Modern Day Strategy

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I run my own private practice as an Occupational Therapist.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Modern Day Strategy?

I hired them to update my logo and create a website for my business.

SOLUTION

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

I heard of them through a friend. I decided to choose them after hearing about their reasonable prices, great communication and design skills.

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

I was looking for someone to create a website that was very approachable, playful and friendly to attract parents who are looking for an occupational therapist for their children. I met with them to explain my vision for my branding and they communicated very well with a few meetings to fine tune everything.

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

In total, I worked with two people which made it easy, especially with my busy schedule.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I have been receiving more clients through my website and have had compliments on the design! I'm extremely happy with the outcome and am pleased to see how having a solid website that uniquely embodies my work improves my business and the number of clientele.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was excellent and if I had an issue, it was easy to solve with the team.

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

I loved how they took a simple concept I had for my brand and turned it into something I could have never imagined. They are highly creative and have excellent skills in optimization and design.

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

If I had to say anything that could have gone differently is the time spent on the website.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Planit App

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Planit is a platform that brings together customers with service providers in the events industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

• Development of a web application.

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

Online Search

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Modern Day Strategy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Modern Day Strategy assisted us with the design and development of our web application for Planit. Key deliverable was the responsive development of our web application, a built-in quote functionality, and an admin portal.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of the web application

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

We were very happy with the way Modern Day Strategy managed the project. We had regular meetings, and we were in direct contact with the designers and the developers which made it easy to communicate. 

What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They really care about helping startup businesses. Despite the project taking longer than they originally scoped for, they delivered within the agreed budget.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?

We had a little back and forth in terms of testing and bug fixes. But ultimately everything was delivered according to scope.  

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of PikUniq (Pty) Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

E-Recruitment platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

• Completing and refining a partially developed project into a fully functional and responsive web-based application

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

Online Search

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Modern Day Strategy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To transform the incomplete project into a polished, responsive web application. Scope of work included assessment and analysis, and implementing design improvements and coding enhancements to ensure the application's responsiveness across various devices and platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful delivery of a fully functional and responsive web-based application.

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

Modern Day Strategy demonstrated a high level of responsiveness to our needs and concerns throughout the project. They were receptive to feedback, promptly addressing any revisions or adjustments required to align with our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by their dedication to client success and satisfaction. Their understanding of startup needs and challenges, coupled with their willingness to go above and beyond to support their clients, set them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?

Nothing i can comment on now

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am Futurist, Sustainability Navigator, and Consciousness Curator of The Dots.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

the dots provides a set of curated, comprehensive, and regularly updated conscious resources that: 

1. facilitates the inner and outer healing journeys for those who are ready to face themselves 
2. inspires us to live a more awakened, fulfilling, connected, impactful, and meaningful life

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

Website design and development

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

Online Search
Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Modern Day Strategy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Modern Day Strategy assisted us with the design and development of a website for our business. Key deliverables included: 

• the website design
• the development of the websites in WordPress
• the integration of a payment gateway

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of website design, website development, and payment gateway integration.

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

We were very happy with the way Modern Day Strategy managed the project. We had regular meetings, and we were in direct contact with the website developer, which made it easy to communicate. Furthermore, the team was accommodating in assisting with some small additional work.

What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Modern Day Strategy has a fantastic team, and they are easy to work with. Besides that, I'm very happy with the way our website turned out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?

