CreativeWeb

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a healthcare consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Creative Brand Design?

We needed their team’s development expertise.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Creative Brand Design designed and developed our website. We followed their set process. They started with wireframing, and then we put the content together. They used WordPress and Adobe.

What is the team composition?

In total, I was in contact with 3–4 Creative Brand Design teammates. My primary point of contact was the project manager, but we also worked with a few designers.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $10,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from February 2023–June 2023.

How did you come to work with Creative Brand Design?

We found them through a Google search.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered what we wanted and expected. The website was only recently finished, so I don’t have many metrics, but I received feedback from people that I trust.

How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?

Creative Brand Design was very good at being responsive. We mostly communicated via email. Overall, they were good with deadlines. There were a couple of points where they were delayed, but they also were able to speed up and get ahead of schedule. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Creative Brand Design was a responsive team with a good set process. They also had good creatives who I liked working with; I liked their approach to the creative aspects.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was a slight delay along the way, nothing serious and Creative were also good at speeding things up in other areas.  They were also great at creative problem solving.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I’d recommend Creative Brand Design.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Director of Studio Hall

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

DISPLAY, GRAPHICS & BRANDING FOR THE LIVE EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS INDUSTRIES

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Creative Brand Design to accomplish?

• Create a stylish website to support the growth of our brand

SOLUTION

How did you find Creative Brand Design?

Online Search

Why did you select Creative Brand Design over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Creative Brand Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design a branded website for Studio Hall that supports our brand and core values. This included layout of site and all drop down pages. Wireframe design and options to start process. All written content by CBD using detailed briefing document. Amends and changes. Full design including all moving images and high res stock images. Testing of all functions before launch. Full support and creative direction throughout process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

CBD created a site for us that was exactly what we were looking for even tho we have never worked together before, it was a short and professional process with very little changes or amends needed to be done.

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

Communication between CBD and Studio Hall was expectation, no over promising and under delivering. All timelines were met as promised and updates during the process were of value.

What was your primary form of communication with Creative Brand Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They promised a service to a timeline for a cost and they delivered exactly what they promised on all counts.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Creative Brand Design could have done differently?

I think the system they have in place works very well and i wouldnt change anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Commercial Officer of Ink Aviation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ink Aviation is used by airports, airlines and ground handlers all over the world for our mission-critical passenger handing operations on desktops, self service and mobile devices.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Creative Brand Design to accomplish?

• Optimize the website for search engines to improve visibility and organic traffic.
• Implement effective call-to-action elements to drive conversions and lead generation.

SOLUTION

How did you find Creative Brand Design?

Referral

Why did you select Creative Brand Design over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Creative Brand Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Creative Brand Design was entrusted with a comprehensive scope of work that encompassed various aspects of website design and digital marketing. The project began with an in-depth discovery phase, during which the team conducted thorough research and analysis of our existing website, target audience, and industry trends. This initial groundwork laid the foundation for a successful collaboration.

The primary focus was on the website redesign, where Creative Brand Design delivered a tailored and visually captivating design concept that reflected our brand identity and goals. They implemented a responsive website layout that ensured seamless user experience across devices, and integrated intuitive navigation and a user-friendly interface to enhance engagement. The incorporation of compelling visuals, graphics, and multimedia elements added a touch of innovation to the overall design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Firstly, we witnessed a significant increase in website traffic, as reflected in analytics reports that demonstrated a consistent rise in unique visitors and overall page views. This indicated a greater online presence and improved visibility. Our search engine rankings improved noticeably, resulting in higher organic traffic and increased exposure to our target audience.

The redesigned website's enhanced user experience and intuitive navigation led to improved user engagement metrics, including longer average session durations, decreased bounce rates, and higher click-through rates on important elements like call-to-action buttons. These factors, combined with the implementation of effective conversion-focused strategies, contributed to increased conversion rates, whether it was generating leads, driving sales, or encouraging newsletter subscriptions.

The positive feedback received from our customers served as tangible evidence of the project's success, highlighting their appreciation for the improved website design, user experience, and overall professionalism conveyed through our online presence.

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

Creative Brand Design showcased exemplaryy project management throughout our collaboration. They consistently delivered items on time, adhering to the agreed-upon timelines and milestones.

From the initial stages of the project, they demonstrated a strong sense of organization and planning, ensuring that all tasks were properly scheduled and executed within the designated timeframes. Their effective project management allowed for a smooth and efficient workflow, minimizing any delays or disruptions.

