Urtasker

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and CEO of a small e-commerce company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

I needed help with marketing and advertising.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Urtasker handles my accounts. They work for me on the tasks that I assign. They’re an e-commerce specialist for me and handle PPC management. They also do listing optimization, listing creations, and all kinds of activity related to e-commerce. I don’t need SEO because it’s already in there when they do the listing creation and optimization. 

What is the team composition?

I work with 2-3 people on a particular team. One is a PPC specialist/e-commerce specialist and another one is a QA manager.

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

A friend had used them and she gave a good recommendation. I wanted to give them a try since I’ve tried other e-commerce specialists and didn’t have good luck with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $4,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2020 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They handle everything and it helps me tremendously because I have a full-time job on my own. Urtasker's work has had a positive impact on my business.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

We have a monthly meeting where we discuss what’s been achieved in the last month and what the plans for the current or next month are. We use a lot of platforms such as the backend of Amazon, Microsoft Teams, and Skype. They were excellent at meeting deadlines. Communication and understanding is good.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The e-commerce specialist is really good at communication and his skills are top notch.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Urtasker could probably give more suggestions since they are specialists. If I’m missing something, they should be more forthcoming. It’s probably part of the culture. Other than that, I don’t have any issues.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have clear communication with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a brand offering products initially in the jewelry product category, but with plans to expand into other product categories, all with a focus on accessible luxury.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Because I am a solo-entrepreneur, I knew I needed to outsource the web development work to experts who know what they are doing, and who can execute on my concepts and vision.

SOLUTION

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

I had heard of Urtasker from a friend, and had a chance to meet the founders and some of the employees. I saw that Urtasker is very involved in industry events for top Amazon sellers.

I researched further into the company, and was impressed with the founders themselves, and the way that the organization is run. In addition, I was able to feel from afar that the employees are very passionate about executing excellent work for their clients, and that is a fun atmosphere to work in.

For all of these factors, I decided to go with Urtasker.

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

We had a kick-off meeting to discuss the goals and objectives. From there the team executed on the vision. As with many projects, there was a hold up, and in this case, it was my manufacturer that slowed down the delivery of inventory which cascaded into a delay in product photography, which of course impacted the Web development timeline.

Despite that, Urtasker accepted the time delay (on my side) challenge with grace, and worked hard to accommodate those delays, and deliver a finished product as expedited as possible.

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

I had several team members working on this project. Some on the Amazon side, and others on the e-commerce platform. The project manager with my main point of contact, who worked with other internal team members to execute on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

For me, this is a new e-commerce platform, it looks stunning, is easy to navigate, and quick to load. Urtasker was there to answer all of my questions as a newbie to the platform, and help guide me as I myself am also getting up to speed on how to run the operations side of the business through the platform back office. Urtasker was a great partner to me in that sense.

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

The team set out milestonse, and tasks, and managed updates on workflow through means of communciation that worked uniquely for me, so they were very flexible in ensuring quick communication. They were also very speedy in providing task completion, to ensure we met the target launch date.

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

They have a lot of experience building robust e-commerce websites. Their team was patient enough to teach us about the best ways to use Shopify, and they were responsive to our needs.

Are there any areas for improvement?

An area of improvement could be in communicating how delays on deliverables from my side (due to my manufacturer) impacted the timeline, so that we could recalibrate the schedule, and ensure expectations on both sides were reset due to the delay.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Audiovideodirect, and we’re e-commerce sellers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

We hired them for PPC management.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Urtasker helps us with Amazon PPC management. They also help with Amazon account management. Their team does listing optimization on Amazon as well as eBay, Wal-Mart, and other e-commerce channels.

What is the team composition?

They have a team of people with different specialties. Team members work on various aspects of e-commerce, whether that’s PPC management or listing optimization.

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

I believe I found them on a podcast.

How much have you invested with them?

