upgrade or replace its existing website to upgrade its functionality and security features. The FCA website was intentionally designed as a business tool meant to support the operational management of the Association, as opposed to a marketing and advertising platform aimed at attracting new clientele. At the core of FCA's business is a weekly technical bulletin which is distributed to more than 2,500 users as a paid subscription service.

The timely and efficient delivery of its weekly bulletin is essential to FCA's success. After much research, FCA identified Ankit Designs Inc. as the leading candidate to satisfy its website requirements. An introductory video conference was scheduled with Adam, Ankit Designs CEO to explore mutual fit. As a result of that introductory meeting, FCA selected Ankit Designs to create the desired solution. 

After further investigation it was determined that a full replacement website would best serve FCA's long-term requirements. Several subsequent video meetings were scheduled with Adam and one of his lead developers, Julie to define the full scope and specs for the new website and develop the timeline and budget for the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• An efficient process to create and distribute a weekly technical bulletin to approximately 2,500 user subscribers. 
• An efficient on-boarding process for new, qualified customers 
• Increased security for our operations digital internet presence

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

• After initial meetings were concluded to define the scope of the entire project, Ankit Designs created a Scope of Project document with defined timeline and milestones. 
• Video conferences were scheduled periodically to review functionality of product and timeline 
• Feedback on issues was handled by either email or video calls
• Responsiveness was excellent; issues and their resolutions were always documented and reviewed with us for accuracy

What was your primary form of communication with Ankit Designs Inc.?

Virtual Meeting

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

Without a doubt, the most impressive quality of Ankit Designs Inc. is the professional but completely personable nature of the people we dealt with. Nothing was ever lost to 'tech speak' and we were never 'talked down to' as non-technical users. Discussions were always serious, but with a touch of fun and humor to keep it real. And their finished product documentation was thorough and meticulous.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Ankit Designs Inc. could have done differently?

None come to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the President of Lumar Food Safety Services Ltd. We specialize in food safety, quality and technical support for the food industry that includes auditing, training, and consulting services. We add value and benefit to your business by streamlining processes and programs; ensuring efficient and effective business processes and compliance that results in saving time and money.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ankit Designs Inc.?

To create, develop and maintain our website.

SOLUTION

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

We chose Ankit because of their pricing, flexibility, friendly yet business -like approach.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Ankit Designed my company Lumar Food Safety Services website in 2017 and it looks perfect, till today I receive compliments. They developed from start to finish checking in along the way to ensure I was happy. This was 7 and 1/2 years ago and I can not recall the specific stages. But do recall there were stages and I was updated an briefed at each one and feedback was solicited.

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

Since the start (2017) I have worked with: Aynka- CEO and Thomas- Project Manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

It looks professional and very easy to navigate. The team is easy to work with and patient. They ensured I was completely satisfied with the product. I receive compliments till today on the website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

What I like the most about the service was the prompt, friendly, businesslike approach. They handle things very efficiently and are available for any questions we have. We still have an ongoing relationship, whenever I need updates to the site for new information. They also keep us updated on monthly reports, so we know how our site is doing.

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

I was impressed at how young the owner was, his wealth of knowledge, patience and understanding. He understood that this was not my area of expertise. I felt that I could trust his suggestions and that I would not be nickel and dimed as a new and small company.

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

Nothing I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a wood door manufacturing business. Our company has over 30 years of experience in the architectural woodwork industry, servicing builders, developers, contractors and architects throughout North America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ankit Designs Inc., and what were your goals?

Our outdated website was created over 5 years ago and was in need of full re-design and re-development. Ankit Designs created a brand new website for us - our goals were to dive deeper into our products, showcase products better, and improve our brand.

SOLUTION

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

We searched for many web developers, Ankit Designs was our top choice as the team was very responsive, friendly, and took the time to understand our needs and requirements. Ankit Designs created a phenomenal proposal for our new website, we were fully aligned with the team as they took significant time to learn about our products.

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

We started with a meeting to discuss requirements. Ankit Designs put together a proposal for us. We then proceeded with a kick-off meeting to discuss scope of the project.

We spent a significant amount of time on the Copy; Ankit Designs took the time to truly understand our products. Ankit Designs created mock-ups for us of every page before proceeding to the development phase.

The team was very easy to work with and accommodating throughout the entire process.

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

2 people from the vendor's team worked with us, Thomas (project manager), and Adam (CEO). Thomas was amazing to work with and really dived deep into every detail to ensure our new website would express everything we want it to and also be functional for the viewer. It was great to be able to contact Adam directly if any assistance was needed throughout the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching our website, we have seen a 50% increase in traffic with no significant marketing in place. We have received double the amount of inquiries on a weekly basis. We have gained non-recurring and recurring clientele from our new website, in just a few months from launch.

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

The project manager (Thomas) updated us 2-3 times a week with new progress. We mainly worked with Google Docs to create the Copy of the website. We went back and forth with Thomas, making updates of our content which he would revise and review with his team. This process worked really well.

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

A team that works together and takes the time to understand your requirements. Ankit Designs will not upsell you, they will create a website that aligns with your needs and deep-dive into the small details to ensure perfect execution. Ankit Designs' process of creating beautiful websites is a game-changer in the industry.

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

No areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Paymate Software is a company that has been offering HR and payroll solutions to U.S. and Canadian businesses of all sizes for many years. As a Marketing Associate, I develop and update promotional materials, track customers, leads and prospects, assume responsibility for social media platforms, and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ankit Designs Inc.?

Our company hired Ankit Designs with the intention of revamping our existing company website. We needed a fresh, appealing visual to present to our customers that also needed to be easy to use and navigate.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals for this project was namely a complete, well-designed webpage that would lead to increased website traffic. A further extension of this goal would be an increase in conversion of visitors to customers.

