Azuro Digital

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the manager and principal engineer at an electrical engineering company that designs electrical systems for commercial buildings. Our team also ensures that electrical contractors follow our designs. I manage our work and ensure that everything is done correctly.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Azuro Digital?

We hired Azuro for their website development services. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our previous website was truly generic; it was made on Squarespace and wasn’t professionally done. Given that, Daniel (Founder & Owner) and Azuro helped us develop a new website through WordPress. On top of that, the team helped us with technical writing. We weren’t the most eloquent wordsmiths, so their resources took the details and facts of what we did and wrote content about them. 

We also wanted to showcase our past projects on the website. To do that, we did multiple FaceTime meetings with Azuro to go over what we wanted. Our organization offered professional services in the construction industry, so we aimed to make everything look fancy. With that in mind, we focused on putting up many images of our past projects to show customers that we were competent. We provided the team with photographs from our past projects, and Daniel put them on the website. 

Moreover, the design process was collaborative. We talked about things like color schemes — we wanted copper color since it was related to buildings and the electricity that ran through them. Our teams used the same process for the layout; Daniel showed us a couple of templates while I broke down the different types of projects we’ve had. We went back and forth to determine the right layout for our website, and he led the charge. 

At present, the website is live but Azuro continues to provide hosting services for us. In terms of functionality, the website works on mobile phones and computers and shows our past projects. There’s an About Us section where Azuro has put the blurbs we’ve given them. Daniel has sent us videos on how to add more projects to the website and how to tweak other things on it. 

What is the team composition?

We mainly work with Daniel. 

How did you come to work with Azuro Digital?

I found Azuro on Google. Their distinguishing feature at that time was that they helped me with technical writing. That separated them from other web developers; Daniel critiqued my blunt engineering writing and turned it into something readable for people who weren’t technical. That was the start of our engagement. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested roughly $6,000 CAD (approximately $5,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We hired them in October 2021, and the website went live in January 2022. However, our partnership is technically ongoing since they do our hosting. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

People like the website because it shows a lot of our work. Users like its color scheme and the fact that it looks professional and highlights our past projects. I’ve only talked to 3–4 people, but everybody seems to think it’s truly professional, and it does what we want it to do. 

Overall, I have no complaints about Azuro’s work. I’ll recommend their services to anybody because I’m happy with them. They’ve done a good job in a timely manner. On top of that, their fee is reasonable.  

How did Azuro Digital perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is great. They’ve stuck to our schedule and budget, so everything has been perfect. To communicate, we use either emails or Skype. We also use Google Docs and FaceTime. Generally, we use whatever works for our communication. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Azuro builds websites and provides technical writing services. Beyond those things, they also have a good sense of organization in terms of how the website should flow. I can also use the website on different screens. Phones are slightly different, so the coding there is also different — they’ve done that well, too.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. They’ve provided a truly great service. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Know what you want from your website. We’re essentially advertising our professional services, so the website is more of an advertisement about us instead of selling something that we have. If we were trying to sell a widget, however, it would have been an entirely different website. In other words, know what your target audience is before the engagement. That will help the Azuro team know what they have to do with the website. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the President of Frontline Canadian Defence Corp.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Azuro Digital, and what were your goals?

Our website was about 10 years old and needed to be updated with new features for online learning and e-commerce. Our goal was to have a modern website that was easy for our customers to use and for us to manage and modify.

SOLUTION

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

My partner used social media to find local web designers and interview them online. Azuro Digital Inc. had a competitive price but also allowed us to own all the content, train us on making changes to the website and be available for ongoing support. Daniel had a professional demeanor and was very open-minded to our goals. Daniel also was able to advise us of potential pitfalls down the road early in the hiring process.

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

The scope of work was to redesign our website with modern features and layout. from there, we needed to add a storefront. Daniel guided us along the way to choose a resource that was easily scalable. Once the e-commerce storefront was established, Daniel then helped us choose an e-learning platform that is also easy to use and easily scalable.

Once we had everything in place, Daniel provided training for us to make edits to the platform and is available for ongoing support. Daniel used WordPress for the main website and we used podia and Printful for a storefront.

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

Daniel (Founder) personally worked with us as the owner of Azuro Digital Inc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have seen a 50% increase in traffic. We just started clothing sales so we don't have accurate analytics yet and are just about to launch our first online learning product. In general, we are very happy with the performance of the site.

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

Daniel had great communication. He was also patient with me and my partner as we balanced daily operations with pushing the new site for its launch. Daniel would give us steady reminders of our progress or obligations my partner and I had for providing specific content.

