ColorWhistle

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an entrepreneur; I have a couple of websites servicing Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ColorWhistle?

I wanted to develop a website that offered a review functionality for real state businesses in Toronto. I didn’t want a simple, static website with information and pictures; it needed to be a functionality-oriented website. I was looking for someone I could work with dynamically and talk to daily to review my designs and propose changes from a development perspective.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, I had a rough draft of how I wanted the website to look and what functionalities I’d need. The first step was to get in touch with ColorWhistle. The project manager put me in touch with the development team, and I had some walk-throughs with them. They proposed some changes and took their time to understand what I was trying to do. Then, we worked together to build a scope of work.

For the next two months, the technical lead worked with me to build it out stage by stage. I wanted an admin panel to manage the backend, a login functionality, and the ability to submit reviews, upload photos, and so on. They designed everything from scratch. 

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact was the development manager.

How did you come to work with ColorWhistle?

I worked with them on another project a year back, using their design services.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent $2,000 CAD (approximately $2,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s a new website, so I’m still gaining an audience. The website loads fast, and it’s mobile and user-friendly. People can log in, place a comment, and navigate the website.

How did ColorWhistle perform from a project management standpoint?

We used design and development tools to see the versions of the website and how we were building it. In general, we had a good working relationship. I had a single point of contact to manage everything, and we had close-knit chemistry. We communicated via Skype and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They took their time to understand what I was trying to do. If they had questions, we took the time to discuss them. We had a good working relationship, and they had a great emphasis on putting their feet in our shoes. Also, they proposed alternatives when applicable and had a good planning and design approach. Overall, that’s why we come back to their services.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I was happy with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Instead of forcing them to implement something, have an open conversation and welcome their feedback. Help them understand what you’re trying to achieve; they’ll reach your goal and add value to the outcome from a budget perspective.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Project Manager at a company providing B2B IT Services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired ColorWhistle to develop our cryptocurrency oriented site. This project required the aggregation of a vast amount of content from a variety of sources in a fully interactive and professionally presented site.

SOLUTION

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

We searched for web development companies and made a shortlist. ColorWhistle's prompt response to my enquiry, professional approach and level of thought put into the potential execution of our brief made them stand out in our search and as such we opted to work with them.

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

I received a phone call very shortly after submitting my enquiry, in which we discussed the scope of the project. We provided some wireframes outlining the premise of the project and the functionality that we were looking to achieve.

We then had a meeting with the team who would be undertaking the project and designs were provided and approved. The development phase included the aggregation of content on our WordPress site from a variety of sources - news outlets, YouTube, Twitter, financial data providers and more. As such, it was a complex project with many moving parts and considerations.

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

We mainly worked directly with a Designer and Web Developer, but also had regular contact with management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It is still early days but the site has achieved our initial goals that we set out for the project upon launching and ColorWhistle were able to successfully implement all of the key elements of our project.

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

We had communications channels with the team via Skype and Asana. It was useful to have the team available on Skype as we were able to communicate frequently thoughout the week without regular meetings. The team were timely, clear and concise in their communications. ColorWhistle provided a clear outline for all of the project deliverables prior to commencing the project and they were accurate in their estimations.

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

They had a very professional approach across the board which included: Clear, concise and timely communications. Punctuality on deliverables A good level of strategic thought put in prior to commencing the project

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

We had some minor bugs prior to launching, but this is anticipated during the initial phase of developing a complex website.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEOP and Founder of my Spencer Realty, LLC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire ColorWhistle?

I hired ColorWhistle to design an extremely customized and functional website which highlighted the strategic way in which my company assists sellers and buyers.

SOLUTION

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

I looked for designers in my area who would allow for the level of customization I required, but who would also stay competitive with industry rates. It was difficult finding a vendor, so I took to the internet and found ColorWhistle. I LOVED the energy, look and feel of their sample products and decided to request a consultation.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

After several development and mapping meetings we settled on the architecture of the site and the team began to create the site based upon feedback and functionality. During the development stage, the team met frequently to request my feedback on progress, discuss roadblocks dealing with design and function as well as alternatives and solutions to these roadblocks. Needless to say, I was kept fully informed and consulted with every step of the way.

