WebMeridian

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CEO of the company Tischline GmbH.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed help in web development, support & maintenance of our store on an ongoing basis. To make our Magento 1 shop even better and working stable and secure.

SOLUTION

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

Networking and social networks. I had several offers from web agencies from different countries, and also freelancers. Prices were similar and all the potential collaboration partners were abroad. I choose Webmeridian because I had more trust in the company than other offers. As an online based business model it is always susceptible to give full access to the website.

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

They provided us with consulting services, urgent support of the M1 store, update and patching, made some front-end changes and tax changes. During the cooperation, bugs were eliminated on the project, including the work of Google analytics was restored. There were some improvements added like a banner slider, the page with vegetarian meals, a new cookie extension, shipment comments in the email, and the ability to manage several tracking numbers. Some design changes and improvements have been made like text changes, font colours, pictures position.

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

Developers, QA engineer, Project manager and Business Analyst. I believe about 5-6 people were involved.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We improved several processes, saving handeling time for orders. Security issues were removed and emails from shop no longer lands in customer spam. User Navigation Experience for mobiles were improved. New functions on the front page makes it possible for us to work with campaigns in whole new way. We never had ressources to measure exact improvement. I want to mention, that we had huge sales increase 2020, at the most +5000%. That put pressure on the organisation, which is why it is hard to make a statement about metrics. But I am sure that this project has contributed to increased sales as also operational excellence.

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

I mostly had contact with the project manager and he worked On-demand and very flexible. According to my business needs and finances available.

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

They are responsive and flexible. They stick to the deadlines and help us to maintain our store and fix all the critical issues.

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

Everything is good enough.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

PM

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebMeridian?

Website development and support

What were your goals for this project?

Development and support

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Reliable and friendly company

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They developed and launched a new backend solution. They recommended solutions which improved our website.

What was the team composition?

We are satisfied with our project manager. He is always in touch and give support at any time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Our solution was to improve and speed up loading of our website. Website became faster and more user friendly.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The team regularly complied with deadlines. Always in touch. Project management was very polite, reliable and professional compared to other vendors.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Project manager always notify about some critical issues on the website.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything is at the best level.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

A-Team For You provides clients with outsourced project management. We are based in Ukraine.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with WebMeridian?

One of our clients—a photographer from Switzerland—asked us to manage the development of a website. The goal of the website was to establish an online presence for this photographer and market her company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided the project management, and WebMeridian provided the development. The website was built with WordPress, and we had a web developer and a designer on the team. The customer bought a template, but the designer at WebMeridian made some major changes to it because what the client wanted and what she got from the template were two different things. The web developer did a great job with plugins to ensure the client got what she wanted.

Of course, there was also a QA tester, who tested the website on the usual platforms—smartphones, tablets, and web browsers. The tester found bugs, and the developer made all the changes needed to fix those.

The client didn’t have a lot of unique requirements. We did include plugins for SEO [search engine optimization] and a gallery for her photography. There isn’t an e-commerce aspect to the site or any 3D graphics, so for me, it was just a simple website for attracting new customers.

How did you come to work with WebMeridian?

I found them through a referral from a previous partner, who was a colleague of the guys at WebMeridian for some time. I asked him if he could support me with the web development, but he was too busy at the time. He suggested WebMeridian, and they were great. They not only do WordPress development, but they also make Magento online stores. They’re very good in developing the experience on those platforms.

How much have you invested with WebMeridian?

We spent about $2,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project ran for about two months in 2016, but I don’t remember when exactly. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

The photographer uses the website, and it works great. She also uses social media to attract new customers to her website. She regularly updates the photos in showcases and galleries. In the past, I’ve seen holes in WordPress sites where hackers can install malware; however, WebMeridian avoided making any holes on this website. As far as I know, everything is okay. I’m very comfortable with the work done by WebMeridian.

How did WebMeridian perform from a project management standpoint?

We oversaw the project management, collecting the requirements from the customer and translating them to WebMeridian. We used Trello as a task-tracker. A task is assigned to a specific person, they make it, and we get a report.

What did you find most impressive about WebMeridian?

I’ve worked with agencies in the past who had poor performance in their development, resulting in WordPress websites with security concerns. These guys didn’t do that, and they tested the website properly on all browsers.

I also had a bad experience with other firms that just didn’t do the proper testing, so the performance was very poor. I didn’t have that issue with WebMeridian. They were great.

Are there any areas WebMeridian could improve?

