Consensus Creative

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of The Special Ed Advocate

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Special Education Advocacy for Students and Parents, helping to bridge the gap between childrens' needs and receiving the educational support they deserve and are legally entitled to.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Consensus Creative to accomplish?

• Create a website to help grow business
• Help with creating a logo and brand identity
• SEO

SOLUTION

How did you find Consensus Creative?

Online Search

Why did you select Consensus Creative over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• Initial Zoom Meeting

How many teammates from Consensus Creative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They handled branding, logo design, SEO, and website development with such professionalism and creativity.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Logo, Branding identity, Custom Designed Website

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

Art and his team are absolutely incredible! They handled branding, logo design, SEO, and website development with such professionalism and creativity. It was clear from the beginning that they genuinely cared about bringing my vision to life. Their collaborative approach made the entire process enjoyable. What impressed me most was how attentive and open they were to my input, ensuring every detail reflected exactly what I had in mind. Consensus Creative's work has been beyond my expectations—everything from the branding to the website is outstanding. I’m excited to continue working with them for website hosting, maintenance, and any future needs. If you’re looking for a team that listens, delivers exceptional quality, and makes the experience truly heartfelt, Art and his team are the ones to call. Highly recommend!

What was your primary form of communication with Consensus Creative?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Willingness to collaborate to bring a vision to life, professionalism, end product is beyond expectations

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partner of SuperAging Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online portal about the longevity revolution

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Consensus Creative to accomplish?

• Build website, arrange for hosting, SEO and other key functionality
• Maintain key IT functionality
• Be available for additional landing pages, microsites, etc. as neede

SOLUTION

How did you find Consensus Creative?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Consensus Creative over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

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

Key deliverable was to take a simple book promo site (that we had done ourselves) and convert it to an information portal covering the SuperAging revolution -- i.e., longevity and "getting older without getting old." This included redesign, considerable work in the Word Press back end, SEO, some graphics consultation, transferring site to a new URL and creating appropriate log-ins, email, etc., doing some work with our Mail Chimp e-marketing account, and developing single-focus landing pages or microsites for specific communications needs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful completion and launch of the website with the new URL. Consistent traffic and growth. Strong approval/endorsement from potential investors, sponsorship partners, the publishers of our book and other stakeholders.

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

Very fast response times, quick understanding of the underlying strategy and business plan, as well as the specific needs for individual pages or bodies of creative material.

What was your primary form of communication with Consensus Creative?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Extremely easy to work with! Enthusiastic, intelligent, they don't hesitate to steer us in the right direction if they think we need to modify something, and the end product was great.

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

They met - and continue to meet - all of our needs, so can't think of any specific areas where they could have done something differently.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Real Estate Sales Representative of MyPlatinumAccess

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Real estate company which offers marketing for high end developments across GTA

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Consensus Creative to accomplish?

• Create Website with Optimized SEO

SOLUTION

How did you find Consensus Creative?

Online Search

Why did you select Consensus Creative over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Consensus Creative were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

What Stood Out: 

• Responsive Design: Consensus Creative ensured that my website was flawlessly responsive across all devices, significantly improving user experience. 
• SEO Mastery: Through thorough keyword research and on-page optimization, they have positioned my site to rank well in search engine results, driving increased traffic. 
• Lead Generation Focus: The strategic placement of lead capture forms and the development of engaging landing pages have been game-changers in converting visitors into leads. 
• Professional Aesthetics and UX: The website's design truly reflects my brand identity, thanks to Artem's attention to aesthetics and intuitive navigation. 
• Performance Monitoring: The integration of Google Analytics and ongoing performance monitoring allows us to continually optimize for better results.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I recently had the pleasure of working with Consensus Creative, who completely transformed my website with a keen focus on lead generation, SEO optimization, and enhancing my company's online visibility. From the outset, Artem demonstrated a deep understanding of what it takes to create a website that not only looks great but also performs exceptionally in today's competitive digital landscape. 

The end result is a website that not only meets the modern demands of the digital age but also sets my business apart from competitors. I've seen a noticeable increase in online visibility and lead generation since the launch.

