PopArt Studio

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager for Walliserkanne. It’s located in an old fourteenth-century house; there are three restaurants and a hotel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We were doing some rebranding and needed a new website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

PopArt Studio developed our website using WordPress and did SEO work for it. We provided content, including pictures, in four languages (English, French, Italian, and German). Based on our ideas, they did the design. We then requested some changes, which they made, and they launched the site. A key feature of the platform is a complex menu. The website covers all three restaurants’ menus, each having 30–40 specific dishes.

What is the team composition?

I communicated directly with three people, but there was a total of 5–6 working on the project. This included someone doing SEO, the project manager, a designer, and a coder.

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

We were looking for a company to do the project, and I came across their name. My friend, who worked there previously, recommended them.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about €1,200 (approximately $1,300 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked on the project from September 2019–April 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s very a newly launched website and with the current COVID-19 situation, restaurants and hotels aren’t open so I don’t have any statistics or metrics. As for the engagement, the process went smoothly. PopArt Studio really nailed the menu feature; its design looks great. I wouldn’t change a thing, I’m very happy. Our staff and owner really like it and have given positive feedback.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We had some meetings where we went over the design and change requests. Their team communicated with ours through Skype and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Unlike most agencies I’ve seen where it’s basically the owner doing everything, PopArt Studio had their entire team working on the project. I was very impressed and really liked working with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I liked everything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you know exactly what you want. Be open with them and listen to their ideas. They know what they’re doing.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

The company I work for is a niche consulting and research company with a focus on the consumer goods industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio? 

We wanted to find a vendor to provide web design and development services. We wanted someone who could understand our needs as a business and integrate that into their work.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started the company last year, and our website was very basic because, at the time, that’s all we needed. We wanted a website that made it clear to users what it is we do as a company, and we needed to add additional features and capabilities not present on the original site. 

Their website included several important features including those for security, options for cookies, and embedded videos. 

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

We looked at several companies and used a thorough evaluation process to determine which one would be the best fit. They understood our business and the core goals we wanted to achieve with our website. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $5,000-$10,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We first contacted them in November 2019, and our project started that December. They completed their work in mid-March 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They exceeded our expectations, especially in regard to communication and how they approach challenges. They’re able to understand our needs and provide us with solutions. 

Externally, since we launched this website, we’ve tripled our visitor numbers over the last two and a half weeks. We’re targeting a slightly different clientele than we were with our old site– we’re attracting larger and more established companies. The domain authority of our site is 74, which is impressive. 

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

We primarily used emails and Skype calls to communicate. They used internal project management software that they gave us access to. Their team’s communication was excellent and they were very fast in their correspondence. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their level of professionalism was impressive. The way they communicated and explained their process was very effective. I’m not a technical person, but our correspondence about their services was easy to understand. It was concise, clear, and understandable. 

Are there any areas they could improve? 

The project lasted longer than I initially expected. However, the quality of their work and their strong communication compensated for that. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re a professional company, and I’m satisfied with the outcome of the project. However, if you’re on a strict deadline, make sure to get some confirmation from them in terms of how long the project will last.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia, where I work as a chief of press relations department, and where I am also editor of the website for the Ministry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio?

For development of completely new website for the Ministry.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to built a new, modern website, who can full feel all the demands of the Ministry, and where we can communicate with the citizens and be open and transparent. Our old website was from 2009. and it could not to support some kind of new contents.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had three possible vendors, but their offer and their experience, their work, was the best.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They developed, designed and launched our website.

What was the team composition?

I was in communication with one project manager, who was in charge for our project, and who was communicating with his team. They were very fast, always at our disposal, so I guess that they have enough people because in their team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It is too early for that due that we have launched our website in November but our employees are very satisfied with it.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We had daily communication, they were very quick with their responses, always on time, they really could response on all our demands.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are very enthusiastic about their work and have a lot of great ideas. They are creative, with good designers and developers, and at the other hand, very well organized.

