Quality Never Goes Unheard
“Quality never goes unheard”, no matter the size of the project. That is our guiding principle here at B&E Design Firm - a digital marketing agency based in Durban, South Africa.
We are a family of young digital marketing experts who specialize in Online Marketing such as Corporate Branding, Website Design, E-commerce Website Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Ads (PPC) and Social Media Marketing.
We will help you transform your mission-driven business into a recognizable brand through our vast array of digital marketing services. Helping your company increase its impact and revenue through the creation of meaningful connections with your consumer base is what we do best.
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Branding, Website, and Search Engine Optimisation of one of the country’s most up-and-coming tourism companies.
Details
Sibo M Travel & Tours is a company with an extensive history that cares deeply about their consumer base and the province they offer tours in. With this in mind, we had to make sure that any search results of a tourism company based in KZN resulted in a favorable outcome for Sibo M Travel & Tours.
Solution
Inspired by the beauty of KwaZulu-Natal we set off on a journey to position Sibo M Travel and Tours as the go-to safari and tourism company in Durban. From their extensive knowledge on the province to their passion for wildlife and the rich history, we executed all this with the client’s ideal vision in mind whilst also bringing to the surface the values of what they stand for.
Website Link
https://sibomtravel.co.za/
Brand identity, social media and photography for the food & health company - Culinary Cloud.
Details
Private cheffing, seafood boils and exclusive culinary lessons no longer have to be mutually exclusive. Culinary Cloud, a company that specializes in all of these things came to us with a request of creating a brand identity that spoke of the company’s desire to make fine dining readily available to its consumer base wherever they may be and have this identity be accompanied by branding and images that properly illustrated their desire.
Solution
Guided by Culinary Cloud’s core values, we created a brand that preached the gospel of a world-class fine dining experience wherever their customers found convenient. With images that showcased the company’s abilities to create these types of experiences, we were able to create a unique identity for this burgeoning company so that it could take on the titans of its field.
E-commerce website, hosting, and maintenance for the home decor industry’s luxury brand Opulent Decor
Details
We created the website, brand identity and e-commerce (online store) for Opulent Decor, to capture the elegance of the home decor industry. Opulent Decor approached us from Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa. It’s a business that specializes in Luxury items that complete your interior design space.
Their Founder hired us to create and bring clarity, as well as a vision to their website. The niche was a “Interior Design” and “Home Decor” audience and the goal was to create a new, luxuriously elegant website to capture the brand’s vision.
Solution
This resulted in a successful milestone to their mission and purpose of bringing to customers items of luxury and elegance to complete their interior decor space. This included showcasing the wide range of sophisticated and beautiful kitchenware, tableware, and other products used to make a style statement. Having the ambition to reach both their current and new audience. In addition providing a refined e-commerce website, hosted and produced by B&E Design Firm with solid design direction and identity.
Website Link
https://opulentdecorsa.co.za/
E-Commerce website, branding, hosting & maintenance, and photography for the sensational make-up specialists, Modern Dolls
Details
Modern Dolls entered a market that had a lot of big-name players in it. Our services had to showcase the makeup company’s want of empowering women through strong messaging and a strong identity.
Solution
We created brand packaging that stuck to modern-day minimalism’s principles, yet we did not diminish the style and the empowerment message that the brand wanted. The website was designed to be as sleek and colorful as possible, ensuring that the audience remains engaged throughout their usage of it. Add to this the continuous maintenance that we run for them in order to ensure that they are on top of all the make-up trends that make the modern woman who she is and/or wants to be.
Website Link
https://moderndolls.co.za/
Website and website maintenance for an interior design company who specializes in cupboards, kitchens and bathrooms.
Details
B&E Design Firm provided a basic website and maintenance solution for Natal Kitchens. The website highlights the main services such as cupboards, kitchens and bathrooms.
The website features the following:
- Service pages with their features
- Frequently asked questions
- Customized contact forms
- Optimized call to actions
Solution
From our first meeting, Veena knew that she needed a website for her business. B&E Design Firm was able to deliver a professional looking website with a quick turnaround time. From what we gathered in our last meeting with her, she was very impressed with the look and feel of the final product. The fact that she could then be featured in a magazine with her brand new website was a cherry on top.
Website link
https://natalkitchens.co.za/
Branding, Website Design, and On-page SEO for one of the country’s most up-and-coming tourism companies.