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

The Consensus Creative Team demonstrated outstanding project management throughout our collaboration. They not only delivered every aspect of the project on time but also managed communications and adjustments with remarkable efficiency. Here’s an overview: 

• Timeliness: All milestones were met promptly, ensuring a smooth flow and on-schedule project completion. 
• Communication: Artem maintained open and responsive communication, making me feel involved and valued. 
• Adaptability: Their ability to adapt to feedback and implement changes quickly without affecting the project timeline was impressive.

What was your primary form of communication with Consensus Creative?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out about Consensus Creative was their exceptional blend of creativity, technical prowess, and personalized service. Highlights include: 

• Tailored Solutions: Their effort to understand and align with my business was unparalleled, making the service feel highly customized. 
• Lead Generation Expertise: The strategic focus on SEO and lead generation was both impressive and effective. 
• Communication: Consensus Creative maintained excellent communication, ensuring a smooth and collaborative process. 
• Flexibility: Their adaptability to feedback without sacrificing quality or deadlines was remarkable.

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

Though my experience with Consensus Creative was overwhelmingly positive, refining their initial project estimation process could be beneficial. There was a very minimal gap between the expected project estimation and when it was actually completed but that can always be improved!

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the digital marketing manager at Carmanah Technologies. Our marketing team takes care of our sister companies’ websites, and Diablo Controls is one of them. We operate in the traffic safety industry. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Consensus Creative?

Diablo Controls used a CMS called Marketing 360 for their website, and they decided to sunset it by May 2023. Given that, we needed help migrating the website to WordPress and making design improvements. If we didn’t do the migration process, the website would cease to exist. As a result, we needed to complete it within a short timeframe. We hired Consensus to help us do that. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Consensus worked on migrating our sister company’s website. The team also created additional functionality for our distribution section, where users could view cards per distributor found on the website. In other words, they updated the site’s design to make it look and feel more modern. They ensured all calls to action and links were visible on each page while migrating all backend details, including meta tags and descriptions for SEO purposes. 

For the designs, we gave their team the website’s brand colors. We collaborate with them to understand where to add colors to make it look and feel more like the older website while maintaining its branding. 

They’ve also offered to do SEO for us, but I handle that for the website. However, we’ve contracted them to do monthly website maintenance. They’ll update plug-ins and determine any necessary tweaks or fixes from a server level. They’ll also look into the security aspects of the website. 

What is the team composition?

I mainly interact with Art (Founder & Creative Director), but two teammates have worked on the project from Consensus. 

How did you come to work with Consensus Creative?

Our criteria for the project were quite straightforward. More than anything, we had a tight timeframe that we needed to meet. Consensus gave me an extremely detailed proposal, and they’d done a similar project. As a result, I had a reference to see exactly what they could do for us. Further, the feedback and level of thinking I got from speaking with Art made me feel that hiring them was the right choice.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $13,500, including tax.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from April–May 2023, but we still work with them for their maintenance services. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website’s look and feel are better, and the migration has been absolutely spot-on. We’ve experienced no issues there. All the links are checked, and Consensus has gone above and beyond what we’re expecting — we wanted a minimum design lift, but they offered many additional suggestions on what we could improve. They’ve given our site an updated look and feel. 

How did Consensus Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

Consensus is great for meeting deadlines. For instance, I needed help over the weekend because the website was down and had some server caching issues. They were able to help me even if it was the weekend. Ultimately, they met our stringent timeline with 5–6 days to spare. 

Since the project has a short timeframe, we haven’t relied on additional tools. As a result, we mainly only use emails and Zoom calls. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their attention to detail is impressive. On top of that, they can meet deadlines without too much pushback. We don’t need to hound them repeatedly, which we’ve had to do with vendors in the past. Moreover, they ensure every element is as good as possible within our timeframe.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could have better communication. If Art is unavailable, I hope I could talk to someone as a backup. To be fair, this happened only once or twice, and Art was able to get in touch with me as soon as he could. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Ensure you mentioned everything in the proposal. The team needs to ensure you’re clear on the project’s objectives. Consensus will deliver their promise based on the contract they’ve signed, so everything should be crystal clear from the start. 

Additionally, limit your expectations regarding vendors' operations and be sure about what you want. In our case, I knew everything the project needed, and the team hit the mark on everything. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a counselor at Tutum Counselling

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides counselling for children, youth and their respective families

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Consensus Creative to accomplish?