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

The team consisted of five people total. A few project developers, a project manager and a consultant.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The communication with ColorWhistle allowed for quick and seamless implementation throughout the project. Often times, they would perform tasks so quickly that they had to wait on responses from me to move to the next phase. I have had countless individuals remark on my website and my site traffic has increased exponentially.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team was easy to communicate with, quick to make adjustments, and promptly responded to any questions or concerns.

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

I was blown away by their willingness to increase their knowledge in areas that were specific to my business in order to deliver a project that I was proud of.

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

Of course, things could have always gone faster, but then I would have sacrificed the quality of the project and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a cardiologist in a clinic and hospital setting

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To design and build a patient oriented website for our clinic

SOLUTION

How did you select ColorWhistle and what were the deciding factors?

Initially found them on Google but felt reassured after speaking with Siva Prakash.

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

We wanted a website that was user-friendly with an ease of navigation. The user should be able to book an appointment online, directed to accessing telehealth, read educational content, print the fillable PDF forms, print procedure instructions, and be able to access a fund of resources.

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

Of an approximate 30 + member team, I worked with:

• Siva Prakash - public relations & business growth consultant
• Anusha - UI/UX and graphic design Rajeev - web developer
• Ranjeeth - Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Sankarnarayana - founder & CEO

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received great feedback from colleagues on how easy and presentable it was to the user with a lot of educational content. Many patients mentioned it was very convenient to print forms and instructions ahead of time and also to read about their specific condition with simple explanations.

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

They were very professional to work with and accommodated our customizations and requirements every step of the way. When something is not clear over an email, we connected over Skype to make we were all on the same.

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

We had a clear vision on how we wanted the website to be structured and designed and the ColorWhistle team delivered it! Also, upon request, they were able to give brief tutorial videos on how to make future updates for our custom WordPress.

Individually: Siva Prakash represented the face of the company. He was the first person we spoke to that answered all our questions. He is very professional, upfront, patient, and friendly to work with. In case you don't understand something, he goes the extra mile to educate you so that you can make an informed decision.

Because he reassured us of the capabilities of the team, we decided to select ColorWhistle.

Anusha - was very cooperative with the CST & IST time differences. I was very impressed with how she balanced her profession and home life during this challenging pandemic. She designed all the visual graphics, customizations, PDF fillable forms, custom icons, and picture customizations for the content.

She also designed the letterheads, envelopes, and business cards. Anusha is hardworking, passionate, and very patient with all that we required. She is easy to talk to and great to work with.

Rajeev - had occasional interactions throughout the length of the project. He was easy to work with and did a great job with the site development.

Ranjeeth - had a brief encounter via Skype and was friendly to work with.

Sankarnarayana - oversaw many communications and efforts. We had an official encounter at the completion of our website. Great team manger!

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

Nothing in particular

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

A design & Marketing Studio, we specialize in developing marketing strategies & designs for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Established in 2003, the company envisions to help businesses accomplish their targets through ingenious solutions. I was the Owner / President

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company partnered with ColorWhistle and their owner Sankar from the very beginning when they were now starting out. We started handing off all our development work for clients to Colorwhistle in order to broker more cost-effective pricing strategies for our clients. With the company being off-shore, our partnership was a huge success and both companies were able to prosper long term. We eventually started to work even closer in other digital marketing channels and design work.

SOLUTION

How did you select ColorWhistle and what were the deciding factors?

Choosing was easy for our company. When I first met Sankar, he worked at another company where I had already built a relationship with him as a project manager. When he transitioned to his own company...I did not want to lose this contact, so when I started to take on bigger projects from my client base - I reached out to Sankar again when he was getting ColorWhistle up and running - told him I wanted to work with him and his company moving forward. Up until I sold my agency, we had a strong partnership that brokered many deals.

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

There was always a kick-off meeting to discuss the goals of the project both from client notes and also what our company had envisioned for our client. All goals and objectives were laid out. This took a couple discovery calls depending on the project. From there, the team delivered either a proof of concept with wireframes, flowchart etc if they were designing for us. In some cases, they provided the initial prototype of the website they were developing for us that we can review.

Usually, after a couple iterations, their team either designed or developed both static and ecommerce driven websites for our clients. Development was done in WordPress primarily, with a few drop-ins of Shopify and Magento. By the time the project was complete which was pretty quick...9 times out of 10...they were flawless. Their ability to understand and adopt their client goals and objectives and then translate that into a fully functioning project is unbeatable in the industry.

