YELPIX LLC

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Explainly. We provide custom, animated explainer videos. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire YELPIX LLC?

I wanted someone to put together a WordPress site based on my wireframes and set up our backend with various functionalities.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted an aesthetically pleasing website that was mobile friendly and practical. I also wanted to preserve my wireframe’s design.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

YELPIX had lots of experience with this type of work. Starting with small web development tasks helped me realize they were trustworthy. I felt quite comfortable giving them more access to my site.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Using my wireframes as a foundation, they built the site on WordPress and configured appropriate DNS settings. They also introduced forwarding from other domains and set up my Google drive, email, analytics, and tag management systems.  

What was the team composition?

I worked directly with a single point of contact.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I now have a reliable website with all the basic functionality I was looking for. YELPIX will be my first call as we continue to grow. 

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated within UpWork and sent the occasional email. All milestones were set in UpWork as well.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their reliability regarding deadlines was quite valuable. I didn’t have to wonder if they’d deliver.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have no complaints. They were well prepared and plenty skilled to take on every challenge I put together.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm an advisor for Empire Movers, assisting with various tasks to improve their systems.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire YELPIX LLC?

I needed an outside vendor to redevelop an old website with new design ideas and a more attractive visual appearance.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to preserve the brand through a new WordPress site with enhanced functionality, including an online form for clients to get estimates.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I searched for a web developer on Upwork and received many proposals. Volodymyr (Co-Founder and CEO, YELPIX LLC) impressed me with his interest and unique approach.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

I gave them a design of the homepage I received from a third-party designer. They created the other pages in accordance with that design, using HTML and integrating them with a WordPress backend.

What was the team composition?

I worked directly with Volodymyr. They also had a designer and at least two backend developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The new website ranks higher in Google search results, works faster, and is more mobile-responsive. It has an SSL certificate. The new form for users simplified the lead generation process and has drawn more potential clients.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Volodymyr has a very comfortable approach and we approved every step in implementing a new design. They took all of our wishes into account.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They offered great quality for a reasonable price, and they always responded quickly, no matter the time.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the director of a newly launched silent disco company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire YELPIX LLC?

We needed a new website based on a set of design sketches.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a professional web presence, the visual appearance of which would look professional and encourage visitors to book tickets.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I found them through Upwork and I was impressed by their portfolio. All of their sites had fast load times and looked very professional, so I knew they could do UI according to our designs.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They did full-stack web development based on our design sketches. I provided some clarification when we realized the designs were missing some key elements.

What was the team composition?

My point of contact was the account manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Following the site’s launch and advertising work, we started directing customers to our business offering. I’ve been told by tourism leaders that it's a great site and that they're very impressed with how it looks.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The account manager was available at any time to answer my questions and provide updates. We did all messaging through Upwork and there were no barriers to communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They created a beautiful site that was free of bugs or responsive display errors. It’s robust and immune to any mistakes I might make as a user when I’m uploading content.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I was completely satisfied.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of BestSeekers, a review website that helps consumers make better online purchasing decisions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire YELPIX LLC?

We needed to redesign our website from scratch and develop a few new features and tools to improve our UX.

What were your goals for this project?

We’d been using a basic WordPress theme but wanted a custom solution that would improve our UX. We hoped the new UX would entice users to stay on the website longer.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I’d already worked with YELPIX LLC on small projects and, since they delivered quality work at a fair price, I decided to hire them again.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

We began by discussing the key features, functionalities, and look of our new design. YELPIX LLC then created the first wireframes, which we revised and iterated until we were happy. They then implemented the design, features, and functionalities as discussed.

What was the team composition?

We worked with their chief business development officer, who acted as a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our user retention improved as soon as the new design went live.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated through Skype on an almost daily basis. They provided frequent updates and were always quick to respond.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They provided good, quality work at an affordable price and were willing to work late and on weekends if they fell behind. 

Are there any areas where they can improve?

The project took slightly longer than we expected.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of Breakletics, a fitness company that’s invented a new kind of workout made of breakdance and functional fitness elements.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with YELPIX LLC?

We needed a new development vendor.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Previously, we had a WordPress website built by other developers. The site ran on a subscription model and enabled users to sign up and access our workout videos. YELPIX LLC used this page to as a backend database for the hybrid iOS and Android apps they developed. I provided the concept and design for the app. YELPIX LLC released the Android version in January 2018 and the iOS version one month later. We still use the WordPress page as the database because we wanted to preserve our existing technology during the project.

