Yolk Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Unica Clinic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Unica operates a network of leading private IVF clinics in Czechia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Yolk Studio to accomplish?

• Build a user friendly patient portal
• Increase leads for our services
• Build a new website to support marketing efforts

SOLUTION

How did you find Yolk Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Yolk Studio over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Yolk Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

1. Patient Portal: Yolk Studio meticulously crafted a user-centric web portal for our international clientele. Available in eight languages, this portal seamlessly integrates payment gateways, houses crucial documents, and furnishes timely updates about ongoing treatments. Not only does it offer our patients unparalleled convenience and information, but it also significantly streamlines our internal processes. 
2. Lead Generation: With an emphasis on online campaigns across a spectrum of platforms, Yolk Studio sculpted a dynamic marketing strategy for us. Periodically updated and rooted in robust data and analytics, this strategy has delivered exceptional results. Over the last three years, we have witnessed a 100% increase in our monthly leads. 
3. Revamped Website: Our website now, developed by Yolk Studio, is a testament to modern design principles, serving both form and function. Tailored to support online campaigns, it lucidly elucidates our services to international patients. Beyond this, the site showcases our clinic spectacularly and is optimized for top-tier performance and SEO. This blend ensures prospective clients receive an unparalleled digital experience and are smoothly transitioned from awareness to consideration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Patient Portal: There has been a significant improvement of internal processes as a result of the portal, allowing our existing team to support double the number of patients without any expansion or additional training. 
• Lead Generation: The results have been astounding since adopting Yolk Studio's comprehensive marketing strategy. There has been a 100% increase in our monthly leads compared to our numbers before the collaboration. 
• Revamped Website: With its fine-tuned SEO strategies, the reimagined website has given us a noticeable 20% uptick in organic traffic.

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

Yolk Studio’s approach to project management is both meticulous and adaptive. They initiate the process with a comprehensive 12-month roadmap, laying the foundation for a structured yet flexible strategy. Every two weeks, we meet in-person or online, to touch base on the progress and address any emergent needs and discuss feedback from the business side. 

Yolk's dedicated project manager/account manager is central to our smooth operation. Their comprehensive grasp of all tasks ensures nothing slips through the cracks, from content creation and campaign oversight to intricate web development aspects. With Asana as their task-tracking tool, we've had transparency and insight into the project's intricacies, ensuring alignment and accountability. Yolk has responded adeptly to our evolving needs and shifting priorities, always ensuring results are delivered in a timely fashion.

What was your primary form of communication with Yolk Studio?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

This company's most impressive aspect is its commitment to superior design and engagement through striking visuals. This dedication is evident in every meticulously crafted element, showcasing their unwavering attention to detail. Beyond this, their flexibility stands out; they adeptly adapt to changes efficiently and effectively. 

What truly sets them apart from other providers is their ethos of continuous growth. They're always refining their services, whether online campaign management or web development, ensuring the company is always moving forward and never stagnant.

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

One area where Yolk could refine its services further is in content planning and management. While they excel in many domains, the process for content creation and distribution could benefit from a more streamlined and cohesive approach. We're collaboratively working on producing content in larger, more structured packages rather than on an ad hoc basis.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Dashly

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Dashly is an innovative fintech platform revolutionising the mortgage market. Leveraging data-driven insights, it provides homeowners with a user-friendly app to monitor and optimise their mortgages continually. Dashly proactively alerts customers to opportunities for savings and better deals, acting like a financial concierge.

By automating price comparisons and offering cross-selling opportunities, Dashly helps borrowers access various financial products effortlessly. Its core proposition enhances mortgage efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer outcomes, making it a game-changer for homeowners and lenders alike.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Yolk Studio to accomplish?