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

In our case, our primary point of contact was the owner himself who is an unmatched project manager. We would also have meetings or calls with his primary developer or marketing expert at times. For us, it did not matter who we communicated with as everyone on their team are professionals and the conversations are spot on.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching websites, company branding and other deliverables from ColorWhistle to our clients. The client saw a measureable increase of over 65% in revenue if an existing retail website or they received compliments on their new branding which yielded in excellent ROI for the companies. Marketing campaigns they have run for us has had phenomenal results and ROI such as a SEO campaign they ran increased our clients traffic by over 70% and the client had over 66x ROI for the business at a really low marketing cost of just 4%.

Overall, this is a great team. They are unmatched anywhere and trust me, we have worked with other companies both big and small and none have come close to ColorWhistle. Do yourself and your business a favor and reach out to this guys for any project you may have.

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

We had bi-weekly calls to ensure everything was running on time and on budget with the owner and/or developer directly. If delays were to happen, they communicated that way ahead of time. But this rarely happened. When it occured, it primarily came down to the client changing their mind on a feature or adding something in after scope. Ever heard of scope creep. Some clients tried that. We used primarily email and skype in those days, but today I know the team are using Jira, Slack, Github and other tools.

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

Can I say everything. They're professional, easy to work with...they leave ego at the door and they always took the time to educate where it was needed. Many talk about doing this...but most rarely actually do. This team is our A-Team and will always be.

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

Everyone can improve on something. Why I say everyone and the company...primarily because a company is just a building whereas the people inside is what makes up the whole. So everyone can improve on something. When it comes to their service level. I can't think of one thing that they fail on. For us, and we worked with them for years up until we sold our agency--they never failed us.

Even today, personally - I plan to using them for future projects that I am planning on building for myself and my family. They have already designed a couple logos for me and their value is second to none. I'm a designer and developer myself...but sometimes you just need to focus on the bigger picture and allow a solid team to help you along the way. I will never use any other company.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an entrepreneur running online content publishing websites

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I hired ColorWhistle to completely rebrand my website by redesigning and making extensive development changes, including a directory of outdoor parks and a review functionality

SOLUTION

How did you select ColorWhistle and what were the deciding factors?

I searched online for a good web development company that offered personal touch in customer service. Color whistle's professional approach and 'client first' attitude made my choice easier

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

We kicked off the project by having couple of brainstorming session with both designer and developer. I liked how Colorwhistle patiently sat down with me couple of times over Skype to understand my needs and wants before jumping to solution. Then we worked with designed in getting couple of versions of the new design for my site. Once the design is confirmed, development team worked directly with me in taking my inputs and developing and implementing the website.

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

three people - one project manager, one designer and one development team lead

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I have been seeing a healthy increase in user engagement and seo results since the implementation of the new website design

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

A very hands on approach I would say. Once the team got comfortable, I was able to get in touch directly with the development team answering their questions and providing required inputs quickly and directly. This definitely helped in both quality of the output as well as the efficiency of the project delivery

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

They have a professional approach with a "client first" mentality.

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

Nope, I am quite happy with this engagement

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of The Voice Finder

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The voice Finder is an online talent directory

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Re Build of website
• Add in new submission requiremnts
• Update the back end

SOLUTION

How did you find ColorWhistle?

Referral

Why did you select ColorWhistle over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from ColorWhistle were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

A full and complete website rebuid 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new website is now completely functional, more modernized and user friendly. 

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

From initial consultation to completing the project, the team here has been nothing but fantastic! Responsive, proffessional, helpful and incredibly expert. 

What was your primary form of communication with ColorWhistle?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Cost of the work was really reasonable. The speed in which they completed the project was incredible. The were super responsive and helpful.

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

Not at all.  

They were so good I got them to complete another project at the same time. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of HeyCloud Innovations

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

HeyCloud offers comprehensive online training in Cloud Computing and DevOps, equipping learners with the skills to harness cloud technology and drive innovation

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• A website that would support the Online Learning.

SOLUTION

How did you find ColorWhistle?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select ColorWhistle over others?

