Ankit Designs Inc.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the general manager at Hakka Ren, a Chinese restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our website was designed very amateurishly, and a redesign was long overdue. We knew we needed a professional touch for our redesign to make the site more functional.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They handled the redesign of the website. The goals were to improve the functionality of the website and get more eyeballs on our brand. We wanted a call to action on our website — something to trigger them to come in from the website.

We entirely abandoned the old site, and they built this one from scratch. It was more design than redesign. They developed the site using WordPress.

What is the team composition?

Primarily, Adam (Founder) was our main point of contact. We also had Thomas (Manager), who was the project manager. We had two consistent points of contact.

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

I actually hired a different company first. We were halfway through the project, but I wasn’t happy so we stopped. I was looking for a vendor that was more transparent and that better understood the restaurant industry, how to reach our target market, and my vision. I was Googling them, saw they had great reviews, and went with Ankit Designs.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $6,500 for the entire overhaul and redesign.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began work in January 2020 and finished in July of the same year. The site went live on July 15th.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It just launched, and with COVID-19 I’ve been very busy and haven’t checked the statistics. However, the site’s been well-received. We launched the site on social media, causing an uptick in business despite the COVID-19 situation.

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

They handled everything very well — I loved it. They’re amazing to work with. They’re very transparent and kept me informed along the way. They provided weekly updates and we collaborated on a Google tool. They’re very professional.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are very candid and professional. Their timeliness is also impressive — they deliver exactly what they promise when they promise it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’m very happy so far. I can’t think of anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Get all your assets ready, like your copywriting, images, and more. Make sure it’s ready first, and then you can sit back and let them take the reins.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re an analytics consulting company, and I’m the marketing director. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking to rebrand and redo our website to better communicate what we do here.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They were tasked with giving our brand and uplift through a new, completely custom WordPress website. We’re in a technical field, so the site needed to both represent us well and communicate our value to potential customers. 

What is the team composition?

I emailed weekly with our project manager and spoke with the CEO as well. 

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

While doing some research on web design and development companies in the area, I narrowed it down to five potential options. They stood out immediately by coming into our office to get a better feel for our services and vision. That meeting gave them the most insight, so we decided to go with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent a little over $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from November 2019–May 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site looks way better than we imagined and is clearly very high-quality. They executed very well to deliver what we needed.  

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

They did a weekly update on their progress and answered my one-off emails in a timely manner, even during off-hours. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re very knowledgeable in defining custom graphic design elements. The backend of the site was also very clean and organized, allowing us to make updates easily. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t think so. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust them and let them be creative. We gave them the reigns, and they delivered better results than we would’ve expected that way.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a puppy match-making service, and I’m the president.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed help with building our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They created our website, logos, and helped with future plans. They also consulted on our social media and ideas for blogs.

What is the team composition?

Adam (Owner) is our main point of contact. We also interact with Thomas (Project Manager).

How did you come to work with Ankit Designs Inc?

I found them on Google, along with a lot of other places. Other places didn’t pick up, and if they did, they’d quote me astronomical prices. When I talked to Ankit, they were very personable and we set up a meeting the next day. We got a quote that seemed reasonable. Just by answering the phone and seeing their portfolio, I knew they would be a good fit.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested 10,000 CAD ($7,000 USD), initially. Now, we’re up to 30,000 CAD ($21,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in March 2017, and our engagement in October 2017. We’re still collaborating on other versions of the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Now, we get 4,000 visitors to the site per month, even as it’s been inactive for the past two years.

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

We’ve built a good relationship over the years. I know the whole team by name now.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their responsiveness is great, they always answer whenever I call.  I’ve never worked with anyone else so I don’t know who I could compare them to.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I would love to see them grow and expand into a larger company. They definitely deserve it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would recommend that they go see them in person. It’s much more productive that way.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a partner at an environmental cleanup company. We handle demolition, construction, renovation, and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking to improve our website and help with our marketing channels.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ankit Designs Inc. developed and designed two websites for us. Working in WordPress, their team created the first site for a group of environment companies and the second for just our company.

What is the team composition?

We had one main point of contact at Ankit Designs Inc., our project lead

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

Ankit Designs Inc. was referred to us through a friend of a friend. They provided great services from a cost-benefit perspective and are a local company, which was important to us. 

How much have you invested with them?

