Chykalophia

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and educational director of The Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy, an online course organization that provides energy healing classes to people around the world. I’m also the owner of Mimosa Books and Gifts, a bricks-and-mortar and online book and gift shop.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chykalophia?

I'd been with a few different website developers in the past. As my company grew, I had a hard time finding a website developer and designer that could keep up with the latest advances in the technologies that we were using to run my company. 

Technology was constantly updating, so finding a website developer and implementing best practices became difficult. I found myself spending a lot of time troubleshooting things and asking my web developer to look into those instead of having someone that offered solutions right off the bat. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chykalophia was primarily involved in development tasks. In terms of designing smaller things for us, such as pop-ups on the website, we had a separate brand designer that we've been working with for several years. That being said, if I hadn't already had a brand designer, I probably would have outsourced that to Chykalophia as well. 

We have multiple domains under one company, and we use them for different things. On our main website, we host our blog and podcast. A lot of our marketing materials are there, so it's primarily the home of all of our content. Chykalophia has rebuilt that website and redesigned it slightly using Elementor, which we didn’t use in the past. It was user-friendly on our end; we could make slight changes while allowing for more custom development and coding. 

Chykalophia also worked on our entire course website, where all courses for our customers were hosted. From the ground up, their team helped with the reorganization and structuring of everything. They’ve also implemented some great features to help our students and clients. 

What is the team composition?

Our main contacts are Peter (Co-Founder & CEO) and Danica (Project Manager). From time to time, we also work one-on-one with some of their individual developers for smaller projects. We have a project management system that Chykalophia set up specifically for my business. We can communicate there, add notes, and get updates.  

How did you come to work with Chykalophia?

We did a lot of extensive research. We had narrowed down our options to a pool of about six developers that we were interested in working with. However, after viewing Chykalophia’s website, we saw their clients’ testimonials and portfolio. The broad range of services they offered gave us a lot of flexibility. Knowing that they offered design and marketing services in-house was also helpful. 

We reached out to Chykalophia through a website contact form, and they responded promptly. They set up a quick phone call to understand our needs and the scope of the upcoming project. They asked us what we were looking for in the short and long term. They then came back to us with a proposal for an initial project outlined in PDF format. They gave us a welcome package and client onboarding information that made it easy for us to know who was in charge and who to contact. 

More importantly, Chykalophia was very gracious in understanding our hesitation in working with a new developer. We started with a small side project before tackling anything too big. That small project went really smoothly. They offered to do this because of our reluctance to deal with someone new. After seeing how that project rolled out, how good the communication was, and how they met our needs, we decided to move forward with a larger project. 

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve invested over $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in May 2019, and we’re on a monthly retainer basis now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Peter brings new innovative solutions. We come to him with the problem we’re facing, and he does a lot of research to figure out how he can best fix it. Then, he tries to see ahead into the future to anticipate our needs as we continue to grow. It’s nice to have that constant flow of communication to keep things moving.

How did Chykalophia perform from a project management standpoint?

We’re using Elementor in conjunction with WordPress, LearnDash, WooCommerce, and ActiveCampaign to meet all of our needs. Chykalophia has been able to implement those seamlessly. They’ve provided us some alternatives; we were previously using WPBakery, and we even discussed moving off of WordPress and going to other platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, and others. 

Overall, they give us options, explain the pros and cons of each, and give us suggestions and recommendations. Ultimately, the decision is ours. From there, they build what we need on the platform that we choose. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stands out to us is their experience in membership sites and online courses. That’s my primary business, so it’s nice to know that they understand what my business is and how it operates. 

Moreover, they’re active in cutting-edge training in their industry. They also have a prominent social media presence. Following them on Instagram has also been truly helpful for us to see what kind of people they are. Working with good people is really important to us. On top of that, knowing that the brand is women-led is also important.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the executive director of Cinema Femme, a nonprofit peer community advancing the careers of women and gender-expansive filmmakers. We offer inspiration, mentorship, and resources that fuel your art and success.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chykalophia?

