Notionhive

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Senior Manager of a financial services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Financial institution providing loans for international students studying in the U.S. or Canada.
 
 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop and manage our company's social presence for Bangladesh market on Facebook and Instagram
• Develop and manage Whatsapp groups for Bangladeshi students
• Plan and execute online and offline events and campaigns for Bangladesh market

SOLUTION

How did you find Notionhive?

Online Search

Why did you select Notionhive over others?

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

How many teammates from Notionhive were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Digital marketing strategy
• Digital campaign planning and execution
• Facebook and Instagram account management including media buying
• Online and offline event planning and management
• Whatsapp community management
• Calling service with prospective customers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They successfully built our social presence from scratch, growing our Facebook page from zero to nearly 70,000 followers through strategic content and frequent online events.

Beyond just engagement, their team has been instrumental in nurturing and converting leads generated on our page. During peak seasons, they efficiently handle over 100 leads per day, ensuring timely responses and seamless follow-ups.

Additionally, they helped plan and execute two successful offline events in Dhaka, both of which were livestreamed to extend our reach.

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

Notionhive manages projects well and delivers on time. They respond quickly to our needs, even during peak periods with high lead volume. Working with them is easy and smooth.

What was your primary form of communication with Notionhive?

Virtual Meeting

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

Notionhive was very accommodating, always adjusting to our needs to make the collaboration easy.

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

Some of their account managers are great to work with, but others could improve in responsiveness and communication.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing of Mahindra & Mahindra

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are driven by a vision to continuously innovate the future of farm production. We offer advanced and end to end farm mechanization solutions through a portfolio of global brands that cater to the customized needs of the farmers around the world

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Strategy, Communication, Brand building, Social media, Digital and end-to end advertising solutions
• Content managemen, Video production, Creatives
• Consumer offer led communication , ORM

SOLUTION

How did you find Notionhive?

Online Search

Why did you select Notionhive over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Notionhive were assigned to this project?

50+

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

• Comprehensive digital marketing plan outlining goals, target audience, and strategies.
• Website Development and Optimization:
  • Website design and development
  • SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to improve the website's visibility on search engines.
  • Conversion rate optimization to enhance user experience and increase conversions.
• Content Creation:
  • Content strategy development.
  • Blog posts, articles, videos, infographics, and other forms of content creation.
  • Content optimization for search engines.
• Social Media Management:
  • Social media strategy development.
  • Regular posts on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • Social media advertising campaigns.
• Email Marketing:
  • Email marketing strategy development.
  • Email campaign creation and management.
  • Email automation setup for lead nurturing.
• Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising:
  • Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or other PPC campaign management.
  • Keyword research, ad creation, and bid management.
• Analytics and Reporting:
  • Regular performance reports detailing website traffic, social media engagement, conversion rates, etc.
  • Data analysis to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • Recommendations based on data analysis.
• Search Engine Marketing (SEM):
  • Google AdWords or Bing Ads campaign management.
  • Ad copy creation, keyword bidding, and performance analysis.
• Online Public Relations:
  • Online reputation management.
  • Managing reviews and online mentions.
• Mobile Marketing:
  • Mobile app marketing strategies (if applicable).
  • SMS marketing campaigns.
• Graphic Design and Multimedia Production:
  • Designing marketing materials, banners, and multimedia content.
  • Video production and editing for promotional content.
• Community Management:
  • Engaging with the online community.
  • Responding to comments, messages, and inquiries on social media and other platforms.
• Influencer Marketing:
  • Identifying influencers relevant to your industry.
  • Planning and executing influencer marketing campaigns.
• A/B Testing and Optimization:
  • Testing different marketing approaches to optimize campaigns for better results.
• Compliance and Security:
  • Ensuring that all digital marketing activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Implementing security measures to protect sensitive data.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Website Traffic:
  • KPI: Total website visitors, unique visitors.
  • Why it's important: Indicates the reach and popularity of your website.
• Conversion Rate:
  • KPI: Percentage of website visitors who take a desired action (e.g., make a purchase, fill out a form).
  • Why it's important: Measures the effectiveness of your website in turning visitors into customers or leads.
• Click-Through Rate (CTR):
  • KPI: Percentage of people who clicked on a specific link or ad out of the total who viewed it.
  • Why it's important: Indicates the effectiveness of your online advertising and email marketing campaigns.
• Cost Per Click (CPC) and Cost Per Conversion (CPCo):
  • KPI: The average cost paid each time a user clicks on your ad (CPC) or takes a desired action (CPCo).
  • Why it's important: Helps in optimizing advertising budget and ROI analysis.
• Return on Investment (ROI):
  • KPI: Ratio of net profit to the cost of the marketing campaign.
  • Why it's important: Measures the profitability of your digital marketing efforts.
• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC):
  • KPI: Cost associated with acquiring a new customer.
  • Why it's important: Helps in understanding the cost-effectiveness of marketing campaigns in acquiring new customers.
• Social Media Engagement:
  • KPI: Likes, shares, comments, and other interactions on social media platforms.
  • Why it's important: Indicates the level of audience engagement with your social media content.
• Email Marketing Metrics:
  • KPIs: Open rate, click-through rate, bounce rate, unsubscribe rate.
  • Why they're important: Measure the effectiveness of email campaigns in reaching and engaging the audience.
• Customer Lifetime Value (CLV):
  • KPI: Predicted revenue a business can generate from a customer throughout their entire relationship.
  • Why it's important: Helps in understanding the long-term value of acquiring a customer.
• SEO Metrics:
  • KPIs: Organic traffic, keyword rankings, backlink quality.
  • Why they're important: Measure the effectiveness of your SEO efforts in improving organic search visibility.
• Churn Rate: KPI:
  • Percentage of customers who stop using your service or products within a specific timeframe.
  • Why it's important: Indicates customer retention and satisfaction levels.
• Social Media Followers/Fans Growth:
  • KPI: Number of new followers or fans gained on social media platforms.
  • Why it's important: Shows the growth of your social media audience, which can lead to increased brand visibility and engagement.
• Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Score:
  • KPI: Customer satisfaction score based on surveys or feedback.
  • Why it's important: Measures customer happiness and can indicate the quality of products or services.
• Net Promoter Score (NPS):
  • KPI: Measures the willingness of customers to recommend a company's products or services to others.
  • Why it's important: Indicates customer loyalty and brand advocacy.