Are there any areas for improvement?

At this point no.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Svetislav Ćirić, Web Department Manager at Digital Vision DOO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio?

We were looking for a reliable partner who would help us in increasing market presence and digital visibility, as well as optimize our company website and online store according to the latest SEO standards. We can confidently say we’ve found that partner in PopArt Studio.

What were your goals for this project?

Competition is tough in our business industry, so the main goal of our cooperation with PopArt Studio was increasing our digital presence, and improving SEO optimization of our website. All of that would, ultimately, increase traffic and conversions on our website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We learned about PopArt Studio from a trusted source, another one of their satisfied clients. Of course, we did a bit of research on PopArt and felt we’ve found the right partner.

Describe the project in detail.

Our company owns two websites i.e. online stores - 3G Store and Cover Studio. We hired PopArt Studio for the services of website optimization for the two, one being on a WordPress platform, and the other is a custom online shop.

The first phase of SEO optimization was the technical set up of the website’s performance so that it would be in concordance with Google’s rules. The second part optimizing content pages, which we have more than 20,000, and a substantial backlinking campaign.

What was the team composition?

Initially, we worked with their Project Manager, with whom we created a crystal clear idea of what we want and a plan of how to achieve that. Later on, we communicated more with their SEO specialists, who were in charge of our web site’s optimization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since we began working with PopArt Studio our rank in Google results went up for our most important keywords. Also, our website receives far more visits than before SEO optimization, and our conversions spiraled.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated with the PopArt team successfully and effortlessly, both during our office meetings, as well as Skype groups and calls. The project manager, and the SEO team, with whom we communicated, were open to all our questions and guided us through every step of the job. Besides, we received timely updates and detailed reports, and we were very satisfied with PopArt’s transparency.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

It was easy for us to gain trust in their team as they are true professionals and knowledgeable in their field. They are very committed, responsible, and respectful.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we feel they did an amazing job, and we’re looking forward to future cooperation with the PopArt team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Homefans is a football travel startup that provides unique football experiences at hand-picked destinations worldwide. Our slogan says "It's not a match, it's an experience" because we believe that a football match goes way beyond the 90 minutes. I'm in charge of Supply Chain and Partnerships.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio?

Our old website was nice and smooth (paid WordPress theme) but it became to basic at one point and our needs started exceeding its capacity and functionalities. We contacted PopArt and asked them to develop a new website for us, which would contain better design, improved UX, more functionalities, versatility, and product customisation. In the end we were delighted with the results.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a solution that would bring us cleaner and modern design, improved UX, product customisation and versatility. We also needed to add some new sections and pages. Apart from that, one of our goals was to improve the checkout and online payment process. Last but not the least, we a more prominent SEO.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us by some friends and people with expertise in the market. I also did my own research to double check everything.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They first designed a brand new theme from scratch for our new website. Then they coded all requested functionalities and features. After that they integrated a number of plugins that we needed / were using already (and also suggested some). In the end they fixed several feedbacks and set up the SEO.

What was the team composition?

From the very beginning there was a Project Leader from their side (Tomislav) who was in constant touch with us. Alongside him, they had a web designer plus one developer who both worked on our website simultaneously. The web developer left at one point and was changed by another one. In the end they used a special SEO team to polish the SEO part.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With the new website developed by PopArt, we now have a much more sophisticated design, more versatility and functions such as Customise Your Trip option, which allowed us to develop our business to an online football experience marketplace, a business model which we wanted to add for a while.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project started very well, the design part was done pretty quickly, and we communicated well the whole time both via email and Skype calls. Later on, more people from both sides got involved so we created a Skype chat group which worked fine. We hoped the Website would be ready by July /August, but in the end many things, details, feedbacks, and fixes popped out, so they needed more time. English was the official language, people from 3 different countries and cultures were involved on both ends combined, but we never felt that was an issue.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

