Digital Spiders

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co-Founder of Summit Business School

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Summit Business School is a 100% online business school that delivers flexible, high-impact training programs tailored for professionals across Portuguese-speaking countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?

• Launch a performant online business school website
• Enable simple and secure online payments via Stripe
• Integrate flexible forms and landing page creation tools
• Enhance user experience with subtle animations
• Ensure scalability and easy content management

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Online Search

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

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

How many teammates from Digital Spiders were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work included the complete development and technical implementation of our new website for Summit Business School, a fully online educational platform. Digital Spider was responsible for the front-end and back-end development, working closely with our design and content teams to ensure a seamless user experience.

Key deliverables included:

• Custom website architecture built on Sanity CMS and Next.js, optimised for performance and scalability;
• Responsive and multilingual design, adapted to both mobile and desktop environments;
• Integration of course pages, allowing dynamic content updates for multiple training formats (self-paced, live, corporate);
• Secure student enrollment and payment flow, including integration with Stripe and multi-currency support;
• SEO optimisation and loading speed improvements;
• Backend flexibility to support future expansions and CRM automations. 

The collaboration was agile and efficient, with regular progress updates, clear timelines, and proactive solutions at each stage of the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in clear and measurable progress for our school:

Launch of a brand-new website built entirely from scratch, with a custom structure, responsive design, and full integration with our operations.
Significant improvement in user experience, with fast loading times and intuitive navigation, reflected in a lower bounce rate and longer average session durations.
35% increase in form submissions within the first month, demonstrating a direct impact on lead generation.
Integration with Stripe for international payments, streamlining the enrollment process and reducing the need for manual intervention.
Content management autonomy, thanks to the implementation of a flexible CMS that allows our team to publish and update courses easily and efficiently.
Ongoing post-launch support, including monitoring, technical adjustments, and responsiveness to new needs as the platform evolves.

Positive client and user feedback on website usability

Efficient management and publishing of new content and landing pages

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

The project management was highly effective. All major deliverables were completed on time, and communication throughout the process was smooth and clear. The team consistently responded to our questions and requests in under 24 hours, which gave us great confidence and agility during the development phase.

There was a minor two-week delay towards the end of the project, but this was due to dependencies involving a third party from our marketing team, and not the responsibility of the developers. Overall, Digital Spiders demonstrated strong organization, flexibility, and a solution-oriented mindset from start to finish.

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

Email or Messaging App

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

What we found most impressive about Digital Spiders was their ability to understand exactly what we were looking for, even though we didn’t have much technical knowledge at the beginning of the project. They took the time to explain concepts in a clear, accessible way, making it easy for us to follow and make informed decisions.

Additionally, their availability to implement changes whenever we requested was outstanding. They listened to our feedback and made adjustments promptly, ensuring the project always aligned with our vision.

Lastly, the regular updates they provided, summarizing the current status of the project and outlining the next steps, were extremely helpful. They kept us informed on what was required on our end and what would depend on them, which kept the project moving forward smoothly and without confusion.

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

We have nothing to add in terms of improvement. Working with Francisco and his team was smooth, clear, and highly professional from start to finish.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Dinner In The Sky Portugal

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Leases out dining platforms

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?

• Creat comprehensive website
• Integrate online ticket platform
• Technical Support

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Online Search

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Digital Spiders were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Build website

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Amazing cooperation

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

They delivered on time and exceeded expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Francisco his level of professionalism and empathy towards his customer. 

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Owner of a business services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Accounting and Tax Solutions for California business owners

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?

• website design

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Online Search

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

gatsby.js

How many teammates from Digital Spiders were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I hired Francisco and his team to design and develop a few pages for my Gatsby.js website, and I'm thrilled to have finally found someone who is reliable, experienced, detail-oriented, and honest. The code quality is excellent (confirmed by my husband, who has 20 years of industry experience), the design is flawless, and their communication was consistently prompt. My only regret is not discovering them sooner, as I spent a fortune on amateur developers and designers before. I highly recommend this agency to anyone needing a website on Gatsby or Astro!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

delivery of the website

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

timely delivery

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their experience and accountability were impressive.

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Simantea

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Start up acting in market research and consulting area. Reinventing consumer panel areas with a unique apporach to integrate media

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?
Design screens for our app

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Online Search

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Digital Spiders were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Helping us to design our future app, creating screens, app flows,

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered all UX and support to find a company to develop our app ( unfortunately when we decided to develop they can't accomodate this second stage in their schedule)

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

Very good response, and they had a very good understanding of our needs and more than just delivering, questioning the why to ensure that final outcomes fits our needs

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Being more than execution, being a real partner

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

There was nothing they needed to improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CMO of Hook Point

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Supercharge the brand’s social media performance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?

• Creation of a newsletter-based SaaS
• Reducing time needed to create our brand activation guides
• Making our guides easier to use on mobile devices

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Personal Contact

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

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

How many teammates from Digital Spiders were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Creating a paid newsletter where, each week, subscribers receive new guides about the science behind going viral in their inbox. This meant the project had two parts: 

• Converting the guides we already had in PDF format to a web version that could be more easily created and updated by our editors, had the ability to have interactive assignments, and was easier to use by subscribers on mobile devices. 
• Creating a landing page integrated with Stripe so we could sell the newsletter subscription.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Generate leads for the business

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

Very responsive, communicative and delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

Virtual Meeting

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

They are always ready to collaborate with us in solving any problem.

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

Not really.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Associate Marketing Manager of an IT Consulting Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?

• Target potential hires
• Get potential hires to apply for open roles

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Referral

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

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

Created a campaign called Star Tech Getaway targeted at potential hires with an interesting storyline. Team worked on creating the concept, web page, game flow, integrating key systems, enabling analytics and deployment.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Number of applicants and usage of game

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

Extremely prompt in delivery and responses. Always worked towards problem solving. extremely accommodative and proactive! Was wonderful working with Francisco and team. Their creativity was unmatched and superior.

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their agility and promptness made it very easy to work and connect. Never felt the time zone difference as the team was always cued in. Their attitude of aligning towards client objectives makes it very easy to communicate and execute plans as per requirement.

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

Nope :)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Director of ThreeTenSeven

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Brand transformation through strategy and design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digital Spiders to accomplish?

• Build modern, accessible websites for our clients.

SOLUTION

How did you find Digital Spiders?

Online Search

Why did you select Digital Spiders over others?

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

How many teammates from Digital Spiders were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We've worked on several projects together. They mostly involve building React based websites on Sanity CMS for both ourselves and our clients. We pass Digital Spiders designs and they manage the whole development and build process, then maintenance thereafter.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Happy clients who we continue to work with! 

• Websites passing accessibility reviews. 
• Quick load times. 
• Not many amends. 
• Flexible design systems. 
• intuitive CMS development. 
• Design quality great. 
• Technical knowledge and guidance throughout, great.

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

• Very responsive. 
• Time managed well. 
• Very communicative.

What was your primary form of communication with Digital Spiders?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• True collaborator. 
• They were always happy to talk through ideas. 
• Good value for money. 
• Hit deadlines. 
• Proactive improvement conversations and creative challenge.

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

Not really! Maybe slightly clearer/more regular communication of budget used vs time left on projects.