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

We were impressed with Daniel's ability to spot potential hazards down the road based on our initial vision. Daniel's suggested alterations resulted in a final product that far exceeded our initial vision. Looking at what we initially wanted and what we have now, we realize how much time, effort, and money.

Daniel saved us by suggesting tools for our website that will allow us to scale with time without a lot of redesigns to the website itself. The maintenance from Daniel's suggestions also saved us time and money down the road.

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

I have no suggestions for Azure Digital, as their performance far exceeded my expectations. There are definitely things I will change in my own approach to web design when I hire Azuro Digital Inc again for this company or my other companies, to make my part more efficient.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and lead consultant of a private consulting company that provides personalized consulting to enhance your professional applications. We offer one-on-one coaching through application file review, interview prep and resume building to help candidates realize their professional aspirations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Azuro Digital?

Azura Digital created and designed our web space. Daniel was timely in his communication and efforts and created a visually appealing, user-friendly website that clients can interact with to engage our services. The website is a central feature to our business.

SOLUTION

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

We chose Azura Digital for their strong reputation of being efficient and creating high quality work. Daniel comes highly recommended with strong credentials on his online profiles.

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

After some initial meetings to develop an idea and goal for the website, Daniel provided us with an outline of the website. We decided on a colour scheme and theme, along with the outline of the main pages and sub-pages.

He was very flexible in tailoring the content to our preferences and offered insightful suggestions to enhance the appearance of the website to be more appealing and user-friendly.

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

We worked with 1 person - Daniel.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website is just going live in the near future. Not applicable at this time.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was very effective and efficient. Daniel responds in a timely fashion and made himself very able to respond to our requests and inquiries.

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

I was really impressed with their knowledge about web design and optimization to be the most user-friendly and visually appealing. They were a confident communicator and they were very easy to work with.

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

I don't think so.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of a private career college.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Azuro Digital?

We needed help with building our website and promoting our services to our target audience.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’ve initially discussed our particular requirements with Azuro Digital, including the features that we want our enrolled college students to access. During this process, their team has helped us refine our user personas, marketing goals, and promotional strategies to retain our student-centric customer base once we’ve established it.

Based on our findings and their team’s suggestions, Azuro Digital has created our brand guidelines and proceeded with our platform’s development, implementing the design solutions and functionalities we’ve discussed. They’ve also designed most of the graphic work we’ve incorporated into the website and helped our team finalize the web content.

We’re currently in the process of optimizing the website’s performance to meet internal and external standards. Once the product’s go-live is approved, we’ll ask Azuro Digital’s team to design our campaign materials.

What is the team composition?

Our main point of contact is Daniel (Founder & Owner).

How did you come to work with Azuro Digital?

I found their profile and online and was intrigued enough to explore their website and updated portfolio. Azuro Digital met our qualifications in terms of skill set and experience, so we onboarded their team.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent less than $10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?
Our ongoing collaboration with Azuro Digital kicked off in May 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t reached the go-live phase yet, so there are no quantifiable metrics to share at this point — however, the few people who’ve seen Azuro Digital’s development work have shared positive feedback about the site’s usability and design.

How did Azuro Digital perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via email, phone calls, and text messages. Azuro Digital eagerly meets our timelines — any delays we’ve encountered throughout the process have been from our team’s end. From my perspective, they’re a proactive and communicative team with a highly functional workflow.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re most impressed with their team’s responsiveness. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t point out anything. Azuro Digital has been attentive to our needs.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you know what you need and can relay those clearly, it’s easier for Azuro Digital to deliver those accurately.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Principal Health Scientist at TruEffect Inc. TruEffect specializes in project management, public and population health, epidemiology, statistics, and library science.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Azuro Digital?

We hired Azuro Digital to design & develop the TruEffect website.

SOLUTION

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

We chose to work with Azuro Digital because of the impressive websites that the company previously built for other clients. Additionally, a friendly and knowledgeable team and timely communication were key in our decision to work with Azuro Digital.

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

Project stages included an initial consultation to discuss our content and design ideas. Following this meeting, Azuro Digital created a first draft of our website. A number of scheduled and ad-hoc consultations then followed with Azuro Digital, as well as revisions by Azuro Digital to the website to make it perfect.

