Dotlogics

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Marketing Director for a global jewelry brand. We sell B2B and B2C.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I was brought on to our team to take our online presence to new heights. I selected Dotlogics to assist in the new design and development of our website and to help us with our marketing growth. The goal was to generate more traffic and sales.

SOLUTION

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

We selected Dotlogics because my previous company was using them for their web projects. I had seen a lot of improvement there so when I was assigned the task to research and provide recommendations, Dotlogics was on the top of my list. We did interview 2 other companies as well to help compare.

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

The scope included a new website design that was modern and appealing to our target audience. The goal was also to create a website that would serve the needs of our B2B and B2C customers.

Dotlogics helped us create a list of all the functions that our website would need so that we weren't over-doing it but has everything we needed to generate more sales. Now, they are doing our marketing for us (SEO, email marketing, content marketing and strategy)

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

Project manager - Kelly. She leads the way with everything and is my go-to. There is an entire team that works on our project from developers to marketing strategist. I was introduced to everyone and we collaborate on the different facets and campaigns we're working on.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our CEO is really happy with the new website, which is a delight. It took our company 2 years to finally move forward with the entire revamp so it was a big deal to get this right. Sales have increased each month thus far and overall, our customer retention is much higher.

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

Kelly is all about process so day-1, she provided a timeline and key milestones for the project. Tools we used were: google drive, basecamp, slack.

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

The most impressive thing for me has been their ability to constructively listen and come back with new ideas. They also make recommendations that we'd never thought of. They're always looking to provide new ways to grow or new trends in the market so I'm impressed with the skill and expert advice they bring to the table.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They're doing a fine job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are global 3PL supply chain management and logistics company. I am the IT director and marketing lead.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dotlogics?

We hired them to create a new brand for us, with logo and brand identity, along with a new website. The most important part was the sales strategy that they are working on.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to increase the number of monthly leads we are getting. The goal was to have a brand new website and online sales strategy that will generate more leads and conversations for us.

SOLUTION

How did you select Dotlogics?

We interviewed 10 different companies with a series of questions we had regarding their process, their cost, and timeframe. Dotlogics was selected from the batch because they stood out in terms of customer support, strategy and new ideas.

Describe the project in detail.

• New website
• New branding and logo
• New marketing and sales strategy

What was the team composition?

My main point of contact for day to day stuff was a project manager. I had monthly calls or meetings with the marketing lead, design lead, technology lead and my client success manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our bounce rate has dropped tremendously. We're generating twice as many leads a month at this point and we're continuously updating the website and our outreach campaign to make improvements where possible.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective. They are a very organized and process oriented team. My project manager has ever milestone clearly laid out for me and my team. And they are available via phone, email or face-to-face whenever I have a question.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

• Exceptional strategy, ideas and communication
• Great design skills
• New leads were generated

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don't know of any. We're happy and will continue with them on the ongoing work we need.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

For over 15 years, our company has provided store fixtures to help stores with traffic, control, management and upsell. I am an assistant to our PM.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dotlogics?

We have a very large inventory of over 40,000 products. We had to find the right e-commerce solution that would be able to manage our inventory, order management process and other important back office functions like sales tracking.

We had been using an outdated system which was not giving our customers the interface or experience we wanted to give. We needed something much more robust and advanced. Our goal was to revamp all existing tools and bring everything into one e-commerce platform so that our team could manage orders and sales without going crazy.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dotlogics built the entire website from start to end. This is a custom built e-commerce website with all sort of integrations for shipping, payments, tracking, inventory, etc.

How did you come to work with Dotlogics?

We sent out an RFP listing what we needed. Based on the responses we got, the timeline, the budget, we interviewed a few companies and then selected the one that we felt had the most experience and had the best understanding of what are looking for.

What is the status of this engagement?

The site is continuously being updated. We just added an entire ERP system to the website so it's really an ongoing process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've become much more efficient now that the entire back office is automated and accounted for. Orders come in, they are tracked and marked and we don't have to manually manage the process. We know how many orders we are getting, which products are working for us and which are not and that kind of information has made it much easier to make sales and marketing decisions.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Our team and theirs is very closely knitted. They've become a trusted partner and are the helping hand we needed. We don't think we could ever get where we are today without them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. We are 100% happy with their services.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company is a leading apparel manufacturer with three state of the art factories and over 30 years of experience serving many renowned international brands. Our facilities are well-equipped to serve the increased international demand of quality, quick deliveries, product variety, and customer service. I am the founder and CEO of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dotlogics?

We wanted to project the right image of our company, the real size of the company. We wanted to show our capacity, our capabilities, and our range.