• Building a website

SOLUTION

How did you find Consensus Creative?

Online Search

Why did you select Consensus Creative over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Professionalism

What was the size of Consensus Creative’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

Consensus creative designed me a website and logo to help brand and market my new business. We discussed different ideas for the site in order to reach more users, and they were very accommodating in making modifications in order to abide by my code of ethics in my industry.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• There was regular communication and deadlines set. There were unlimited revisions and discussions about different parts of the website. There were lots of positive feedback from friends, family and colleagues during the entire process.

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

Most of the communication was done via email and occasionally through zoom if necessary. There were a few missed deadlines and delays but ultimately it did not impact my business plan or timeline. Anytime I provided feedback, it was accepted in mature way and immediately applied to the website.

What was your primary form of communication with Consensus Creative?

• Email
• Messaging App

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

I think the overall website design was unique and some of the plugins used were unique. I had several comments made about the resource page which is also my favourite part of the website.

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

None at this time.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a partner of an IT consulting firm that works with small and medium businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Consensus Creative?

We needed business development assistance to reach our company’s annual goals. One of our goals this year was to establish a digital footprint by creating a website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Consensus Creative has developed our company’s website, which shows our mission statement, target audience, and services provided.

What is the team composition?

I only work with Consensus Creative’s owner.

How did you come to work with Consensus Creative?

I believe we found them through LinkedIn or other social media platforms.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $8,000 with Consensus Creative. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Consensus Creative in February 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Consensus Creative has outlined our project’s process since our engagement started and has adhered to that outline, showing great experience in delivering the project’s requirements. 

How did Consensus Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

We don’t work following a defined timeline — we just let the project evolve organically. Consensus Creative is responsive and answers my questions in a timely manner. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with how Consensus Creative has established and met the project’s deliverables. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything for Consensus Creative to improve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO, managing director, and owner of a sealcoating company called Sealcoating Kingdom.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Consensus Creative?

We had an existing website, but we wanted to build a new one that would be more attractive to current and potential customers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Consensus Creative has built a new website for us from scratch. In the beginning, we gave them some information about our existing site and discussed what features wanted on the site and how we wanted it to look. From there, they proceeded with the process, handling both the development and design work. They implemented the features we requested, including a customer information form, and created a mock-up of the homepage. They also wrote a lot of content for our site.

Their team has already completed the site, but we continue to work with them in implementing any changes or updates that we need.

What is the team composition?

We primarily work with Art (Founder & Creative Director).

How did you come to work with Consensus Creative?

We found them through a Google search. We approached several different companies, but we decided to work with Consensus Creative because they seemed to be the most suitable partner for our project after interviewing them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since December 2022, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s too early to share any specific metrics, but our new website is starting to make a huge impact in our industry — in fact, some of our competitors have become nervous after taking a look at our site. We’ve also had 4–5 different suppliers ask us where we had our site built.

How did Consensus Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

All deliverables have been completed on time, and Consensus Creative has hit every project milestone. We’ve worked with several different companies before but working with their team is probably one of the best experiences we’ve ever had.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Consensus Creative has been really involved in our project; they treat it as if it’s their own, which is something we greatly appreciate. They’re also very professional.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a denture office. We make dentures directly for the public.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Consensus Creative?

We wanted to get more leads; we were having problems with the company we were using.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Consensus Creative has redesigned our website and constructed a completely new site from start to finish. They’re also doing SEO work and monthly maintenance on the site.

What is the team composition?

They must have other people working behind the scenes, but we’ve only worked with Art (Owner, Web Designer & Developer).

How did you come to work with Consensus Creative?

I found them on Kijiji.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $7,000 CAD (approximately  $5,100 USD) so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in November 2022, and it’ll be an ongoing partnership.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve been happy with everything Consensus Creative has done. If we had to start over, we’d definitely use them again.

How did Consensus Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve delivered everything on time. During development, Consensus Creative’s team booked weekly video calls to keep us updated. We also received emails almost daily until they completed the site so we could know what was going on.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were a little leery about using somebody who wasn’t in the same province as our office, but it hasn’t made a difference at all. Everything has been seamless.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We just finished the site, so it’s hard to say.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Home-Soft Water Solutions, a water treatment company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Consensus Creative?