What was your primary form of communication with Notionhive?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Approach, Talent, Timelines and values

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

Actually the team is just great

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Inovi Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Inovi Solutions is a Salesforce Development consulting business that serves as an agile and strategic partner for companies of all sizes that need help migrating to Salesforce or building custom solutions within the platform. We are proud to be recognized as a Salesforce Partner.

Our team includes Certified Salesforce Consultants who have decades of collective experience, and advanced skills and specialized training across the Salesforce platform. Inovi Solutions has worked on numerous large multi phase, multi million dollar Salesforce projects, and our sweet spots are in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Field Service Lightning and custom development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Social Media Engagement
• Accounting

SOLUTION

How did you find Notionhive?

Referral

Why did you select Notionhive over others?

• Pricing first our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of Notionhive’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

I am incredibly pleased with the social media marketing services provided by NotionHive. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that all of their clients are getting the highest level of service and quality results. NotionHive's team of experts has extensive experience in understanding how best to use various platforms and strategize campaigns to reach target audiences. From organic posts, sponsored ads, influencer outreach, and more, they know exactly how to maximize visibility across all channels.

I was especially impressed by their ability to quickly develop creative content tailored to my brand identity that resonated with my customers. Overall, NotionHive's approach is comprehensive and highly effective for achieving desired outcomes. Moreover, their customer service is second-to-none, as they are always available for questions or concerns. I highly recommend them for any social media marketing needs you may have!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Increased social media engagement by 67%
• Increase website traffic by 23%

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

NotionHive's Project Manager, Anannya is a outstanding. She managed our project effectively on time and within budget, while also achieving high customer satisfaction. She understands the importance of setting realistic goals, creating timelines, and streamlining processes to ensure successful outcomes. Additionally, Anannya is a great communicator and leader; she used her strong interpersonal skills to build productive working relationships with our team.

What was your primary form of communication with Notionhive?

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

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

The team at NotionHive was always available for questions or advice throughout the project. They responded quickly whenever we needed anything and gave us frequent performance updates. They also provided valuable insights into which platforms would be most effective for our target audience so we could make informed decisions about our budget allocation.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder and Managing Principal of CerebralEdge, a healthcare data/analytics consulting company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed to build a website from scratch that effectively showcased our services, differentiation, expertise and credibility. Our work is complex (Data/Analytics strategy and solutions development) but the website needed to communicate those complex terms in easily digestible chunks that could be understood by prospective customers.

SOLUTION

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

We had searched online and through our network for a shortlist of potential partners. NotionHive rose to the top based on a combination of their historical customer satisfaction, track record of success with 100s of clients, technical breadth and depth of the team, cost-effective pricing and also their focus on customer service - they are absolutely dedicated to making their customers happy.

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

The work involved website strategy, design, content and end to end development. Wordpress was the key technology.