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

We worked directly with Azuro Digital's Owner, Daniel, on our project. We were incredibly satisfied by Daniel's professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since launching our website, we've received numerous compliments on the site's design, speed, and content. We anticipate that this will directly translate into increased business for our firm.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Daniel was exceptional to work with! His communications and instructions were always clear and concise. Deliverables were often delivered ahead of schedule, which was a bonus.

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

We were thoroughly impressed with Azuro Digital's creativity and web design ideas! We also liked how Daniel and his team incorporated our ideas and suggestions into our final site.

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

Not really! Overall, the offered services are amazing and competitively priced.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of InHaus Cooking, a private chef company in Ottawa, Canada. I do fine dining in my client’s homes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Azuro Digital?

I needed help in developing my website. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Azuro Digital built my website from scratch. The project started with a consultation call with Daniel (Founder), and he walked me through their process, pricing, and services. I also saw some of their previous work and heard great things from their former clients.

After hiring them, I had another call with Daniel, and he discussed the logistics of achieving what I was looking for within the business and website. I gave him my vision of how I wanted my website to look, and he put together everything in a straightforward process. There was minimal input from me throughout the whole experience. 

Azuro also designed various pages on the site, and they also introduced me to all kinds of features. Additionally, they helped me get my logo done by giving me suggestions of companies to consider for the project. They made the process so easy, even though they didn’t do the design themselves.

Currently, Azuro is providing SEO and site maintenance services. Whenever I encounter issues, I call them, and they’ll get it done within 20 minutes. They also update the site for me — if I have a new menu that I’m going to use within the next few days, they’ll upload that to the site. 

What is the team composition?

I work with Daniel, but I’m not sure if he has other people working for him.

How did you come to work with Azuro Digital?

I had been researching website development agencies within the Ottawa region, and Azuro was referred to me.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent around $1,500–$2,000 CAD (approximately $1,200–$1,600 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2020, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All my clients tell me the reason why they chose me instead of my competitors is because of how good and professional my website looks. I can say confidently that my site looks amazing. I’m getting a ton of traffic, and the site’s quality played a huge factor in that. 

I’m delighted with Azuro’s work. I can’t see another developer doing it as they’ve been able to. They executed far beyond what I expected.

How did Azuro Digital perform from a project management standpoint?

Azuro is attentive to detail. The way they’ve broken down the project’s cost has been great. Everything has come together quite well. 

We communicate mostly through email, but I call them every now and then. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Azuro is not a big corporation. They take pride and spend time with their clients. They put their full effort into making sure they deliver a great customer experience. Their work is unmatched, and it’s fantastic.

Azuro also takes pride that I’m happy with their work — that’s one thing I always look for among the people I work with. Knowing I have someone I can rely on is very important.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There are times when I might have a page that doesn’t work, but I think that’s only normal.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a vision of what you’re looking for. They have a lot of really cool ideas, but it’s better if you know what you want. Work together with Azuro, and get all your questions answered on their initial consultation call — it will make the whole process so much easier.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a paving company specializing in asphalt paving for the civil, commercial, and residential sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Azuro Digital, and what were your goals?

We needed to update our website from its original format. Azuro provided us with a modern, up to date face lift. We also added an e-commerce section. Azuro guided us through the process and it was a seamless process.

SOLUTION

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

We found them on the Kijiji platform and the deciding factors were the initial consultation and the rapid response on emails and inquiries.

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

Engaged Azuro, personal consultation was provided followed by a personalized contract. Work commenced immediately upon approval of contract. After some very specific direction, the work was complete in a timely manner.

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

1 person that I know of.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The work was complete within a very short period of time. The website looked very professional and the guidance from Azuro was very valuable. Content was written by Azuro and all of the required SEO and background tasks were complete without us being involved.

Azuro took charge and executed the project without issues, within the timeline, and with great results. Azuro exceeded our expectations. They are very knowledgeable in this field.

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

Management style is flawless with electronic contracts, zoom meetings, shared screen, and phone calls. Very good.

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

their constant updates throughout the project, outlining where they were with the timeline and within the process. Their guidance within the process such as tutorial links or explanation for any action item required for us.

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

Not at all. Great company to work with and we would recommend them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Pegasus Imagery is a technology company delivering intelligence and data solutions to the Emergency Management and Public Safety sectors. The company deploys long endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) integrated with high capability sensors to provide actionable information in real-time for first responders and emergency managers. My role as Business Development Manager involves finding clients and submitting proposals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Azuro Digital, and what were your goals?

We hired Azuro Digital because our old website was very rough around the edges and was not properly branded. Daniel was able to build us a brand new website in Wordpress and gave it a great design.

