Webcapitan

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founding Director of Argo Sciences, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an applied research and development firm in the environmental and energy sectors offering consulting and private equity services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Webcapitan to accomplish?

• We needed a more robust web presence so features were added.
• Better incorporate social media to take advantage of market awareness.
• Addition of e-commerce which we previously did not have.

SOLUTION

How did you find Webcapitan?

UpWork

Why did you select Webcapitan over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Webcapitan were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Creation of a new website for a brand new company encompassing information elements and logo with industry specific graphics for each. A complete overhaul of our existing website to update content with new images. Then incorporate features such as the connections with social media to include text and video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Each milestone had its specific elements that were demonstrated upon completion. These were graphics and layout, forms and functions, back-end programming, and transfer to server for live deployment.

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

They were prompt and flexible as there was often work on our end to be completed and sent to them in order for them to move forward.

What was your primary form of communication with Webcapitan?

Email or Messaging App

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

They are very well connected as a firm and information seemed to be share amongst each other with efficiency and attention to detail. We had no errors despite the complexity which is rare.

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

Not really. I have to say, the learning curve was more for me and my staff since we had to adjust the way in which we present information to be more marketable.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Marketing of an advertising & marketing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digital marketing and web development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Webcapitan to accomplish?

• On page optimization
• Create and implement a custom gamification system on a clients website
• Backend and minor frontend development

SOLUTION

How did you find Webcapitan?

Freelancer

Why did you select Webcapitan over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Webcapitan were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Webcaptain to assist us in a web development project for a client of ours. The client wanted to create a simple, yet extensive gamification system om their website of which we hired WebCaptain to do:

• Gamification system, frontend & backend development. 
• Add ReCaptcha @ login & register to repent bot accounts. 
• Add a custom ToS @ register page. 

Even tho the communication from our client wasn't the most detailed in terms of feedback or project details, WebCaptain did go above and beyond to satisfy the client (and our) needs with great patience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Increased user engagement: Time spent on the website, the number of game interactions, and the percentage of users participating in the gamification features has increased exponentially. 
• The gamification system contributed to higher user retention rates and reduced bounce rates. 
• Security improvements - Less spam accounts has registered on the site.

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

WebCaptain's project management was commendable throughout the course of our collaboration. They consistently delivered project milestones on time and demonstrated a proactive approach in responding to our needs, including our client's feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Webcapitan?

Email or Messaging App

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

In instances where issues or challenges arose, WebCaptain was responsive and effective in resolving them. Their problem-solving skills and commitment to keeping the project on track were evident. Even their CEO took his time to contact me to ensure that everything was to our satisfaction.

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

No, there are no areas for improvement, and WebCaptain did an exceptional job in their consultant role. They fulfilled our requirements and expectations, demonstrating a high level of competence and professionalism throughout the project. Their performance met our needs and left no room for suggestions for improvement. We were fully satisfied with their services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Inconomics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Built Environment Research

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Webcapitan to accomplish?

• Built a website
• Complete it on time and on budget
• Make it as easy on our time as possible

SOLUTION

How did you find Webcapitan?

Online Search

Why did you select Webcapitan over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Technically competent

How many teammates from Webcapitan were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Wordpress website development 
• SEO 
• Accessible website 
• Strong focus on images and graphics featuring authentic representation

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Good quality delivery of a stable site. 
• On budget 
• On time

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

Webcapitan is fronted and managed overall by Roman and we had a dedicated project manager called Alex who is very skilled an excellent communicator and has an irrepressible desire to work with customers. In lots of ways Alex was our in-house development/service manager. The business provided the scope and Alex managed the delivery.

What was your primary form of communication with Webcapitan?

Email or Messaging App

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

• Great comms. 
• Available to speak a lot of the time in a world where the frustrations of chat bots can overtake any focus on completing a task.
• They delivered high-quality work across our projects. 
• No issues over several years for the first site which speaks to the quality.

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

Alex deserves a pay rise and a bonus! 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of an advertising & marketing company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a brand and design driven advertising agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Webcapitan to accomplish?

• Web Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Webcapitan?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Webcapitan over others?

Dev Knowledge

How many teammates from Webcapitan were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Webcapitan developed a wordpress website that informs about the services of our customer. Here Webcapitan worked strictly according to the layout and technical specifications we gave.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Webcapitan delivered the website perfectly suited to our needs and specifications. During the project, the team was always available and could quickly respond to requests or possible adjustments. They work in a structured, efficient and fast manner and focus on the customer and his wishes.

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

Milestones that were communicated in advance were always met. In the event of ambiguities, corresponding queries were made and clarified in good time in order to be able to keep to the schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with Webcapitan?

