Purple Banana

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Fintech Studio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Helping fintechs increase conversion with explainer animation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Purple Banana to accomplish?

• Create a new website for the agency

SOLUTION

How did you find Purple Banana?

Network

Why did you select Purple Banana over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Purple Banana were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Purple Banana provided a full delivery of a refreshed website, complete with a new design and development on Webflow CMS. The deliverables involved the new site, complete with Home, About, Solutions, Case Studies, Insights, Contact, and Policy pages, along with policy pages. Onboarding included a comprehensive overview of the design setup and the CMS.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We set out to redevelop our brand and messaging, and the new site delivered on that, giving us a great online presence that we can build our content marketing strategy from.
• Engagement

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

Purple Banana's process and project management were flawless - we had great visibility of when to expect different design stages, and these were all delivered on time and to an exceptional standard. When we had small extra notes or needed to develop any parts of the design further, they were extremely accomodating and we ended up with a great site as a result.

What was your primary form of communication with Purple Banana?

Email or Messaging App

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

Purple Banana's attention to detail sets them apart, along with their willingness to work with our creative suggestions with complete flexibility. They were amazing at helping us develop our own ideas, and even better when we needed some guidance, and could suggest the perfect solution every time.

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

Nope, everything was amazing!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Communications Officer of a government organization

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Lobbies goverment on behalf of councils. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Purple Banana to accomplish?

• Create an interactive microsite

SOLUTION

How did you find Purple Banana?

Referral

Why did you select Purple Banana over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Were really happy with their pitch

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

We asked Purple Banana to create us a microsite (seperate from our main website), with interactive elements and based on a very specific design scheme we had created internally.

Deliverables included:

• 6 large pages of content
• Animation
• Branding
• Video
• Design
• SEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• We had over 1,000 views of the microsite in the first week of lauch
• We had extremely positive feedback from both internal and external stakeholders
• The microsite's launch had to be moved forward at extremely short notice, but was delivered on time to this tight revised timescale.

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

As previously mentioned, we had to pull forward the launch of our website by around 4 weeks. Purple Banana did everything to facilitate this, including regular phone calls, meetings, and updates.

Previous to that, we found Purple Banana very communicative and attentive to our needs, and they were very detailed about the project's progress and timescales.

What was your primary form of communication with Purple Banana?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Purple Banana were happy to speak to us regularly and at very short notice - and they were very responsive to our questions.
• They were also very insightful as to what design elements would/would not work, based on our own ideas and concepts. 

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

From a personal point of view, I would have perhaps liked to see a few more design concepts for the main colours and branding of the microsite, but we did ask Purple Banana to follow our template and concept.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Xplnr

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We’re changing how explainer videos are made: fixed fees, streamlined processes, and our proven script model. Founded on delivering hundreds of videos for global companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Purple Banana to accomplish?

• Website development
• Website design
• No-code consultancy

SOLUTION

How did you find Purple Banana?

Referral

Why did you select Purple Banana over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Purple Banana were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To build a one-page website for our startup Xplnr based on some mockup designs we had done in-house. Initially, we would need our designs adapted for the web so guidance on UX was required. We also required a consultancy with no-code technology that we would use in our backend processes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Understanding and interpreting our initial designs
• Deep knowledge of no-code technology 
• Smooth transition from the design phase to development

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

Purple Banana went above and beyond with regard to project management. They were open and generous with their time and advice. Throughout the project, they adapted to the ebbs and flows that come when working with a startup. We see them as our long-term digital partners.

What was your primary form of communication with Purple Banana?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team at Purple Banana is young and hungry, but extremely knowledgeable. They have genuine passion for what they do which when combined with talent is a joy to work with as a partner.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Liminal

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PR and communications for financial services companies

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Purple Banana to accomplish?

Design of a company ESG report for a third-party client

SOLUTION

How did you find Purple Banana?

