UPQODE

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CEO of a start-up that sells locally-sourced meat from small farmers on an online platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

We had designers, but need the code itself. UPQODE was hired to manage the programming aspect of the site.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a smooth implementation of our designs and overall project.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found them online.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

They developed and launched the front- and backend of a business management solution. UPQODE first conducted a workshop to reach a mutual understanding of the business's challenges and goals. Then, they ran two-week sprints before production began—later approved by us. They developed multiple functional versions which were ready for user testing and feedback every two weeks. UPQODE's team used the feedback to create improvements and provided key suggestions throughout the process.

What was the team composition?

The project team consisted of four people, but certain individuals came and went depending on the skills needed. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project's completion was a major achievement for our executive leadership.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Their project management was very impressive. Their team regularly complied with deadlines and there was never any unexpected turnovers that threatened our progress. We communicated exclusively through Skype and they were always available.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We had direct access to both project managers and their background team. UPQODE smoothed communication of technical jargon which could have been easily been lost in translation if there was only one middleman. 

Are there any areas where they can improve?

No, there is very little they could improve. Perhaps, inexperienced clients should document as much as possible before brainstorming.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a project manager at FoxThemes, a WordPress web agency. We produce and sell items on ThemeForest Marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

We needed help designing and developing a WordPress theme around architecture and interior design.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted an architecture and interior design focused WordPress design, with 14 demos, that we could sell on ThemeForest.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for a vendor that had vast WordPress experience, as well as experience creating WordPress themes for ThemeForest, which has very strict design and coding requirements. UPQODE had WordPress Themes done for other authors in their portfolio, and we were very impressed with their designs and quality. We also contacted their previous clients and received excellent feedback.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

UPQODE divided the project into three phases: design, development, QA and bug fixes. They developed the front- and backends, and handled QA.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, in addition to front- and backend developers and two QA resources.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve sold this WordPress Theme 546 times, and we expect to reach 1,000 sales. From the business perspective, we recovered our investment in two months, and from then, we’ve been making a profit.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used ActiveCollab to manage the project and split it into one-week sprints, and we used InVision to create demos and collaborate. We got access to their code repository from day one, which built trust between us. I’m still impressed by their workflow.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their transparency and work process was just amazing. They had good communication and a very good response time. They also had great-quality code.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

I haven’t noticed anything, but of course, there is always space to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of ShipRock Management, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ShipRock Management, Inc. does residential property management services. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a new Website
• Rebrand our logo
• Create a one-page Marketing Sheet

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project included a new Website Development and a logo rebranding.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

To design a more modern day website and logo.

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

They were teriffic!  They were incredibly responsive, provided clear communication, and were highly artistic with the design work. We are all very pleased with the final product. Maria at Upqode did a fantasic job as Project Manager.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

Virtual Meeting

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

UPQODE's communication, speed, and quality stood out.  They are the full package. 

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

I don't think so.  Very happy to work with them and will highly refer them to others. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Marketing of Timeless Fence System

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture, market and sell Rigid PVC Fencing products for electric fencing in the agricultural industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create more sales by the website calculating shipping and the customer being able to complete their online order and pay
• Better SEO
• Create a website that is more exciting and easier to navigate

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• they understood our needs

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Recreating our website based on our current website, but with the addition of shipping calculation, tax additions to orders, our Authorized Resellers being able to order online.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Still early in the process to measure

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

Liza and her team were extremely responsive to our needs and completed tasks very quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their knowledge of making almost any task I sent their way an easy fix. 

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

No

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Acuity Fund Solutions, a financial services company. We provide fund administration services, leveraging technical expertise and modern workflows to help investment managers reduce operational burdens, enhance reporting, and build investor trust.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with UPQODE?

We needed to build a website from scratch with no pre-existing content and only a branding guideline. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

UPQODE designed and developed our website, including an inquiry form, a careers page, and a news/insights page. The team also created content and provides ongoing maintenance.

What is the team composition?

We worked with an unknown number of teammates from UPQODE.

How did you come to work with UPQODE?

We found UPQODE through an online search. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, a great culture fit, and aligned company values.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with UPQODE from June to September 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

UPQODE completed the main pages and subpages of our website. We are very pleased with the results and have received many compliments on the site.

How did UPQODE perform from a project management standpoint?

