Proacto

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketolog of IZI CARS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company buying cars from all over the world and selling them in Ukraine

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To make a site
• Helped us with a lot of different realizations of our goals

SOLUTION

How did you find Proacto?

advised by friends

Why did you select Proacto over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Proacto were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

all the work shown was done perfectly

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

the work result exceeded expectations

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

everything is done on time

What was your primary form of communication with Proacto?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

They were a reliable and responsible company; they did a good job

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project director of Izzy agency

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IZZY is a digital agency based in Paris, France

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Website development for a wine&spirits group

SOLUTION

How did you find Proacto?

Referral

Why did you select Proacto over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Proacto were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Full scope of web development for a big wine&spirit company website : 

• new features development 
• maintenance and support 
• performance optimizations
• security audits 
• SEO optimization
• accessibility improvements

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• increased website traffic 
• improved users engagement
• optimized search engine ranking 
• reduction of server response and page load time

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

The project management demonstrated a commitment to timelines, delivering items on schedule and meeting agreed-upon milestones. Communication was effective, with prompt responses to needs and transparent updates throughout the process. The team efficiently addressed issues, collaborated well, and ensured the final deliverables met quality standards. The overall experience was very positive.

What was your primary form of communication with Proacto?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Every member of the team is fully committed to a final result

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the senior manager of Trops

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Wholesale of sportswear, shoes and accessories of world brands

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To optimize the site on the WordPress engine
• Export and import of goods for the site

SOLUTION

How did you find Proacto?

Referral

Why did you select Proacto over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Proacto were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

What was your primary form of communication with Proacto?

Virtual Meeting

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

The company is very attentive to the fulfillment of the assigned tasks. There were some issues with importing and exporting products on a WordPress site. Changes and resolutions were made by Proacto that helped fix the problem.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The result is displayed on our company's sales, which began to grow

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

All tasks were completed on time. Some amendments were made in the course of work and were also carried out on time.

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

very friendly attitude from all employees, it is very pleasant to have a dialogue with each employee

Are there any areas for improvement or something {provider_name} could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of IT of Gorgany

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Tourist equipment retail chain

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Creating a skilled and efficient in-house development team to handle ongoing software development needs.
• Establishing best practices and processes for the development team to ensure quality and consistency in software development.
• Supplementing our existing development team with additional resources to complete the project on time and within budget.

SOLUTION

How did you find Proacto?

• Referral

Why did you select Proacto over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of Proacto’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Scope of Work:

1. Proacto provided consultation on forming an in-house development team, including guidance on hiring, training, and establishing processes and best practices.
2. Proacto also provided outstaffing services by assigning a Magento developer to work on your project.
3. The scope of work for the Magento developer included developing and customizing features for your e-commerce platform using Magento technology, ensuring code quality, and meeting project deadlines.

Key Deliverables:

1. A comprehensive consultation report outlining best practices for forming and managing an in-house development team.
2. Assistance in developing a job description for the mid-level Magento developer role, and guidance on conducting the hiring process.
3. A mid-level Magento developer assigned to project, with expertise in Magento technology and e-commerce development.
4. Completed development tasks and features, including customization of the e-commerce platform, integration of shipping methods. High-quality code that meets industry standards, including debugging.
5. Regular communication and progress updates from the Magento developer and Proacto team to ensure project success.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Successful completion of project milestones and deadlines
• Improved website user experience

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

Project management being available to answer questions or provide support. Deliverables met my expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Proacto?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

A high level of communication from a service provider can be a critical factor in the success of a project. Responsiveness: Proacto was quick to respond to your inquiries or concerns, whether by phone, email, or other communication channels. Proacto was able to communicate complex technical information in a way that was clear and easy to understand, and they were receptive to your questions or concerns about the project.

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

We are fully satisfied with the outcomes so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Digital Marketer Fast Food Franchising Group

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Proacto developed a Multi-Website for our brand

SOLUTION

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

Our company has been developing rapidly and dynamically, so we were looking for developers who could keep up with our demands and we found Proacto

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

Proacto developed a Multi-Website using wordpress

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

Project manager, web designer and two developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our company has been developing rapidly and dynamically, so we were looking for developers who could keep up with our demands and we found Proacto. We immediately found a common ground, we are still completely satisfied with our cooperation. Their team is young active professionals, each of them is an expert in their field. They implement the set tasks quickly, efficiently and in a timely manner.