The previous website and brand did not meet our goals, so we wanted to work with a company that could optimize that for us. We needed a new facelift and a partner in the digital space.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Dotlogics provided us with website design and development services.

How did you come to work with Dotlogics?

We had a close colleague tell us about Dotlogics. We interviewed them and then decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

$23,000

What is the status of this engagement?

We completed the project in the last year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was completed on time and we were satisfied with Dotlogics’ performance. Our website helped us project our image, get us more leads, and we were able to increase the confidence of our clients.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We really liked working with Dotlogics. We already had someone give them a good recommendation, so I was sure we were working with a good team. Their team is organized and they’re always there when you need them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. We are happy with them and would definitely work with them again.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager of a manufacturer of knit tops and denim jeans. We have a facility that can produce 2,000 pieces a day and have over 50 full-time employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dotlogics?

For years, we have been manufacturing knit tops and jeans for brands around the world. We wanted to launch our own brand so that we can directly target the retail market and maximize our profits.

We were looking for a professional company that is not just familiar with website development but can also comprehend branding, and Dotlogics was the right fit for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our project was centered on design. We focused on branding, great visual appeal, and ease of use. It was also important to us that our collection was rightly represented with the colors and themes according to our preferences. Dotlogics provided exactly what we were looking for.

How did you come to work with Dotlogics?

We had shortlisted 3–4 companies and were looking at their design quality, size of the company, and pricing. We were searching for a creative team with a lot of talent. Dotlogics was very responsive and once they provided us with their information, we made the decision to hire them.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested approximately $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project ended a year ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Dotlogics laid out key performance indicators before starting the project, which were all based on the strategy and goals that we set out to accomplish. We have good traffic on the website and are getting continued growth, so we are satisfied with the overall performance. The project was completed on time and Dotlogics’ customer service was exceptional.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their customer service, responsiveness, and design quality are the most impressive things about them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Looking back, we assigned a mobile app project to another company—we should have assigned that project to Dotlogics. It was our mistake.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are one of the leading retail providers of organic/natural products in the US. We focus on quality, health, and living life to its fullest. I am the business development manager, although I wear many other hats as well. My job is to secure new business and to ensure current sales are ongoing. I manage our 14 websites and oversee IT related tasks.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dotlogics?

We own several websites, each focusing on different sectors of our business. Managing all of our sites was getting cumbersome and time-consuming. Our backend platform was outdated and difficult to use. We weren’t able to gather information in the way that we wanted to and we weren’t able to create orders quickly and seamlessly using the backend, along with a number of other issues. My team needed a backend solution that was customized to our unique needs and vision and more importantly, was easy to use.

We needed a fresh new start with our website and with our admin panel. We have a very large product range and we needed someone to strategically organize this information so that it was easy to understand not only for our customers but also for the people who work behind the scenes—my team. We also needed a whole range of new functionality. Each year, websites are getting more and more dynamic and interactive, so it was important to us that we give our customers the features they find most important.

Some of the features we added to the website are: a rewards system so that users could get a percentage off once they reach a certain amount of rewards; user ratings and reviews so that users can post comments and rate products; coupon management allowing us to create coupons whenever we need to; shipping management so that we can edit shipping prices without having to call a developer each time; etc.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The project Dotlogics recently finished for us included a new brand strategy, a website design revamp, and several marketing campaigns focused on lead generation and conversion. However, the real work was done on the backend. This is where Dotlogics built us a multi-functional admin panel that allows us to manage this website along with the other websites we own. Dotlogics has currently revamped six of our websites and we will continue with them for the remaining ones.

How did you come to work with Dotlogics?

We sent out an extensive request for proposal to 15 companies. My marketing associate interviewed each company, met with a few, and selected the top three. My management team and I made the final decision to select Dotlogics because we believed in their process, we saw that they were a reputable company, and we saw that they had massive experience in the e-commerce space.

What is the status of this engagement?

This is an ongoing project. When Dotlogics is done with one website we start working with them on the next one.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

The website has seen a 29% increase in conversion in the first year. Dotlogics did a lot of A/B testing and laid out a clear strategy for us, so these numbers are great and beyond what we had expected.

How did Dotlogics perform from a project management standpoint?

These guys are unique because they work very closely with you in understanding your goals and in meeting them. I'm delighted by their attention to detail, organizational skills, and prompt email responses.

What did you find most impressive about Dotlogics?

We have 14 websites that were built by several different companies over the course of several years. I know firsthand what it's like to work with people that are disorganized, dishonest, unprofessional, and unable to meet commitments. Dotlogics has been a true blessing. They've taken our very large project and have organized every aspect of it so that work gets delivered on the date it is promised. There's no back and forth and the process is simple for me and my team members to follow along.

