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What’s Our Core?

We are an assemblage of visual artists, data wizards, wordsmiths, and chess enthusiasts. We work with our clients to amplify their brands’ personalities, help them spread the word about their good work, and ultimately, support them as they get their products into their consumer’s hands.

 

Well Crafted Messaging + Data-Backed Strategy = Brand Awareness

We’re growth hackers that have garnered expertise in every aspect of digital marketing, from paid social advertising to copywriting, graphics creation, and data mining, all amounting to strategic social and digital media engagement and increased e-commerce activity.

 

Mastering the Digital Chess Game

We begin our work together with research-a deep dive that starts with telling a story using demographic data, your ideal customers’ buying patterns, your products’ virtues and your past digital work.

 

We move on to planning that is focused on identifying goals and mapping out processes to get you where you want to go.

 

We experiment and find surefire ways to increase your digital presence and your sales.

 

Staying Hungry

After mapping out of a detailed digital strategy, we sweat every detail to ensure that your marketing plans are built for results from the get-go.

 

We work with you to revisit the plan, continually revising and recalibrating it.

When you work with 1o8, you’ll work directly with our team of on-the-ground experts who continually reflect on data, creatively curate social content and ads, and refine the strategy to ensure we exceed our shared goals together.

 

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$5,000+
 
$150 - $199 / hr
 
2 - 9
 Founded
2018
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Chicago, IL
headquarters
  • 600 W Jackson Blvd #100
    Chicago, IL 60661
    United States
    3123244970

Portfolio

Key clients: 

Sweet Leaf Tea, Vetnique Labs, NewGround, Ohi Food Co

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tio gazpacho website refresh

As part of our assignment, we proposed reworking the website to bring the flavors and energy of the product to live.

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Food Company Website Update

After 90 days of data mining, heat map analysis, and user experience testing, we crafted a fresh approach to the website to drive additional sales on the platform.

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SEO for Airport Parking Service

"The team at 1o8 had a great impact on our organic traffic and keyword rankings."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
May 2019 – Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 acts as an ongoing SEO partner for an airport parking service. The team performs SEO efforts to measure organic traffic, keyword ranking, and conversion rates. They also assist with link building strategy.

The Reviewer
 
1,001-5,000 Employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Manager of Digital Marketing, Airport Parking Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Keyword ranking and organic traffic have increased and lead to a rise in reservations and revenue. The team at 1o8 acts as a true partner for their clients, delivering promptly on requests. They’re communicative and flexible, constantly remaining receptive to feedback.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the senior manager of digital marketing at an airport parking service. We have locations at 23 airports around the country. I oversee all of our digital marketing channels, including SEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 1o8?

SEO is an ongoing challenge in our space. We were looking for a company that would be an extension of our team when it comes to everything SEO. We hired 1o8 to advise on the best practices, help us prioritize, and figure out implementation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We were hoping to measure our keyword rankings, organic traffic, bounce rate, and conversation rate of the organic traffic. Our team communicates with 1o8 on an ongoing basis. Their team recommends technical advice for our website, write specific content for the site, and assist with title tags and metadata. The team at 1o8 performs onsite and offsite SEO, assisting with our link building strategy. They’ve also assisted with keyword research at times.

What is the team composition?

In total, we’ve worked with five people. Aalap (Founder, 1o8) is our main point of contact.

How did you come to work with 1o8?

I wasn’t working here when we hired them. I started a couple of months after our relationship with them began.

How much have you invested with them?

We pay them between $5,000–$10,000 monthly.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our partnership with 1o8 started in May 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team at 1o8 had a great impact on our organic traffic and keyword rankings. The results for organic traffic have benefited reservations and revenue. In general, we’ve been thrilled with the increase. Sometimes they give us recommendations that we can’t act quickly enough on. But all the ones we’ve acted on have helped move our business forward.

How did 1o8 perform from a project management standpoint?

From a project management aspect, they perform well. They’re receptive and flexible to communication. Their team works around our schedule and timeline, remaining open to feedback and delivering work when we need it.

They typically visit our office biweekly, and then I communicate with them a few times throughout the week, depending on what we need. That type of communication is done through Slack and email. Their team provides us analytics as well. We use Ahrefs for SEO and a Monday board for project tracking.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciate how well they fit into our business. They’re a true extension of our team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be realistic in what you’re looking for. Be specific in your timeline and capabilities. As long as you’re clear on expectations, I think they’ll be able to deliver.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Occasionally, I have to help them prioritize what we need at what time, but generally they get me what I need when I need it.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    It’s a fair cost.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I’m always happy with what they give me.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I already have.