We wanted our website to show our vision, and help with calls-to-action to support our organization and our mission

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chykalophia has designed and developed our website. Our goal is to show our vision and help with CTAs to support our organization and mission. The team has created a front-facing site and taken our online magazine, film festival, and mentorship program and brought it all together on our website. Chykalophia has created a homepage that brings everything together.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with four teammates from Chykalophia.

How did you come to work with Chykalophia?

Years ago, Ari was my mentor. When our magazine became a nonprofit, we were rebranding and needed a new look for our website to fit our brand. Later, Chykalophia came to mind. We both value design, mission, and vision.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Chykalophia in May 2025 and will finish at the end of September.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website functions and embraces the spirit of our brand. We need more views, so we’re still working out some kinks regarding engagement.

How did Chykalophia perform from a project management standpoint?

The team delivered on time.- We use Slack and email to communicate with Chykalophia.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chykalophia was very quick to accommodate what we needed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

For what they’ve been dealing with, I feel they’ve done a great job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of J&J David

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Strategic Research and Data Consulting 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chykalophia to accomplish?

• Graphic Design of Research Reports

SOLUTION

How did you find Chykalophia?

Referral

Why did you select Chykalophia over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Chykalophia were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We hired Ari and her team to design our final 50 page report into a web-based pdf with infographics. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were delivered a final report with individual infographic assets.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Items were delivered on time. Ari and her team were responsive to the project needs and were flexible with changes and multiple revisions that occured.

What was your primary form of communication with Chykalophia?

Virtual Meeting

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

Chykalophia's work quality and efficiency were impressive. The final report deck and the infographics are stunning. They were produced quickly with shifting deadlines and last minute changes/edits. 

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

Nope. I'm very satistified with Chykalophia. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Telling Industries

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacturer of Metal Framing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chykalophia to accomplish?

• New Website
• Product Configurator

SOLUTION

How did you find Chykalophia?

Referral

Why did you select Chykalophia over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Chykalophia developed a new web site and product configurator for Telling Industries.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

New Web Site and Product Configurator

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project was on time and on budget, and met all deliverables.

What was your primary form of communication with Chykalophia?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The Chykalophia team was very professional yet personable with weekly progress updates. We recommend Chykalophia to anyone looking to update their web presence!

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

The collaboration tools could have been improved. We found it difficult to add comments and mark up the web site pages.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Ailyak, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A travel app and website to inspire travel and help organize ideas.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chykalophia to accomplish?

• Initial Branding and Strategy
• UX/UI Design for App

SOLUTION

How did you find Chykalophia?

Online Search

Why did you select Chykalophia over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Chykalophia were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I hired Chykalophia to help me turn my idea for an app/website into reality. So far, they have helped me with project research, competitive analysis, strategy and initial wire frames. We also did the branding and their team designed the logo, put together the style scape and all branding guidelines.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• delivering all of the branding materials
• designing the logo
• assisting with name creation
• wireframes for the initial website
• delivering a strategy summary

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were always very responsive to emails and questions. Deliverables were on time and we had regular check in meetings so I was aware of the progress. Overall, great communication and everything was well organized.

What was your primary form of communication with Chykalophia?

Virtual Meeting

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

I really appreciated that they understood my needs as a startup, especially as someone coming from a completely different industry. They're patient with my questions and easy to talk to throughout the process. I have really enjoyed working with them.

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

not at this time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder of Fertility Rally, a membership site that offers community, content and curated events.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired them to build our website from scratch, and our goals were great design, easy navigation and speed, and various functions, including our membership arm.

SOLUTION

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

I found them via HeyMama, and we were impressed with their vision for the brand and site.

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

We had a kick off meeting and lots of emails and zoom calls once the project got off the ground.

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

There were 4-5 people, from Ari and Peter to their dev team, which I believe included two people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were very happy with the design and the overall look and functionality of the site.

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

Communication was Zoom, emails, and instructional videos.

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

Easy to work with and shared our vision.

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

Even when there were minor bugs, they were quick to fix them.