Notionhive

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.

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. 

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

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. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please describe your company and your position there.

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

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.

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.

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.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Fractal Communications is a boutique marketing agency focused on solving complex communications challenges.

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

We have used Notionhive several times, to develop websites for our clients. Many of our clients are in the higher-education space. We've relied on NH numerous times to execute complex, data rich dynamic websites based on our wireframes and designs. They always deliver on time and on budget.

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

We conducted a thorough review of offshore suppliers who could meet our exacting specific needs and work within our margins.

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

WordPress based academic website dynamically drawing data from various departmental silos. We developed the UX and graphics, NH executed expertly.

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

We worked primarily with the president, and PM.

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

On time and on budget and on spec.

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

They are well organized. They rely on various software integrations for PM and communications. They communicate clearly but do not appreciate ambiguity: we needed to get much more specific in our direction.

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

Their turnaround, pricing, and expertise were outstanding.

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

Nothing I can think of now. Very satisfied.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I used to lead an innovation center’s financial technology initiatives.

For what projects/services did your company hire Boomerang Digital Bangladesh?

We hired them to set up an insurance awareness platform from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to foster consumer confidence in insurance in Bangladesh.

How did you select this vendor?

We did an RFP and got five proposals.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

They provided recommendations on the tech stack and UI/UX design. They also helped with the full implementation of our platform.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, one designer, two frontend developers, and one backend developer.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

They provided expert advice and true collaboration. They struck a good balance between quality and speed.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They had the best project manager I have ever worked with. We had weekly calls and used tools like Trello to keep track of the work.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed with their sincerity. They never over promised and would always think before providing me with quotations and options.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

They should keep up the good work.