Komanda

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Plerdy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Plerdy is a company that specializes in providing web analytics and conversion optimization solutions to help businesses improve their online performance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

• We collaborated with Komanda according to our main two goals—providing for us a technical audit, the identification of our information systems and the development of WordPress plugin.

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

Online Search

Why did you select Komanda over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Komanda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our productive collaboration period with Komanda included three main parts. The most important for us was technical audit and analysis, as we expected to check everything concerning our security and well-being. Komanda performed a comprehensive audit of our existing information systems and platforms, identified vulnerabilities, security risks and critical operational issues. 

The second step involved preventing and mitigating these vulnerabilities. The team prioritized and addressed the identified vulnerabilities, implementing the necessary security measures and software updates. And the last influential for us part – WordPress Plugin Development. The team created a custom WordPress plugin that interfaces easily with third party service, ensuring reliability, testing and ongoing support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Komanda really impressed us with their professionalism and technical expertise. When we reached out to them for a technical audit and vulnerability analysis, we got a comprehensive assessment of the health of our system. Several serious weaknesses were identified, and addressed immediately. Another part of the project includes creating a custom WordPress plugin that integrates with a third-party service. 

This plugin has not only shown us their high level of professionalism but also played an important role in achieving our goals. As a result of our joint work, we have increased the security and efficiency of our information systems.

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

Komanda demonstrated themselves as a well organized team with good project management skills. They established clear communication channels with us from the beginning of the project and provided regular progress updates. They were highly responsive to our needs and able to adapt to changes in project scope without any issues.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

One of the most impressive aspects of working with Komanda was that they were able to provide a comprehensive approach and a clear vision on how to perform technical audits, vulnerability analysis.

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

In general, we’re impressed with their dedication to providing the best possible solutions.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the head of ecommerce of Compx.ua

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Compx.ua is an e-commerce computer equipment store.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

We hired Komanda with the goal of completely revamping our outdated e-commerce website. Our objectives were to modernize the site's design, improve site speed and navigation, integrate advanced search and filtering capabilities, and implement tracking and analytics to gain insights into customer behavior.

A key objective was migrating and optimizing our product catalog of over 130,000 SKUs to ensure a seamless customer experience. We also wanted to boost traffic and revenue by focusing on SEO best practices. Overall, our goal was to transform our web presence to match the innovation and growth we achieved in recent years.

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

• Online Search

Why did you select Komanda over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Komanda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work Komanda delivered for us was extensive, covering front-end and back-end development, migration of our product catalog, SEO enhancements, and analytics implementation. Key deliverables included:

• Design of a completely new responsive site architecture and user interface to improve site speed and navigation
• Development of the front-end site and all associated web pages
• Back-end development including integrating advanced search, filtering, and shopping cart capabilities
• Data migration of our 130,000+ product SKUs and associated product data from the legacy site
• Testing and troubleshooting the new site prior to launch
• Post-launch support to optimize site performance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from Komanda's work vastly exceeded our goals and demonstrate the great success achieved together. Some key measurable outcomes include:

• A 340% increase in organic site traffic
• A 350% increase in revenue generated from the new site platform
• Lower bounce rates and higher pages per session showing improved user engagement.

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

Items were always delivered on schedule or even early. When unexpected challenges appeared, Komanda was highly responsive in finding solutions. They went above and beyond to meet our needs and requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

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

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

Komanda's project management discipline, transparency, and communication set them apart from vendors we’ve worked with previously.

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

The initial discovery and planning stage took longer than expected. We could have condensed the timeline slightly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Finmap

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Finmap is a financial management platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

• Revamping and optimizing our WordPress website
• Improve site speed and page loading times
• Implement search engine optimization best practices
• Enhance the overall user experience
• Address any technical bugs or issues

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Komanda over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Komanda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Komanda analyzed our WordPress website performance and implemented various technical improvements. This resulted in 50%+ faster page load times. 
• Komanda provided recommendations on optimizing on-page elements. They also helped integrate Google Analytics. 
• They overhauled the information architecture of the site for better usability. 
• They also executed a visual redesign, creating a new responsive theme for an enhanced visitor experience. 
• Komanda diagnosed and resolved various minor bugs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Working with Komanda, they delivered tangible, measurable results that improved our website performance across several metrics: 

• Page load times reduced by 50%+ 
• Through site speed optimizations, our pages now load incredibly fast. 
• Bounce rate lowered by 30% 
• The improved UX and responsive design have made site navigation much more intuitive, keeping visitors engaged. 
• Fixes to 100+ technical bugs/issues 
• Komanda systematically fixed all lingering minor glitches we had.