Web Design & Digital Marketing for Beverage Company

"Their integrity has helped our ongoing relationship."

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4.5

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$1,000,000 - $9,999,999
 
Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 has performed a variety of digital marketing services. The team updated a website, assists with paid advertising, and provides SEO services. They’ve also helped with email campaigns.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Charlotte, North Carolina
Marketing Executive, Beverage Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Traffic and organic rankings increase due to their successful SEO efforts. The team at 1o8 is honest, skilled, and innovative. Their customer service approach complemented their professional management style. Customers need to be prepared when engaging with this hardworking team.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of marketing for a company that distributes spiked coffee.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 1o8?

We hired 1o8 for digital marketing, website development, and SEO.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

For our website, 1o8 updated the platform and added our store locator. Through the backend, they optimized the content to help with SEO. We didn’t have a previous SEO strategy before working with them. Their team has been working on our paid advertising through Google Ads, Facebook, and Instagram. They also work on our email campaigns. We are beginning to work with their team on Snapchat.

What is the team composition?

We’ve had about four people working on this project. I’m frequently in touch with the owner.

How did you come to work with 1o8?

I’ve worked with 1o8 in the past and found their team to be fantastic. I’ve taken their team with me to four different clients and three different companies. They always have something I can use. If they know they can’t do something, they’re honest and will refer to someone else. Another reason why I like them is that they never outsource their work.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested between $1–$5 million.

What is the status of this engagement?

This engagement started in February 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their integrity has helped our ongoing relationship. We’ve seen an increase in traffic and organic rankings. A lot of this has been due to their SEO efforts. We’ve also been doing a lot of A/B testing, which has been wonderful.

How did 1o8 perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management style is excellent. They do all of the research, working hard to figure everything out. We trust their judgment since we’re not the first liquor brand they’ve worked with. For project management tools, they created a specific dashboard for the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Besides their customer service approach, I appreciate their innovative thought process with advertising.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Since they’re getting busy, it would be helpful if they hired more people.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clients should know what they want, ensuring a budget and plan is in place. Be ready to take advice from them. Digital isn’t cheap. So if you’re going to work with them, be prepared to spend the money.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Digital Marketing for Farm Owner Platform

"The team at 1o8 has skilled expertise in different fields."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Feb. 2019 – Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 was hired by a tech agriculture startup for a variety of digital marketing services. The team has helped with digital campaigns, advertising, SEO, and website maintenance.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Jordan Kull
Marketing Manager, Tillable
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Leads and rankings have increased significantly due to the team at 1o8’s skilled expertise. They’re responsive and communicative. Expect a team of proactive experts when working with them.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager at Tillable, a startup in the tech agriculture space. We supply landowners with online tools that assess what they charge farmers for rent and help farmers find land. We’re in our second year and have thirty-five employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with 1o8?

In the beginning, we needed to launch a new website. Our SEO and Google Ads strategies were also lacking. We tried traditional campaigns through direct mail, radio, billboards, and newspapers. Our digital campaigns needed to be more efficient.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

While their team didn’t develop our website, they worked on other technical aspects. The team at 1o8 has assisted with curating pages and blog posts. They also created a tracking dashboard. Their team has worked with Google Analytics, SEO, and other digital avenues for advertising. Right now, we’re focusing on growth strategy. We’re doing a lot of A/B testing and implementing Google Tag manager code.

What is the team composition?

In total, we’ve worked with five people regularly.

How did you come to work with 1o8?

We found them through a referral.

How much have you invested with them?

Our retainer is over $5,000 per month.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with 1o8 started in February 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The number of leads has tripled since their team started. The sales team can barely get through them all. Our ranking has also jumped in several places. The Facebook Ads campaign is also a success. Everything across the board has been great.

How did 1o8 perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re excellent. Every time I’ve needed anything, Alap (Founder, 1o8) and his team have jumped on it. A lot of times, companies have to relay messages to other people within the team. After asking the team at 1o8 a question, they’ll come back within a few hours with the completed task or other recommendations.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their responsiveness is noteworthy. The way Alap runs his business entails having an expert in every field. He allows us to work with team members in each field, depending on our needs. The team at 1o8 has skilled expertise in different fields.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re happy with everything they’ve done.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do what 1o8 says.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Digital Marketing For Food Brand

"The team's overall experience in creating engaging online communities and content production is impressive."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Dec. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 is responsible for digital marketing efforts for a natural food brand. This includes handling Amazon, Shopify, the website, and social media channels. Their team creates and posts content.

