Web Activ

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a Joint Industry Committee for the media and advertising market in Romania. My role here is comprised of Business Analyst function and Project Manager for IT related projects

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Web Activ?

We need a new web-based application to collect and report Advertising Expenditure data

SOLUTION

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

We put out a RFP, organized a tender and we have selected WebActiv for the technical solution they provided, timeframe and costs

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

We have submitted technical specifications, we reviewed them together and they started building the database and app. We agreed the sprints and the key factors. We reviewed together each step

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

One senior developer and 2 junior developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched a new line of business, attracting new clients

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

they had a reliable team, and the flow of input information and output results was ok

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

Their ability to deliver what they promised

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a translation company and we offer translation in and from various foreign languages

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The company helped us to develop the site of the company. By doing this we increased our traffic substantially

SOLUTION

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

We chose the company based on their expertise

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

We explained our needs and the company identified the solution which best suits us

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

A project manager, 2 developers and quality assurance team were dedicated in order to submit the project as agreed

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We increased the traffic by 60% and our clients appreciate the design and content of the site

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

We had weekly meetings and regularly reports with the progress

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

The solutions offered and adaptability to our needs was very appreciated by us

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

maybe to increase the team

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Former owner of the Cerkassy Group SRL, an e-commerce company focused on automotive industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Working with 100,000 to 200,000 products related to the aftermarket automotive parts industry while offering a proper online user experience for our customers.

SOLUTION

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

Webactiv showed great flexibility in tailoring a solution suited for an online startup. Most companies were not willing to make a proper discovery phase required in order to properly implement the website.

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

The project was very complex and required a working solution that could create an online automotive spare parts catalogue with an optimized database that could work hunderd of thousands of products. The key was the mysql database while building enough know how to work with the data feeds from our suppliers. Webactiv has retailored the solution three times in a row, after learning the specifics required on order to optimze the website.

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

Drawed the first details with Mr. Cătălin A.and followed the initial discussion up with his lead senior Mr. Holban. They have assembled a proffesional team that could draw and implement a project from scratch and scaling it as the company demands evolved.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had a great start, we passed 1000 thousand unique visitors mark in less than two moths. The return of investment was very good and allowed us to continue the development of the website.

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

Weekly meetings with the Senior Lead and daily usage of mailand sometimes telephone, would lead to timely implemention of all related tasks.

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

Their willingness to learn and scale up the solution, while keeping in mind that we were a startup company was amazing.

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

No improvement could have been made, the product was outstanding and unique at that time. When Autopol website was released there were no online websites remotely compared with the complexity of our solution. Not only the catalogue worked, but it had great usability and loading times and would mirror to a lesser degree the experience of professional automotive catalogues.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Manager of Metis Consulting, a company that owns the GO Management brand, a company with activity in the field of ecological management of office buildings.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Web Activ?

We collaborated for the creation of the GO Management site and for the realization of several other marketing and digital promotion projects.

SOLUTION

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

I have previously collaborated with Web Activ in other smaller digital promotion and content projects. I knew the quality of the services and it was a personal belief.

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

We talked about the project over the phone. Then we made a brief with all the points of:

• creation of the site with specific field of activity
• favorite colors for design
• site model
• modules
• necessary functionalities

The interactions were professional and things moved very fast.

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

I worked directly with:

• the project manager
• a graphic designer for the logo
• a web designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Although almost three years have passed since the completion of the project, the design and functionality are still relevant. The site is also well SEO optimized.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Things went very fast, because there was a very good communication. The feedback and the answers were prompt.

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

Their company operates according to its principles, in which fairness and respect for the customer are remarkable.

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

I rather have a wish: to stay as serious as they are and not to lose their inspiration and freshness!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a management consulting company and we advise an work side by side with out clients in human resources area.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Is an start up business and we needed awareness, so we hired them to develop a website for us.

SOLUTION

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

Experience in similar projects and portfolio

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

We decided the theme and the main topics to be covered, the technology and the add-on software.

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

1 project manager and 1 developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've extended our clients with 30% in the last 6 month

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

Very open and friendly, objectives oriented

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

Their flexibility and technical knowledge were impressive.

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

INCANDESCENT Marketing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to launch our new agency successfully on the Romanian market, and our goal was to become the most visible word of mouth agency online.

SOLUTION

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

Company’s portfolio and its credential in the technical SEO area.

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

They offered several services, including: 

• SEO
• Competitive research
• Website audit
• Keyword planning
• Technical SEO

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

The team consisted of:

1. Account Manager
2. SEO Expert

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In one year time, Brand Ambassador service became the most recognizable word of mouth name on the market and obtained the highest visibility share in search engines.

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

The planning of the entire project was very clear from the beginning, and we felt that the agency l had managed in the past similar projects. The account team and the SEO specialist were very responsive, professional and transparent with the 12-month project challenges, the costs and the expected results.

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

The professionalism and the customer-centric approach, together with the strategic view and understanding of our startup’s goals.

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

Not necessarily.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Family Owned Cake Shop

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Woocommerce integration, theme and Wordpress customization

SOLUTION

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

- complete solution (web development, logo, identity) - competitive pricing

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

I work in IT, so I knew that I wanted, but I was not familiar with Woocomemrce and WP. They quickly understood what I needed.

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

Family bussiness

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

no

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

Open discussion Quick implementation

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

They were good at communication.

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 owner of a learning platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

As a fresh entrepreneur that wants to land a new product for clients and I contracted this team for helping me with site creation and branding image.

SOLUTION

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

Someone recommended it to me and after that, I searched them on the internet and checked their portfolio.

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

Firstly we had a call where I told them which is my need and after that, we started together to refine my idea. They helped me a lot with information inside that industry. Firstly they delivered some mockups and after that, we refined and chooses the best option for me.

But what I appreciate most is the good communication that we had during the entire project.

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

One PM and one developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After we launched the site I saw important traffic it and I received a lot of leads for my products.

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

We had regular meetings and we communicated simply and efficiently every time. Even we had some unplanned situations but we solved them very fast.

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

They were so open to hearing and understanding my needs. They came to me with delightful and original ideas to promote my products.

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

Actually, I don't have. I definitely recommend them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hopi Romania is the logistic provider of P&G in Romania.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired them to redefine and reconstruct our website, to optimize it and to conduct all our web campaign.

SOLUTION

How did you select Web Activ and what were the deciding factors?

We search on net and we were impressed by their portfolio and expertise .

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

Our collaboration with the Activ Web team has always been based on very good communication. The specialists knew how to listen and ask the right questions in order to better understand the project and our needs, thus ensuring a good start to the collaboration.

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

Only one but great - project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The number of the solution requests increase by 75%!!

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

Collaborative flexibility and speed of reaction are other attributes highly appreciated by us, throughout the collaboration with Web Activ.

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

The fact that they were very opened to hear and understand our needs and also the fact that they delivered everything in our contractual terms with no delay.

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

No .