Another project team then developed a management tool and platform made with Drupal for instructors to log in and find the materials and videos they need to get certified. Currently, we’re working on new features for the trainer platform. ​​​​​​

What is the team composition?

We interact with Volodymyr (Co-founder/CEO, YELPIX LLC), who manages the project.

How did you come to work with YELPIX LLC?

We tried different developers until we hired YELPIX LLC through Upwork.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2017, and the partnership is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re very satisfied with the apps. We have about 12,000 downloads to date and the number continues to grow. Approximately 200 trainers use the management platform.

How did YELPIX LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

We had some problems in the beginning, but I can see they learned from those experience. Everything runs a lot smoother now. The team is communicative and Volodymyr is always reachable, even on weekends. He’s always there for us to solve problems or inform us about recent developments. We find solutions together, communicating via Slack and Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They produce quality work at great prices. The team also has strong communication skills.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could work faster at times. But they meet the deadlines, and that's what counts.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Developers and freelances should make detailed plans at the beginning so both sides know what to expect.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive of Signal House, a telecommunications company. Signal House is a CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) company that delivers business SMS messaging.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with YELPIX LLC?

We needed YELPIX LLC to design and build our website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started by wireframing the design and layout of the website. We worked with YELPIX LLC’s team to highlight the important parts of our business. They hosted and launched the site within the given timeframe.
At present, we’re still working with them for maintenance and updates.

What is the team composition?

We work with three teammates from YELPIX LLC.

How did you come to work with YELPIX LLC?

I found them online. YELPIX LLC immediately understood the design and layout we wanted to build. They asked the right questions and had the right answers during the vetting process. You could tell they knew what they were doing.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

YELPIX LLC has given us KPIs for deliverables. They’ve hit each milestone and even delivered before the due dates. It’s a breath of fresh air because that never happens.

How did YELPIX LLC perform from a project management standpoint?

YELPIX LLC’s project management is great. They deliver on time and over-communicate via Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re highly skilled designers and over-communicate.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of the company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a Swedish tech/marketing agency that provides a scalable source of highly targeted sales-ready leads, globally and locally, in +20 industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire YELPIX LLC to accomplish?

• Code a website based on pre-designed layout
• Migrate the website
• Launch the website

SOLUTION

How did you find YELPIX LLC?

Upwork

Why did you select YELPIX LLC over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned
• Level of service

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

Yelpix helped us build the structure of our website and the complex logic behind it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website is now live and it is working better than we had hoped. Yelpix delivers above and beyond, they are quick to respond and to implement new ideas. They have a broad base of knowledge and has therefore been able to help us with all of our questions.

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

Yelpix delivers on time, always, even though we come up with new things along the way.

What was your primary form of communication with YELPIX LLC?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their level of service, knowledge, and professionalism were highly appreciated.

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

I havn't found any yet.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the project manager at a boutique web marketing agency based in Quebec City

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had a very challenging website design that needed to be developed. This design has scroll animations as well as being a full width design.

SOLUTION

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

We saw the company's portfolio, but mostly it was how Sergey communicated, with honesty and patience.

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

The key deliverables were HTML, CSS and JS files that were to be integrated in a CMS by us. The steps were mainly one page at a time, starting from the homepage, which was the most complicated part.

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

I believe one person was assigned to our project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were able to have great, responsive designs that we were able to easily integrate with our CMS. YELPIX LLC created great templates that comply with our accessibility standards.

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

We mainly communicate via UpWork.

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

The patience, impressibe quality of work and ease of communication.

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

So far, nothing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a financial service company that provides cannabis related business services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed to create a multi-language website for our new business. We asked them to find the right WP theme and modify it to fit our service.

SOLUTION

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

Their response was really quick and they always provided the right solutions for us.

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

Design, Theme selection and modification, and content placement and deployment.

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

I believe one person has worked with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They created an awesome website that I had never imagined.

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

They were very responsive, and the communication was always very efficient.

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

Quick response, flexible, reliable.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Owner & Founder - Digital Marketing Agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had a design for our company website which needed to be developed in WordPress.

SOLUTION

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

We found Yelpix through a freelance platform. They convinced us because of their proactive nature when discussing technologies and how to improve the overall user experience for our website because of that.

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

Yelpix discussed the technologies used and schedule with us and then off they went. Within the shortest of timeframes, we had a functioning WordPress site and could work on improving the original design.

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

We worked with Volodymyr for the entire time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website is so easy to maintain and our clients love the website and fluidity of the implementation.

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

Excellent project management.

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

Yelpix maintained its proactive approach throughout the whole project. They take what you give them and make it even better.

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

No