Soda Web Media LLC.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Head of Marketing & Communication at SPORTS FESTIVAL one of the coolest festivals in Romania (Eastern Europe). My company organizes the event. We take all sports back to the streets and give them the flavor of a festival. A unique experience is created, with a mix of sports, entertainment, education, competition and fun.

For what projects/services did your company hire Soda Web Media LLC., and what were your goals?

We hired Soda Web Media for website development and consultancy. Our website needed to be as complex as the event, but simple to understand and use.

How did you select Soda Web Media LLC. and what were the deciding factors?

We choose to work with them based on their skills, expertise, time efficiency and proactive solutions provided.

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

We discussed our needs and goals, had a few meetings. From there the team delivered mock-ups, proposed solutions and developed an Wordpress site.

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

A project manager was our contact person and the collaboration was perfect.

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

Our new website has increased mobile traffic, good reviews from partners and works perfect. Also my team and editors love the solutions they have in the admin panel.

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

I am very happy with the collaboration we have. They do a good project management, anticipate problems, coordinate good with webdesigner and copywriters. Good team work. We coordinated via ZOOM and live office meetings.

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

They do good project management and are good team players. We had a fluid process.

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

From my point of view, the only improvement i recommend is to just keep up with the new technologies. They do awesome job!

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Digital Operations Manager at Balance Media, an online home for curious, conscious, and connected Londoners. We offer compelling insights, practical everyday tools, positive news, and witty opinion pieces brought to you by leading journalists, experts, and thought leaders.

For what projects/services did your company hire Soda Web Media LLC., and what were your goals?

They were responsible for improving our website and managing day-to-day technical aspects to ensure our site was optimized for speed. They also helped us with display ads to increase our revenue.

How did you select Soda Web Media LLC. and what were the deciding factors?

I selected this vendor through a referral from a very happy friend who was satisfied with their services.

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

They worked on both front- and backend development. They optimized the website to load faster and help implement an ad management system on our website.

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

The team had two members. One person handled the development and the technical vision, while the other person dealt with business development and operations.

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

They were instrumental in turning around our website in a timely, cost-effective manner. I enjoyed working with them as they’re truly dedicated to serving clients’ needs. In terms of measurable outcomes, they manage to increase the site speed by 1090% from 11.9 seconds to one second.

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

They followed an agile project management process. They were constantly looking at how they could improve our website and what could be changed in terms of technology to make it more future proof. In terms of tools, they use Trello to track stories, tasks, and bugs. We also had a weekly meeting for planning and two short meetings to communicate the latest updates.

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

The most successful vendors are willing to spend the time with their clients and are engaged. Soda Web Media listens and focuses on our mission and shows how they can help.

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

There isn’t a whole lot. They were always listening to us and made sure to improve their process as needed.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a Cannabis consulting company assisting legal cannabis businesses in the USA.

For what projects/services did your company hire Soda Web Media LLC.?

Though our business has been operating for many years through word of mouth, we needed a full re-design of our website and hired Soda Web Media to design and execute a new website from scratch.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed a professional website that looked clean and functioned well. Additionally, since we'd be updating the site, I (a non tech savvy person) needed assistance choosing a platform that I could learn along with some guidance as to how to use the site internally so we could be somewhat self-sufficient and not rely on a developer every time we need to update something.

How did you select this vendor?

I was referred to Soda Web Media through a friend. After seeing their prior work, and after having a quick introductory call to review goals and expectations, I knew it would be an easy process to work with them. And it was.

Describe the project in detail.

This is a simple website that functions like a business card, with the goal of educating potential clients of our experience and driving leads to contact us through the contact form. Once we sent Soda Web Media the content (photos, written content, etc.), along with a general site outline, they conceived the design and tone and created the site.

What was the team composition?

It was me and Mihai, who works for Soda Web Media. I believe he consulted with their in-house designer, but I never interacted with her.

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

I contacted Soda Web Media about a month ago. The project is now complete and the website is launched. The metric for success will be if we see people contacting us through the site. Although it's only been a couple days, we already have one new lead. Otherwise, everyone who's reviewed the site has been very complimentary.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very easy. I shared a Google Drive Folder with various folders and files indicating what pages I wanted and what content I wanted on each page. We had 3 Zoom meetings to review direction, edits, etc. And it's done.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Unlike other companies I've worked with, who were secretive about processes and didn't want to share how things worked, Soda Web Media was happy to teach me the product that would ultimately be mine. Their transparency gave me confidence that I was getting my money worth and wouldn't be in the dark on future costs, edits, etc.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not that I can think of.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the president and owner of Delta Coaching and Consulting.

For what projects/services did your company hire Soda Web Media LLC.?

As a newly formed business, I needed a website!

What were your goals for this project?

It was important that the website reflect the spirit of the services I offer and the branding of my business. I wanted it to be user-friendly and interactive.

How did you select this vendor?

I knew Molly (Co-Founder, Soda Web Media) as she is a family friend.

Describe the project in detail.

Molly and her business partner Mihai (Principal, Soda Web Media) met with me on multiple occasions to talk about the design and implementation process. They gave me an outline that I could fill with my content, and they guided me on which material to produce.

The scope of the work included developing the logo and the site visuals. Along the way, they provided suggestions about other features we could implement such as testimonials, a place to post photos, and a call to action.

Today, they continue to provide monthly services as the host of my website. They make sure that all the necessary WordPress updates are implemented.

What was the team composition?

Molly is the creative designer and Mihai is the technical developer. 

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

My website looks amazing. I appreciate that the team was able to capture the spirit of my business aspirations. They developed an understanding of my vision through frequent dialogue.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was easy. They provided an outline of needed content, and I was able to write and then bring the content back for feedback. Multiple iterations brought us to a point of launching the site. Since then, I have updated the content on my own using training provided by Mihai.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Molly and Mihai care about the project’s success. Their work ethic is impeccable. They were flexible to meet with me when I was available. Yet, they also kept me accountable to stay on task. They are creative, resourceful, and informative. I learned so much through the process.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There are no areas for improvement!