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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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$10,000+
 
$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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Multiple Marketing Projects for Business Services Firm

"We feel 1o8's people are a natural extension of our own team."

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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
 
Oct. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 was hired by a business solutions firm for several projects both internally and for outside clients. Their efforts are typically related to top-industry lead acquisition. 

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Jim Jacoby
Co-Founder, ADMCi
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Time and again, 1o8 has proven their ability to provide valuable SEO expertise and execute impressive campaigns. Internal stakeholders agree that the team has been a crucial component in their success and praise their expertise, collaboration, and integrity.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ADMCi provides business strategy and related design services for senior executives working on transformative change at an enterprise level.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We have hired 1o8 for a number of projects, both for digital properties that we own as well as partnered on client projects we have executed together. In all cases, the experiences have been highly rewarding, provided significant returns on investment, and resulted in satisfied clients.

What were your goals for this project?

Typically, our goals are to acquire leads/prospects at the top of an industry. We have operated at the peak of the motorcycle industry, elite underground dining, and senior executive coaching. In all cases, we have reached new prospects and been afforded valid opportunities to convert those leads into ongoing client relationships.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Aalap has been a long-time peer and friend. His integrity and intelligence are unparalleled. I couldn't imagine working with another service provider in the SEO/SEM and online acquisition space.

Describe the project in detail.

For our automotive/motorcycle industry project, Aalap and his team helped attract premier press interest, high-net worth prospects, and industry luminaries all toward the benefit if raising awareness and value in a project that was equal parts ground-breaking engineering and modern art.

For our elite underground dining experience, 1o8 has built a number of high-return paid and organic campaigns that underscore the market position of our company and the adventurous diners we need to attract. Our private membership continues to grow as a result.

For our senior executive coaching, 1o8 has translated complex messaging into emotionally driven hooks that engage an already distracted and overwhelmed audience with messages and follow-through that motivate them to engage with us on a meaningful level. We couldn't operate our business at this level without this team.

What was the team composition?

Team compositions have ranged from a single consultant supporting SEO/SEM programs to diverse skills including writers, designers, data analysts, and senior account management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Cost per lead, once engaging 1o8, plummeted. Our ability to run continuous campaigns opened worlds of opportunity we wouldn't have been able to access without the rigorous planning, analysis, and refinement this team performs.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Seamless. We feel 1o8's people are a natural extension of our own team. Their disposition is friendly and collaborative, fun when appropriate and highly-focused on what's most important to us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Integrity, transparency, and results. This company is built from the ground up to be good in the very best sense of the word. Aalap's people are plain old good people. They are good at what they do. They are good to us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Frankly, no. We hope to see Aalap's team to grow at a moderate clip so that the value and consistency remains. We have not doubt this will be the case.

5.0
Overall Score Goes without saying.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Highly responsive. Always received feedback from the highest levels of the company on down.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Extremely high return on investment. There's really no thinking to this. We hire 1o8 for ourselves or a client and the business grows.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    SEO/SEM in particular is hard to debate. The results speak for themselves.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Without reservation.

SEO & SEM for Public Records SaaS

"Aalap was a joy to work with and truly understood what it means to work in a collaborative partnership."

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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
 
Aug. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 came on board to optimize the content of a SaaS for the management of public records. They audited and provided insight into the client's SEM strategy. The team worked towards a reliable, organic strategy. 

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Woodridge, Illinois
Nate Mack
Senior Marketing Manager, GovQA
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

1o8's work immediately led to an improvement in the client's domain authority as well as search performance. The team's work was highly-detailed and well-thought-out. The team lead was a true pleasure to work with because he ensured a collaborative partnership. They were data-driven and effective.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My time at LLT Group was spent as the Director of Brand & Strategy, a position will the sole focus of streamlining our messaging and positioning, articulating our brand in a way that connects our services with our target customers, and then strategically finding ways to acquire customers with dynamic, thought-leadership content.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Aalap and his team were hired to optimize the content we were creating and then building a strong SEO strategy around each piece. They also were asked to perform an audit on our SEM strategy and then offer insights to decrease our spend by being more focused and specialized with specific subsets of customers.

What were your goals for this project?

The long-term goals were to begin our transition away from an over-reliance on paid leads and into a strong, organic strategy that would drive higher-converting, higher-value customers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was connected with Aalap via a former colleague.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was centered around: building a foundation for a strong, long-lasting organic keyword strategy, identifying wins and ways to leverage our content to become a source of customer acquisition, streamline our SEM strategy in terms of cost, success, and targeting, and offer insights to keep SEO optimization top of mind when pushing out content.

What was the team composition?