There was a switch in the developer working on the project, which caused a bit of extra communication in the initial stages. That said, this was ironed out as the project gained momentum.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.
I am the Project Manager of punsch.group
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
At punsch.group, our mission is to pair your marketing department's unique goals and challenges with results and solutions which are transparent, timely and effective. We have the most experience in adding value to the marketing efforts of B2B companies and have several multinational firms and Austrian market leaders as satisfied clients. 
A key driver of our success has been the successful implementation of marketing automation solutions to bring our clients distribution, messaging, and databases into the twenty-first century.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

• Website development

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Modern Day Strategy were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Modern Day Strategy assisted us with the development of our website. Key deliverables was the completion of some custom pages animations that were part of the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Completion of website
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
We were very happy with the way Modern Day Strategy managed the project. We had regular meetings, and we were in direct contact with the website developers which made it easy to communicate.
What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Very easy to communicate with and they are very accommodating.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?
The project took slightly longer than we expected, but in the end it was a collaborative effort, so not much to fault really.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing of a luxury dog accessories company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Dog company offering luxury colourful dog accessories, handmade in Cape Town.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

• Shopify development

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

Referral

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Modern Day Strategy were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Modern Day Strategy assisted us with custom Shopify development. Key deliverables was the completion of some custom pages for our Shopify website as well as the integration of some apps

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of Shopify development

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

We were very happy with the way Modern Day Strategy managed the project. We had regular meetings, and we were in direct contact with the developers which made it easy to communicate.

What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

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

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

They seemed experienced in the areas we needed help with which gave us confidence to hand over the project, knowing we'd get good results.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?

Developers were not always available immediately, but when they were available they always delivered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of a fintech company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a fintech company based out of Kenya.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

• Automation of reconciliations

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

• Other

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

• Good value for cost
• Other

What was the size of Modern Day Strategy’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Modern Day Strategy helped us with a custom solution to automate our reconciliations through the use of robotic process automation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successful reconciliations of accounts

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

The team set up a project management folder in ClickUp. We have regular meetings and their are very responsive to emails in case of any issues.

What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

• Virtual Meeting

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

We were looking for a solution to automate our recons. I was really impressed how to team was able to use bots in order to do this for us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?

We are happy with the service.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of (a/an) IT Services

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an IT service provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish?

• Rebrand
• New website
• Digital marketing

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

Online Search, Other

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

High ratings, Pricing first our budget, Good value for cost

What was the size of Modern Day Strategy’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

We hired Modern Day Strategy as an outsourced partner for our digital marketing. Key deliverables included a rebrand, new website, and increased lead generation through digital marketing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Leads
• New brand
• New website

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

The team is great in their communications. We receive detailed reports on all our online activities, and we have bi-weekly meetings.

What was your primary form of communication with Modern Day Strategy?

Virtual Meeting

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

We like the fact that they offer a one-stop shop for all our digital needs, and are able to deliver within a fair budget.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Modern Day Strategy could have done differently?

Overall very happy, no further feedback in this regard.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Operations Manager at Ecomlight in Cape Town, I am responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the company. This includes managing and overseeing the production, logistics, inventory, and supply chain processes to ensure that the company runs smoothly and efficiently, while meeting customer demands and company goals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Modern Day Strategy, and what were your goals?

Ecomlight hired Modern Day Strategy to design and set up a Shopify store for the company. The main goal of the project was to create an online platform for Ecomlight to sell its solar products, making it more accessible and convenient for customers to purchase the products.

Additionally, the Shopify store would help improve the company's online presence and reach a wider audience. The goal was also to create an easy to navigate and user-friendly platform for customers, with a focus on conversion optimization to increase sales.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Modern Day Strategy to design and set up the Shopify store for Ecomlight because we had heard good reviews about the company. The deciding factors for choosing Modern Day Strategy were their reputation, flexibility, and affordability. Their reputation in the market as a reliable and professional vendor with a good track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget was important to me.

Their flexibility to work with my requirements and their ability to adapt to the changing needs of the project was also a key consideration. Lastly, the cost of their services was affordable, and their pricing was transparent and fair. These factors made us confident that Modern Day Strategy would be able to deliver a high-quality Shopify store that would meet Ecomlight's needs and goals.