SOLUTION

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

Craigslist! Got to chat with a few freelancers and Daniel was by far our first pick. He was extremely professional and did a great job of getting to understand our needs. He subsequently gave us a very comprehensive and simple look at what a project timeline would look like with Azuro - we love how he built out the outline right there on the call with us.

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

We met with Azuro Digital a few times to lay out exactly what we were looking for, and asked for feedback and advice on our vision. Our pages were built out one at a time to ensure no details were missed, and to do iterations of each layout. Daniel implemented features on our website such as an integrated illustration/design, a password protected page, and figured out many other work arounds to make our requests possible.

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

One - Daniel. He is the founder of Azuro Digital as well as a Web Designer + Developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our project is not complete yet but we have been seeing an increase in inquiries from people in different sectors who have come across our website.

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

We communicated with Daniel mainly over email, and had zoom calls to talk through project updates and next steps.

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

Daniel was so incredibly patient with our many requests! Even after our initial launch, they were so quick to implement changes and help us work towards the final product.

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

Everything was great!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of an immigration consultancy firm called Scion Immigration Services. We provide immigration support for families and individuals looking to immigrate to or visit Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Azuro Digital?

We wanted to increase our online presence, so we needed someone to create a website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Azuro Digital designed and developed a WordPress site from scratch. We first gave them a general idea of what we were looking for, along with some documentation. They then created the color scheme and logo, which went through a few iterations. Although we provided most of the written content, they also conducted some research and content writing for the site. Lastly, they optimized the content. 

Azuro Digital finished and delivered the site already, but they continue to maintain and host it for us.

What is the team composition?

I worked with Daniel (Founder & Owner) and a logo designer.

How did you come to work with Azuro Digital?

I was googling for agencies in Ottawa and found Azuro Digital. They were highly reviewed on various review sites, so I reached out to them and set up a Skype consultation. I chose them because I was impressed with his presentation and the ideas they had for the site.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $4,500 CAD (approximately $4,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from August–September 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They were a great team that facilitated a pretty seamless project. When I initially asked them for website ideas, they came up with concepts right away. Azuro Digital’s turnaround time whenever I asked for any site updates was also highly impressive. They usually had everything finished and ready for review within a few hours of me asking. 

How did Azuro Digital perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was perfect. Azuro Digital was a team of effective communicators who responded quickly. They also stuck to the deadline and budget that they promised us when we signed on. To communicate, we used Calendly to set up meetings and Zoom calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed by their ability to communicate effectively and respond promptly. Whenever I requested changes to the site, they were always quick to accommodate me and make those changes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We had to write most of the content ourselves because they weren’t immigration experts. However, I understand that it was a niche market, and at the end of the day, I preferred to do my own content writing.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

In terms of the design of the site, know the direction you want to go in. If you have a concept in mind, it will save time and energy because they can get started immediately. They’re great at absorbing that information and translating it into a web design.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a real estate broker. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Azuro Digital?

I needed to establish an online presence, and I wanted to have a new website for my business. 
 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Azuro Digital built my website from scratch. They also did design work for my branding, including creating new logos, and created content for the site based on some general ideas that I had. 

What is the team composition?

I only worked with Daniel (Founder) on my project.

How did you come to work with Azuro Digital?

I found Azuro Digital and Daniel by searching online. I looked at the work that they had done and really liked it, so I hired them to move forward with my project. 

How much have you invested with them?

I spent around $2,500 CAD (approximately $2,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

I worked with Azuro Digital from December 2020–March 2021. They completed the work on a very quick timeline. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m very happy with the product that they delivered. I’ve already seen an increase in engagement across other social media platforms from my new website. 

How did Azuro Digital perform from a project management standpoint?

Daniel was awesome about sticking to our project schedule and budget. We communicated via email, Zoom, phone calls, and text messages, and he was excellent at communicating fluidly. He did a great job of keeping me updated on what actions he was taking and how far along the website was. If I wanted to tweak or change any work that he was doing, he always gave me opportunities to do so without complication. 

It seemed like he really matched my preferred business style — if I had liked emailing more, I think he would have done more email, for instance. Daniel was super flexible to meet how I liked to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What I really liked was his attention to detail and his flexibility to adjust what he was doing. He never took offense to any of my suggestions, and he made any requested changes within the same day that I asked. 

I would recommend Azuro Digital to everybody — in fact, I have already sent their name off to quite a few people. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I have zero complaints. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Start working with them now! I think that Daniel would be able to take on any project, regardless of the size.