Details
Sibo M Travel & Tours is a company with an extensive history that cares deeply about their consumer base and the province they offer tours in. With this in mind, we had to make sure that any search results of a tourism company based in KZN resulted in a favorable outcome for Sibo M Travel & Tours.
Solution
Inspired by the beauty of KwaZulu-Natal we set off on a journey to position Sibo M Travel and Tours as the go-to safari and tourism company in Durban. From their extensive knowledge on the province to their passion for wildlife and the rich history, we executed all this with the client’s ideal vision in mind whilst also bringing to the surface the values of what they stand for.
Website Link
https://sibomtravel.co.za/
Reviews
the project
Website Design for Culinary Services Company
"They've delivered what I had envisioned without missing anything from the brief we've given to them."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are a private chef company that provides an elite level of culinary services.
For what projects/services did your company hire B&E Design Firm, and what were your goals?
We commissioned B&E Design to design a website that would help take Chefs Without A Name to whole new level. Our goal with the website is to reach wider audience & have a platform where clients can interact with us and our services.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Banele reached out to me after identifying a gap within our business. Presented how we would benefit from B&E designing & managing a website for us. We didn't need convincing, cause he's presentation was in line with our vision.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
After the first meeting, where goals and objectives of the project were shared, the team went straight to work, researching and looking at other companies doing what we doing. From there a visual mock was delivered where we were given a detailed tour.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
The creative director was our main point of call, but the other creatives did interact with us.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We've seen more people enquiries and meal prep orders since we've live.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The one good thing was that there were constant updates, timelines were adhered to and things were delivered on time. Also the fact that i could call anytime with new ideas was a benefit.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They've delivered what I had envisioned without missing anything from the brief we've given to them.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Honestly the service we received matched what we expected. The only thing i can highlight is the turnaround time for errors to be rectified. it could be quicker.
the project
E-Commerce Development for Beauty Cosmetics Company
"They were meticulous, patient, and friendly."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the founder and managing director of Modern Dollz, an online beauty and cosmetics company. We do not have a physical store so our company functions via our e-commerce store. we trade in physical products and provide support to make up artists.
For what projects/services did your company hire B&E Design Firm, and what were your goals?
Our first website was not giving us optimum sales and visibility. We didn't have an inhouse developer and the relationship with first developer wasn't too great. We hired B & E to create a more optimized website to help convert more visitors into buyers.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We had already worked with B & E for our rebrand the previous year. we were happy with the work they had done for us, they better understood our brand and I had seen the work they had previously done.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We had a meeting to discuss the objectives of the new website. We did mock up resembling websites we were inspired by in the beauty space. Their team then designed our woo-commerce website.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I worked with Banele Makhanya. He is the founder and managing director of B &E.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
after the launch we have seen in increase in conversions. we have had positive feedback from our long term customers about the update
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
the style was very casual yet effective. we had zoom meetings (shared screen) , shared information on a shared drive and at times communicated via whatsapp if something was urgent.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were meticulous, patient, and friendly.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Nothing
the project
Web Design & Development for Homestay Service
"They are a new company with lots of enthusiasm. Their knowledge of the current and new technology was the deciding factor."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Seymour 0n Churchill is an Air B&B situated at Shelly Brach, on the South Coast, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. I am the Owner.
For what projects/services did your company hire B&E Design Firm?
To develop and design a professional Website with an online booking system.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Through word of mouth. They are a new company with lots of enthusiasm. Their knowledge of the current and new technology was the deciding factor. A pleasure to work with.
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
It was a new Air B&B , which required a lot design options, it required research, graphics and copywriting, photography & SEO.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
2, Co-Owner & Web Designer
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We have received 2 bookings on line.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Efficient and effortless.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are young, surprisingly have have lots of patience.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Nothing comes to mind.
the project
Web Development for Cupboard Manufacturing Company
"We are completely happy with their service."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the owner of a Cupboard Manufacturing and design company.
For what projects/services did your company hire B&E Design Firm, and what were your goals?
We needed a professionally designed and managed website to increase our presence in the marketplace.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
B&E Design have a progressive vision from the conception of the idea while being mindful of the look and feel that we wanted.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The initial meeting kicked off with establishing our needs and expectations. We were kept informed of the design progress and we were up and running in time.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We were kept in the loop by the project manager at all times
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We have credibility in the marketplace after the launch of our website and a definite increase in business.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
They listen well in terms of what our needs were so they were able to deliver according to the brief in the shortest possible time frame.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The way they eliminate the jargon and communicate with terms and processes that are easy to understand.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
We are completely happy with their service.