Email or Messaging App

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

Webcapitan strives for perfection. If something is not yet perfect, i.e. the customer does not like it yet, they work on it until everything is 100% perfect.

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

When developing websites, there are often different ways to get to the target. Concrete queries about the technical implementation in advance can therefore reveal simpler, technical solutions in good time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own a small company that develops teaching resources for teachers to use with school students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Webcapitan?

Our website was last revamped in 2016 and was very out of date. We needed a whole new look for the whole site.

SOLUTION

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

I looked on Freelancer for web developers who had outstanding reviews. Webcapitain stood out to me over everyone else for their incredible reviews. Also their gallery of previous work was impressive.

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

After initial contact with Webcapitain I gave him a very brief overview of what I wanted. The problem was, I didn't really know what I wanted - I just knew I wanted a different site to the current one. All I asked for was a website that was light and bright and that would be suitable for both students and teachers with a slight technology stance. I was blown away by the very first design I was shown. It was far beyond what I had imagined and was so different to anything that I could have suggested, but it was perfect.

The project was then broken down into stages with the design of the front page. Once that was agreed upon, the other pages were designed and then the coding was written.

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

Roman from Web capitan was my initial point of contact. I was then put in touch with someone else who managed all of the conversations after that.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The design we were given was perfect. Every milestone was hit exactly on time. Communication was superb.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager was easy to communicate with. He answered any questions I had very quickly and understood all of my requirements.

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

The excellent communication at every stage. And the willingness to provide any further support later down the line as part of the project. I have been so pleased that we chose Webcapitan to work with.

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

Nothing, everything exceeded my expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Executive at a market-leading gaming services provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We came to Webcapitan with a start up with a lot of blanks. Webcapitan team not only created the most attractive and viable page for our requirements, they helped us build brand identity from the beginning as well as constant support and updates throughout the years. They have helped us to grow and advance to become a market leader in our industry.

SOLUTION

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

There was a personal approach with qualitive examples of previous work matching the requirements of the page that we needed. This proved extreme competence as well as personal contact with clients.

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

Through the years, many alterations and updates have been made, it would take a very long time to list everything. Through every update the requirements have been matched in full to the highest quality and standard allowing us to grow and expand our business.

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

Project led by Dima, also communication with Roman (CEO).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After launching our site, we was able to capitalise and expand rapidly due to the quality of work provided making us stand out in the industry, further through every update pushed for UX.

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

Daily communication and constant updates, questions, quieted for full clarificactions.

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

The site delivered is extremely attractive and has delivered us an extreme ROI as will do so in the future. As well as a qualitive team in which is genuinely interested in your individual successes and projects.

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

No. They promptly respond to issues whenever they arise, without any hassle.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Creative Director for CIEDA the creative change agency for not for profits. We provide creative, design and marketing strategy services to not for profits, academia and social enterprises.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Web development. We had already done the branding ourselves and wanted a professional outfit to do the coding and back end and stay with us during the lifetime of the site. Our goal was an accessible site based on vector illustrations because we like them and run a competition about authentic representaiton in digital art.

SOLUTION

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

Having been to Ukraine quite a few times on holiday it was a bit of a no brainer to outsource to a Ukrainian dev team. They generally take things seriously and as a population are intrinsically good with technology. When Webkapitan came up as an option to use I felt it was worth a go because I felt like I was more likely to get a quality and robust product at good value for CIEDA.

If you've used UK dev teams you know that they can often be extremely slow and there is always a bigger fish than you in their pond which means you get pushed further and further down the to do list. I wanted to avoid that and my decision to outsource to Webcapitan has been rewarded.

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

Full 360 really. They will do the art and design and you need to do the content and decision making. Don't go into this thinking that everything will be on a plate because it takes a lot of in-house work to plan out what you want to say and do. Webcapitan will be able to guide you to some extent but you need to be plugged into

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

Not sure but likely 3 or 4 people. There's Roman who is the coordinator and director, Alex is CIEDA's account contact and I suspect at least 2 developers who probably prefer to remain out of the spotlight ;)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Hard to say as this was a new site but generally it appears to be stable, attracts googlebot and looks great.

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

Direct and matter of fact. Which is what you want in a dev team. Too many UK outfits will tell you you're amazing and then not show up at the altar. Very quick turn around in fact I wonder if they have many breaks at all bar weekends.

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

More of a Ronseal outfit so I guess nothing is that impressive or unique and that's exactly what I want. They do the job, they will do it in a timely manner and at a good price. If I wanted unique, I'd do it all myself.... then it'll be uniquely s****.

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

Not really. I have quite complex needs but as a Creative Director I like to think I can devise the concepts and brand as much as possible so all I would say is do both parties a favour and plan out what you want at a high level and then the team are able to adapt with you as you go but the onus is on you as the client and they are your outsourced experts rather than going to do everything for you.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Red Door Investigations

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Webcapitan?

