Zwebra Web Studio Inc.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a business analyst for MacDon Industries. We manufacture and sell farm equipment to dealers around the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Zwebra Web Studio Inc.?

Our e-commerce website’s customer portal and product configurator needed an update. We engaged Zwebra Web Studio Inc. to redesign and develop our site’s configurator tool.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to end our dependency on an outdated framework. We also wanted to update our look and feel to a more modern and intuitive design and to add frequently requested features.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We went through a rigorous search process before selecting Zwebra Web Studio Inc. We searched online using a scorecard of key traits that we considered important; Zwebra Web Studio Inc. met our criteria. We then called several references who all enthusiastically recommended their services.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Zwebra Web Studio Inc. provided web design and frontend web development for our new configurator tool. We provided their team with a concept and rough mockup. They then created multiple alternative designs and wireframes. Once we selected the design, we gave it to Zwebra Web Studio Inc.’s web developer. The final product went through a full review by the QA team and was then implemented by our internal integration team.

What was the team composition?

Maksym (Co-Founder & Executive Director, Zwebra Web Studio Inc.) was our main point of contact. He brought in resources as needed, including wireframe and mockup people, web developers, and a QA/QC team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have yet to publicly launch the tool due to external factors, but Zwebra Web Studio Inc. met all requirements. We’ve never used an outside vendor for web design and development, and we’re highly satisfied with our collaboration.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project ran smoothly from start to finish. Maksym kept us updated continuously, and communication was streamlined, seamless, and highly efficient. We appreciated having a single point of contact throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Zwebra Web Studio Inc. had a penchant for grasping problems and developing creative solutions easily. They turned vague specifications into high-quality deliverables. They also offered valuable suggestions to mockups and concepts.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we’re highly satisfied with their work.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director at Liftoff Capital, an online service that connects entrepreneurs and investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Zwebra Web Studio Inc.?

We needed a company that could cost-effectively build our web platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We gave them our requirements, and they mapped out a timeline for the build, including how many pages it would take. They even took our budget and showed us how we could spend less for the same quality. Over 12 months, they created the algorithms and built out the final product. We were highly engaged in the project. writing a lot of the text for the web-based platform. It works on every phone and operating system, and we plan to build an app within the year. They now provide updates, manage SEO, and make changes as we give feedback.

What is the team composition?

We have two main points of contact, one for the overall project and the other for the technical components.

How did you come to work with Zwebra Web Studio Inc.?

My business partner had worked with them previously. We took our proposal to them and a few others, but Zwebra Web Studio impressed us the most.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $70,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since July 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website’s great and has an amazing UX/UI; it’s much better than we expected. We’ve only been open for about a month, and we already have 70 companies listed on our site. We’re the first result that appears when you Google “liftoff capital.”

How did Zwebra Web Studio Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?

We meet in person once a month, and we send multiples emails and texts a day. Their communication is excellent.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re understanding, adjusting to a lot of changes that we made in the middle of the project. They’re a great business that has excellent SEO skills and an eye for design. Their top priority wasn’t making money off of us; it was about building an excellent product we were happy with. The results are excellent, much more than what we anticipated.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No.