Day Shift Digital

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of Inside & Out Motherhood, an online marketplace that makes it easier for moms to discover, shop & support female-founded brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Day Shift Digital to build a custom multi-vendor marketplace. Our goals were to create a platform that was beautiful yet functional for both the front-end and back-end users.

SOLUTION

How did you select Day Shift Digital and what were the deciding factors?

We spoke with a lot of developers before someone recommended Day Shift Digital to us - from our first chat with Tom and Sarah we felt comfortable and confident they would be a perfect fit.

Day Shift Digital took the time to really understand exactly what we wanted our site to do and they did extensive research to build a platform with all of the functions we needed. They were also willing to set up a very collaborative work flow where we were able to draft our own wireframes.

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

Day Shift Digitial built a beautiful and functional multi-vendor marketplace using Wordpress and an array of plug-ins to create a very customized experience for both users of the marketplace site.

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

We worked with Tom & Sarah, the founders of Day Shift Digital to create the Inside & Out Motherhood marketplace.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve already received tons of great feedback from our vendors! Everyone keeps saying how beautiful and detailed the platform is. Even more importantly they've all shared how instinctual and fluid it is to navigate the website and their dashboards.

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

Tom & Sarah provided a clear project timeline and exactly what was included and expected for each step. We set up several video chats and communicated via email frequently.

They were also flexible with the timelines and able to adjust as needed whether they needed more time to finish a task or we needed a little more time to explore and learn how to navigate the side. They've also been extremely helpful as we've run into minor roadblocks during our launch.

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

We were most impressed with how detailed the team was about understanding what functions/features were most important to us.

We are also so appreciative with the amount of research and testing that was done to find the perfect combination of plug in and custom templates/blocks to create a truly custom experience for both customers and vendors on our marketplace.

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

Nope!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the sole Marketing Designer of a Venture Capital firm. I handle all graphic and website responsibilities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

In 2019, I designed a new website for us. We hired Dayshift digital to help us develop the site out. We’ve been using them ever since for new webpages and features we’ve unveiled on our site, as well as other routine updates and QA items.

SOLUTION

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

We were working with another development team when they were acquired by another company and had to drop all their clients. They referred us to Dayshift Digital and we’ve been using them ever since.

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

We had a meeting to discuss goals, functionality, and objectives. From there I handed over all the designs in Figma to Dayshift to develop out within our WordPress site. They helped us fully realize and develop the redesign of our firm’s website. As of recently, they’ve been helping us develop specific new webpages and functionality on the site.

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

Dayshift’s dev team of both Sarah and Tom have been working with us. Sarah has been our main point of contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The redesign and help from Dayshift has been incredible. Our site looks modern and reflects us much better as a firm.

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

We’ve mostly been communicating via email, Zoom, Trello for QA items, and Figma for designs. Trello has been great to quickly keep track of QA items and to see their progress in development.

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

Their expertise and knowledge of web development are impressive.

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

Nope!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Aurora Importing is a Food Importer that imports great food from all over the world and distributes that product throughout Canada. I am the VP of Operations at this company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Day Shift Digital?

Day shift Digital was hired to create an on-line store for Aurora Importing. They met our timelines, met our budget needs and delivered exactly what they promised to our organization.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to open an on-line store and have the general public have access to our products from the comfort of their own home.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We interviewed 3 different vendors and were impressed with their experience and the answers that they provided to our organization during that process.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They reviewed our products, set them up in categories, showed a mock up of what they would look like created headers that were easy to use for our customer base and allowed to make changes behind the scenes prior to us going live.

What was the team composition?

Our team consisted of our I.T. manager and a couple of support people. Their team internally was also 2 people that worked o this project for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We are now selling in a space that we were not selling before. The feedback has been positive and ease of use is another positive response that we have received from our customer base.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project was arranged with 1 face to face meeting and the balance was completed via email and phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed with how little guidance they required and only made suggestions to help make our site better.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They are excellent to work with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

MoneySense is an online publication dedicated to helping Canadians make better financial decisions. I am the General Manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Day Shift Digital?

