dNovo Group

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of a home appliance store.

What challenge were you trying to address with dNOVO GROUP?

We needed help with online marketing to get more exposure online.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We own a couple of other businesses as well and we’ve done online marketing with those so I was familiar with SEO and other tactics. We were opening a new division and domain and they helped us. They provided a turn-key solution for us so I could email them with page or product update requests or new target keywords and they executed.

In terms of tangible techniques, they manage our Google Ads, web development, SEO, and to a certain extent, marketing that isn’t online.

What is the team composition?

From a high-level standpoint on strategy, I worked with the owner, Shamil. We meet once a month. Otherwise, they had dedicated teams with an overall manager, Sadaf. She handles anything related to the frontend of the website.

How did you come to work with dNOVO GROUP?

My freelance web developer was outsourcing a lot of things to dNOVO, as they used to work for dNOVO. When they left, they introduced me to dNOVO.

How much have you invested with them?

We spend around $50,000 per year with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since June 2019.

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

They’ve done a pretty good job in a short time. It gets difficult to do social media marketing and paid ads as a business owner but they handled everything with their turn-key solution. They’ve been great for our lead generation and website rankings.

How did dNOVO GROUP perform from a project management standpoint?

I’m not your typical business owner. We used to do all this in-house and I would lead it, so I’m more technical than the normal owner. I’m very much involved in the management side and they do well. We come up with a plan and execute it.

We don’t use any special tools or platforms. Either we meet in-person or communicate over our group chat, looping in the appropriate resources whenever we need them. I haven’t had any issues with project management. They take care of whatever the goals or milestones are.

From a planning standpoint, we sit down with whoever we need and lay out everything that needs to get done. They’re pretty fast with a lot of things, including content creations and implementing minor updates to the site.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve been involved in online marketing for ten years and I’ve seen a lot of companies who claim to understand Google Ads but most of them are average, and you can’t be average if you’re trying to keep up with the thousands of changes being made on a yearly basis. dNOVO group is pretty sharp and will get you up there in rankings.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Stuff like this takes time. Your patience will pay off.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Lead Director of Professional headshot image agency GTA base.

For what projects/services did your company hire dNOVO GROUP?

We are a small Image agency, and we were looking for an expansion and coverage to be seen in the GTA area.

What were your goals for this project?

we wanted to grow and have a better brand recognition that will translate in higher sales.

How did you select this vendor?

my team search for agencies, and we found it as the top option. After contacting them it was pretty much a straight forward and clear service to us.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

after we elected this vendor, we had a series of meetings to discuss our goals and the way we wanted to grow. The team was very understandings and point us out what we had to use in order to succeed.

From there the ideas and goals were clear to us. they paid searching hand social media advertising plus other services that provide us with more recognition.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a creative team, no sure but the team involve in our brand was very supporting and always on point.

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

Traffic increased by almost 50%, we could also meet higher targets that we thought were not possible. Over all we can see an huge difference by having them onboard

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their client managers were assisting us almost with all the basics until we were confident on our own. They keep a close eye on our product and guide us with our future strategies.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by the clarity of their strategy and knowledge of the market they have, it’s certainly a relieve when you are developing this type of strategies

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything was very well done, meeting our expectations. Over all quality and results are excellent.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and director of The Reno Project, a Toronto-based renovation company. We provide construction, renovation, and related consulting for commercial and residential buildings.

What challenge were you trying to address with dNOVO GROUP?

We engaged them for their help with online marketing. We wanted more exposure and to rank higher on search results.

What was the scope of their involvement?

dNOVO GROUP came in, listened to our requirements, and launched various digital marketing initiatives. They spearheaded PPC campaigns and streamlined our website to be more SEO-friendly. The team also redesigned our website to make it mobile-responsive and more user-friendly. They even optimized the site’s load speed.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 4 different teammates.  

How did you come to work with dNOVO GROUP?

I was referred to them. I’d spoken to other people who knew them and had worked with them in the past, and they’d had nothing but good things to say.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $35,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in December of 2019, and it’s an ongoing engagement. I have a prepaid package with them for different services.

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

dNOVO GROUP’s efforts led to a significant increase in phone inquiries. While it’s difficult to quantitatively attribute results to their work, we believe that the adjustments they made to our website led to the boost we’ve seen in email requests. Our site is now easier to navigate and loads faster than it did before.

How did dNOVO GROUP perform from a project management standpoint?

They leveraged an internal project management tool well. We communicated on Slack and via email, and they were very responsive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve dealt with other providers who make empty promises. Their services were not the cheapest, but they deliver quality results that are ultimately worth it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not really. I’ve been pretty happy with the experience I’ve had. If I had any concerns, I’d voice them, and they’d be quickly addressed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a precise game plan of what you want from them. Online marketing is very broad, so you can quickly spend a lot of money. The best tactics vary greatly, depending on your margins and industry, so figure out what makes the most sense for you to go after.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a mortgage broker.

For what projects/services did your company hire dNOVO GROUP?

PPC, SEO, web development, online marketing, social media marketing / exposure.

What were your goals for this project?

obtain lots of new clients

How did you select this vendor?

I've reviewed different companies online. Interviewed them in person and spoke on the phone. I selected Dnovo because they seemed better than their competition.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

I've contributed content and ideas, and Dnovo was able to guide me the rest of the way. They were responsible for creating the content, and me reviewing it. They created many online campaigns for my company.

What was the team composition?

There were 4 people that I worked with.

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

My phone started ringing much more often. I started receiving online forms and leads.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Workflow was seamless. They corroborated with myself and my team members on a weekly basis.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their responsiveness and execution of the project are impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not that I can think of.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Litigation lawyer - civil and commercial litigation, and criminal defence.

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

Increase the SEO optimization for my website, and general website feedback.

How did you select dNOVO GROUP and what were the deciding factors?

I was recommended to Shamil Shamilov through a work contact of mine. dNovo and Shamil were upfront from the very beginning as to what needed to be improved on my website

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

General advice and recommendations on my website, including work on SEO issues.

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

2 individuals: Shamil Shamilov, one of the lead directors/officers of the company.

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

SEO results were very positive - increase in online presence leading to more calls, emails, and eventual clients.

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

No problems with communication. In person meeting followed up by calls and emails. Very responsive at all times.

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

Shamil is a true professional who knows his trade inside out. Great work product and was very fun to work with over a two-month period.

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

No, I highly recommend dNovo and Mr. Shamilov.