First of all, very positive attitude and great communication. They have a team of talented and skillful people.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very satisfied with the cooperation and the final outcome. If I had to give a piece of advice, that would be - try to avoid changing developers / project team members during the project (as long as it in your power). That can sometimes slow down or affect the flow of the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Company for Exploration, Production, Refining, Distribution and Sale of Oil and Petroleum Products and Exploration and Production of Natural Gas Naftna industrija Srbije a.d. Novi Sad- EXPERT COORDINATOR FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio?

web design and web site maintenance. support for the development of a database of court PoA

What were your goals for this project?

creating a database of court PoA that is easily searchable and easily updated and easily customized

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

our company has a proper procedure for procuring this kind of services. interested companies apply for a publicly announced competition

Describe the project in detail.

after establishing cooperation we had several meetings to refine the technical task and to align our wishes with the possibilities provided by IT technology and the platform on which my company bases IT architecture

What was the team composition?

I was part of a team where I played the role of the end user and suggested corrections in accordance with the requirements of the legal profession and domestic regulations

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

our database has more than 10,000 visits since its launch. it is an internal database used exclusively by employees of our company

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

we had more misunderstandings because our business process was not well organized or, to say the least, precisely regulated. Electronic databases require order, which is why we first had to make certain adjustments to our business process and then move that process into the IT world. after that everything went smoothly

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciated their desire to get to know the smallest details of our business process and to translate that into the IT world.

Are there any areas for improvement?

business processes in our company are constantly changing, which requires constant adjustment. end users have the opportunity to suggest improvements to the program itself, which I believe will be kept in mind when further upgrading our database

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a plastic surgeon who runs an organic beauty and health business called Zoetica Center.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

I was looking for a digital agency that could deliver a range of services for my multiple businesses and projects. For Zoetica Center, we focused on rebranding and social media efforts.  

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They implemented new and refreshing graphic designs for the WordPress website. In addition to design, they also provided site copy and social media management. They made sure that the company’s digital presence was professional and forward-looking.

Zoetica Center is an organically-focused platform that strives to allow users to assess their holistic health.

They’re currently working on expanding Zoetica’s website to include e-commerce capabilities. They’re helping me link it to my social media channels, as well. While my own team supported them as necessary, they handled most of the work themselves. They provide strategic suggestions and recommendations that our own team hadn’t considered before.

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

I found them through a google search. I narrowed down my options to a few agencies, and I knew they were the right fit for us after I visited them in my home country. I worked with them onsite and saw how professional they were.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent somewhere between $10,000–$25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in July 2019 and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

While I can’t really produce any quantitative feedback, they’ve been a pleasure to work with. They’re excellent at providing marketing materials that demonstrate the credibility of my business. They position my company to seem reliable and appealing. Their creativity and technical potential are both quite impressive.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re highly professional, and I was quick to know that I could count on them. We used phone, email, and Skype to communicate, but we meet in person every now and then because I travel to Europe quite often. We really appreciate that sort of reliability, especially in this industry.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re not so small that they can’t cover the needs of medium to larger businesses. Having said that, they still retain all of the intimacy in their conduct and communication. We really felt that they regarded us with care. They were so kind and close to us that they became an extension of our own team; they were no longer just a vendor but a true partner.

Are there any areas they could improve?

To be honest, I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

When I worked with PopArt Studio, I was a product manager for advertising and Google Ads at Localist. It was an advertising directory and local reviews site. It’s a mix between YellowPages and Yelp.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We were in the process of restructuring the company. Thus, we needed to find an outsourced team to redesign our advertising platform system that serves as an online directory for advertisers. There was already a system set up, but it was not functional. We wanted a platform where advertisers and our staff could automatically upload conversion pages.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

PopArt Studio worked as a remote team. They redesigned the advertising platform with JavaScript. The end goal was to create a user-friendly platform that also allowed our staff to publish content. We provided specifications and sketches for what we wanted to achieve, but they developed the mockups and wireframes for the process. Throughout the process, we were able to change designs whenever we needed to. There were many iterations of the project.  