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

They assigned a dedicated project manager who outlined the scope, timeline, and deliverables upfront. Whenever we needed adjustments or had feedback, Komanda quickly iterated and adapted.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Beyond just their technical proficiency, Komanda brings a strategic eye to understand our goals and vision. They provided thoughtful recommendations tailored specifically to our business needs.

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

While Komanda was great at managing expectations, we encourage them to continue to be proactive in flagging any potential risks or scope limitations during the planning stages.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing manager of Netpeak

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Netpeak Group - is a group of IT companies with a focus on performance marketing and the creation of their own SaaS platforms, mobile applications, and digital projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

• We collaborated with Komanda on a project where they implemented our marketing recommendations. Komanda played a pivotal role in executing and integrating our marketing recommendations into the joint project. The partnership between Komanda and us proved to be highly successful, with remarkable results achieved through their combined efforts.

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

Referral

Why did you select Komanda over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Komanda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Komanda and we were collaborating on a comprehensive project. The scope of work included WordPress website development, website optimization, SEO implementation, conversion rate optimization, and analytics/reporting. Key deliverables consisted of a marketing strategy document, website optimization report, SEO implementation report, conversion rate optimization report, and regular analytics and reporting. This partnership resulted in successful implementation and exceptional project outcomes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in significant measurable outcomes, including increased website traffic and improved search engine rankings. Conversion rates were enhanced, leading to improved lead generation and higher ROI. The project also established robust analytics and reporting systems for data-driven decision-making.

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

Communication between our teams was smooth and efficient. They maintained open lines of communication, providing regular updates on project progress, addressing any queries promptly, and ensuring clarity in all project-related discussions. 

Their project management approach fostered a collaborative and transparent environment, allowing for the effective coordination and alignment of goals and expectations. Netpeak.Group and Komanda's professionalism, timely delivery, and responsive nature greatly contributed to a positive working experience.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We enjoyed the seamless collaboration and integration of expertise. The way they worked together as a cohesive team with us, effectively implementing our recommendations, showcased a synergistic approach that yielded exceptional results.

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

It would have been valuable to conduct a post-project evaluation or review session to reflect on the collaboration, identify areas of success, and discuss any lessons learned. This feedback-sharing exercise could have provided insights for future collaborations and fostered continuous improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the PM of Fanat Ukraine

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company operates a bookmaker rating website.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

• We hired Komanda to develop a WordPress website with a complex technical component for SEO purposes. Our goals were to create a user-friendly platform that could handle a large volume of data and improve our website's search engine visibility by implementing advanced SEO techniques. Komanda successfully delivered on both goals, providing a high-quality website that exceeded our expectations and helped us achieve our business objectives.

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Komanda over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Komanda were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Komanda was tasked with developing a WordPress website for the bookmaker rating business, with a focus on optimizing the site for search engines. The scope of work included designing and implementing a user-friendly interface, developing custom features to display and compare bookmakers, and integrating advanced SEO functionality. Key deliverables included a fully functional and visually appealing website, optimized for search engine visibility and user engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes that demonstrate the progress and success of the project include a significant increase in organic traffic to the website they developed and improved search engine rankings for relevant keywords. The custom features developed by Komanda, such as bookmaker comparison tools, have also led to increased user engagement and time spent on the website.

Additionally, feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating that the website is meeting their needs and providing valuable information. Overall, the project has been a success in achieving the goals set out at the beginning of the engagement.

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

During the project, Komanda exhibited strong project management skills, consistently delivering all items on time and maintaining open lines of communication with us. They were highly responsive to our needs, quickly adapting to any changes or requests we made. We found their overall organization, professionalism, and commitment to delivering a high-quality product within the agreed-upon timeframe to be exemplary.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us the most about Komanda was their ability to deliver a complex and technical project on time and within budget, without compromising on quality. Their expertise in WordPress development and SEO optimization was evident throughout the engagement, and their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction were outstanding.

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

We believe there are no significant areas for improvement to suggest. While there were some minor issues during the project, they were quickly addressed by the team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Procurement manager of Ecosphere Energy LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Construction of solar power plants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

• Help to populate our company website

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

Other

Why did you select Komanda over others?