What was your primary form of communication with Creative Brand Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive was their exceptional ability to seamlessly blend creativity and functionality. Their designs not only captured our brand identity but also incorporated innovative and visually captivating elements that set our website apart. They skillfully combined aesthetics with user experience, ensuring that our website not only looked impressive but also provided a smooth and intuitive navigation experience for our visitors.

Their attention to detail and dedication to creating a cohesive and impactful online presence was truly commendable. Overall, what set Creative Brand Design apart was their seemless integration of creativity, functionality, and strategic thinking. Their ability to deliver innovative designs that align with our brand, combined with their comprehensive digital marketing services, made them an invaluable partner in our journey towards a successful online presence.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Creative Brand Design could have done differently?

Nothing that comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Concept Spa

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide high-end wellness products throughout North Wales and the North West.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Creative Brand Design to accomplish?

• Create a fully e-commerce based website
• Integration of a bespoke pricing system and finance calculator so that customers could make an informed decision before placing an order with us
• We wanted something that ranked well and also looked great on mobile
• We wanted a high-end website that was easy to navigate
• The website needed to be clean, crisp and vibrant
• We needed to be able to include as much information as possible in a way which was not cluttered

SOLUTION

How did you find Creative Brand Design?

Online Search

Why did you select Creative Brand Design over others?

• High ratings
• I liked the look of the other websites that they had made

How many teammates from Creative Brand Design were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We needed a fully e-commerce-based website as part of the next phase of our business. Our goal, is to gradually move more from showroom-based sales, to online sales which will enable us to compete with national companies. To achieve this, our new website needed to be clean, vibrant and present all of the relevant information clearly without being 'cluttered'. 

However, the most important thing was that our new website appealed to our core demographic, 45-55-year-olds, of which not all are familiar with the technology. So, above all else the website had to be easy to use/ navigate. We're a relatively small team, as such were looking for ways to reduce the time our salespeople would take conducting a sale. 

Before the launch of the new site, we would have to spend hours going through all of the relevant products, key considerations, what was needed before delivery, the different payment options. We wanted customers to have had the opportunity to absorb all of this information before calling us or visiting the showroom, freeing our guys up to work on their leads and ultimately close more sales. 

Plus, having all of the relevant information on the new site would make training up new salespeople much easier. As we have such an extensive product range, this has been quite time-consuming in the past. One of the main features that we needed was a finance calculator which could be adapted from product to product. This isn't easy to do, which is why it's not something that any of our current competitors have. 

We also wanted customers to be able to price up their own products, choose their finance package and then add it to the cart. As mentioned, we have a range of around 300+ products, with around 150 of them being complex, high-ticket items £3,000 - £55,000 each. 

With such an extensive range it was important to us that we could have an easy to use, user friendly filter system. We also requested that core information was displayed on the listing section, so that users could compare and contrast different products before clicking on them. Ultimately making the buying process easier.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Firstly, I would like to say that this has not been an easy project. However, Chris and the whole of the Creative Branding team have been especially attentive. Ensuring at every point that I was 100% happy before we moved forward. I requested to be involved in the development and wireframing process which I was from the beginning. 

I have consistently been surprised by how professional they are and how well they work together as a team. The measurable outcome is that I am extremely happy with our new website, within just a week of launching the new site we had two sales through the store amounting to £10,000. We are ranking for keywords which we never have before and again, the website has only been live for a few weeks. 

Every customer has commented on how great and easy to use the site is and our engineers have successfully used it to download manuals and key information. I can not recommend these guys enough, we have other projects in the pipeline of which I will most certainly be using Creative Branding. 

In my opinion, we have the best website out of any of our competitors. Thank you, guys, for being so amazing and getting any issues that we had resolved in record time. I genuinely couldn't be happier with their service.

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

The project management was brilliant, as mentioned I had requested to be involved in the wire-framing and envelopment process. During the design stages, I was able to provide feedback on the project through 'In vision' which I felt was seamless. Chris clearly has a fantastic team of people working with him who all communicate effectively. 

The project was delivered to me on time (admittedly I held things up as I loaded the site with all of the information we had, which took time.) If I am honest, I have changed my mind a few times with certain things and fair play to the team, they were more than happy to accommodate which I appreciate must have been very frustrating. But, not once have they complained or refused to do something for me. 

Customer service is clearly at the forefront of everything that they do. Following on from that, there have also been new features that I thought of as we moved along with the project, again the team was happy to accommodate. They're easy to deal with and professional throughout.