They did a great job. We’ve only completed one project together, and I’m happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Xphemism

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It's is a streetwear underwear company with production in Italy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• In a nutshell, I hired a WebMeridian’s team to help us with custom Shopify store development from scratch.

SOLUTION

How did you find WebMeridian?

Online Search

Why did you select WebMeridian over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from WebMeridian were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The work done: Created a unique Shopify theme precisely aligned with our brand identity. Optimized the shopping and checkout process for speedy and easy transactions. Ensured the store's responsiveness across all devices.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

First and foremost, we prioritize meeting deadlines, adhering to estimated hours and budget, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the final version of the online store.

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

We are satisfied with their project manager. Although we encountered difficulties, we successfully resolved all issues and overcame them together. Communication was clear, fast, and, most importantly, effective.

What was your primary form of communication with WebMeridian?

Virtual Meeting

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

The effectiveness of their communication, the skills of the development team, and their proactivity were all noteworthy.

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

There's nothing more to add; they are reliable and competent in everything they do.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Managing Director of a legal company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Legal texts for websites and online shops - automatically up-to-date.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Magento plugin development

SOLUTION

How did you find WebMeridian?

Online Search

Why did you select WebMeridian over others?

Good value for cost

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

Very satisfied with the development and project management.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The plugin works as intended.

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

Project management via Trello was friendly and clear.

What was your primary form of communication with WebMeridian?

Email or Messaging App

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

The price and quality were excellent.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Designer's brand women's clothing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Support website, correct mistakes and improve the website

SOLUTION

How did you find WebMeridian?

I was familiarwith Aleksey

Why did you select WebMeridian over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned
• Responsibility for accomplishing tasks

How many teammates from WebMeridian were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

WebMeridian provided web development support, creating and launching backend and frontend solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Uor website manager checked

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

I highly recommend their effective communication and the overall quality of the work that they always deliver

What was your primary form of communication with WebMeridian?

Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with their speed of work and completion of their tasks.

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

I would be great to have Employees who can work at night, in order to correct urgent issues,when the website has gone down

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CEO at Marketing agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Shopware Plugin Development.

SOLUTION

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

I checked their portfolio, and the number of projects they’ve done was impressive. Most of the projects are online shops, and I needed such a partner.

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

They helped us with eCommerce project development on Shopware.

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

One backend developer and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We developed an eCommerce project for our clients with WebMeridian from scratch. They helped us with the backend part.

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

They helped us with eCommerce project development on Shopware.

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

I liked their effective communication and the overall quality of the work that they’ve done so far.

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

no, not at all.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Setting up Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics, changes in the design layout for some pages.

SOLUTION

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

Heard from a friend

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

Get statistically correct data for the questionnaire page, change the page layout.

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

I’ve found them through my friend’s recommendation. He previously worked with WebMeridian and was pleased with the quality of services they provided.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

No... just a complete need and a happy customer

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

The projects were divided into two main parts. The goals are accomplished.

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

They are responsive, flexible, and make everything as we want.

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

No. The project is still going, and we continue working with the team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a freelance Digital Marketing consultant.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

They have helped us with a couple of projects based on Magento. We hire the WebMeridian team for extension setup and some store optimization tasks.

SOLUTION

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

I found WebMeridian on Upwork. They finished a few projects for us, and we decided to continue our cooperation because we like everything they’ve done.

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

Migration of store to the Magento 2 and update of the Magento

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

WebMeridian provided us with 2 developers, 1 project manager, and 1 QA.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Both projects were key parts in order to deliver the client’s digital strategy and have been pivotal in the success of the projects.

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

The project manager was great, he helped a lot in both projects with constant and accurate communications and clear timelines.

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

WebMeridian team has been always delivering projects on time. Their development and management team are true professionals. They handle any issue with ease, and the communication is always smooth and pleasant.

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

No. The team is great, and I am glad to continue working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m CMO of GREPAN company. We manufacture tubular electric heaters

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebMeridian?

We got issues with or website. It falls with no reason, but WebMeridian solves this problem rapidly

What were your goals for this project?

That was really fast solution and WebMeridian saw my problems before us, they called us and started their work

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We worked for 3 years, as I remember because their main office in Kharkiv

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They supporting my website

What was the team composition?

They got team, but I gave them only tasks, don’t know how many people solved them

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

They support the main website of my company

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Everything was great, we communicate in Skype

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are working with different types of problems.

Are there any areas for improvement?

IMHO They can have some interns that are studying from professionals and make simple work for less money)))