We have invested between $5,000–$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Ankit Designs Inc. ran from June–October 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ankit Designs Inc. provided very high-quality results, everything is clean and usable. The president of the group provided positive feedback on the site and we get a lot of external compliments.

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

The team is super sharp on their deadlines. Their team used project management software for their team to track their progress. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The Ankit Designs Inc. team is incredibly responsive and always available. They track their progress well so we always know where they’re at. Ankit Designs Inc. really understood our needs and created amazing designs. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

The prices of their work have increased after our first website was completed. We have sometimes been billed for even a half-hour of work. Their pricing model no longer makes sense for us.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a contractor for DT International, an incentive travel planner. I do all of their publishing, proposals, promotion, printed materials, and web design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had an old-fashioned website that needed to be more professional.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed a WordPress site for us. We had a very basic idea of what we wanted, but they asked a lot of questions to help us narrow it down. They made us think about the processes we go through, and then they suggested a lot of ways they could help using a modern and interactive website. I just told them that I wanted it to be visually beautiful and I provided images for the platform.

So the first part of the website was public-facing, and it talked a lot about the company and the process of planning a trip. Then, they created a username and password-protected registration portion. Access to this part of the website is restricted to clients and those they’ve invited on trips. To do this, we sketched out flow charts so we knew what it would look like. Ankit Designs Inc. also handles all the data that we collect through registration.

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

I was looking online and liked their website, so I met with their founder. He was a very good communicator and was very knowledgeable. Then we had a few conversations with the staff and was assigned a service rep.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $9,000 CAD (approximately $6,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–March 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our clients love the website. It was much more professional than it was before. We’re very impressed b that. Now we look like we’re moving into the 21st century. We’ve received a lot of feedback from clients or prospective clients. Now they can feel confident that we know what we’re doing.

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

It was perfect. They were very transparent about where they were and if they needed a little more time. There was communication daily and they asked questions if they needed additional information. Even now, we’re frequently in touch. They’re the most polite, cordial, and sympathetic people I’ve worked with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Now we still have a relationship with them because we use them if we want to make changes and they let us know if we have a subscription that needs to be renewed. We still keep in touch. I’m a big fan of them because they helped me when I had no idea what to do.

Are there any areas they could improve?

My only frustration is that sometimes it takes a little while for them to get back to me. But we’re in different countries, so that’s probably why. There’s a bit of a time difference.  Still, I know they work hard and would recommend them to anyone.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of a travel and tour company based out of Canada. Our tours take place in Grenada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I wanted a reliable website for customers to go on for booking and renewing options for tours within the island of Grendada.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built my website from start to finish. First, we sketched everything together and then they gave me 2-3 different versions of what the website could look like.  They did everything from the recommendations of what it should look like to the visuals and its development.  At the click of a button you can get a description of the tours, go to the homepage, make payments.

What is the team composition?

I worked with Adam (Founder) and Thomas (Designer).

How much have you invested with them?    

We invested $3,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in September 2019 and wrapped up in January 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

 I received several emails and accolades from people who visited my site. Someone even commented on how much they loved the website and even though she lived in Grenada, the site made her want to come on one of the tours. Someone else said my site was amazing and on par with the tourism sector in Grenada.

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

They were absolutely fantastic. They were very diligent on the timelines and updated me on what they needed from me at what time. They adjusted the timelines as we went along and kept me informed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I loved how available both Adam and Thomas were for answering my questions. Their feedback and responses were very quick. Even when I felt like I had silly questions, they comforted me and let me know that no questions were silly. It felt like my project was the only one they were working on.

They made it feel homey,  like my website was their website. They listened to what I wanted and made sure it happened. Their customer service was amazing and they delivered a top-of-the-line website.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Hans Dairy. We’re a manufacturer of dairy products including yogurt, rice pudding, and smoothies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had a website that was quite old and stale and not being updated. We wanted it to be more active so customers could find information about our products and where to purchase them. It also had to describe what our company essence was about. We were going for a modern and relevant site that we could update monthly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They overhauled the whole website with a fresh look, and it's exactly what we were looking for. Dairy isn’t the most exciting industry, but now we have an attractive site with great coloring that draws eyes in. They did quite a bit of coding on their own end—maybe taking 10–15% of our existing code.

They took care of how every page looked as well. We provided content that needed to be there, and they offer 3–4 options for the design and layout of each page. They took care of the rest after we chose one.