We’re spending about $1,500 a month with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’re still working together, and this is going to be a long-term relationship. We began working together about three months ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The impact has been huge. I pretty much run the show alone, so having a team of people that are knowledgeable in e-commerce has been incredible.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re excellent. I can reach out to them via Skype or chat. There are different resources I can reach out to at any time for support. They basically work on my schedule, so if I’m working 8–5, somebody is working those same hours to overlook my account, help with whatever we need, and complete assigned tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their knowledge of the e-commerce space has been a highlight of the engagement, as has their PPC management. Having someone list items and then optimize those listings has been huge for us. There are always things that need to be addressed with Amazon account management, and their knowledge and ability to address those issues is superb. They’re multifaceted and can handle any part of your e-commerce business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t really have anything to complain about — everything has been good.

Any advice for potential customers?

If you want to engage in something like this, you have to be patient and give it time. It takes them some time to understand your business, what you’re trying to do with it, and what you’re trying to optimize. You can’t just expect them to jump in and deliver results. If you give them time, the results are going to be really good for you.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of KnotModels.com, an online retailer in the hobby space.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We engaged Urtasker to rebuild our shopify store into a site that allowed integration with multiple other online channels. They also enhanced the capabilities of the site.

SOLUTION

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

I selected Urtasker primarily based on their skill set and the timeline they proposed. I reviewed samples of their work and really liked the designs they had produced for others.

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

We had an existing Shopify site that hadn't been updated in 3+ years. We created a 'wish list' of functionality that we wanted to add to the site, as well as a complete rebranding.

Things included: Customer Wish List Inventory tracking Social media integration to other channels, Amazon, eBay, Facebook stores to name a few. Once the project started, I was in daily communication with the Urtasker team, reviewing progress and offering guidance to changes where needed.

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

5, I don't know their positions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our site is about ready to launch, so we don't have any measurable results yet. The deliverables were exactly what we were looking for.

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

They used agile methodologies to track the work. Communication was primarily by skype.

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

Their willingness to make changes based on our feedback impressed us the most. Never once was I told "oh, that's out of scope", or "we might need to charge for that". They understood what I wanted in the beginning probably better then I did and were 100% willing to make sure I was delighted with the final result.

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

None, I wouldn't change a thing.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Mistorr Design Group and Michael Grace Gifts. We’re a gift shop that mainly offers gift baskets. However, we also have stand-alone gifts. We mostly make our sales online but also receive wholesale and local business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

I wanted a partner to manage PPC campaigns and Amazon administrative tasks such as shipment reconciliation and reimbursement.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Urtasker manages my PPC initiatives as well as administration for my Amazon account. Their team also handles my social media presence.

Additionally, they built two websites. One website included a blog and a trademark. The second platform doesn’t have a blog but has a trademark pending. During the design process, their team suggested different WordPress templates. I chose my favorite and provided them with copy and pictures. Before publishing the platforms, they presented them for approval. Their team continues to make any changes that I request.

What is the team composition?

I collaborate with two people from Urtasker — one for each brand. Their team includes a lead and a QA manager who joins our Skype calls. 

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

I found them through an Amazon group. While Urtasker was more expensive than a VA (virtual assistant), their experience mitigated any need for training. 

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent between $10,000–$49,999 on their services so far. While we currently pay $1,600 a month, the rate changes based on hour requirements.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together around January 2020, and the engagement’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Urtasker does well, keeping our costs low. My sales for September 2020 increased 174% compared to my sales from September 2019. My sales increased by 103% YTD (year to date). The only difference is that Urtasker manages my PPC campaigns. Their team worked quickly to build my websites.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via Skype and have a monthly call when we review strategies. They send a daily email and a weekly email with a list of their tasks and their associated time requirements. Once a month, I also receive a call to check my satisfaction with the team. They’re available and responsive, even weekends. Their team never misses deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Urtasker’s a partner that knows how to do their job well, setting them apart from a VA. If necessary, they’re ready to replace a team member. They’re knowledgeable and flexible to my requests. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be nice to have an SOP (standard operating procedure) library to host all of their tasks.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

