Simple Code

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Circus Ramezani

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We’re a creative collective that believes in the transformative power of joy to create communication that ignites heartfelt reactions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Simple Code to accomplish?

• Creating and developing a great smooth special website for our creative agency.

SOLUTION

How did you find Simple Code?

Referral

Why did you select Simple Code over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

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

Scope of Work: Website Development

Overview:

We have designed a highly customized, Mobile-First website for our creative agency in Adobe XD. There are no desktop designs yet. The website needs to be developed within a tight timeline of 2-3 weeks while maintaining the integrity of the design and ensuring smooth performance.

Scope of Work:

1. CMS Selection & Setup

Identify and implement the most suitable CMS for our needs

Ensure flexibility for future content updates and scalability

2. Modular System Development

Break down the highly custom page designs into reusable CMS-friendly components

Ensure consistency across all pages while maintaining design uniqueness

3. Front-End Development

Convert Adobe XD designs into a pixel-perfect, responsive website

Implement a Mobile-First approach with smooth user experience across devices

Develop interactive elements, including microanimations and transition effects

4. Back-End Development

Ensure seamless CMS integration with front-end components

Optimize performance, security, and scalability

5. SEO & SEA Optimization

Implement best practices for on-page SEO

Ensure technical SEO readiness for search engine indexing

Set up tracking and analytics as needed

Timeline:

Development should be completed within 2-3 weeks

Deliverables:

Fully functional, CMS-integrated website

Responsive design optimized for mobile

Smooth animations and transitions

SEO-ready implementation

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Lightning-fast development

Flawless execution: Design enhanced through clean, high-quality code

Seamless CMS integration: Simple, intuitive, and efficient

Rock-solid reliability

Delivered on time—no excuses

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

Beyond expectations - truly hassle-free. They delivered more than we ever anticipated.

What was your primary form of communication with Simple Code?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Great in Custom Solutions and unbelievably fast.

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

Simply nothing. All great!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Ambitio College

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Adult education provider and vocational education training.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Simple Code to accomplish?

• Improve online presence
• Improve website usage on mobile devices
• Improve website design and attractiveness
• Improve communication through online forms

SOLUTION

How did you find Simple Code?

Referral

Why did you select Simple Code over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Simple Code were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. Project Initiation:
   • Project Kick-off: The development process begins with a project kick-off meeting to define objectives, goals, and initial project timeline.
   • Requirement Gathering: Understanding the client's needs, target audience, and specific features or functionalities required for the website.
2. Planning and Strategy:
   • Information Architecture: Creating a site map to define the website's structure and content organization.
   • Technology Stack Selection: Determining the appropriate technologies, platforms, and programming languages.
   • Project Timeline: Establishing a detailed project timeline with milestones and deadlines.
   • Budget Estimation: Providing a budget estimate based on project requirements.
3. Design Phase:
   • Wireframing: Developing wireframes and prototypes for visualizing the layout and navigation.
   • UI/UX Design: Creating the user interface and user experience design for the website. 
   • Style Guide: Defining design guidelines including fonts, colors, and design elements. 
   • Client Approval: Review and approval of the design concepts by the client.
4. Development: 
   • Front-end Development: Building the user-facing part of the website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
   • Back-end Development: Developing server-side logic, databases, and APIs using programming languages like PHP, Python, Ruby, etc.
   • Content Management System (CMS): Integrating a CMS (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) if required for easy content updates.
   • E-commerce Functionality: If the website includes online sales, implementing e-commerce features and payment gateways.
   • Database Development: Creating and configuring databases to store and manage data.
   • Responsive Design: Ensuring the website is optimized for different screen sizes and devices.
5. Testing:
   • Functional Testing: Testing all features, forms, and functionalities to ensure they work as intended.
   • Cross-browser and Cross-device Testing: Verifying compatibility across various web browsers and devices.
   • Performance Testing: Ensuring the website loads quickly and efficiently.
   • Security Testing: Identifying and addressing potential security vulnerabilities.
   • Content Testing: Proofreading and checking content for accuracy and consistency.
6. Deployment:
   • Hosting: Selecting a hosting environment and configuring the server for the website.
   • Domain Setup: Linking the website to a domain name.
   • Content Migration: Transferring existing content (if any) to the new website.
7. Training and Documentation:
   • User Training: Providing training to the client's team on managing and updating the website.
   • Documentation: Preparing user manuals and documentation for future reference.
8. Quality Assurance:
   • Final Quality Assurance: Conducting a final review to ensure the website meets all project requirements.
9. Launch:
   • Soft Launch: Deploying the website to a staging environment for final testing.
   • Client Approval: Getting client approval for the final website before launch.
10. Post-Launch Activities:
    • SEO Optimization: Implementing on-page SEO strategies for better search engine visibility.
    • Monitoring: Setting up analytics tools to track website performance and user behavior.
    • Maintenance Plan: Developing a maintenance plan for regular updates, bug fixes, and security patches.