• Mobile App

SOLUTION

How did you find Yolk Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Yolk Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Yolk Studio were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

1. Requirements Gathering: Conduct detailed meetings with the Dashly team to understand the app's goals, features, and functionality
2. Design and User Experience: Develop wireframes and mockups for the app's user interface and user experience (UI/UX). Create a visually appealing and user-friendly design that aligns with Dashly's branding.
3. Development: Implement the mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms using native or cross-platform development technologies. Set up the backend infrastructure and APIs for data management and communication with the app and Dashly back platform.
4. User Authentication and Security:Implement secure user authentication mechanisms to ensure data privacy and protection. Incorporate encryption and other security measures to safeguard user data.
5. Cross-Selling Integration: Integrate the app with partner platforms or APIs to provide users with cross-selling opportunities for complimentary financial products.
6. Testing and Quality Assurance:Conduct rigorous testing of the app to ensure functionality, usability, and compatibility across various devices and operating systems. Address and resolve any bugs or issues identified during testing.
7. Deployment and App Store Submission: Deploy the app to live servers and app stores, ensuring compliance with platform guidelines and standards.
8. Maintenance and Support: Provide ongoing maintenance and support services to address any future updates, enhancements, or technical issues.
9. Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for the app's architecture, design, and development for future reference.
10. Project Management: Dedicated project manager to oversee the development process, ensure timely delivery, and communicate progress to the Dashly team. Provide a clear timeline with milestones and deliverables to meet agreed-upon project deadlines.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery to timetable

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

Yolk Studio quickly established regular communication channels with the Dashly team to facilitate collaboration and feedback throughout the development process.

What was your primary form of communication with Yolk Studio?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Design and ability to comprehend and solve complex subject matter into a first class product

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

Working remotely from the UK with an offshore is difficult at the best of times but everyone at Yolk, including the designers and developers spoke prefect English which really helped.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Austin Werner Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Technical headhunters

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Yolk Studio to accomplish?

• Branding
• new web site

SOLUTION

How did you find Yolk Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Yolk Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Yolk Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design a new brand and website to match our core focuses and market.The key was to tap into a globalmarket and have a brand to be proud off whilst attracting more engagement with our website and jobs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Project was organized into manageable segments, with Peter, one of the founders, providing us with a well-defined timeline for each phase and specifying our responsibilities. The plan was highly transparent, ensuring that deadlines were either met or adjusted to accommodate any new requirements.

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

The team is extremely attentive to your needs and promptly addresses any issues or concerns you may have. We established a Slack channel for brainstorming and rapid idea exchange. Their response to changes has been consistently positive, as they consistently seek out innovative approaches to tackle new challenges.

What was your primary form of communication with Yolk Studio?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They took ownership of the project in a remarkable manner, treating us as integral members of their team and investing time in getting to know each of us personally.

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

cant honestly think of any

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Orbi Fintech a.s.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online financial services brokerage through mobile app Orbi.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Yolk Studio to accomplish?

• Design and build full mobile app to service our customers' needs
• Maintain and optimize backend infrastructure
• Design marketing website
• Online marketing banners and videos
• Develop brand design for our mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find Yolk Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Yolk Studio over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• Other

What was the size of Yolk Studio’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

Yolk receives a feature description, core functionality documentation and intended use and role of the feature in the overall product. Afterwards, they deliver:

• UX designs of core flow
• Finalized designs including edge case handling
• Developed version of feature on staging environment
• Collected and processed feedback into feature iteration
• Finalized feature in production

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Development and launch of our app. Commercial success is yet to be seen, but our early adopters love the mobile app.

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

Yes, they always try their best to deliver on time and are very customer-focused. Nothing is ever a problem.

What was your primary form of communication with Yolk Studio?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email
• Messaging App

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

Their determination to the final product. They proved time and time again that the success of my project is as important to them, as it is to me.

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

It is difficult to say. Given highly creative nature of the engagement, we often went through many versions of features. But that can be hardly avoided, if one strives to break new ground.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Newspage

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A newswire platform connecting experts with the media.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Yolk Studio to accomplish?

• Create an online platform and app

SOLUTION

How did you find Yolk Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Yolk Studio over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Yolk Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We commissioned Yolk Studio to build us a platform to connect journalists and subject matter experts. Yolk Studio built the platform and app in a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost. The platform has proved to be robust, reliable and user-friendly. We are happy with their work and plan to work closely again with them in the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The reliability of the platform, minimum bugs.
• Excellent and prompt communication from Yolk Studio.
• User feedback and growth in platform users.

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

One main point of contact, who then managed their team to deliver agreed-upon items, which they did on time and according to our specifications.

What was your primary form of communication with Yolk Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with the quality of their work and communication skills.

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

No.