We redesigned our entire site and they managed the build from a development perspective.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a better functioning more appealing site that reflects our content and engages our audience.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Through a referral then comparison shopping.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Views Build (Views based on designs sent by MoneySense): - Header & Footer - Homepage - Featured article (chosen by admin) - Most recent articles - Tools / list rankings section - Ad appearing every 4 (desktop), every 3 (mobile) - Most recent articles by category (up to 8 in each) - Trending articles (chosen by admin) - Single Article Page - Display all categories and tags in header - Ability to add full width CTAs - Ability to add Brightcove or Youtube videos here - Comments - Ads to appear within article (on mobile) and in sidebar (desktop) - Related articles (can be auto-generated by category or specifically set) - Social sharing of singular articles - Category Page - Display articles by most recent - ad appearing every 4 on desktop, every 3 on mobile - Tools / list rankings section - Best of Page (credit cards) - Credit Card details updatable in WP backend that can be pulled in wherever needed. - Best of credit card card filtering that pulls in the top credit card based on that filter - Best of section - editable content includes: title, 'this card is best for', top features, why apply - Best of section - content pulled in from card details: Card name, card image, reward rate, bonus points, annual fee, interest and eligibility, apply now, see more content - Table of best of credit cards: Table should be editable on each iteration of page. - Table of credit cards - Internal columns should be editable, but card name and annual fee pulled in from credit card. - Credit Card FAQ section with ability to add different types of content inside - Comments - Add in sidebar and bottom of page desktop, add before best credit card on mobile - About Us - Large photo / header area - Our mission / vision area - List of contributors + map - Author Single Page - Best of Page (others) - Ensure the other best of pages are displaying properly in new theme - Contact Us - Contact form - List of team members + map - Ad on side (desktop), no ad (mobile) - Search Form (overlay) - Search Results Page - Terms of Service - General info page - Tools & Widgets Pages - Embed Ratehub tools + calculators (functionality by Ratehub, small styles by DSD if possible) - Ad on side of tool, bottom of tool and side of related article (desktop), ad on bottom of tool only (mobile) - Ability to add related entire article below tool - Related articles (can be auto-generated by category or specifically set on page) - Subscribe Page - Subscribe form - ad on side (desktop), ad on bottom (mobile) Functionality: - All page functionality outlined in page views - Paid ad areas - Build using GPT API and utilizing the Ratehub ad setup - Insertion of Google Analytics through Google Tag Manager - Comments - Starting with all fresh comments (not carrying over old comments) Build new theme to work with old theme functionality: - Rebuilding old Shortcodes to work with new theme gravityform mlp_gallery archives mp3j package mp3t poll rdm_footable widget_on_pages rdm-gallery audio custom_content linknav caption brightcove bc_video - Keep plugins listed below and ensure they functions properly AMP Better WP Google XML Sitemaps Custom Content for Individual Posts FeedWordPress Gravity Forms + Marketing Cloud add on Redirection WP Mail SMTP WPSOLR Yoast Force Strong Passwords Hakari Category Permalinks MP3-jPlayer Polldaddy WP-Polls Regenerate Thumbnails Widgets on Pages WP Crontrols Brighcove Video Connect RDM Category Control RDM Footables RDM Gallery (if needed for shortcodes above) RDM HTML5 Player WP Offload Media & Asset pull add on WP Super Cache - Ensure URL structure of all pages and posts are maintained - Rebuilding widgets - Schema types - bring over current schema functionality Always Included in your build: - SEO + Social Sharing Site will be built following SEO best practices - Responsive and Tested Site will be built responsively Site will be tested across Mac and PC versions of Chrome, FF, Safari, and Edge. Site will be tested on Iphone, Ipad, Galaxy phone, and Google phone. - Easy to Use Site will be built on Wordpress, with an easy to use WordPress backend - Training Upon request, up to 5 hours of training on how to use new site OR written / video documentation on the how to use the site Revisions 2 rounds of development revision Deployment Assistance with site deployment and production launch

What was the team composition?