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

How many teammates from ColorWhistle were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We've launched the HeyCloud Innovations website, showcasing our comprehensive course offerings in Cloud Computing and DevOps. The site features integrated Zoom for seamless virtual sessions and a Forum plugin, enabling users to connect with our experts and community, fostering collaboration and support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. Increased website traffic: A significant rise in website visitors, indicating growing interest in HeyCloud's courses and services.
2. Higher course enrollment rates: An uptick in course registrations, demonstrating the effectiveness of the website in attracting and converting leads.
3. Improved user engagement: Increased participation in forum discussions, Zoom sessions, and other interactive features, showing that users are actively engaging with the platform.
4. Positive user feedback: High ratings and positive reviews from users, indicating satisfaction with the website's content, functionality, and overall experience.

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

The team demonstrated strong project management skills, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and incorporating feedback effectively. They maintained open communication channels, providing regular updates and promptly addressing concerns.

Timeliness:

The team delivered project items on schedule, meeting deadlines and expectations. Their proactive approach and efficient workflow enabled the project to stay on track.

Responsiveness:

The team was highly responsive to our needs, actively listening and adapting to feedback. They demonstrated a collaborative mindset, working closely with us to ensure the final product met our requirements and expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with ColorWhistle?

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

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

I was impressed by the company's innovative approach in engaging their engineers with us for DevOps training, as well as their commitment to creating a supportive website. What stood out most was their ability to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology with practical, real-world applications, resulting in a highly relevant and engaging platform for our users

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

ColorWhistle's work was of high quality, and these suggestions are merely opportunities for future growth and refinement.  Providing more flexibility in terms of design and layout options for the website could better meet customer needs. Incorporating more user feedback mechanisms, such as surveys or ratings, could help identify areas for improvement

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a department head for Kelvin Zero

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Passwordless authentication for MSPs and MSSPs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Website development support

SOLUTION

How did you find ColorWhistle?

Referral

Why did you select ColorWhistle over others?

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

How many teammates from ColorWhistle were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We need an agency that would support us in maintaining and adding to our existing website. A partner that was flexible and reliable. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Development of our tertiary web pages for our website. 

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

Very responsive and great communication skills from our project manager. This helped make the process of updating the site seamless. 

What was your primary form of communication with ColorWhistle?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to respond to our needs in a timely fashion. We were impressed by their dedication and willingness to support our objectives.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Project Manager of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We offer our customers an MDM solution for easy and secure management of mobile devices.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Scope of work & key deliverables: Development of a new multilingual WordPress e-commerce website with WPML translation plugin and implementation of 28 new languages on our WordPress website via DeepL Automatic Translation

SOLUTION

How did you find ColorWhistle?

Online Search

Why did you select ColorWhistle over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Very good impression right from the first meeting

How many teammates from ColorWhistle were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Page speed scores: Our previous website had a score of 85+ in Google PageSpeed Insights (https://pagespeed.web.dev/) on both desktop and mobile. This was achieved through a lot of hard coding, which made the site not easy to manage. We therefore wanted the new WordPress website to be properly developed to industry standards and have the same or higher page speed scores than the old website for the homepage, product pages and solution pages.
• Multilingual website: Our previous website had 2 languages (English and German). As part of the new development, we wanted to add 28 new languages to the website with the help of the automatic translation service DeepL.
• E-commerce: We wanted to develop an e-commerce site with single-page shopping functionality that would allow customers to purchase subscription products. Our store also needed a multi-currency option.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of a new multilingual WordPress e-commerce website with WPML translation plugin and successful implementation of 28 new languages on our WordPress website via DeepL Automatic Translation. All objectives in terms of page speed scores were met.

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

Colorwhistle did an excellent job for us - they worked in a well-structured manner at all times throughout the project and successfully met our goals and deadlines. Also, their response to special requests in the form of special tasks or urgent tasks and needs was excellent.

What was your primary form of communication with ColorWhistle?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Colorwhistle gave us an impression of seriousness, professionalism and reliability right from the start, and that is exactly how the project was implemented. The trust placed in them was well invested and remained unbroken throughout the project. We felt that we were in good hands with the Colorwhistle team throughout the entire project. 

The good gut feeling we had with Sankar, Rajeev and their team from the beginning was never disappointed. The collaboration with them went exceptionally well. They provided the absolute best service for us; we could rely on them, and they became like a part of our company. 

At all meetings, communication was always smooth and easy. We never had the feeling that we were talking past each other, on the contrary, Sankar, Rajeev and his team were always on the same wavelength with us. They understood our needs without us having to explain much. We can wholeheartedly recommend Colorwhistle to any customer without any ifs, buts or doubts.

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

We can't think of any.