The Reviewer
 
201-500 Employees
 
New York, New York
GM, Natural Food Beverage Brand
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The engagement has led to a 4x return on ad spend and a growth in online sales.  Engagements on Facebook and Instagram have reached the triple digits. 1o8 establishes a steady workflow. Their agility and adaptability set them apart. 

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the GM of a refrigerated food brand and lead efforts on distribution, sales, and marketing of our soup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?

We're looking for an agency to help us navigate the world of Amazon, E-commerce, and direct to consumer. We need expertise help to leverage the platform and grow our online channels and convert our social media customers into sales.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to increase online sales, grow engagement with our social media users, and create a 360 approach to online marketing to help our retail partners.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were referred to 1o8 after looking at several vendors (both one-stop and single service line focused) and found their approach to our business unique and personable.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

1o8 handles our Amazon, Shopify, Website, and Social Media Channels. They manage our ad accounts across platforms, write content, post on social platforms, and manage our communities.

What was the team composition?

The team is led by the founder (Aalap) and his team of paid, social, and web experts.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've seen a 4x return on our ad spend and more importantly, significant growth in our online sales through Amazon and direct to consumer on our website. Our engagement is up in the triple digits across Instagram and Facebook with the content plan and writing.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow is great, the team is accessible via both email, call, and text along with our semi-monthly meetings.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The expertise on the team and the founder personally previously owning a business on Amazon so he's familiar with the challenges and opportunities. The team's overall experience in creating engaging online communities and content production is impressive. We also appreciate the nimbleness and ability to adjust to take advantages of key opportunities (i.e trade shows, etc.)

Are there any areas for improvement?

The results are great and we'd like to get a monthly or quarterly deep dive into how those results are coming about. The team is great about a/b testing and constantly working on our accounts for higher growth (both revenue and ROAS).

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Paid Social Strategy & Campaign for Baby Toy Company

"They have a mastery of the digital marketing process and are clearly committed to helping us win."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
June 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 is implementing a paid social media marketing strategy for a baby toy company. After conducting an audit, the team began executing Facebook ad campaigns while tracking and reporting their results.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Boulder, Colorado
Jillian Lakritz
Founder & CEO, Yoee Baby
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Conversations rates have risen by a remarkable amount, leading to sustainable growth. 1o8 prioritizes constant improvement, always looking to gather feedback and better streamline their workflow. Customer can expect a knowledgable, supportive, and detail-oriented partner.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder & CEO of a baby toy company. We're in over 300+ specialty toy stores, sell on select e-commerce sites, Amazon and our own website.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?

We hired them to held up increase conversion rates on Facebook ad efforts. We were getting high click though rates but not enough people were buying. We have really positive ratings and testimonials so we needed to figure out how to bridge the gap from clicks to purchase.

What were your goals for this project?

create a more strategic sales funnel increase conversation rates identify our high value target audience Decrease cost of sales

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

they were referred to us from a trusted board member. We've worked with a few different digital agencies over time and none have been particularly effective. The founder has direct experience in our category and demonstrated that he understood our challenges. They did a thorough audit during the biz dev process and came to the table with strategic recommendations before we even got started. They're uniquely customer-centric so saying "yes" was easy.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Paid social strategy on Facebook Ad creation Media planning and buying execution of ad campaigns tracking and reporting They were already ahead of the game when we got started due to the thoroughness of their audit. We used that as a jumping off point to prioritize where to go first. We provided them with creative and they developed a series of ads based on a strategic sales funnel. We worked together on copy and then they took over executing campaigns.

What was the team composition?