We hired Webcapitan to design our website

SOLUTION

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

We looked at several designers and ultimately decided to go with Webcapitan

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

They listened intently to the message that I wanted to send to my clients and designed and built a website that perfectly captured my vision. They also help me with any issues that have come up in the past, often for free or a very little amount of extra money.

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

We worked with a project manager and the owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We could not be more happy with the communication, the vision, and the customer service that Webcapitan has provided for us. Their customer support is top-of-the-line and I recommend them to anyone who might ask about our wonderful website!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They stayed in constant communication with us and provided us regular updates during the entire process. We got to look at the progress of the site as they were going and they listened to our concerns (first time website owner here) and patiently explained the entire process of getting it online. They continue to support us to this day, over three years later.

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

Their customer service and the overall design team's vision.

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

Absolutely not!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of company who has multiple WEB projects. Our company was established more than 5 years ago and our main focus is creating and developing WEB sites and browser games.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

One of our new projects was Sveikt.lv: a portal where users could easily order a video greeting from celebrities - popular persons who work different areas, like actors, musicians, athletes etc. In other words - a local version of cameo.com, but here we wanted to focus on the local celebrities. We got ready the design, however at that time our WEB developer was busy with other tasks, so we needed to find someone else as soon as possible.

SOLUTION

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

I searched for WordPress developers in some freelancer sites and we got dozens of applications. We chose to start work with Webcapitan because their main focus profile was exactly WordPress sites, and also because it sounded honest and knowing what they are talking about (comparing with some other ones who claimed know almost all programming languages in the world).

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

Once we agreed to continue with Webcapitan, we started to contact via chat and spent a few weeks discussing the design files and planned functionality. In the begin we used the old good Google sheet for tracking the tasks and Figma files for design, but later on we moved to a centralized tool where it's easier to overview the progress, assigned people, spent time and many other things.

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

Mostly I work with their CEO and also with their main developer. With the rest of their team I contact mostly only regarding particular tasks to clarify the scope or verifying the bugs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The first version of site was published in the end of 2022 and we already got some results and increasing popularity. Despite the force-major situation in their home country they are able to continue work on the upgrades and bug fixes.

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

They have a centralized work platform where I add all the tasks or bugs to be fixed. Then each of them gets assigned to the developer, depending on the type (e.g.: a functional or design issue). The work usually is done in a timely manner, excepting some cases when the delay is caused due to developer being sick or problems with electricity/network in their location, but in such cases they always try to inform me prior.

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

The company was quite well organized and professional. Although the project being a bit challenging due to the design and some functionality, they almost never has told 'no' to my requests. In most of cases they are ready to step an extra mile by explaining the task or even providing an alternative which would cost less time and efforts.

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

One thing I'd wish they had is an overview of the time spent time for each task, as know they have to export the list manually every month.

BACKGROUND

What challenge were you trying to address with Webcapitan?

I needed a company that could provide us with web development and IT support.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What was the scope of their involvement?

Webcapitan provides us with web development and technical support. They’ve built my website and other websites from scratch and handled various Internet-related projects for us and our clients. I usually provide them with an initial concept, after which they provide us with recommendations on what we shouldWebcapitan do as well as a quotation. The technologies they use include PHP and WordPress.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with five people from Webcapitan, including their CEO, a project manager, and a team of developers.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent somewhere between $5,000–$10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.

SOLUTION

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

Webcapitan has consistently delivered fully-functional, well-performing websites that meet our expectations, and our clients are satisfied with their work.

How did Webcapitan perform from a project management standpoint?

Webcapitan has performed well in terms of project management. They’re incredibly transparent and communicative — I’m always aware of their progress and everything else that’s going on in our projects.  We’ve spent a lot of time optimizing our collaboration, and we’ve since found a way to eliminate any setbacks on our projects before we present the products to our customers.

We typically communicate through Telegram and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Webcapitan does an outstanding job despite the tough situation in their country. Their effort and commitment to the project remain exceptional.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re a small company, so it’s important that our clients are satisfied with the quality of their work. The quality of the code is also important. I’m very proud of it

How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?

We will look at the project at each level and let them know what they need from us. If we are planning a project, this is how we plan it. They always know what is in the works and what is not. We use Telegram, WhatsApp, and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Tenacity is great when it comes to project management. This is one of the things that this guys are working in, and I’m doing very good work in a situation where other people would do nothing. I am doing really good work on Facebook and other platforms where people don’t do anything. It’s very difficult at current times, and they’re working hard on it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they were a good partner.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

There’s always room for improvement. There are always things that can be improved. However, I can’t do anything about it because any project approach has different goals.