SOLUTION

How did you select Ankit Designs Inc.?

We researched online for a list of several vendors to choose from. After discussions with each vendor and careful consideration, we decided to go with Ankit Design because of the smooth discussions we had with them, and also their technical expertise was exceptional.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a lot of back and forth communication throughout the duration of the project. Ankit Design determined our needs and requirements, drafted samples for us to review and give feedback, proceeded to make revisions. This process repeated several times, and it was an enjoyable experience working together with their team.

What was the team composition?

Both of our companies each had one main point person for communication. We each then had our team that was responsible for this project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was a success as our new webpage was positively received by our existing customers. We also saw more online traffic, and started to receive more inquiries about our products.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team at Ankit Designs was very responsive, and frequently kept us up to date with work progress. Communication was clear, and they always tried to work out all the details to avoid any mistakes or misinterpretations.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their technical expertise was definitely something that stood out amongst the list of vendors we initially reached out to. And of course, their communication skills were top-notch, which made the entire project flow very smoothly without any issues.

Are there any areas for improvement?

If we had to name something, then it would be the overall delivery time of the completed project. But this was not much of an issue as it was still completed within the estimated time frame. We believe that work quality is more important than simply finishing a project as fast as possible.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO for Penny Appeal Canada, a relief and development organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ankit Designs Inc., and what were your goals?

Our website needed a complete overhaul as we wanted to have a more user friendly experience for our supporters to our website, while making an educated decision on donating to Penny Appeal Canada.

SOLUTION

How did you select Ankit Designs Inc. and what were the deciding factors?

We reviewed multiple proposals and spoke to several partners however after speaking with Ankit Designs, we were fairly confident this was the right partner for us given their experience in web design/development and just their willingness to work and collaborate with their clients.

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

Kick-off meeting Requirements gathering meeting Process flow design review meeting Mock design review meetings Essentially, Ankit made sure we were part of the journey with them and didn't work in silo.

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

There were about 3-4 people from Ankit Designs on the project; all of whom were amazing to work with and always responsive.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Launched the website ~5 hours ago and have received numerous messages from supporters on a job well done and how we have "changed" the charity industry with our website.

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

Asana, Asana, Asana!

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

Just their level of transparency.

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

There were some minor issues with the launch - none of which were Ankit's problems but more with our web hosting. Ankit was quick to provide solutions to ensure everyone has a seamless experience.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a field microbiologist but in relation to my engagement with Ankit Designs, I’m the president of a volunteer organization called Ontario Food Protection Association.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Ankit Designs Inc.?

We needed support for our website. We previously worked with Ankit but then engaged another provider, which didn’t work out well.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

While with a different provider, our website was hacked. We then engaged Ankit Designs which solved our problems and improved the site. They previously made website design proposals and implemented them too. We created most of the content, but they also suggested some pieces. Ankit Designs now maintains our website and supports its security.

What is the team composition?

Adam’s (CEO) my main point of contact but he also has a team that supports us.

How did you come to work with Ankit Designs Inc.?

A board member recommended Ankit Designs.

How much have you invested with them?

We’re spending on average $3,000 a year.

What is the status of this engagement?

It initially started in August 2016, and then we worked with another provider. We later re-engaged Ankit Designs and still work with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have peace of mind working with Ankit Designs unlike with our previous provider, which was unbelievably bad. There was a lack of transparency, and their team nickeled and dimed us. That’s the complete opposite of Ankit Designs. Our relationship with them is stress-free. Their team delivers, so we never have to worry about them. We receive a lot of compliments from our board members and sponsors on our website’s design. It looks great.

How did Ankit Designs Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

Adam’s a great communicator and always picks up the phone. No matter the time, I can always reach him. He also follows up with emails on the project’s progress, so it’s a good collaboration. The cost of their services is also competitive. If I were to rate Ankit’s project management, I would give them nearly a perfect score.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Ankit Designs provides reliable communications and excellent transparency. Adam doesn’t price-gouge us too. He understands that we’re a non-for-profit.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could work on their sales process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Communicate with them. If you’re open and clear, everything will turn out well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a legal professional.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Ankit Designs Inc., and what were your goals?

I hired Ankit Designs to create a personal branding website for me. My goal was to launch a blog and mentorship platform on my personal website for aspiring legal professionals.

SOLUTION

How did you select Ankit Designs Inc. and what were the deciding factors?

I decided on Ankit Designs Inc. after seeing some of their recent reviews online and their work over the years. I have personally heard great things from their clients as well which helped me make that decision.

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

I am not very technologically-savvy but Ankit Designs Inc. did a great job with helping me understand the process. They built a WordPress website for me that allows me to publish my content as needed and represents my personal brand.

We had an initial meeting, then a needs assessment, and then started the project. Once we started, we worked on the copy doc, then they developed my website. There were some testing and feedback phases and it worked out well.

There were weekly communication if not daily and the team was very helpful along the way.

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

I worked with Adam and Thomas.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We just launched my platform recently and I have already received many leads through the mentorship platform Ankit Designs built for me. My blog has also received several compliments on design.

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

Project management was smooth and efficient. Ankit Designs took the time to understand my goals and my vision before they started which made the entire process a breeze!

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

The most impressive thing about Ankit Designs is their attention to detail and the unique approach to design. They really spend time getting to know their client and understanding their goals.

I described the aesthetic I was trying to go for and Ankit Designs was able to translate that to my website in the best way possible.

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

I had such a smooth experience with Ankit Designs Inc and will be returning to them for my future projects. They did things right the first time and as such, I don't have any recommendations for improvement.