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

The scope of work for the project of designing and setting up the Shopify store for Ecomlight included the following steps:

• Requirements gathering: The first step was to gather detailed information about the company's goals and requirements for the online store, including the products to be sold, the target audience, and any specific functionality or design requirements.
• Website design: The next step was to create a visually appealing and user-friendly design for the website. This included creating a logo, color scheme, and overall layout that aligned with the company's branding and goals.
• Shopify setup and customization: Modern Day Strategy then set up the Shopify store, including configuring the payment gateway and shipping options, and customizing the store to match the design created in step 2. They also integrated the store with other third-party tools such as analytics and marketing platforms.
• Product data import: The team helped with the import of all the product details, images and prices into the store. Testing and launch: The final step was to thoroughly test the store to ensure that it was working correctly and that all requirements were met. The store was then launched and made live for customers to purchase products.

The key deliverables for the project included: A fully functional and visually appealing Shopify store Integration with payment gateway and shipping options Integration with third-party tools such as analytics and marketing platforms A guide for managing and maintaining the store A fully tested and launched website.

The technologies used in this project were:

• Shopify as the eCommerce platform
• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for website design and development.
• Figma, Illustrator, and other design tools for creating visual elements
• Google Analytics and other third-party tools for tracking and analyzing website performance
• Shopify apps for additional features and functionalities

Overall, the project was designed to provide Ecomlight with a professional and user-friendly online store that would help the company increase its online presence and reach a wider audience.

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

I worked with four people from the vendor's team, Charlize, Natalie, Vincent, and Marcel during the project of designing and setting up the Shopify store for Ecomlight.

Charlize was the Solutions Architect and Shopify developer who was responsible for the website design, Shopify setup and customization, and integration with third-party tools.

Natalie was the graphic designer who was responsible for creating visually appealing designs, layouts and elements for the website. Vincent was the marketing specialist who helped with the marketing strategy, creating and implementing marketing campaigns, and analyzing and optimizing the performance of the website.

Marcel, the CEO, and Charlize managed the project, They were responsible for the overall project management and ensuring that all requirements were met, and the project was completed on time and within budget.

They helped with the planning, monitoring and controlling the project, ensuring that all deliverables met the required quality standards and that the project was delivered on time. It's worth noting that, the team may have had other people behind the scene that may have contributed to the project such as Quality assurance, Server administrator, etc. But those four were the main point of contacts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project of designing and setting up a Shopify store for Ecomlight has been a great success. The store is gaining a lot of sales and traffic, which is a testament to the store's good performance and design, as well as effective marketing campaigns.

The team I worked with, including Charlize, Natalie, Vincent, and Marcel, were excellent to work with, they provided excellent customer service and support throughout the project. They exceeded my expectations and I am very happy with the final deliverables. Overall, the project has helped Ecomlight increase its online presence, reach a wider audience and generate more sales.

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

Modern Day Strategy's team employed a well-organized and effective project management style throughout the project of designing and setting up the Shopify store for Ecomlight. They communicated effectively and efficiently with me, keeping me informed of progress, addressing any concerns, and providing regular updates. They were responsive to my queries and requests and kept me in the loop at all times.

They used a variety of tools to manage the project, including project management software, which helped them to keep track of deadlines, assign tasks, and manage resources. They also used communication tools such as email, phone and video conferencing to stay in touch with me. They were punctual and met all deadlines, delivering the final deliverables on time. They were flexible and willing to adapt to any changes in the project, and were able to deliver the project on time and within budget. Overall, I am very satisfied with their project management style.

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

I found the team's ability to understand my needs and tailor their approach to my specific requirements most impressive about this company. They took the time to get to know my business and understand my goals for the project, which helped them to deliver a solution that was perfectly suited to my needs. Additionally, the company's focus on quality and attention to detail stood out to me, as it was evident in the final deliverables.

Their flexibility and willingness to adapt to any changes in the project was also impressive, as it allowed them to deliver the project on time and within budget. Overall, I found this company to be professional, reliable, and dedicated to delivering a high-quality solution that exceeded my expectations.

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

Nothing comes to mind here. I really enjoyed working with them.