Are there any areas Dotlogics could improve?

No.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a project manager at a construction company, and I oversaw our 2016 website development project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dotlogics?

We needed a website that allowed us to reach out to our clients as well as display general information about our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They designed, developed, and wrote content for a complete website. This is a basic HTML site with information about our company, our services, and the projects we work on. Everything on the site is responsive, so when you hover over a project, it gives you a reaction to it. One of the biggest and most important things Dotlogics developed for us was the PlanRoom, an online portal for our vendors to access and use our plan for upcoming projects.

They were able to conceptualize what the site would look like after I spoke with the project manager. I told them what I was looking for, and they provided me with a complete framework of what it would look like. They came back to me with some basic designs and layouts to choose from. They then developed the site using HTML5. The PlanRoom, however, was programmed from scratch.

They also redesigned our logo. While we already had one, we didn’t have the original source files, so they had to redevelop it. We didn’t have them work on any advertising.

How did you come to work with Dotlogics?

I was researching online and found a couple of companies. I got prices from them and what they were going to do, and I felt that Dotlogics was the best option for me.

How much have you invested with Dotlogics?

We spent about $5,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project ran from early February to the second week of March 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Our main goal was to establish an online presence. We’re in a service business, and we don’t have online sales. I’ve received good feedback from clients who have visited the site and reviewed our projects. I’ve also had calls come in because people searched and found our website.

How did Dotlogics perform from a project management standpoint?

I had a representative there who was, more or less, responsible for the entire project. It was one-to-one in that sense. I was able to reach out to her directly and she told me the status of the work. They met the deadlines they had given me. I feel they were on point for project management.

In addition, they were on time. I’ve had other websites built for a couple other companies, and I’ve dealt with other developers. The most important aspects for me are time and money. Dotlogics met both targets.

What did you find most impressive about Dotlogics?

I was impressed by the design aspect. They were really able to deliver what I was looking for.

Are there any areas Dotlogics could improve?

I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please give a brief description of your company.

Our company was established in 2008. We have a large product range of fresh fruits, drinks, nuts, dried products and herbal products that we sell online.  We started with just one product and now have expanded to several. We focus on providing natural and organic foods. We have several websites and each one has a different focus but each one emphasizes the importance of eating healthy and organic.

What is your role at the company?

I am a project manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What was the business challenge that you were trying to address when you approached Dotlogics?

Our previous website was outdated and was not allowing us to track sales, automate the e-commerce process or see how well our online business was doing. We needed a new website that would work better for us on the backend so that we could quickly see orders, see what products are working for us and what are not, see how well our sales are for a particular month, etc. On the user side, we wanted a website that was more modern. Although users were able to checkout and find what they were looking for, the design was outdated and just did not reflect our brand.

We needed a much more automated process so that we could focus on our business and did not have to spend hours every day figuring out our online sales. We are not developers and wanted a company to build us a website that we would be able to grow with for years to come. With the new website, our process is much quicker and easier with regards to sales, tracking, order management, product and inventory management, etc.

SOLUTION

Can you tell me about the scope of the project? 

They created the whole website from us from scratch. The frontend and the backend was revamped and developed by Dotlogics. Every three months, they also provide us with a website audit so that we can discuss improvements and latest trends. And we work with them on a monthly basis for site aftercare and ongoing upkeep.

What was your process for selecting Dotlogics?

I reached out to Dotlogics and a few others after searching for web design companies online. We visited Dotlogics and meet with a few team members. We went through our project with them and had brainstorming sessions to make sure both sides understood the project fully. We felt Dotlogics was responsive, the team was intelligent and understood our vision which allowed us to make the selection. We were looking for a team that would give our project special care and attention and we got that from the Dotlogics team.
 

Can you give us a sense of the size of the project in dollar terms?

We spent around $50,000 with them.

When was the project completed?

At the end of 2016. We now work with them for site aftercare and enhancements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the results of the project, and are there any metrics you can share? 

Dotlogics performed well. Before the start of the project, their team and I created a checklist of everything we wanted the project to include. Dotlogics got everything done as they promised and professional weekly updates were given so we knew we were on track. Today, our sales and ordering system is fully automated and we are able to spend more and more time generating business rather than having to manage the website.

When working with them, was there anything unique about Dotlogics?

I liked their hand-holding. I liked knowing that my questions or concerns would never go unanswered. If I ever reached out to my project manager, I always got a response. There was no delay or lack of responsiveness from their end. I was treated like a member of their team and I was very comfortable working with them.

Looking back on the project, is there any area that they could improve upon or that you would do differently?

Everything was delivered as promised. I would not change a thing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization and your role.