What is the team composition?

They had a project manager and a team of developers. I was responsible for managing deliverables and tracking the timelines. We also had a technical director working with them on a day-to-day basis.

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

We did research on the Internet. We had a few local companies up for consideration. Everything is expensive in New Zealand, so PopArt Studio’s pricing was quite competitive compared to the local options. After analyzing the pros and cons of remote work, we had a face-to-face meeting and that sealed the deal. We just wanted to make sure that there wouldn’t be any time zone or communication issues. Their previous clients were satisfied and we liked their work portfolio, so we went for it.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested between $250,000–$300,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in December 2011 and lasted through 2012.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our organization was happy with the finished product. They delivered the work on-time and on budget. It was very user-friendly and simple to use, which was the main requirement due to the resource-heavy nature of the project. Our staff and users needed to be able to input information easily, so it was successful in that respect.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Even though it was remote work, the process was flawless. They were always responsive. Even with the 12-hour time difference, they had people on-call after hours that were available. We used Asana to manage the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very straightforward and to-the-point. Rather than just going around in circles, they were able to deliver the project without any issues. Their team was also responsive and available, which we stipulated in our service level agreements.

Are there any areas they could improve?

None that I can think of at the moment.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the manager of FitnessBodyStar, a company that sells online fitness programs, meal plans, and fitness accessories. We sell e-books and multi-media content to our clients and we use a lot of backup from social media for most of the marketing and client acquisition.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PopArt Studio?

We were looking for a partner who could develop a website with all the features that we needed for our business project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided documentation and went to them with our idea: An online platform for PDFs, e-books, and presentations we offer. We forged a partnership and shared ideas in developing the design of our logo, branding, colors, and website. Everything was up to them to make it work and make it look good. They used WordPress for the website and WooCommerce for the webshop.

We have a platform for online assessments of your current physical form, and they helped divide that into different pages and modules and organize it. They were also involved in the designing of our e-books and video material. They’re our full partner on the development of the entire project.

What is the team composition?

We dealt directly with the project manager, their head designer (website, e-books, other offline content), and the head developer (backend).

How did you come to work with PopArt Studio?

We did some online research and had meetings with several different companies. After a couple of meetings, we chose PopArt Studio. We liked their portfolio and their approach was suitable for us. They had a know-how about contemporary and modern design. We felt they could put our ideas into motion.

How much have you invested with them?

$15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September 2016 until May 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were satisfied with their approach and the quality of their work.

How did PopArt Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was good. They performed what was expected of them in the given deadlines. 95% of the time, everything was done.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very open and friendly. We could always contact them if we need some consulting or additional changes or improvements. They were always able to step up, and sometimes without any additional costs. We could count on them to help make our business work. They really felt like they were part of the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we were happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the head of search engine marketing at a marketing company that serves international clients. As a team leader, I am in charge of improving performance and coming up with the best results for our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PopArt Studio?

We were in need of web development and backend coding for the administrative part of our website.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to improve and fasten the backend system of our platform, and we wanted to keep the code as clean as possible.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We conducted thorough research, and we had several different offers. We decided to go with PopArt Studio because they presented themselves as the most serious and professional company.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We described our plans and wishes to PopArt Studio, and we gave them a list of exact tasks and deadlines. Their job was to execute everything from the list and improve our website’s backend administration. 

What was the team composition?

The project team consisted of three web developers and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have received strong positive feedback from our colleagues, and we see that our team productivity has significantly.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I was in direct communication with Tomislav (Chief Sales Officer, PopArt Studio), and I provided him with all the necessary information. He took it from there and coordinated the tasks between the project manager and developers. Tasks were shared in a collaboration application, so once they moved from the “in progress” phase to “testing,” it was our turn to check it all out and share our thoughts.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We gained much more value from them than we expected.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is always room for improvement. They could expand their service spectrum to mobile app development because they have shown significant expertise in user interface design. They have quite an experienced team of developers.