Akshar Group Technologies

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner of a digital transformation consultancy

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies, and what were your goals?

We have engaged with Akshar in a number of projects, wordpress, Magento, design. The biggest project being the advancement of an e-commerce site with 30,000 products in the UK.

How did you select Akshar Group Technologies and what were the deciding factors?

They genuinely care about our success. They’re an extension of our team and they offer top expertise and skills. A position that has paid off and added value for us.

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

We want to offer a great buying experience on our platform. We engaged with Akshar to support us on daily technical requirements, as well as removing technical debt and offer new functionality. This ensures our platform is always available, responsive and useable.

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

Akshar engage various smes for the desired use case.

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

By creating a great customer experience, our platform has achieved 20% growth month on month.

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

Strong communication before starting tasks, task management systems in place. Clear communication daily. Weekly updates on progress.

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

This company genuinely care about the end user and their success as much as we do.....and that is rare to find.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None we can think of.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner of a digital marketing agency.

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies?

Initially, I hired Akshar Group Technologies for assistance with an emergency situation on my e-commerce platform. I found them over the holidays.

What were your goals for this project?

The original objective for this project was to correct issues with our e-commerce site’s checkout system. After resolving that issue, Akshar Group Technologies took on more responsibilities. Currently, they care of a lot of updates and development I need covered.

How did you select this vendor?

Akshar Group Technologies had high ratings and positive reviews online. In addition to their credentials, they sent quick replies to any messages I sent. I quizzed them topics that related to things I needed, and they seemed very knowledgeable.

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

The team developed custom coding for my site. It had an error that was causing the e-commerce system not to work properly. Akshar Group Technologies easily fixed the existing issue and improved our site tremendously.

What was the team composition?

I interact directly with the owner, Kalpesh (CEO, Akshar Group Technologies). We manage the work together. Based on our discussions, he delegates tasks among his team.

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

Prior to working together, our website’s checkout functionality was completely broken.  Akshar Group Technologies came on board and capably fixed a critical problem very quickly.  Based on the team's initial success, I continued to engage them for additional development work like enhancements and add-ons.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Akshar Group Technologies has met all our deadlines. They’re so invested in our projects that they often stay up late to make sure the work is complete. The team even worked over a holiday when I needed them to.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Akshar Group Technologies’ dedication to completing their tasks correctly and on time made the most significant impression on me. During our time working together, the owner has worked on next to no sleep numerous times to finish essential tasks within the timeline.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

Nothing comes to mind. I've had a great experience working with Akshar Group Technologies.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an international environmental publishing company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies, and what were your goals?

We have a well established e-commerce site as part of our assets. We needed a redesign and upgrade. Our goal was to improve customer experience and present our products professionally.

How did you select Akshar Group Technologies and what were the deciding factors?

Referred to them by a marketing professional.

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

Build a new Magento website with a new theme. Enhance both its aesthetics and functionality. Add extensions. Trouble shoot any bugs in the coding. Make it an accessible site even for technically challenged customers.

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

3 members of staff with a main coordinator.

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

We are after a few weeks building sales and seeing a growth in activity. The site is working well for customers and any snags are dealt with very quickly within minutes. We have also done some work around enhance security for the site as hacking attacks are becoming more common generally.

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

A very good responsive service. Good technical support. Excellent communications. We will be building 2 further sites with this team. We use a variety of tools including email, project management software and WhatsApp for instant messaging. Deadlines met.

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

A commitment to resolving complex issues quickly. Nothing is too much trouble. Dedicated and trustworthy with our biggest asset - our customers.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Having a key contact has been a vital aspect of the success of this project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

JuniperLife manufacturers consumer health products that are designed to improve all facets of health, wellness, and weight management. I'm the owner of the company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies?

Custom Shopify website development. Menus, Images, Shopping cart, advanced features, etc...

What were your goals for this project?

Responsive design that looks good on all versions of browsers.

How did you select this vendor?

