Modern Day Strategy

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the director of digitank. We specialise in teaching coding to kids between 8-18 years old.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to have a really strong brand and website in order to stand out, which is why we approached MDS.

SOLUTION

How did you select Modern Day Strategy and what were the deciding factors?

Marcel came recommended by a friend who had worked with him before. The strong recommendation and good price were the deciding factors.

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

We spent A LOT of time on branding a the overall design of the website. I'm not sure what technologies were uses, but I know it was all custom built by the team.

How many people from the Modern Day Strategy team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with Marcel as the owner of the business Natalie as the designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching our website our online classes grew significantly and these now remain a good part of our business.

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

We were very happy with their patience. We must have changed the design of the website at least 5 times to get it perfect. The team was always accommodating in this regard and most importantly, we got the perfect design that we were looking for.

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

Their design skills, hard work, and fair pricing stood out in the workflow.

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

The website could have been finished quicker if they had used Wordpress instead of custom building.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the managing director of a car wash located in Table View, Cape Town.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were a brand new company and needed our entire brand designed from the ground up including all print and marketing collateral, signage, and our website.

SOLUTION

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

We looked for bespoke agencies in our area that would be able to deliver high quality service in a short time frame within our budget and after reviewing several other agencies, Modern Day Strategy was the perfect fit for us.

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

Branding Graphic design for social media Print-ready signage, flyer, and business card designs UI / UX & Web design for our website and booking platform Custom Web Development using React Based Framework PPC & Social Media Marketing

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

Marcel (Director) Charlize (Senior Designer & Developer)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our brand has seen significant traction and our clients love how we are different from other businesses in the industry.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had weekly meetings and it was always easy to communicate with the team outside of those meetings. The team at Modern Day Strategy was an absolute pleasure to work with.

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

I was blown away by their creativity and ability to get things done flawlessly in an extremely short amount of time. I also was extremely impressed with how they genuinely want to see their clients businesses flourish and put 110% into making that a reality.

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

Nothing! I loved working with them and they executed on the deliverables flawlessly.

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

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Save All Day, an online discount advertising platform where businesses advertise deals to a nationwide audience, allowing consumers to conveniently find and access a wide range of discounts in one trusted place.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Modern Day Strategy to accomplish for your discount platform?

I hired Modern Day Strategy to build the actual platform and they did an amazing job.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Modern Day Strategy handled the full development of our platform. The scope of work included UI/UX design, user sign-in and authentication, and user and advertiser dashboards with analytics.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Modern Day Strategy.

How did you come to work with Modern Day Strategy?

We found Modern Day Strategy through an online search. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, they were a great culture fit, they offered good value for the cost, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2025, and the project was completed in May 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Modern Day Strategy has delivered the website on time and within budget. We’ve received good comments about the website, and people are looking forward to using it. We’ve also seen an increase in user traffic.

How did Modern Day Strategy perform from a project management standpoint?

Modern Day Strategy has delivered on time. We communicate via virtual meetings and email or messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

Modern Day Strategy’s quotation was broken down, which made it easier to understand all the work to be done. I also enjoy communicating with the team because they always respond on time whenever I have a question or need clarity.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executifve at The Bathroom Studio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a bathroom renovation company. 

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?

Referral

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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.

Design and development of a webiste for my bathroom renovattion business. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We linked the website to Google Ads and Social Media ads. We've seen great traffic and conversions. 

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

The team was genuinely easy to work with, they listened carefully to our feedback and shaped the website around our specific value proposition.

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

Virtual Meeting

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

High quality website for an attractive price. 

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

Not really, happy and don't have any feedback. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Auditly

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Audit tool platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Deployment of our tools
• Visual design of platform
• Problem solving with code issues

SOLUTION

How did you find Modern Day Strategy?

Online Search

Why did you select Modern Day Strategy over others?

• High ratings
• 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.

Deployment of our tools onto a web-based platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Deployment of tools onto platform.

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

They offered brilliant project management and were there when we needed prompt changes, etc.

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

Virtual Meeting

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

Personal interaction.

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

None noted

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.