Agency network

Why did you select Purple Banana over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• ESG reporting knowlege/experience

How many teammates from Purple Banana were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The client comissioned us to produce their first sustainability report, and the team at Purple Banana were responsible for the production of this from a visual standpoint,ensuring that the final report remained conistent with the client's existing brand guidelines and visual identiy. They designed the overall structure of the 60-page report to accommodate the text and other content, as well as the layout of individual pages, designing key elements like icons and infographics.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Third-party client has won two large contracts for which sustainability was a key factor

End client was extremely pleased with the report, including very positive feedback from senior leadership team. Report was specifically cited as a key factor in client winning two major pieces of new business. Report has been used by client's investors at their conference, showcasing it as an example of best practice. We have been asked to work on the next iteration of this report.

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

Very good. The team was proactive in planning and responding to our needs and those of the client when things inevitably changed along the way.

What was your primary form of communication with Purple Banana?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very professional in how they managed their work. I appreciate the quality of thought that goes into the design and the execution is very high quality indeed.

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

No, I'm very happy with the work we've done together and would not hesitate in recommending them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing director of Sunday Treat, a creative production agency. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Purple Banana?

We wanted to refresh our website to make ourselves more presentable to any potential clients. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Purple Banana designed and developed our new website from scratch. They used Webflow to do this. In terms of functionality, the website helps us show off our work to prospective new clients. The team has helped us with the site’s SEO, email marketing, backend development, and other tech-related tasks. Their resources have also collaborated with us on keyword research. 

What is the team composition?

We work with the director of the company. 

How did you come to work with Purple Banana?

We found Purple Banana through an online announcement. 

How much have you invested with them?

Our investment has been around £5,000 (approximately $6,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement started in June 2021, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Purple Banana has been great to work with, and we’ve been happy with the website. 

How did Purple Banana perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is fantastic, and they’re great at communicating. The team is punctual and thinks of new ways for us to achieve our objectives. Moreover, their resources are personable. To communicate, we use emails, Zoom, and  WhatsApp. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Purple Banana has an excellent service. They think outside the box — I have nothing but high praises for them. They’ve been an absolute delight to work with, and I see it as a start of a longstanding relationship going forward. I’m sure we’ll be working with them for many years to come. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend getting in touch with Purple Banana. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Flex Suisse is the number one service provider to empower legal & compliance departments with flexible workforce, managed legal services and professional search in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Across the two years Charles and his team provided support ranged across multiple services. These included:

• Pitch Deck Creation (lead generation support for large contracts)
• Rebranding Strategy & Asset Creation (re-positioning Flex Suisse's brand following internal restructuring)
• Communications Strategy (reinforcing FS's position within Switzerland & beyond as the leading provider of alternative legal support)
• Social Media Management & Content Creation (growing FS's online presence across its multiple digital channels)
• Website Maintenance & Support Marketing Asset Design

In terms of Flex Suisse's goals, they ranged from project to project, but in general the aim was to grow revenue and profit. Purple Banana has supported our small company with their fresh ideas to reach a size of 20m revenue after three years.

SOLUTION

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

- flexibility - understanding of what we do - costs - experience - speed

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

They provided on-demand communications and marketing support - rather than being hired for specific projects. But in terms of some of these larger bits of work Purple Banana did:

Pitch Decks Creation: they created a number of these for proposals that the co-founders put together for larger pieces of work. This involved Purple Banana sitting down with the co-founders to discuss the information being presented and their aims (i.e. winning new projects) and how we could best present that information to prospective clients. Using this, they created pitch decks and proposal materials for client-facing presentations.

Communications Strategy Support: as part of Flex Suisse's growth, the co-founders were very keen to reinforce their position in the market and within the legal sector as the leading supplier of alternative legal support. To facilitate this growth, they worked with us to develop a communications strategy which included:

• press releases
• marketing outreach activities (such as designing webcam covers)
• social media strategy and content creation

I'd say the core steps /deliverables are the fact they were able to provide on-demand support for the Flex Suisse team to facilitate rapid growth over two years.