What was your primary form of communication with Creative Brand Design?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The most impressive thing about this company is their attention to detail, professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile. Of course, they create absolutely stunning websites which I really can't fault. We have had a website created by another company in the past, this was a completely different experience. This just goes to show, buy cheap, buy twice.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Creative Brand Design could have done differently?

None at all, really can't fault them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an executive director for Swiss Finance Corporation - my role is to manage the commercial direction of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Brand Design?

Our website was created over 15 years ago and had become outdated. Our development team had limited design skills so we hired Creative to provide the site design for us. By doing this, we were hoping to increase our traffic substantially by the end of the year.

SOLUTION

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

We looked at a number of vendors via online channels in our area and selected Creative for their industry experience, friendly team and affordability.

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

After a series of discovery meetings to discuss our goals, we received several designs for the main page on the site. Once we chose a theme, they finalised the design and provided feedback through InVision. This allowed us to show them how we wanted the rest of the site to look. The vendor came back to us with designs for our other pages, including an updated "contact us" form.

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

In total, we worked with 4 people including a project manager, two designers, and a QA resource during the final phase.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their documentation was very thorough. Our developers were able to implement their design easily, and the overall look is much more user-friendly. Site traffic has increased by 70% and we continue to hear positive feedback and compliments from visitors about the design.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager was easy to communicate with and provided us frequent updates. We had both in-person and phone calls, but most of the feedback was through Slack. Everything was delivered on time and we received ample warning if a deadline wasn't going to be me

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

We were impressed by the knowledge they had about website design, UX, and optimization. We appreciated that bthey were patient and thoughtful while we came up to speed.

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

Things could always be done faster, but quality is more important than speed and we ended up with a great website design and layout.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CEO of a media and marketing company. We work with government clients and work primarily in marketing and experience design

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Brand Design?

The government of Gibraltar have never had an online gateway for the promotion and purchase of tickets for the Gibraltar Nature Reserve. This meant it was new ground for everyone involved locally and we really wanted to make sure that when reaching out to the digital space we did so to the best of our abilities and showcasing the reserve with as much get our and professionalism as possible.

SOLUTION

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

We looked for a web design company that could not only meet our high expectations for a project we felt passionate about but who in turn became as passionate as ourselves and strove for the highest quality turnout more often than not going above and beyond.

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

After a series of comprehensive but friendly meetings discussing our vision and ideas we worked closely with the CB team to make sure we all lined up on point with the goal of the project. There were numerous iterations and design changes from interested parties due to the expansive nature of the website and incorporation of 3rd party activity vendors and our ticketing platform before testing and launching could take place.

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

In total we worked with two member of the creative brand team, a Project manager and the head of development. Now we have Launched we also have an SEO manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since launch we have had ample feedback from the general population, 3rd party operators and the Government of Gibraltar to express their awe at the overall sleekness with f the design and ease of functionality l.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The creative brand team was extremely easy to work with. No change or task was too much for them to undertake and always with a smile on the faces. It was a thoroughly enjoyable project and the overall success of the launch proves that the expertise behind the website was too notch.

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

The most impressive aspect of Creative Brand was their willingness to go above and beyond without any real limitation on their time. They genuinely believed in what we were trying to achieve, and the final product spoke to this ethos.

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

No we are entirely pleased with the service we were offered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the marketing executive for an approved car dealership and we offer the sale of the Mercedes-Benz and FUSO Canter Commercial Vehicle range, as well as servicing and parts sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Brand Design, and what were your goals?

Our website was seriously outdated and we needed to hire a web development team to design and develop a brand new interactive website for us, including an e-commerce store if which both would need to adhere to strict corporate design guidelines.

SOLUTION

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

We searched online for potential web designers and selected Creative Brand Design due to their examples of unique, interactive and well designed websites.

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

We had our initial interview with Creative Brand Design to outline what we wanted from our new website and we completed a design questionaire. Scope of work included design, development, hosting, an eCommerce store, Nd a daily XML feed from a third party site.

We had a dedicated project manager who outlined the project steps with time frames which included Discovery Wireframing, Prototyping & Concept Delivery, Development, Extended Operation & Functionality, Content & Tweaks, Testing & Launch. The web design was uploaded to the Invision App software for us to view and add comments.