Good value for cost

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

The guys added photos and videos to our website, filled our website with the projects we were building and described our construction work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We are happy with the way our website works.

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

Responded quickly to the tasks we were given. Satisfied with the deadlines and the price for their services.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

Email or Messaging App

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

Pleasant fellowship with the guys.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the PR Manager of Elit Web

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Elit-Web is a professional SEO company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Komanda to accomplish?

• website development on WordPress

SOLUTION

How did you find Komanda?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Komanda over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• Other

What was the size of Komanda’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Together with the designer, we will develop the structure of the future site, prototypes, and design. Then we handed over all the materials to the development and received our new site after all the approvals and additional work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• This is the result of our work. We cannot share specific figures on efficiency yet

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

Communication was more partnership, friendly and equal. We really feel that we are doing one project together, not just hiring a contractor.

What was your primary form of communication with Komanda?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Approach to development and unique technical solutions

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

I think they do their best for great projects and partnership

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder of a full-cycle digital marketing agency for B2B businesses and established startups

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Komanda for the web development of our corporate WordPress website. We had issues with the initial front-end development of custom design with animation and with SEO requirements implementation that we wanted to solve. We also had a list of new pages that needed to be developed from scratch and released on the updated website. After the initial tasks were solved successfully we had an additional contract to develop a couple of landing pages.

SOLUTION

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

We selected them because of their previous experience with a company like ours and the projects in the portfolio. They're a professional team of WordPress developers who can solve challenges and lead the project to success

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

In the discovery stage, Komanda conducted a very professional briefing session, offered us several solutions to our challenges and made estimates for each. We chose a specific option and switched to the contracting stage which was fast and seamless.

After negotiations & paperwork were done we started the cooperation. Developers solved our challenges with initial front-end and SEO requirements implementation and delivered the results in the short term. Only minor adjustments were required on our end before we finalized it. Then we moved to the next stage - development & release of new landing pages, which was finalized both on time and within the budget.

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

We worked with the project manager and the head of development. All communication was professional & effective.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Visibility of our website for search engines increased significantly - by 2 times in just 3 months.

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

Communication was as easy, professional and friendly. We used Telegram for chat and Worksection for accounting tasks

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

They are not overpromising and overdelivering. They were professional and easy to collaborate with.

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

No. Everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am marketing manager of IT Smart Solutions. Our company is a full-range ecosystem of outsourcing services for software companies and International companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We contacted the Komanda to develop our new website based on Wordpress

SOLUTION

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

I turned to my friends entrepreneurs who have recently developed new websites for their companies. One of them recommended me Komanda. After that, I made a small selection between all the candidates, but in the final choice of the developer I relied on experience and projects in the portfolio

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

At first, we developed detailed prototypes of the entire site and the technical task together. After that, based on the template, we built a new site, filled it with content, set up search engine optimization and more. At the moment, the team continues to maintain our site.

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

We worked very effectively with the project manager from the team. There were also several joint calls with other team members - designer and developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It is too early to draw any conclusions about the new site, but we and our potential customers definitely like it more than the old one :) We have already received positive feedback from our audience.

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

Communication was very friendly and fast. Most of the time we communicated in Telegram, called each other and exchanged information in Google documents

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

The reliability and predictability of the result were impressive.

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

I don`t know. They have done everything on time and it was done as we discussed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a web and design consultant at Landscape Architect and Gardening Design company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our website was developed long ago as a test website built by our team on wix platform. Since our business is growing we wanted to build a proper website with modern look and professional backend prepared for SEO. That is for what we hired Komanda team

SOLUTION

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

Komanda team is a top 10 best developers in WordPress in Ukraine and I’ve done with them several projects. They are my go to team

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

We had a meeting to discuss objectives of the website development and decide on the plan. We understood that WordPress template will work the best. Team prepared for us several relevant templates to choose from, after it was chosen they did a wireframe to see what needs to be developed in addition to the template and they started their work

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

I was working with project manager, he was the main point of contact. And there was one developer and one designer working on this project alongside

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome was exactly what we expected, up to date refreshed design of the website, all the features working fine, website is working fast.

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

We communicated through telegram chat, all team was included, so everyone knew the progress. Key meetings were held in zoom

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

Their team explained all the technical details in a very simple manner, so everyone from our team could understand.  At the end they prepared guide on how to change content and how to use certain features.

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

Would be happy for them to expand the team members who specialize in different coding languages