PurpleFire

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Marketing Manager of Luk. We cater different brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PurpleFire?

Our website needed a brand new look, which will convey our values to our clients: transparency, synergy, and mutual growth.

SOLUTION

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

We came across them through a referral. I posted online, and I believe we also searched our company's customer references. Since I had a lot of respect for the reference provider, I decided to try PurpleFire.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Our Company received a "go-to-market" strategy with a detailed timeline that included all milestones from PurpleFire. We had a very straightforward workflow. During our weekly meetings with them, we discussed our goals and needs. After that, they would discuss what could be accomplished and set up a timeline. Their weekly progress would be presented to us at the following meeting.

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

We formed a team after working out the contract details with Daniel (Founder).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

PurpleFire gave me exactly what I wanted in terms of design. They were able to accomplish this with their design process. Since quality is subjective, I always value deliverables more than quality of work. It was clear and itemized what PurpleFire planned to build, and they completed every task on time. The clarity of their communication made everything easier.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication was excellent. While we didn't use any specific tools on our end, I'm sure they did. We aren't highly technical, but they kept us updated on timelines and progress.

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

PurpleFire's ability to understand my words and translate them into a product blew me away. When I told them I wasn't sure we were heading in the right direction, they changed what they were doing completely.

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

No, they’re extremely professional at what they do.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Commercial Property Manager of a Rental Rating Platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PurpleFire?

We hired PurpleFire to develop our website. I'm not sure what technology they utilized, but all I know is that they always delivered before the deadline.

SOLUTION

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

As it was our first time developing something like this, we weren't just looking for a team to follow instructions, but to provide valuable input and guidance throughout the process. It was clear during the initial interview that PurpleFire and the team were different from the other developers we spoke with.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Our web applications are usually developed by them. I was trying to start a startup, so we started by creating a prototype. As well as designing the website, they offered a few different options. The team helped us with the testing phase and review process as we launched new updates.

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

Developers and programmers speak directly with us. I occasionally interact with the CEO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There is no doubt about the quality of their work. The quality of their projects can be seen in their portfolio. As a result, I continue to depend on them to deliver great products.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

A weekly team meeting kept us updated on progress. We could also view real-time progress on a screen they shared.

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

A unique aspect of PurpleFire is that it prioritizes partnering with its customers. They understood our goals and were interested in building a long-term relationship with us, which I appreciated.

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

Nothing really comes to mind. Issues arising from personal differences in working styles were resolved quickly. As a whole, our engagement has been very smooth.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Office Manager of an international, interdenominational, evangelical community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed assistance with web development.

SOLUTION

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

They were referred to us by Association of churches.

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

This is the official website of our church. The information had become outdated. It was necessary to refresh many screens. They advised us on upgrades, made the switch for us, and have provided us with ongoing support .

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

We worked with 2-3 members of their team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our site has seen a lot more interaction, and we've saved time and money. A professional and easily navigable website is essential for our organization. We are so happy with our how site looks!

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

It's amazing how well they communicate. It's really easy to work with them, and I'm always notified of the latest updates. I was guided through the entire process step-by-step. As a matter of fact, we launched before the deadline.

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

There is a great deal of interaction between them and people. They're a very people-oriented company. Their focus isn't on proceeds; it's on results and meeting the client's needs.

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

I think they do a fantastic job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Co-owner of a bridal shop. We do wedding gown designs and accessories.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired PurpleFire to build a website for us.

SOLUTION

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

We found them on Google. Having researched them extensively and compared them to competitors, we decided to hire them.

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

PurpleFire built our website using WordPress. Rather than coding from scratch, they worked within WordPress's parameters and tools and plugged in their own existing code as needed. Before we began designing and developing our website, we discussed the project and what we needed. After selecting the final template, we continued working with them to make some changes to it.

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

PurpleFire employs four people, including their founder who serves as our primary contact. Two of their designers have also worked with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website is only about to launch, so we don't have much quantitative data yet. However, the feedback that I’ve gotten from my colleagues is that the website is clean and easy to understand and navigate.

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

It's crazy how fast they turned around the project. They're excellent at project management. Furthermore, they have responded quickly to our requests for edits.

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

Their advice on content, texts, and editing is helpful and flexible. That’s a commendable skill on their part. The paragraphs we gave them have been turned into a lot of relevant content. Furthermore, PurpleFire has a keen eye for font usage. Their understanding of data behind UX designs is highly technical. As a result, the website isn’t designed randomly. A data-driven structure underpins everything.

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

Communicating in advance would be more effective.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Product Designer at Argos Retail, I am responsible for coming up with new product designs that meet the needs and wants of consumers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to create a mobile app so that our users could access our content on their phones. With our site's visitor numbers declining, we wanted to increase traffic and visibility by using a mobile app. The goal of our platform was to make it user-friendly and easy to update.

SOLUTION

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

Through online, we shortlisted 5 app developers in our area. Our choice of this vendor was based on their past projects, design skills, and cost estimate after interviewing them.

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

The project manager was easy to communicate with and provided frequent updates. We had both in-person meetings and phone calls, but most of the feedback was through email. Everything was delivered on time and received ample warning if a deadline wasn't going to be met.