In business, everything’s negotiable. They’re a business that prefers to set a minimum number of hours to take on a project.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the general manager of a distribution and e-commerce company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

We needed help with marketing and PPC campaigns for our company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Urtasker runs PPC campaigns and also does e-commerce work for us. For Amazon PPC, they have been creating campaigns to increase traffic and sales, as well as to point traffic towards our items to increase sales.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with around five people from their team, including e-commerce specialists, e-commerce experts, and Amazon PPC managers.

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

I met them at a tradeshow.

How much have you invested in them?

We spend around $4,000–$5,000 a month. We have spent about $30,000 since we began.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in February 2020, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Urtasker’s service is very good. They provide us the opportunity to give feedback monthly and see if there is anything they can improve on, or if there are things that they can do differently. I like their level of transparency and accountability with the company.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

We have weekly meetings where they present me with the project at hand, where the product stands, and all the different steps to manage and complete the project. I am quite satisfied.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to not only perform their tasks but also introduce us to new aspects of the business that we weren’t aware of in the past is impressive. With their experience and knowledge, they brought us the highlights of that. 

With their expertise, the team brought to our attention the things we weren't doing before, and they showed us ways to increase our revenue and performance. Urtasker always brings up new strategies and subjects to improve our business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I have no suggestions. Their onboarding and communication were good. So far, so good. I am satisfied with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would recommend them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are an online retail company which sells primarily on Amazon and Ebay.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Urtasker?

To assist with customer service, listing optimization, and PPC Management

What were your goals for this project?

To have accurate Amazon and Ebay listings, and to make our listings visible and attractive to potential clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We wanted E-commerce specialists that already knew the marketplaces where we currently sold, were willing to learn, and were willing to give advice freely. Urtasker reviews and initial consultation gave us confidence they would be a good fit.

Describe the project in detail.

Assignments changed weekly and daily due to Amazon's ever-changing platform. The team moved very quickly and was agile as our company's objectives changed.

What was the team composition?

We had a Project Manager, in which I had daily meetings. And then I worked with 1 E-commerce Specialist and 1 E-commerce Expert. I was fortunate the entire team was intact throughout our contract.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

50% increase in Amazon Sales over a 1 year period!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The different timezone was a challenge at time because our office staff was only available half the time the Urtasker team was working, but the reporting was very good so we could make the workflow work for us.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Urtasker is very professional and has a solid organizational structure. All members of the team seem genuinely interested in the success of my company.

Are there any areas for improvement?

An ability to contact Amazon Seller Support by phone. Often, email communication is not as effective as being able to contact Amazon support by phone.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the general manager of Intent Sports, a fitness and sporting good company that sells its products on Amazon. We’ve been in business since 2016.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

I wanted to expand my team and grow the company. I needed someone who had experience and also had already been in a structure so that I know they would deliver the work.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team at Urtasker is directly involved in our Amazon processes through B2C management and listing optimization. They helped me evolve those through logistics, administration, social media marketing, and advertising. Their team also assisted with the brainstorming component.

We recently started with trying to push our Shopify website. They’re working on social media for the site and crafting SEO strategies to assist with the platform’s rank. We already have the website in place, so their team is working on updating it.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with a project manager and a VA that works with Amazon. On the website side, we work with an SEO lead and marketing person. Additionally, we work with a social media person, and sometimes one of the owners oversees the website side.

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

I met Urtasker at a conference and started talking to them because I was looking for help. I didn’t want to train anyone, so I needed someone with the experience and could do the job with the proper guidance.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $22,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Urtasker started in July 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their team has contributed a lot. Since their work with the backend and metatags, we’ve seen an improvement in ranking for several keywords on the site. It’s still a work in progress, but there’s been an improvement.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

I’m delighted with their project management style. For meetings, we mostly communicate through Skype and Zoom. We also have phone calls and emails several times per week. The assigned project manager is great. We’ve learned a lot together, and he remains on top of things.