Aalap and I served as the points for our respective teams. While we worked in collaboration on the primary strategy, he delegated the content deliverables and weekly planning to the other members of 1o8 .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Very early on, we saw an uptick in our domain authority, the overall number of keywords we were ranking for, as well as a boost in total keywords ranking 1 - 20.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was highly detailed, very well-thought-out, and both teams were highly engaged throughout.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Aalap was a joy to work with and truly understood what it means to work in a collaborative partnership. He listened to our ideas and desired outcomes, provided thorough, insightful information that was entirely data-driven, and brilliant strategic ideas.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Most of the areas for improvement were on the end of LLT, and most were related to our own internal communication.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    I would work with Aalap again 100%!
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

SEO & Web Dev for Content Marketing Company

"The most impressive thing about 1o8 is the talent behind the scenes."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Confidential
 
Jan. 2019 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

1o8 redesigned a website and then implemented SEO enhancements.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Chicago, Illinois
Jake Kosten
CEO & Founder, Dublite Productions
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

While the project is ongoing, internal stakeholders are pleased with the expertise 1o8 brings to the partnership. They've maintained consistent communication, ensuring stakeholders are updated on their progress.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Today, people are influenced by content in an entirely new way. Engaging with your advocates and influencers in a human aspect and allowing them to feel integrated with the community is more important than ever. At Dublite Productions, we understand that engaging with your advocates and influencers through relevant conversations will push your brand to new heights. This means that winning over the hearts of the consumer demands provocative content that pushes the limits, starts conversations and creates lasting impressions. We are an agency comprised of creatives and strategists that are passionate and committed to telling your story in a new and exciting way. Most importantly, we believe if you bring the right elements and people together, amazing stories will be written.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking to improve our website and SEO presence

What were your goals for this project?

To bring our website vision to life so that it would showcase who were are as a company!

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I've worked with 1o8 on various other projects for my company and they are my go to resource for anything digital.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Our scope of work was as follows: -A complete redesign of our website - Full optimization of SEO

What was the team composition?

I worked closely with Aalap and his team throughout the entire process to bring our vision to life for our new website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are progressing through the SEO ranks with the rollout of our new site and optimization.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

1o8 kept us up to date throughout the process and emails were handled quickly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive thing about 1o8 is the talent behind the scenes. They are true experts in the field of SEO and Digital.

Are there any areas for improvement?

As long as they continue to deliver and keep up their excellent communication there is nothing for them to improve on.

5.0
Overall Score They knocked it out of the park on every aspect of our project!
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Easy!
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    You get what you pay for!
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Everything we asked for and more!
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    1o8 is my number 1 referral

Web Design for Software Solutions Company

"The bespoke service they offer sets them apart."

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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
 
Aug. - Oct. 2019
Project summary: 

1o8 developed a website for a software solutions company. The team redesigned the site to be more visually appealing and optimized the platform for SEO.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Denver, Colorado
Kari Hornfeldt
Marketing Manager, MG AEC Technology Partners
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The time users spend on the site has increased by 300% and overall feedback from users has been incredibly positive. 1o8 is attentive and quick to resolve issues, facilitating a smooth workflow. The team customizes the experience for each client to ensure their needs are being met.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are experts in custom, fully integrated AEC software solutions. I am marketing manager and was the main point of contact with 108 for the development and coordination of resources.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired 108 to develop a more streamlined, modern website that reflected the values and goals of our company while improving SEO and overall functionality and search-ability.

What were your goals for this project?

Create a more streamlined, visually appealing website to better reflect our products, services and offerings. Improving search results and social media presence though paid advertising.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Having worked with Aalap in the past the selection process was easy knowing we would have an enjoyable process with an outstanding final product.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a couple detailed meetings to begin in the beginning to determine the scope and feel wanted for the website. After that, we received the preliminary site map and design which were tweaked and put into development. Prior to launch our team was able to beta test the site internally to provide feedback which was quickly resolved with the launch happening on schedule on a very tight turnaround (less than 6 weeks!).

What was the team composition?

We had a project manager Adithi and Aalap, the owner, was on almost every call. They were able to communicate with the back end team our needs but brought them in as needed to better understand any questions and/or issues to resolve them swiftly and timely.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcomes are immeasurable. From where we started the time our end user spends on the site has increased by 300%. Our bounce rate is down and the overall feedback from our clients is extremely positive. It really was a night and day difference we could not be happier!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow improved throughout the process with the introduction of Monday.com to track outstanding issues and resolutions. 108 is extremely proactive when it comes to technology for time management and workflow using Dropbox, weekly check-in calls that are recorded and saved and google docs.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The bespoke service they offer sets them apart. 108 really looked at the needs of our company and was willing to ask the questions to best understand what we needed and what we didn't know we needed! I know from working with other company's the stress that can come with building a new website and that certain was not the case with 108. Aalap has a very calming demeanor that kept us at ease even within a tight project schedule.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The only area that needed some improvement was the tracking of changes needed for the site which was resolved within the process using Monday.com. Otherwise it was extremely successful!

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

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
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Business Entity Name
108, LLC
Status
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Jurisdiction of Formation
Illinois
ID
07374445
Date of Formation
Nov 7, 2018
Client Reviews
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OVERALL REVIEW RATING
5.0
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LAST UPDATED
February 19, 2020