Linked In

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Custom Shopify website development. Menus, Images, Shopping cart, advanced features, etc...

What was the team composition?

Ashkar's team was efficient.

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

Improved conversions, site functionality, etc...

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Arranged over google hangouts. Very easy to communicate

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Response time and quality of work were excellent.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner and director of Rhinestones Online International Limited. We sell rhinestones, diamonds, and craft goods worldwide, and are a Preciosa Authorized Partner.

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies?

We needed a vendor to assist with our website development and other IT issues.

What were your goals for this project?

We mainly wanted to have a go-to website consultant for all our ongoing matters.

How did you select this vendor?

We have a long-time relationship with their CEO, Kalpesh. He offers exceptional service, reliability, and good pricing. We didn’t see the need to go to another vendor since none have come up to the same standard.

Describe the project in detail.

Besides building our website, Akshar Group Technologies provides consulting for all our IT needs. We’re currently working towards updating our website with them, and they handle any issues as they come up. We will also be working with them for migrating our website, and are looking forward to their new services.

What was the team composition?

We’ve had one long-standing project manager.

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

Akshar Group Technologies delivers a quick turnaround for all the work, which leads to the least amount of headaches and issues for us. They’re an essential part of what we do and will continue to be our web gurus.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have a very good relationship with Akshar Group Technologies. The time difference between the UK and India has been inconsequential.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their knowledge, response time, speed of delivery, and quality of work are remarkable. Overall, Akshar Group Technologies is particularly pleasant to deal with.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We’ve had no issues. I'm sure they will continue to respond to client needs and feedback as they go.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We provide IT Support and Website Design in the UK, and I am the lead project manager/head programmer. I look after the clients' needs and ensure that expectations are met.

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies?

We require regular support with our Magento clients. Akshar Group consistently provides a great, flexible, and swift project management and turnaround.

What were your goals for this project?

We required several issues to be corrected, including: 

• A Magento exploit whereby payment details were being harvested.
• An upgrade to Magento 1.4 from 1.9
• An upgrade to all Magento extensions and plugins
• Currency software upgrade.

How did you select this vendor?

We were recommended via the freelancer site PeoplePerHour.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The team upgraded Magento from version 1.4 to version 1.9, also updating all of the plugins/extensions required for the website.

What was the team composition?

I believe the team has around 3 people, all highly skilled in the sector of web development.

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

I rely on this team to help with all aspects of Magento technology. They’re like an extra arm to my business.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Very effective and swift to reply in all manner of work.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Quick to resolve issues even on weekends.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not much need to improve on. I am very happy.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work at a business services company in the hospitality industry, helping my clients provide tour package services. 

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies?

I hired Akshar Group Technologies to support the implementation of updates to a Magento website for one of my US clients. 

What were your goals for this project?

The website redesign was necessary in order for my client to rebrand their business and compete in the industry market. 

How did you select this vendor?

One of my friends highly recommended the team based on his experiences with their services. 

Describe the project in detail.

Akshar Group Technologies supported the redesign of my client's Magento website with the aim of increasing the company's market share. 

What was the team composition?

We worked with a very skilled team.

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

The website redesign was a great success.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

In spite of the time difference between us, it was a very smooth workflow. We enjoyed a comfortable partnership throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are an expert team. We appreciated how they always accommodated revisions from stakeholders. Also, they always kept industry trends in mind when designing materials that would resonate in the competitive market.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I never felt they needed to improve in any area. They're constantly refining their skills, and they're always ready to solve issues.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and director of McGuire Diamonds, a jewelry company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Akshar Group Technologies?

We engaged Ashkar Group Technologies to provide marketing services.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to boost our digital presence and drive sales.

How did you select this vendor?

We hired Ashkar Group Technologies because they are a superb and customer-oriented team.

Describe the project in detail.

They developed our Magento website.

What was the team composition?

We have one point of contact.

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

The project has been a full success.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The partnership is great.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their knowledge stands out.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.