UPQODE delivered ahead of time. The team was responsive and turned around work very fast. We communicated via virtual meetings and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed with the whole experience. UPQODE was friendly, knowledgeable, and organized.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was nothing they needed to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a marketing coordinator at Sanders Hyland. We’re a full-service commercial flooring contractor offering installation of a wide range of flooring types, including industrial, natural stone, tile, wood, carpet, and specialized flooring for food service and healthcare environments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with UPQODE?

We needed to completely rebuild our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

UPQODE handled the design and development of our website.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from UPQODE.

How did you come to work with UPQODE?

We found them on Clutch and chose them because of their high ratings.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January 2025 to May 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

UPQODE completed all the work on time and was very understanding when we were running behind on providing them with materials. They completed our website on time and perfectly. Our goal was to have a professional-looking website that represented our quality of work, and UPQODE delivered. The website design and features were clean, modern, and functional.

How did UPQODE perform from a project management standpoint?

UPQODE's project management was incredible. They were organized, on time, and extremely professional. Our primary forms of communication were virtual meetings, emails, and messages.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They provided documentation and software throughout the project that allowed me to follow along with their process. Moreover, it was very easy to communicate when I wanted changes made.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for UPQODE to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work in Marketing in the real estate industry, specifically focusing on manufactured homes communities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with UPQODE?

We needed to build a great website that was fully integrated with Salesforce while maintaining a beautiful and clean design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

UPQODE built the entire website and handled the integration work with Salesforce. They also manage ongoing maintenance for the site.

How did you find UPQODE?

Online search.

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

We chose UPQODE because of their high ratings, pricing that fit our budget, and the good value for cost they offered.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in November 2025 and ended in June 2026.

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to your project?

There were 2-5 people from UPQODE assigned to our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website is fast, fully integrated, and clean. The deliverables met our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

We primarily communicated through virtual meetings and email or messaging apps.

How did UPQODE perform from a project management standpoint?

Liza, our account manager, was great to work with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The design quality was great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there is nothing I would suggest for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP, Client Engagement & Development of a B2B channel marketing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a B2B channel marketing company that provides technology-enabled solutions for driving incentives, marketing automation and local activation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Redesign / revamp our corporate website

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Experience in B2B tech space

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Redesigned / revamped website including new: • Site map / navigation • Updated colors, look/feel • Update copy • Improved / animated graphics • Revamped blog with AI-enabled features

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successful site launch
• Positive feedback
• Minimal revisions post-launch 

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

One of the best vendors we’ve worked with in terms of project management. Excellent communication in terms of frequency, clarity of questions, and tools used to facilitate feedback. Items were delivered on time, and our project manager Olga was extremely responsive.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Ability to absorb what our company provides 

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

None at this time.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at Astra, an investment advisory services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with UPQODE?

We wanted a sleek and sophisticated website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

UPQODE provided rebranding and web design and development services. The team delivered logo design, a comprehensive brand guide, and a website.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from UPQODE.

How did you come to work with UPQODE?

We found them through an online search. We chose them because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, and they offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October 2025 to January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

UPQODE completed all the deliverables.

How did UPQODE perform from a project management standpoint?

UPQODE delivered on time. We communicated via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

UPQODE had a professional team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the creative director of Ink Factory, a visual note-taking company. We help organizations communicate more effectively and engage audiences by providing real-time visual note-taking, illustrations, videos, and visual thinking workshops.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with UPQODE?

We needed to create a new website to relaunch our bold new brand. We wanted a UX-led approach but had a limited budget and timeline for research.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

UPQODE designed and developed our website. The team also conducted a UX research workshop. UPQODE provided design mock-ups with several iterations and delivered a fully functional website.

What is the team composition?

We worked most closely with our project manager.

How did you come to work with UPQODE?

I chose UPQODE because of their great portfolio, they offered great value for the cost, and their design philosophy fit my vision for the website.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–October 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven't launched the site for long enough to see any measurable outcomes yet. However, our old site had a mid-to-low health score, and we appreciate that our new site is guaranteed a perfect health score by UPQODE.

How did UPQODE perform from a project management standpoint?

UPQODE's project management was very responsive, and they worked very quickly. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed by the holistic package we received from UPQODE. We appreciated UPQODE's excitement to work on our project and willingness to take feedback.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for UPQODE to improve.