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

We created a mobile app so our users could access our content on their phones. Due to a declining visitor count, we wanted to increase traffic and visibility with a mobile app. Having an easy-to-use and updateable platform was the goal of our platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Three months after launching our app, we had over 1,000 downloads and a 5-star rating. Since we launched the app, we've seen a tremendous increase in traffic, and people have commented on how easy it is to use. Our audience has grown since we started using the platform.

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

Communication with the project manager was easy and frequent updates were provided. Our meetings included both in-person and telephone conversations, but most of the feedback was sent through email. All deadlines were met and we received ample notification if a deadline couldn't be met.

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

I was blown away by the skills of PurpleFire's mobile app developers. Everything they knew about user experience and execution was at their fingertips. Our first mobile app was also accompanied by patient and willing lessons while we learned the process.

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

Providing status reports at each stage of the project would have prevented misunderstandings.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Property Manager who overseas the business operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire PurpleFire?

Our company needed someone to design an elegant web application as soon as possible.

SOLUTION

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

PurpleFire built our website using the WordPress framework from scratch. Their team designed the pages so we could describe our services clearly and in detail. Currently, PurpleFire provides both hosting and maintenance services. We also use them as consultants and they assist us in designing and developing any major updates.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

In order to understand what we wanted to build, we held a few Zoom meetings with PurpleFire. The user journey was also mapped out. A predictive analysis and user research were performed to determine the validity of the idea.

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

We worked with the CEO, a Project Manager, and a UX Designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

PurpleFire delivered a colorful, engaging UI/UX, which was exactly what we wanted. I was very impressed with the graphics and high-fidelity screens.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team's project management is excellent. In addition to messaging back and forth, we meet once a week to discuss updates and ask questions. I have never felt stressed or worried. They always responded quickly and took good care of us.

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

It was their unique focus on testing early and often, and hearing what real users thought about a flow, that we were looking for.

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

There isn’t anything major that stands out that they should improve upon.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Marketing Manager for a company that manufacture and exports bathroom fixtures.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We receive ongoing web development and SEO services from PurpleFire. The site is built using WordPress. Initially, we provided them with a lot of documentation, and they had to incorporate it into the specific areas of the platform.

SOLUTION

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

PurpleFire was chosen from a list of vendors. As a result of the additional services they provided that we hadn't even considered, we chose them.

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

PurpleFire began by understanding who we were trying to reach with our website. A competitor analysis was then conducted, as well as a review of the websites of companies in the same industry. Following that, they provided an outline for our website based on the best features they saw on our competitors, and then they developed the website using WordPress.

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

I worked with three people from PurpleFire.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since we just launched the project, we haven't seen any significant results yet.

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

Professional and structured project management was provided by PurpleFire. We received weekly updates throughout the project, so we never felt out of the loop.

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

Their team had a great process, and they knew exactly what to do every step of the way.

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

No, nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My job is to manage the IT department for an online clothing retailer. Our products include sports apparel and accessories.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

PurpleFire was hired to improve the user experience and user interface of our shopping website. To ensure that everyone could use the solution, it was crucial to design an intuitive solution.

SOLUTION

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

We shortlisted six web developers after searching online. Based on their past projects, design skills, and cost estimate, we chose this vendor.

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

Goals and objectives of the project were discussed at the kickoff meeting. In the next step, mockups and wireframes were developed for our website. The team developed an informational Wordpress site after several iterations. Our company's services were updated, and a contact form was added.

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

As part of the process, we were in touch with a project manager. The project was also completed by two full stack developers and a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We saw a double-digit increase in incoming leads and traffic after we launched our site. Our clients have responded favorably to the updated design, and they are more aware of what we offer.

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

The project manager and I communicated daily throughout the project. We were notified ahead of time about any delays.

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

We have a professional and easy-to-update website. As our team had never worked with WordPress before, they spent time teaching us how to update the content ourselves.

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

Initially, there were some minor bugs in the contact form. Our communication with them resulted in the issue being resolved very quickly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

To design and develop a wesbite in wordpress.

SOLUTION

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

Based on their good project, their experience and good will.

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

WordPress

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

Maybe 3 or 4

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They went above and beyond to deliver what I needed.

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

email. Slack etc

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

Easy to use and Fast

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

Needs to minor change in design.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

In my role as owner of the consulting firm, I provide management consulting services. Our tech advisory services are targeted at enterprise-level clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

There was an outdated version of our website. Rather than invest in an in-house developer, we hired this team to design and develop our WordPress site. Our goal was to substantially increase our traffic by doing this.

SOLUTION

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

In our area, we found six web developers and shortlisted them online. On the basis of their past projects, design skills, and cost estimate, we selected this vendor.

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

The kickoff meeting discussed the goals and objectives of the project. The team then developed mockups and wireframes for our site. They developed an informational WordePress site after several iterations. Our content was updated to reflect our company's services, and a contact form was created.

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

Throughout the process, we were in contact with a project manager. In addition, two full stack developers and a designer worked on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Month over month, our incoming leads and traffic to our landing page doubled after we launched our site. The updated design is well received by our clients, and their understanding of our services has improved.

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

Throughout the project, we communicated daily with their project manager. Any delays were told to us ahead of time so we could prepare. We coordinated using Slack, Jira, and Github, and it worked well.

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

Our site is professional and easy to update. The team took the time to teach us how to update the content themselves, since they had never worked with WordPress before.

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

There were some minor bugs on the contact form when we launched it for the first time. The issues were quickly resolved after we told them.