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

In terms of the team that Flex Suisse worked with over the years - The main contact was Charles (Creative Director), but we also worked with Ronna  (Designer) Illustrator Consultant Operations Director Marketing Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They have supported our small company with their fresh ideas to reach a size of 20m revenue after three years. Purple Banana is more than a partner.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated through phone & video calls / whatsapp / e-mails. Charles and his team were always available and very quick in their response. We were more than happy with their communication and they always delivered on time.

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

Their flexibility and know-how were impressive. They really did a great job and we can only recommend them to anyone.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at Eleven

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Shopify E-commerce Branding, Web Design and Development 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Purple Banana to accomplish?

• Support Webflow build

SOLUTION

How did you find Purple Banana?

Referral

Why did you select Purple Banana over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Purple Banana were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Webflow build & CMS support. 

Trouble shooting

Design implementation

SEO

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Purple Bananna achieved success by fixing erros in the CMS build allowing the website to run correctly and go-live ontime. 

They quickly delivered all the requirements in the brief on time and without issue. 

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

All work was on time. 

They responded on Slack quicky, calmy and efficnetly.

They asked the right questions to get the correct outputs. 

What was your primary form of communication with Purple Banana?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their knowledge of Webflow.

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

No, they were great!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing of imatta

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Imatta is a mental health, wellbeing and human performance platform. We create cinematic content and connect users to a therapist in under 60 minutes - we support our subscribers to move more swiftly toward optimum health and performance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Purple Banana to accomplish?

• Build a webflow marketing website

SOLUTION

How did you find Purple Banana?

Linkedin

Why did you select Purple Banana over others?

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

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

After being let down by a previous supplier Charles answered the call to build our webflow site against a challenging deadline. He and the team were tasked with the design and build of the site that comprised 8x pages, 3x forms and a client (me) new to webflow. 
We had the site content planned out but needed someone to bring it to life, including the site aesthetic and all of the technical stuff - tracking, analytics, SEO, Htags etc. We had a challenging deadline, with a view of wanting to push the site live on world mental health day - which was just two weeks away from initial briefing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Charles and the team turned the project around quickly and to an impressive specification within the short timescales imposed. Communications throughout the project were great and since launching we're tracking that our new site is now converting 18% better than our previous - a great achievement by the team and something that we're all really happy with.

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

All of our requirements were delivered within the deadlines and to a great standard. Very few snags or amends needed which was great. Charles was very responsive on both text and email to share updates and respond to any questions that I had. Having worked with several web agency suppliers in the past I know how rare this is, and it was very much appreciated.

What was your primary form of communication with Purple Banana?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by their responsiveness, use of initiative, and ability to turn around work quickly without compromising quality.

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

Honestly can't think of any. The work was priced fairly, delivered on time and to standard and the process of working with them was smooth. Great experience all round.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are an operational improvement consultancy and I work in our public sector marketing team.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed to create a user-friendly website for a key client programme, that we would be able to update on our own longer term.

SOLUTION

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

They were referred by a mutual contact. We chose them for their understanding of the sector, their ability to meet our accessibility requirements, and our timescales.

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

Website development using Webflow

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

One person liaised with us directly - MD

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have an operational website which we and our client are very happy with

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

Excellent communication through regular emails and meetings, no deadlines were missed and the project was delivered on time and on budget

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

• Their understanding of our requirements
• The thought they gave to the look, feel, and usability of the site was impressive.
• The fact that they delivered on time with no delays

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

Maybe fewer project management systems - easier for me to have docs by email than having to go into lots of different systems to check/access docs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Get Licensed is a marketplace to book training courses. I was the Digital Marketing Manager at the time.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Having a central location for all branding e.g. TOV, assets, guidelines etc. A clear visual brand strategy was also required.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Online search and then interviews.

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

Purple Banana helped put together guidelines on how to keep Get Licensed's visual branding consistent and uniform across digital and print.

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

Around 4–5 people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We used the advice provided and updated our content as per the guidelines. It was a successful project conducted by Charles Sladdin.

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

Strong communication throughout the project.

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

The team worked with clarity when it came to working on our projects.

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

There was nothing they needed to improve on.