Canadian Web Designs

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Besalb Moving & Transportation Company. We mostly do residential moves, but we’re slowly getting into transportation, deliveries, and commercial moves as well.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Canadian Web Designs?

We needed someone to do web design and digital marketing for our transportation company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They did web design and the website, business cards, marketing, and Google advertising. They did some marketing on Facebook, Instagram, Kijiji, and some other websites as well.

What is the team composition?

I don’t know what their team looks like, but I know there are quite a few people. I have dealt with five or six people from their team from a variety of expertise. 

How did you come to work with Canadian Web Designs?

I found them through Kijiji. I gave them a call and spoke with the business owner himself, and I liked how he introduced himself. I went and Googled them and checked their reviews and that is what made me go with their company.

How much have you invested in them?

I’ve spent around $2,000–$3,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I think it was at the beginning of July 2020, and I’m still working with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It has only been a month, however, I’m happy. We’re a startup and people are getting to know us. The number of calls we have received and clients is pretty good as a startup. I’m very happy with the website.

How did Canadian Web Designs perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re very quick to respond. They will get back to you as soon as possible. They respond to our emails, phone calls, text messages and they get in touch with us all the time and ask how things are going.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I haven’t looked for other providers because I’ve been happy with them from the beginning.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I hope they will continue on the way they have been. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Follow their instructions. They’re good at what they do in terms of designs and marketing, so just follow their advice. I would suggest them to other people and I have already recommended them to a few of my friends as well.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the writer for a food blog, where I write about different restaurants in Toronto.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Canadian Web Designs?

I wanted to make my blog a bit more modern and having it more user friendly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They revamped my blog, in terms of its design. It didn’t have too much to do with the content, since I write everything.

What is the team composition?

I worked with two people from their team, including one developer.

How did you come to work with Canadian Web Designs?

I found them via a Google search and I chose them because they had a lot of good reviews.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent $200–$400 CAD (approximately $150–$300 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2019, and their work is ongoing with maintenance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They did a really great job with the revamp and listened to everything that I wanted. I wanted a modern look to my blog and they made sure it did the job.

How did Canadian Web Designs perform from a project management standpoint?

Our developer was always on top of the deadlines that I wanted for the site. Our project manager made sure everyone was aligned as well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their constant communication was excellent. They were very quick to make sure everything was up and running and were very quick to address any of the concerns I had.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Sometimes the website isn’t meeting the requirements I need but they always go back and address any errors.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My advice is to have a plan beforehand and to make sure things are as detailed as possible. It helped me to give them my plan on the first step so they could start working off that first.

BACKGROUND

I am the Administrative Manager of GenWorx Power Systems Inc.

Generator service

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

• Website design

SOLUTION

We are previous customers

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

1 Employee

Website design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

A major improvement to our existing website.

Ahmed was remarkably prompt at responding to emails and revision requests. He was patient, friendly and very professional. A pleasure to work with.

Email or Messaging App

We couldn't be more pleased with our new website or the service provided by Ahmed. 

None whatsoever.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Kattegat

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Record Producing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Canadian Web Designs to accomplish?

• Create a website

SOLUTION

How did you find Canadian Web Designs?

Referral

Why did you select Canadian Web Designs over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Canadian Web Designs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Canadian Web Designs?

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

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

Create and Develop website, also added Social Media websites

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• completed the site ahead of Schedule. Far above our expectations

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

on time and very responsive to our needs

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

Their service was excellent, responsive, and was very efficient.

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the writer of Foodie Utopia , a food blog that writes for many Toronto and GTA restaurants in the area.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Canadian Web Designs, and what were your goals?

I needed a website done for my blog in order to give it a fresh look

SOLUTION

How did you select Canadian Web Designs and what were the deciding factors?

I chose CWD because of their professionalism, expertise and kindness! They were really easy to work and communicate with.

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

I needed a website with a Home, About, Contact and Blog page

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

2 people worked with me - the CEO himself and a web developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They did a great job with my website.

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

They used phone, text and email to communicate with me whenever I needed

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

They really take care to understand your vision and try to make it a reality.

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

None at all!