The site was built in WordPress, and they taught us how to use the backend so we can make monthly changes ourselves. We still call them for big things—creating a new page or something—but we handle minor things ourselves like updating contest information, posting blogs and recipes, or posting our quarterly whitepaper for our B2B clients.

What is the team composition?

We had a project manager we dealt with for everything. They assigned the tasks to their team, so we didn’t deal with the developers daily. The project manager would relay our feedback to them and they would bring an idea back to us.

How did you come to work with Ankit Designs Inc.

They were a referral from someone in the HR field that had done a similar website overhaul with them. Their new website was very attractive, and in a series of interviews, they understood our goals as a small family business better than anyone else.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $4,000 on the website. Now, we pay them $1,900 annually for service.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our traffic has increased, as has the time spent on the website's pages after we put new information up.

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

They’re quite excellent, always upfront on what they’re working on. They provide a weekly timeline on what they're doing, as well as if they need to extend it. Outside of what we can share on email, they’ll talk to us on the phone.

It’s a very easy system with just the project manager to go to. They took care of everything. I don’t have to see everything on the backend, only frontend.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Once our website was done, we wanted to make sure we could do small things, like change the font and change small images on our own. They showed us how to do certain things, either coming to our office or hosting us for 1–2-hour sessions. Rather than not teaching us and allowing us to charge them for the time it would take to make the updates, they helped us learn to do the small stuff ourselves.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, to be honest. I’m very happy with how they ran the project and continue to run it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Most companies don’t share timelines, but they do. Ask them for updated ones on at least a bi-weekly basis so you’re not in dark. I think they already do that but I’m not quite sure.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Galbraith Family Law, a legal services company. We provide legal advice and solutions for separation and divorce, including custody, support, and property division. We help clients navigate family law issues in Barrie, Newmarket, Oakville, St. Catharines, and surrounding areas of Ontario.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Ankit Designs Inc. to accomplish for your family law practice?

We needed to create a new website that was fast and mobile-friendly to draw more views and clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Ankit Designs Inc. handled the design and development of our website. We already had the content created.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one teammate from Ankit Designs Inc.

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

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings.

How much have you invested with them?

The investment is confidential.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from December 2024–December 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ankit Designs Inc. successfully developed our website. It looked better and was faster.

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

They delivered on time and had excellent management. We communicated through virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They had a deep commitment to doing an excellent job.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was nothing they needed to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Ultimate Perfection Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Commercial Cleaning Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Marketing
• Improve Business Strength

SOLUTION

How did you find Ankit Designs Inc.?

Referral

Why did you select Ankit Designs Inc. over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• 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.

Ankit Designs continues to provide exceptional innovative service that attracts and improves visual aspect of our business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

10% Business Growth Annualy

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

Proffesional team, quick in responding.

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

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

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

Available 24/7. Amazing team to work with.

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

Ankit Designs Inc. always exceeds our expectations!!!!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It’s a niche fragrance brand with men, women and unisex fragrances

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Web development project for a new site
• Responsive mobile design

SOLUTION

How did you find Ankit Designs Inc.?

Online Search

Why did you select Ankit Designs Inc. over others?

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

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

The scope of work included, design concepts and development along with prototypes on potential layouts of the website. Additionally, they worked on creating a more streamlined navigation of the website as well as ensuring a more responsive mobile design. The team at Ankit Designs conducted bi weekly meetings with our team to provide us with their concepts, updates, and obtain review before publishing.
They outlined a strong plan outlining specific deadlines for deliverables in commitment with the timeline we provided. The team submitted wireframes with prototypes giving insight on how they would effectively implement a web layout. They created several series of graphics to carry out brand aesthetics.
They provided us with comprehensive details upon conducting A/B testing to optimize response times for both the mobile design and desktop. They followed up and upheld each deadline as each aspect of the website was launched upon our approval.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We went into the agreement with a certain idea of what we wanted but not exactly sure of how it would all come together. Ankit Designs provided us a website with the exact style of parallax design we wanted. Ensuring there was great synergy between design and response times to maximize our web traffic and reduce bounce rates

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

The projects were completed with 100% on time delivery. They were always approachable and willing to meet anytime when we had questions and suggestions.

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

Virtual Meeting

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

The quality of work, the approachability, the preciseness of delivery of website

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

no