Two main developers, Tom and Sarah.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

It is early to tell, but we have seen a welcomed response from our readers. Our ad performance seems to have improved from a quality standpoint, and comments have been a big hit so far too.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Weekly at first, then daily when it was close to launch time. We scheduled calls regularly and also created a Sack Channel to collaborate more effectively.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were super responsive and helpful in problem-solving. We inherited the site from another company and there were a ton of surprises to deal with, and the team helped us through all of them. We also made some last minute shifts / changes that they were able to accommodate.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The only thing that needs improving was on our end and our ability to plan ahead and effectively communicate requests in a timely manner.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of WAXON Laser + Waxbar - we specialize in waxing and laser services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Day Shift Digital?

To develop a new website for us on shopify.

What were your goals for this project?

Integrate e-commerce component into the site and to convert more visitors to clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Referred to me from a friend. Once I met with Tom and Sarah, I felt very confident in their ability to get the job done well.

Describe the project in detail.

- redeveloped our website - fresh look and feel (contracted a designer to work with) - reviewed and improved overall site flow - integrated a shopping experience (ecomm components) - more efficient site - reduced clicks to get to booking and ecomm

What was the team composition?

We worked with Sarah and Tom. They contracted a designer we worked with and we hired an SEO consultant that Sarah and Tom worked with to implement within the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increased traffic to site.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Managed effectively

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Our team really enjoyed working with Sarah and Tom. They are very personable, very good at what they do, and made us feel very comfortable that the transition from our old website to our new website would be seamless, and it was. They continue to be available and supportive with any questions we have with the site.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a department manager at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We represent Canadian farmers on a national level to theFederal government.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Day Shift Digital to accomplish?

• Create website for NAEU Conference

SOLUTION

How did you find Day Shift Digital?

Online Search

Why did you select Day Shift Digital over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Day Shift Digital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Create an initial landing page with registration form
• Create an agenda page - Create a sponsorship page
• All pages made in English, French and Spanish
• Provided training for staff to make adjustments to pages and to conduct translations

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website has functioned with very few issues and any issues that did arise were quickly resolved by DSD.

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

Everything they did was on time and efficient. They respond to emails quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Day Shift Digital?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I don't work with many companies such as this, but they were very easy to work with and provided training even I could understand.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Day Shift Digital could have done differently?

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the webmaster of the Canadian Masters Athletics sports organization

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Day Shift Digital?

Design a new web site

SOLUTION

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

We liked the examples of their work and they were a local firm

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

We met several times on Zoom and decided to go with them. They produces some examples in a very timely manner and we chose one. We then discussed the various pages from the old site that we required to be duplicated,

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

Two main contacts were at our disposal for queries.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We, including our members, were thrilled with the final product.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

My queries were always answered promptly and with clarity.

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

Their innovation with great new design ideas was very impressive

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

Not that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Elliott Animation Inc. is an animation company. I am the assistant to the executive producer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Day Shift Digital?

redo our elliottanimation.com website

What were your goals for this project?

have a functional, clean website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I got their name from Sarah Kestenberg from Hacker You.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

our old website was taken down because of a horrible virus and we asked Tom and Sarah to rebuild it on a more modern website platform!

What was the team composition?

Tom and Sarah from their side, and me on my side with people I had to get approvals from.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

This website is how potential clients see our work and gets us new work.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They did a great job of breaking up the website development into stages that made it very clear to us what our responsibilities were.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were totally cool with the fact that there were a lot of stakeholders and people who had opinions, and they managed and implemented the feedback very well.

Are there any areas for improvement?

honestly, can't think of it!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of Course Compare, Canada's marketplace for education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Day Shift Digital?

We were looking for a development agency to build core features of our marketplace business, including in-depth user ratings, reviews, and backend features to help better serve our education partners.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to improve our matching algorithm and ensure we had technology that could scale to support company growth.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Initially, we considered five agencies. Eventually, we selected Day Shift Digital based on the quality of demonstrated work, industry expertise, and reliable references.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Day Shift Digital usually builds custom WordPress sites, but they've proven capable of implementing—or otherwise quickly learning and implementing—a wide range of technical requirements. We were responsible for UX/UI design, content development, and project management for the build.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Day Shift Digital has proven to be an extremely valuable collaborator, clearly understanding the core business and anticipating user needs.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Day Shift Digital has been highly responsive, and our communication has been superb. They use best practices across the board.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Day Shift Digital’s founders are keen problem-solvers. They place client success at the center of their business.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. They need to keep doing what they’re doing.