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

Project manager, 2 to 3 developers (front-end and back-end) and technical lead.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This was a brand new website so there was no baseline for performance measurement however the website received positive reviews from a sampling of potential customers.

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

Weekly status reviews and reports. The team stayed on target with timelines and were easy to reach across different communication mediums - phone, email, messaging.

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

Customer service, responsiveness and collaboration is what makes NotionHive a great partner. The finished product looked great and the process of getting there was enjoyable because of the energy and enthusiasm of the team. Whenever, I pinged them on Whatsapp or email they responded as quickly as they could. They addressed all my issues and concerns and have gained my trust and admiration.

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

There were a couple of small design issues that slipped through the testing process but when I alerted the team, they resolved it quickly within a couple of days.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Assistant Manager - Growth for an edtech company - Teachmint. Teachmint is an all-in-one education technology platform created specifically for the tutors of the digital age.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our goal was to increase our brand awareness in Bangladesh, for which we hired Notionhive to create a brand video.

SOLUTION

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

We looked for video production agencies in Bangladesh through google search. We reviewed 6 agencies and decided to proceed with Notionhive because of their quick turnaround, affordable price and personal team.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We started with a discovery meeting. They worked with us to understand our product before creating a script, storyboard and shortlisting the talent for the video. In the end, they delivered a 45 sec video that helped users in Bangladesh better understand Teachmint as a product. They also provided us with a shorter version of the video that we could use for social media ads and 10 images from the photoshoot that we had scheduled with the talent.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We worked closely with Wadod (Senior Executive, Sales & Partnerships) and Jamil (Senior Project Manager) who outlined the project and kept us on schedule. After each milestone, we would give them feedback and they would communicate it to their team. During the day of the shoot, they shared clips of each scene in our common whatsapp group, which allowed us to give instant feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We launched the new video across all our digital platforms - Google, Youtube and facebook. The longer version generated a lot of engagement on social media.

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

It was easy to communicate with the entire team. We got instant updates from them mostly spoke over calls and whatsapp group.

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

The Notionhive team was highly efficient and creative. They understand high priority work and have quick turnaround times, while keeping in mind exactly what we were looking for. Really appreciate all the efforts put by the team in creating a successful brand video for us.

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

They have done a spectacular job. It couldn't have been better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

BeshiDeshi is an E-Commerce marketplace proudly promoting Made in Bangladesh Products to customers both locally and internationally.  Our platform also provides different skill development training,  logistic and  financing support to the artisans. I'm the Founder and Working as CEO in the Company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our Goal was to create a Digital Savvy Brand for Made In Bangladesh Products and create a Strong IT Backbone to Support the Brand to Cherish Worlwide. We hired Notionhive for both the objectives. Additionally Notionhive also sucessfully did many need basis projects like Creating Promotional Videos, Various Static Post Templates and also did Media Buy for us. 

SOLUTION

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

Before Selecting Notionhive, we reserahed and Interview 5/6 Agencies. We found Notionhive's past experience, exisitng Resources and Price meets our objective.  

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

• Phase 1 Creating Brand: (Brand Name & Logo) As per brief, Notionhive did research work and suggested 8 names for our Brand with proper reasoning. After we approved a Name, they created the Logo. They provided us few options, from where we choose the one we found matches our objective. They designed us various stationery (bussiness card, letter head, envelop and others) layouts. All the tasks were smooth and found good professional commitment from them.  
• Phase 2: Developing Website: They designed the front end and backend both for our e-commerce website. With time, they also assisted us to optomize and do different add-ons in the website. The are continiously supporting us with the website as need basis. 
• Phase 3: Media Buy: Notionhive Assisted us with Digital Media Buy.
• Phase 4: Need Basis Tasks: Promotional Video, Various Static Post Templates

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

With time we have worked with many members of Notionhive. Following are some of them:

• Affan Mahmud Chorshury, CEO
• Iftekhar Azam, Head, User Experience & Design
• Tareq Bin Ali, Executive Director
• Nazmul Khan, Senior Manager, Project Management
• Rafsan Nayeem, Senior Manager, Brand Services
• Imrul Kayes, Manager, Sales & Partnership
• Amit Das, Senior Executive, Brand Services
• Mohammod Ali Anik, Consultant, Media Buy

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

BeshiDeshi has established itself as one of the fastest growing e-commerce company in the country and currently the Biggest site for Made in Bangladesh Products in terms of number of products. Notionhive's Brand Management and Website Tools helped us to gain the momentum. We are overal very plased with what we have achieved from Notionhive. 

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

From the begining we have seen Notionhive to follow proper calender workplan. They gave us feedback and results within the given timeframe. For different tasks our Communication was physical meetup or overphone or online meeting. 