We were upgrading our website and decided to try a new approach to our online presence, so we looked for a professional company to help us out.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Consensus Creative has helped us upgrade our website. Initially, we decided to start fresh and build the website from the ground up, so they started with a blank canvas and gave us a lot of options. Then, they walked us through all the information, after which they came up with a multipage website showing our product, services, and information.

Among our main requirements, this website had to be informative and show our product in a good light. Moreover, we requested it to be user-friendly, culturally friendly, and engaging so that people wanted to keep on reading its information.

Currently, Consensus Creative is working on upgrading the site and adding more information to it. We also plan to retain them for future projects. For example, we’ll do another product launch, and we want Consensus Creative to be part of that project.

What is the team composition?

I’ve primarily worked with Art (Founder & Creative Director) and a couple of his associates, who have helped him with the graphic design work. Art has been my main point of contact.

How did you come to work with Consensus Creative?

We found them online. When I started looking for companies, I narrowed down our options to a few companies that looked promising, including Consensus Creative. I then read all of Consensus Creative’s reviews and chose them based on their background and previous projects.

Additionally, after having a couple of Zoom meetings, we really liked Art’s professional demeanor. When it came to answering my questions, he was very approachable and informative and had a very professional approach to his business, so I really liked those values.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $10,000. However, that amount will increase once we expand our engagement.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started conversations around October 2022, and I decided to start the project in November 2022. Our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since launching the site, we’ve seen an increase in our business of at least 30%. Thus, I anticipate that our website will perform really well in the future. As general feedback, Consensus Creative was very helpful in defining and taking care of our demographics and customer base, so we were very pleased with the outcome.

After finishing the site, we sat down with our team and went through the website. We also invited suppliers to give us their feedback and got an outstanding response all around. The product speaks for itself, so we’re definitely moving in the right direction with Consensus Creative.

How did Consensus Creative perform from a project management standpoint?

Consensus Creative has delivered everything on time. Initially, we defined the launch deadline for the first week of 2023, and we met that deadline. Overall it was smooth sailing throughout the whole development process due to their customer service approach.

On top of that, Consensus Creative has been very responsive to issues as they arise, as well as very patient in waiting for my decisions — I’ve never felt pressured. One of their key strengths has been communication; they’ve been able to communicate what’s necessary to get the job done.

On top of that, Art has kept me informed almost daily on the progress and the decisions that he makes. Even after hours, we have conversations. I don’t know many companies that offer that level of service.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I can’t say enough good things about Consensus Creative. We’re a service-based company; still, we’ve been very impressed with their customer service. They’ve gone out of their way to make this project as educational and inspirational as possible.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I wish Art could move their office to my warehouse! We work together wonderfully.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a nonprofit settlement agency that helps newcomers to Canada and I am the Settlement Worker for the newly funded project

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

The project is to provide services to newcomer families with young children and children with special needs and we hired Consensus Creative to develop a new website for the project so to help to attract more inquiries of services.

SOLUTION

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

I found this vendor from Clutch as it was already on the top of the ranking at the moment, and after the initial and proposal call, I was convinced by the agency's professionalism and expertise. Besides, the quotation is reasonable and fit our budget.

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

First we would have initial meetings to discuss the design and functionality, then the developer sent us the worksheet to collect website content and to track the progress of the project. The first draft of logo design and stationary design would be sent to us for adjustment and finalization. Same for the website, the homepage design would be sent first, and once it was approved, the full site development will be finished. The type of the website is WordPress.

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

I have been working directly with the Founder & Creative Director Art for the whole website development phase, and the communication part of the logo and stationary design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Deliverables are on time and meet the expectations. The design of the website is much more polished and aesthetically pleasant than the previous one, with the up to date functionalities.

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

The website development process is smooth and well organized. The communication is clear and efficient, with the flexibility of email communication, calls, and virtual meetings depends on the need and the purpose of the communication.

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

I was impressed with how prompt they responded to our requests and questions throughout the development phase, and the director's expertise and up to date knowledge of the industry, plus the creative and effective problem solving skills are definitely unique.

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

At this moment, I am very satisfied with the work experience with Consensus Creative without critical feedback for improvement.