My team and I belong to the medical industry, we are doctors, assistants, nurses and staff members. I am a partner in the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What was your goal for working with Dotlogics?

We built a website that can connect doctors with patients and provide them with home care or other specialized medical services. These services are not readily available and not provided by just every physician so we provide services to a very niche market.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of the project? 

They provided design and coding for the website. We gave them a checklist of everything we wanted to see on the website. My IT team gave them a list of all of the functions we need for the different types of users. We have visitors, doctors, patients and the administrator. At the end, we got a website and an admin management system that allows my team to go in and make updates to the site. The web design, development, training, aftercare, and some marketing was handled by them. The project lasted about 6 months and then we continue working on monthly aftercare

How did you come to work with them?

We went through a list of top web development companies. They had a strong process that we felt would get the job done correctly for us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any results of the project?

We have metrics setup that tells us how the site is doing, what the user experience is, how many new users we have, what the bounce rate is, etc. We get a report from them every month that tells us how the site is doing. Overall we are growing and see the site doing better and better each month.

Through A/B testing, we were able to determine the best design/layout approach for the website. The project was done on time and on budget. Every 6 months or so we perform a site audit and are able to uncover new ideas and recommendations that we can utilize.

How did Dotlogics perform from a project management perspective?

My PM and I had a great relationship. Things got done on time. Our biggest concern was working with someone who could hold our hand and guide us through the process because I personally did not know anything about building a website. I was happy with the fact that my PM was available to us each week, we received weekly progress reports and video demos. That helped me know where we were and what direction we were going in.

What distinguishes Dotlogics from other companies?

I personally have not worked with other Dev companies. My IT person had a lot of experience and wanted to find a company that did what they said. It was important that they knew what they were doing, they had experience with directory websites, they were cooperative and were able to finish the project without it being a painful process. They have a strong step-by-step process, and they know how to deliver what they promise on time.
 

Is there anything they can improve upon?

I don't see anything I would do differently. The whole process was a learning process for me but they were able to work with me each week so that we could build a website that represented my vision and the needs of our business. I am still working with my PM on other modules we need on the site and each new module is a pretty exciting process for us because we see the site growing and our customer base growing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

US Basics Apparel is involved with manufacturing and distributing all kinds of sportswear and athletic wear and casual wear.

What is your position?

I'm a director of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Dotlogics?

US Basics Apparel wanted a website, a web portal for e-commerce, and inventory management system for its warehouse to keep track of all the products that we provide for our customers. We had engaged Dotlogics to assist us with developing some solutions for this.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

Dotlogics made a web portal for us that not only serves as an introduction for the company for its marketing purposes, but also has all kinds of ecommerce capabilities. We have many different types of customers – some are wholesalers and some are distributors. We have different specialized pricing for different types of customers. It's a rather complex setup, but Dotlogics was very helpful in meeting all the requirements that we had and providing us a solution for that. Similarly, they did our inventory management system. It helped to organize our stock that we have for all our products and, on a real-time basis, we are able to manage our inventories at this point.

They integrated payment portals. Then, they had certain shipping arrangements with other companies like UPS, FedEx, and so on, and they incorporated all those into our website so that when a customer has a buying experience, he or she can very easily get all of the different options for shipping and making payments and things like this.

How did you come to work with Dotlogics?

We searched for development companies that were in the United States. There were several companies that had good portfolios like Dotlogics. We ended up choosing Dotlogics because of their good references and their experience with e-commerce sites.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

It cost around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

They have completed our original project. It took about three months. They finished it ahead of schedule, which was very good because we had a dire need to have this project completed in time. They were ahead of time, so that was very helpful. We are now also engaging them to do some additional work for us right now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We not only get good feedback in terms of Dotlogics' design of the site, but we also have been making good sales and, day by day, the site is doing better and better. We're now engaging them for SEO [search engine optimization] services and other services to bring in traffic, and that's also starting to be very helpful to bring in more traffic to the site.

How did Dotlogics perform from a project management standpoint?

Dotlogics is excellent. They were also very detail-oriented. They knew their work very well, and whatever scope we provided, they were always actively engaged and making sure that we were satisfied with the work that was being done.

What distinguishes Dotlogics from other providers?

Dotlogics' reliability, attentiveness to detail, and project management are outstanding. They are very proactive. Once they take on a project, they are really leading it, and they are engaging in terms of to meet our goals that we've set for them. Overall, it was a great experience for us.

Is there anything Dotlogics could have improved or done differently?

Honestly, I think they did a good job to take care of all the responsibilities. They would even go above and beyond at times to make sure that we were getting the things we needed. Even after they did something, if we had comments, they would go out of their way sometimes to make sure that we are satisfied with things.