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

They implement tasks in a timely manner.

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

They implement tasks in a timely manner.

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

Everything is great

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is one of the leaders in the production of EPS (expanded polystyrene), metal and corrugated sheets in Ukraine.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our site was hacked by hackers. We hired this company to restore the site after a hacker attack, restore data, fix errors on the site, develop and update features on the our WordPress site.

SOLUTION

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

We searched this company through recommendations from other company, after an interview with them we had chosen them because of the experience of past projects, many successful cases, pricing policy and approach to work.

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

We had a problem with a hacker attack on the site. We had an introductory meeting where we discussed all the details of cooperation and our problem. After the meeting, the problem was solved within the stipulated time and in accordance with all the tasks. All subsequent tasks for the development and restoration of the site were also completed on time and in accordance with our wishes.

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

CEO of the company was our main point of contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In general, all our tasks and problems were solved!

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

All you need to know about this company - they solved our problem even during the weekends because it was urgent. All tasks are always doing on deadlines.Communication - very good and professional.

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

They are always able to explain the technical point of view simply and clearly.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder of the grow marketing agency Check Point.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Creation and revision of websites of varying complexity. Mainly online shops for B2C

SOLUTION

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

We worked together on one of the projects. We were doing marketing, they were developing a website for a restaurant chain

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

We have worked on various projects, they have developed websites on Wordpress, helped launch magazines on Opekaet and consulted on a project on Magento v2

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

On average 4-5, developers and project manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Migrated the site from a low-code builder to Wordpress, including the admin and backend in 4 days

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

Communication was mainly through the project manager and they responded promptly (less than 1 hour)

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

We're impressed with their fast communication, non-trivial approaches, and effective problem-solving skills.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO and communication lead of creative communications agency Linza agency. This time we developed a web platform and I'd a Product owner role in this project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Since the Russian invasion started, we urgently started a new platform to help volunteers and Ukrainians who suffer from the war. We hired the Prjacto team as a outsource developer, as we have no such expertise in our team. We've developed the UX design, Proacto create helped with implementation.

SOLUTION

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

Proacto was recommended to us by our friends long before this project. Before starting this project we committed to few vendors and choose this company because of similar values we have, their openness and attitude to work, and cost estimate

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

We had a first meeting to estimate the project. Then after we have a prototype we discussed everything to start and divide work in a few sprints. Every week we had a short demo. After finalizing the first iteration we discussed and estimate new features for the next turn. Now we're waiting for a funds from our client.

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

UX lead, Developer (WP), Project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've just launched the website. So more outcomes to come.

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

ClickUp planning tool/board. Telegram channel for quick communication. Google meet for demos.

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

Their bright, warm team and responsible attitude have been notable in the workflow.

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

There were some issues with testing different cases, but we contact the team, discussed the problems, and from that moment find the system to release everything well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner and managing partner at the Simplex Legal & Finance

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We began rebranding and decided to update our web-site. For this reason we have hired Proacto, and they did their job great.

SOLUTION

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

The deciding factor was a personal reference and their portfolio.

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

Web Development, Wordpress development.

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

2. One developer and one project manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching the site we become ready to enter the last stage of our rebranding project. Soon we will make relevant announcements on public (in the Internet).

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

Their PM style, communication, timing issues, hard skills are of the highest professionality level.

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

They were very open-minded people working on conscience. I mean, when they do their job, they do it as for themselves, so that the result, in any scenario, will be of high quality.

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

I wish them to expand their activities all over EU.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of marketing agency. We provide dedicated marketing teams.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Since we don’t have in-house development team every development project we have we hire Proacto. 7 projects by now.

SOLUTION

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

The estimated delivery was crucial for us as we were choosing for the first time. Then the estimates were followed.

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

Now that we have 7 projects behind it is very expected process for us. We set requirements and designs for our customer’s needs. Than we get the estimates and range of solutions for the project. Than we have delivery iterations.

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

Tech architect PM Developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As we have 7 projects now I can highlight projects that generated x10 sales due to marketing strategy and skillful tech solutions provided. The other project closed the presale phase with 23% sales while the market average is around 10%.

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

We have daily chats with managers from both sides. Once a week we get a review of tasks done. Whenever it's needed, we get grooming sessions.

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

Family style company

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

Expand a team to make more good projects.