UPQODE

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Mortgage company and Owner

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Design our website and create a functional interface to capture leads and develop better realtor relationships.

SOLUTION

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

Searched multiple web site development companies. UpQode provided the most thorough analysis of my vision and my company's needs within my budget.

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

They delivered an excellent, well-designed, very functional website that is actively capturing leads and creating more business opportunities for my company within my requested budget.

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

I worked with an initial representative who determined the scope of the project. I also worked with a project manager who coordinated the designers and developers for the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still in the review process but the site is definitely capturing leads and providing value to my realtor partners.

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

George was the project manager. We would have various meetings to discuss different phases of development. He was great to work with!

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

They actually gave an accurate, well thought out, quote for the project. Most other companies would just throw out numbers, it was kind of sad really.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder and CEO of an escape room / team building company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a redesign of our website that maintained the general structure but would be beautiful & performative. Additionally, I had a specific vision of aesthetic.

SOLUTION

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

UPQODE had a strong portfolio that rivaled world leaders in the space for only a fraction of the price.

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

End-to-end development of the new site using WordPress.

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

I worked with a project manager, a couple of developers/designers, and even the CEO stepped in here and there.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new website received an honorable mention on awwwards!

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

Most project communication was handled over ActiveCollab

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

I had a specific vision for the art style of the new site. They located several independent artists for me and found the perfect candidate and worked with them seamlessly. I was endlessly impressed with how smooth our website now compared to how choppy it could have been.

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

They push their maintenance plan more heavily than I would have liked but 1. I imagine it's appropriate for certain projects and 2. Their flexibility and patience throughout the project earned more than a little goodwill.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Chief of Staff of a Fintech startup in the transportation space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a simple website that gave an overview of our services and capabilities with an eye toward continuing to evolve the site as we grow.

SOLUTION

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

They were recommended by our VC partner as they had developed a few sites for their portfolio companies.

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

We were in need of a website from start to finish- design, layout, and hosting.

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

3-4 ppl on the leadership team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team did a great job developing the site and page layout. The design is simple but effective and leaves us a lot of room to continue to evolve the content as we grow.

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

The communication was mostly asynchronous via email. The team was very responsive and changes requested were usually made within 12-24 hours.

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

We were impressed by their ability to work autonomously in developing the site and the immediate responsiveness despite being in different time zones.

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

I cannot think of any areas of improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of an apparel company currently in development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

We hired UPQODE to design a logo for our brand.

SOLUTION

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

We selected UPQODE based on our positive impressions from their website, past work and ease of coordination over the phone.

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

We initially worked with three members of their design team based on several factors and themes we wanted our logo to represent. UPQODE worked with us every step of the way.

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

We worked with three people, managed by one project lead. The communication was easy and prompt between us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got a great product for our apparel company that we’re confident will help us succeed. We couldn’t have done it without UPQODE!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project was completed on time and the workflow was easy.

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

Their ability to translate what you want to create into an actual graphic based on themes and messages.

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

None. We have a great product and we’re very happy with it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Group CEO of a company that acquires human services software companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were launching a brand, and needed to build a website.

SOLUTION

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

I got a referral from someone else who used Upqode.

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

We provided web design to the Upqode team, and they had about 6 weeks to translate the design into a fully functional website.

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

We worked with 2-3 people on a regular basis - a project manager and a team of developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The output was a fully functional website that looks absolutely beautiful.

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

Very collaborative and accountable from start to finish

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

It really felt like a partnership. We were working on the project together the whole way through.

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

At times communication was tough, since English isn't the first language for most of the team members. This was very minor, though, and didn't interfere with the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the principal at a digital insurance agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I had a website design and copy in PDF files. I wanted UPQODE to make a great website out of them.

SOLUTION

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

They had one of the best websites, very capable person I interviewed, and the most high-quality proposal document. They were clearly a capable firm.

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

I had a website design and copy in PDF files. I wanted UPQODE to make a great website out of them. 50 page website.

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

Three. Project managers and VP of development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have not launched yet. What they did was way beyond what we could have done on my own in a web design interface.

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

They had tools and timelines that told me exactly what they needed.

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

They turned around design iterations very quickly and responded well to my changes.

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

I think we both overlooked that the size of the font was bigger than my competitors. My competitor websites have blank space to the right and left to accomodate the size of the screen.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Senior Project Manager at Architecture Firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

WordPress design and development for main and partners websites

What were your goals for this project?

CRM system integration, page speed improvement

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The choice was made due to the high rating of the company on and positive feedback from previous customers.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Nick and his team have helped us with several projects; they are always prompt with their responses and have done a great job helping out with our Marketo and coding needs.They were easy to work with.

What was the team composition?

Mostly our team comunicated with Project Manager, but about 5-6 employees worked on our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Nick and his team created user friendly design, significantly increased the functionality of the site and helped improve page speed

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Communication was effective, and Nick worked to understand our expectations before beginning the projects, which was important for us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Responsible approach

Are there any areas for improvement?

Did not notice, everything is fine

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Ideaction.io.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

We had a staffing shortage and a pressing timeline.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted customized software and responsive design.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected UPQODE from a list of five vendors because they were the only team to have a custom and well-defined proposal.

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

They developed the website from scratch and launched the final product. The team also provided support and consulting services as needed.

What was the team composition?

We worked with five people including designers, developers, a project manager, and a QA specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We experienced lower operating costs and an influx of new clients after the project’s launch.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

UPQODE provided assets and source code as requested. They also met our deadline.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were always available and acted in a professional manner.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

No. We were very happy with the results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a partner at a digital marketing agency that builds websites for small businesses. I focus on technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

We needed to build an e-commerce website with WooCommerce. We needed a custom theme and other custom features that we couldn't possibly provide on our own.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a website within a month, and we needed it to look and feel like a million bucks. We also needed custom features that we couldn't achieve by using plugins.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A friend recommended them to me, and we've used one of their themes before.

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

They designed, developed, and launched a large e-commerce website in record time. They also added features we couldn't create using plugins.

What was the team composition?

The team we worked with consisted of four people, who were more than sufficient for the work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They completed the project within the budget requirements and the time frame they had quoted. Our client was happy, as were we.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was simple and effective. We used Slack for most communication, as well as email in the beginning.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Although they have a staff of incredible programmers, their designs are also impeccable. You don't often see that among development teams.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Devost’s Dynamic Marketing. It is a coaching program that helps people start successful businesses in network marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire UPQODE?

I wanted them to build a website to showcase the opportunities my marketing network offers.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted a site that my downline member could duplicate to expand their own networks.

SOLUTION

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

They mirrored the company’s main site and made it to the specifications that I needed.

What was the team composition?

I worked mainly with a manager that oversaw the project and assured all tasks were completed correctly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The delivered website met all of my requirements and explains everything I need it to.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

UPQODE was very understanding and accommodating of my changing needs throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The communication was excellent. I plan to work with them again for future needs.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

The project would have benefitted from a few one-on-one calls to strengthen their understanding of my vision.