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

Quickly responding to our any issues are their best quality. They are always responsive whenever we asked for anything.

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

As we do not have any complain, we can not comment on that. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a fintech application that helps people manage and get out of debt.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I hired Notionhive to design and create advertising materials for the launch of our product. The goal was to get the right messaging, positioning and acquire users for our app.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I got references from people I trust and then vetted Notionhive, among others, by reviewing their presentation and their past work.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

1. They spent time understanding our product and company. What we were trying to accomplish.
2. Notionhive then came up with a proposal and ad performance targets, based on my feedback.
3. They then showed me sample creatives and after several iterations we came up with the final set.

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

I worked directly with a project manager and sometimes I got on a call with their designer as well, with the project manager always present.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our ads performed well and the creative that Notionhive provided became the launching point for several other campaigns we executed over the course of 3 months. Notionhive was critical in setting us up for success for the rest of the year.

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

Notionhive has a dedicated project manager and that person is always available to answer questions and iterate on requests. The main communication tool is email but they also gave me their direct phone / whatsapp number and were available on a regular basis. On the ad design front they always delivered on time. One area of improvement would be to figure out how to turn around work faster when the time difference between the US and Asia makes it hard to do so.

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

The quality of their design and UI/UX chops are very good. The price at which they provide these services is almost unbeatable.

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

It would be great if they set up a Slack channel and be available on Fridays (understandable since Friday is a weekend holiday for them). Otherwise, great team to work with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Swarm is a satellite communications startup. I lead marketing and PR there.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our website was out of date and did not have the capabilities we now needed. We wanted to have a completely new design with improved functionality.

SOLUTION

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

Notionhive came recommended in-network. They mocked up a sample website for us, which we loved, and had affordable and transparent pricing.

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

We had a kickoff meeting to discuss goals and themes, after which they presented us with a detailed mockup. We worked together to create wireframes of each page, which they built out for us in Figma to test. We created each section of the website over a few months, iterating as we went. The Notionhive team was very responsive to feedback, came with helpful suggestions, and delivered on time.

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

We worked with 4 members of the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have gotten a huge amount of positive feedback on our new web site, and it has enabled us to showcase our new commercial product for the first time. It has been critical in our ability to communicate important information to prospective customers.

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

We had a joint Slack channel for immediate communication, and several email threads. The team was always responsive, despite the time zone difference, and was willing to get on early or late calls with us if something unexpected arose. They would proactively keep us informed of progress or any changes.

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

They gave us a professional site that fulfilled exactly what we needed and then some. They also took the time to teach us how to edit certain elements ourselves, which was important to us. We were impressed with their speed, professionalism, and the cost of the overall project. We now work with them on a retainer basis for add-ons to the website.

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

There were a few minor errors or oversights at the beginning, but they were quick to fix them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of an environmental research company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Climate change research and education.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a more user friendly website
• Design Daisy World
• Assist with design decisions

SOLUTION

How did you find Notionhive?

Referral

Why did you select Notionhive over others?

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

How many teammates from Notionhive were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Notionhive worked with us to reimagine our website. They factored in our various functionality requirements:

• design
• appeal
• SEO

to create the site that we are thrilled with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A finished website!

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

They were very responsive. We had lots of design changes that they accomodated graciously.

What was your primary form of communication with Notionhive?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We did not know (still don't) a lot about the design of a good website. They held our hands throught the process which was lovely. It felt like we were partnering on this project rather than outsourcing the work. 

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

There were a few times where it was unclear whether a task was our responsibilty or theirs. We always discussed and figured it out but a little more clarity upfront on some of these smaller details would have been good. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Consultant of First Gear Ventures

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help drive financial growth for businesses by helping them improve their marketing and sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Landing page design
• Landing page development
• Conversion optimization

SOLUTION

How did you find Notionhive?

Referral

Why did you select Notionhive over others?

High ratings, Great culture fit, Good value for cost, Company values aligned

What was the size of Notionhive’s team?

50+

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

Portfolio of landing pages tailored to a variety of customer segments and use cases.

• Figma designs
• Wordpress development
• On-going maintenance and improvements

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Conversion rate
• Revenue

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

• Excellent communication throughout the project
• On-time delivery
• Flexible regarding adjustments to design
• Friendly service
• High-quality deliverables

What was your primary form of communication with Notionhive?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

• Great contributions at ideation stage
• Willing to say "no" when my suggestions went against best practice and able to back it up with research
• Very quick delivery
• Quality of people at the helm (you will enjoy working with these down-to-Earth people)

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

Double-checking to ensure requests have been implemented (although QA as a whole was good)