Key Deliverables:

• Fully functional and responsive website.
• Design mockups and style guides.
• Content management system (if applicable).
• Documentation and user manuals.
• Training for the client's team.
• Deployment on a hosting environment.
• Ongoing maintenance and support plan.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Website Traffic and User Engagement:
  • Pageviews: The total number of pages viewed on the website.
  • Unique Visitors: The number of distinct users who visit the website.
  • Bounce Rate: The percentage of visitors who leave the website after viewing only one page.
  • Session Duration: The average time users spend on the website.
• Conversion Rates:
  • Conversion Rate: The percentage of visitors who take a desired action, such as filling out a contact form, making a purchase, or subscribing to a newsletter.
  • Click-Through Rate (CTR): The percentage of users who click on a specific call-to-action (CTA) or link.
  • Lead Generation: The number of leads or inquiries generated through the website.
• Search Engine Performance:
  • Search Engine Ranking: The website's position in search engine results for specific keywords.
  • Organic Traffic: The number of visitors coming to the website from search engines (SEO success).
  • Keyword Visibility: The number of keywords for which the website ranks on search engines.
• User Experience (UX):
  • Load Time: The time it takes for the website to fully load, impacting user experience.
  • Mobile Responsiveness: Ensuring the website functions well on various devices and screen sizes.
  • Usability Testing: Gathering user feedback to identify areas for improvement in usability and design.
• Content Performance:
  • Content Engagement: Measuring how users interact with content, such as video views, PDF downloads, or blog post shares.
  • Content Updates: Tracking how frequently content is updated or refreshed to maintain relevance.
• Security and Data Protection:
  • Security Audits: Regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities and measure the success of security measures.
  • Data Breaches: Tracking the number of security incidents or data breaches (ideally, aiming for zero).
• E-commerce Metrics (if applicable):
  • Sales and Revenue: The total number of sales and revenue generated through the website.
  • Shopping Cart Abandonment Rate: The percentage of users who abandon the shopping cart without completing the purchase.
• Feedback and Reviews:
  • Customer Feedback: Gathering and analyzing user feedback and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Customer Satisfaction Scores (e.g., Net Promoter Score): Measuring user satisfaction and willingness to recommend the website.
• Website Uptime and Reliability:
  • Uptime Percentage: Measuring the percentage of time the website is operational and accessible to users.
  • Technical Performance: Page Errors and Broken Links: Tracking and minimizing the occurrence of technical issues.
  • Website Performance Testing: Regularly testing and optimizing the website's performance, such as load times and speed.
• Compliance and Accessibility:
  • Accessibility Compliance: Ensuring the website complies with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and measuring accessibility metrics.
  • Legal Compliance: Confirming that the website complies with legal requirements, such as GDPR for data privacy.
• Cost and Resource Management:
  • Project Budget: Monitoring the project's financial performance and ensuring it stays within budget.
  • Resource Utilization: Tracking the efficient use of development resources and project timelines.
• Support and Maintenance:
  • Response Time for Support Requests: Measuring the time it takes to address user support requests.
  • Bug Reports: Tracking and addressing reported bugs and issues.

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

They were very precious and good organized. All was delivered on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Simple Code?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Flexibility and professionalism.

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

No, everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Brand Manager of Veloe®

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Veloe® has been designed to cater to the needs of both families and businesses, offering a secure and enjoyable environment with an eye toward future mobility possibilities.

www.veloe.eu

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Simple Code to accomplish?

• Increase user experience

SOLUTION

How did you find Simple Code?

• Online Search
• LinkedIn

Why did you select Simple Code over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Simple Code were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• bike configurator in detail
• setting up variables for accessories
• connect to store finder with e-mail extension

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• great communication (fast and clear)
• thinking ahead on what we needed

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

Once started - updates and follow up was clear and fast. Collaboration comes from 2 sides - nice to see how this partnership came to clear an ongoing situation.

What was your primary form of communication with Simple Code?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Simple Code - hasn't stole its name: they're clear - reliable and ahead of what we need.

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

Couldn't think of one. I would like to see more on how the company works - like ... see the people working on the project and their business environment.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Graphic designer of Confero Design

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Graphic design services 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Simple Code to accomplish?

• Google play app development

SOLUTION

How did you find Simple Code?

Referral

Why did you select Simple Code over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

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

Development and testing for Android app STREQ - StrengthEQ

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They thought a lot about how to optimize the app and it worked out perfectly. 

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

Responded to everything I asked for, also communicated suggestions on how to improve some features in the app based on their previous experience. 

What was your primary form of communication with Simple Code?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Very good communication, speed of response, attention to detail

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

Nothing I can think of at the moment, they did the job and did it on time, everything has worked out fine in the end. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder & Head of Marketing of ZATAP

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a  Product Cloud Platform that redefines how consumers connect with their favorite brands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Simple Code to accomplish?

• Develop an outstanding website & landing page

SOLUTION

How did you find Simple Code?

Other

Why did you select Simple Code over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Simple Code were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

 1. A fully functional, responsive website aligned with brand guidelines and objectives.

 2. A strategically designed, high-converting landing page optimized for marketing goals.

 3. Documentation and support for ongoing updates or maintenance post-launch.

 4. A seamless project delivery process with milestones met on time and within scope.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Fully functional, responsive website & delivery on time 

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

always kept promise and delivery

What was your primary form of communication with Simple Code?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We appreciated their responsiveness.

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

nope