Aalap (founder) offers high level insight and strategic thinking, Evan (project lead) manages the day to day activities on our account. We have one project lead internally who has and SEO and data background. He works closely with Evan to process learnings determine the path forward.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since we started working with Io8, we've seen our conversion rates increase from .03% to a monthly average of 1 - 2% and have had days where we've seen an 8% conversion rate! We're getting a lot smarter about targeting and are starting to see patterns that suggest a sustainable trend in the right direction.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We're a small and nimble team and they've met us where we need to be in terms of workflow and communication. They've made a concerted effort to ask how to make the workflow more efficient and we feel confident that they're open to any suggestions should we have any. So far so good.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They dove right in and got to work really quickly. They're hands on and pay attention to the details. They have a mastery of the digital marketing process and are clearly committed to helping us win.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They suggested a monthly strategy call where we work together to push our thinking. We love the idea but haven't seen it implemented yet. We'd love to see follow through on this, but we may be equally responsible for not pushing to get it on the calendar.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Digital Strategy for Home Theater Product Launch

"They were open to suggestions and feedback along the way and made changes accordingly."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Apr. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 began the engagement with an audit of their client's digital presence. After analyzing SEO, Amazon listing, and ad spend, the team developed a multi-channel strategy to prepare for an upcoming product launch.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Leonard Chung
Co-Founder & Director, Enclave Audio
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

1o8's first-rate insights have evolved into actionable plans. Flexible and supportive, the team responds quickly to feedback and adjusts to match fluctuating timelines. They prioritize the needs of their customer to meet every project requirement.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder of Enclave Audio. We're a manufacturer and marketer of wireless home theater surround sound solutions using the latest multi-channel wireless technologies. Started in 2016, we launched the CineHome 5.1 as a simple plug and play solution to the thorny problem of complex traditional home theater setups. This fall, Enclave is launching two new products Cine Home II and CineHome Pro to bring our ease of setup to a wider range of audiences while maintaining true surround sound found in traditional wired solutions. I oversee our product launch from manufacturing and sourcing to executing marketing and PR strategies with our agency partners here in the US.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?

At first, consultation on our current product's digital presence from SEM, SEO, social and we've now engaged 1o8 to over see all aspects of our digital launch of our upcoming products this fall through our various channels on our own website, Amazon and 3rd party sites as well.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal is to implement best in class strategies to optimize our site and brand presence online, identify areas and keywords we need to take ownership of and develop towards. Ultimately find the most effective way to spend our add dollars and time for better conversions across the board.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We evaluated several agencies and freelancers, but Aalap and his team at 1o8 were able to provide far more insight and strategy beyond SEO.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

1o8 started with an audit with our SEO, Amazon listing, Ad spend, to highlight our strengths and deficits in each channel and developed a strategy to fill our gaps. Now 1o8 will effectively manage our ads across all digital platforms for our up coming product launch as well as SEO and social.

What was the team composition?

Aalap and I work closely together and would bring in specialists as needed to fulfill the specific task we needed to accomplish.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

While we're still working towards our Q4 at the time of writing, 1o8 was able to deliver insights into my company that we had data for but never an actionable plan for.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Seamless and responsive. They were open to suggestions and feedback along the way and made changes accordingly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Aalap and his team took a deep dive into understanding our product and industry and went beyond our scope to help find additional resources and talent whenever our Company needed help. They've also been nimble in our changing needs according to our timeline.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's been a great experience so far and looking forward to our upcoming launch!

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Digital Marketing for Pet Products

"Overall, a very good team to work with." 

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
4.5
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Jan. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 provides ongoing digital marketing services including SEM (Google and Bing), SEO, and SMM (Facebook and Instagram). They’ve also consulted on UX issues.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Naperville, Illinois
James Bascharon, DVM
CEO, Vetnique Labs
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Instagram sales have taken off, and SEO performance has increased greatly. Collaborating effectively, 1o8 gained a deep understanding of business needs and goals.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of Vetnique. We are a pet supplement & grooming company focusing on innovative products for pets that improve their health and well-being while making the lives of pet owners easier.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire 1o8?

Comprehensive marketing services including digital SEM, SEO, social ads, PR, and U/X

What were your goals for this project?

To increase sales and general brand awareness, boost organic ranking for our sites, and improve ecomm conversion rates including Amazon sales

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Interviewing agencies, we felt 1o8 had the most comprehensive knowledge for CPG products. 

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Manage all of our Google Ads and Bing accounts, Facebook ads, social posting, SEO for four websites, PR consulting, and UX consulting. 

What was the team composition?

Working closely with the CEO, Aalap, and four other team members that specialize in different areas. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Huge boost in SEO performance. Triggered 1,100% increase in Instagram sales. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very collaborative and effective. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The level of care and understanding for our needs and willingness to shift resources to our key areas of needs/focus. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

Overall, a very good team to work with. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.5 NPS
    Willing to refer
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