What did you find most impressive about them?

My two main points of contact were able to adapt and learn our brand and image very quickly. Urtasker impressed me with their work quality and how quickly they get up to speed. All of the projects they’ve worked on, from listings, advertising, and social media, have been great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They work remotely, so it would be good to have someone physically in the office. But as far as what they’re doing, I’m satisfied with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Even though they will tell you who is assigned to the project, always try to interview that person first. Having a little more contact before bringing them on is beneficial.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Trendy Together. I’d been doing e-commerce for the last three and a half years and built my own Shopify website. I also did marketing through Facebook, Instagram, and all the social media platforms you can think of.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

When I opened my Amazon store, I started working with Urtasker. They helped me start it from the ground up.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They helped me with every aspect of my business, from finding the right products for my Amazon store to listing them and managing sponsored ads. They’ve done work on my website as well. Finally, they handle my social media platforms, SEO, and data collection.

There’s a lot of keyword research that needs to be done for the Amazon store, along with listing optimization, and picture editing. The sponsored ads take up a lot of time as well because we’re constantly collecting data, refining it, and targeting the right type of audience. They handle all of that.

What is the team composition?

Depending on the type of task, the team varies between 2–5 people. I usually go to the manager if there’s an issue, but I handle different tasks with different people.

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

I found out about them through a Facebook post and reached out to one of their members. I set up a call and decided we were a good match to work together.

How much have you invested with them?

The average monthly cost is $400.

What is the status of this engagement?

I’ve been working with Urtasker in June 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m really involved with my business, and I do a monthly assessment of how much money goes in and comes out. Urtasker has done a lot of monthly and weekly and yearly reports for me. I’ve been profitable while working with them, which is why I’m still with them.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

They listen to my concerns and then follow up with me so don’t have to ask them what happened to certain tasks over and over. They have excellent communication skills. We use Skype and phone calls for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s their communication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not that I can think of. We’ve been able to work through complicated tasks together.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I’d suggest trusting them. There are so many companies out there, and it’s hard to trust someone with your business, but I’d say to trust them. They mean well and try hard, and their communication skills are really good. They’re available even during off-hours when you don’t expect a reply. They don’t do that every time, but they do when it’s most important.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

My company is a physical product retailer in the e-commerce space. We have multiple sales channels on Amazon and our own website, and we’re expanding into brick and mortar retail.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Urtasker?

My goal in hiring Urtasker was to free up my plate so that I can be more of a visionary instead of handling day-to-day tasks.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Urtasker handles all of the tasks within our Amazon sales channels, which includes about 10-15 different actions on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. In any given period, their team will update listings, monitor PPC and ad spending, reply to feedback and reviews, conduct product competitor and keyword research, and write copy.

What is the team composition?

We work directly with one e-commerce specialist right now.

How did you come to work with Urtasker?

I heard about them through a podcast, and already had in mind that I needed to hire someone for that kind of service, so I decided to give it a shot.

How much have you invested with them?

I think I’ve spent in the $5,000–$10,000 range.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with them in August 2019 and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Urtasker provides a weekly and monthly report that includes all metrics from our sales, advertising, and profits. I make use of those metrics in the work that I do, and they have proven to be very helpful. In general, their work has freed me to focus on the big ideas that drive our company.

How did Urtasker perform from a project management standpoint?

They are really good at communicating and have delivered on everything they promised to deliver. We use a combination of about 90% Skype and 10% email to get feedback on specific tasks and ideas that we want to implement.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have a really efficient structure in their company leadership that helps make project management very effective.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I would just like to see them add more services to their portfolio, but on the whole, I have been very pleased.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Coming out of the gate, have faith in them and communicate your needs, and they will deliver.