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

A project manager was our main point of contact who worked with a development team and digital marketing team behind the scenes so we only had to liaise with one person for the whole project which made communication alot easier.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching our new site, our traffic, enquiries and leads have increased and many people have commented that they love the modern, interactive design and features.

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

We had regular contact ( and still have regular contact ) with our fantastic project manager Georgia. She continously updated us throughout the project, always picked up the phone and was more than happy to have weekly teams calls with us to share ideas and help us develop the content on our website. She still helps us now if we have any questions or need any help. She is very friendly and professional and we know that she is always on hand if we need her.

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

They created a professional website, which adhered to our strict corporate guidelines and showed us how to use wordpress as we choose to upload the content ourselves.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am owner manager of Portsalon Luxury Camping glampsite in Co Donegal, Ireland

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Brand Design?

Creative Brand Design designed our website in 2012 and have hosted and maintained it since then.

SOLUTION

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

We sought a designer who could communicate well with us and understand our needs.

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

We sent out emails of invitation to tender to a number of companies. I initially had a face to face meeting with Chris Baker to discuss our project prior to appointment followed by a series of calls to discuss content and design of our website.

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

Over the years i have had communication with around four or five members of the Creative Brand Design team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website has been very effective in promoting our tourism business and has helped us to maintain good occupancy levels throughout challenging times. Creative Brand Design have been very responsive and have helped us to amend various aspects of our site through the years including our booking calendar, our access to analytics, updating our site for GDPR compliance and adding information around COVID response.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication between our small partnership business and the Creative Brand Design team has always been good with effective workflow.

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

This Company is very good at responding quickly and offering effective solutions to any problem. I always find them to be helpful, efficient, and capable.

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

Nothing specific.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the publisher of The Yemen Times, Yemen's first and only independent English language newspaper established in 1990.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Brand Design?

Because of the invasion in Yemen, the paper stopped in 2015. In 2021 we managed to raise funds with YT supporters and in partnership with Creative Brand Design we designed a new website in which we restored most of the newspaper's archives. Migrating the archives was a very challenging task because of the different formats and lack of quality pictures.

SOLUTION

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

We had over ten potential vendors from all over the world. The company's reputation and the cost effectiveness of the project were the determining factors.

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

We had several meeting in order to identify what we needed and explain the history and potential audience of our newspaper. This was a new project for CBD since it is likely the first newspaper they worked with. However, they worked with organisations with similar requirements and they were confident that they can do the job. We agreed on the wire frames and general layout of the website. They also helped us with redesigning the logo without losing our identity.

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

The focal point was Daniel who was friendly and helped us get the best out of this project. He was the main person between us and the rest of the team. We also communicated briefly with Georgia on financial issues such as invoices.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

You can see the archives at www.yementimes.com (starting from 27th Feb 2023). Creative Brand Design helped us create the landing page until the site launch. In the landing page we had a subscription option for people to be informed when the site will be up.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The migration of the archives was the most challenging. But we soldiered through especially that we had people in Yemen digitising the content from the paper archives and support from YT family Walid to make the archives accessible to CBD. It was a great partnership.

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

I liked their style of design and the creativity in the presentation. We couldn't get the most of this -yet - because for now the site is only an archive. But when we return The Yemen Times to be fully operational this beautiful design will be more visible. Another impressive aspect is the company's knowledge of WordPress and the various tools to create great websites. Also, Daniel was patient and helpful. As we progresses in the implementation we kept facing issues and he was ready to work with our team to resolve them.

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

Advanced coding skills on how to integrate external data into word press.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We own a property company in london that works various verticals; planning, development, construction, maintenance, facilities management and proptech. I am one of the directors

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Creative Brand Design, and what were your goals?

We needed new branding and website to represent our growth and we gave that as the requirement to creative brand design. We wanted website to not look and feel like traditional property business

SOLUTION

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

We selected the vendor as they came well recommended by a friend who used them for similar work

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

We went through a well staged process including scope definition, samples of different look and feel, design, development and then content and release. Everything was well programmed and timed and broken down in a way that allowed us to do business as usual but still contribute to the project. The website was well designed in Wordpress and made it easy for use to update our own content

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

We dealt mainly with one of the project directors but he had a full team behind him supporting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have just gone live so it’s difficult to get the measurable outcomes but the site has delivered to our brief.

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

Very timely. We had quite a few online calls for decision making an training. We were able to add comments on the design as we went along and it was actioned very quickly.

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

Their attention to detail and continuous contact was impressive.

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

No we are satisfied with the service that Daniel and the team provided