UPQODE

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of IT of an IT company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company provides enterprise IT services, software integrations, and technology infrastructure management to help businesses streamline their operations

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design a new website

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

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

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We engaged UPQODE for a full website redesign and development project to modernize our online presence and better position ourselves in the federal contracting and defense technology space. The project included UI/UX design for 17 page templates across 42 total pages, WordPress development with Elementor Pro, technical SEO implementation, and a style guide.

From day one, UPQODE's project management was excellent. They assigned a dedicated team — including a project manager, creative director, UI/UX designer, and developers — and kept the project organized and moving forward through clear milestones and regular communication. Their use of ActiveCollab and Figma made collaboration seamless, even with our team balancing multiple priorities.

The design phase was a highlight. UPQODE took the time to understand our brand, our audience of federal contracting officers, and our competitive landscape. The homepage concepts they delivered in June 2025 were strong, and the iterative feedback process through Figma was smooth and efficient. By late October, designs were finalized and development was already underway — right on schedule.

Their team is responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in delivering quality work. They've been easy to work with and transparent throughout the process. We'd recommend UPQODE to any organization looking for a modern, well-executed website redesign.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Excellent, well-designed new website that was a great improvement over our previous one

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

Yes, their project management was great throughout, with good communication, frequent check-ins, and excellent project tracking

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Good designs and full featured delivery with lots of included features

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Marketing of HireQuest

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

HireQuest is a leading franchisor of staffing and workforce solutions, serving communities across the United States and international markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rebuild Consumer Websites

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

A Strategic Digital Partner That Delivers — UpQode

We engaged UpQode to help elevate our consumer websites and the results were tangible, measurable, and strategically smart. If you’re looking for an agency that can translate business goals into a digital strategy that actually moves the needle, they’re worth serious consideration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

What They Do Well
Strategic Thinking First
UpQode doesn’t start with templates. They start with why - your business objective, audience behavior, and competitive context. That means the work you get isn’t just visually appealing, it’s purpose-built to perform.

Design That’s Both Beautiful and Functional
The creative team balances aesthetics with usability. Projects are polished without being trendy for the sake of trends, they reflect client brand personality and support user engagement.
Technical Execution You Can Trust
From responsive sites to scalable site builds, their development team is proactive in solving problems you didn’t even know you had. Implementation is clean, fast, and future-ready.

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

How They Work
UpQode is collaborative without being overwhelming. They set clear checkpoints, share insights in language the business team actually understands, and keep communication open without micromanagement. Deadlines and budgets were respected  which, let’s be honest, still feels like a differentiator in this industry. We were initially concerned time zones could be a barrier yet they have proven us wrong (in the best way).

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Who They’re Best For
Organizations that want:

A partner, not just a vendor
Strategy + execution under one roof
Digital solutions that grow with their business
If you’re a company ready to invest in quality and long-term results - UpQode will not disappoint.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Department Director of Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation provides equipment, programs, and resources to address gaps in city funding and help the LAFD save lives and build resilient communities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Website development
• Maintenance support
• Webpage development

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The LAFD Foundation hired Upqode to develop a new website for us. Our old, outdated website lacked a dynamic feel, was not user friendly, and was challenging to edit on the backend. Upqode supported us with innovative UI/UX design, SEO, and a design that was responsive to the needs of our users across mobile, tablet, and desktop. Key deliverables included:

• Development of a new sitemap and content map
• Acquisition of assets
• Hosting
• Post-development maintenance 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The development of the new website resulted in an easy-to-navigate, dynamic, colorful design with improved bandwidth and overall "feel." The SEO development and intentional user-forward design has contributed to increased traffic to the website with more unique visitors when we look at year-over-year metrics. Additionally, Upqode's guidance along the way and after development helped ensure that our team was equipped with the tools and expertise necessary to make our own changes and navigate the backend of the site.

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

Upqode was very timely, especially considering the fact that our project was delayed significantly when the fires broke out in Los Angeles in January 2025. Upqode was incredibly patient with us, and very professionally ensured that we stayed on track while giving us the space and time we needed to navigate such a uniquely chaotic time during wildfire crisis that directly impacted our work and our city. 

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Most impressive was Upqode's expertise and ability to quickly solve issues. They are true experts in the field, and despite their being an international company, we felt as though they understood our needs in Los Angeles and aligned their methods and strategy with that knowledge. They not only solved issues quickly but also shared their wisdom and provided solutions for us to carry forward, empowering us to take the lead when necessary.  

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

Our only disappointment was with the subsequent maintenance plans that were required, but not clearly outlined at the outset of the project. It was totally understandable that maintenance post-development would be required, but we did feel a bit blindsided when we arrived at the end of the project and learned that there would be additional costs associated with their support after the project had been completed. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partner of Little Candle Marketing on behalf of SEOPS Space

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SEOPS is a leading provider of integration and launch solutions for smallsats headed to LEO, cislunar, and beyond. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Refresh the brand (& therefore website) to better reflect the company's offerings

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

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

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We engaged Upqode for a full website redesign & development. This included discovery and planning, requirements gathering, project planning and scheduling. It involved creating new brand / visual identity, including color palette and typography, a graphic style guide, and ultimately a new logo and an animation of that logo. They did all the UX/UI design, information architecture, wireframes, concept designs and several custom illustrations. They also did the website development, including all front-end and back-end development, including integration with our CRM system, forms and analytics. Finally, they completed content migration, SEO setup, all testing and QA, including the launch deployment and post-launch testing, training, documentation and support. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our primary goal was to elevate the brand identity from others in the industry, and create a web experience that was more cohesive in order to tell a more comprehensive story than the previous site. We also wanted to create more CTAs throughout the site to drive leads. Ultimately, we believed the traffic would increase because of more attractive layout and design, and early indicators are showing that to be true. 

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

100%! Upqode excels in project management. Whether it was during weekly calls or emails that succinctly outlined decisions, we always knew where we stood, and what the next steps were.  The team was super responsive to our questions, our requests to increase the scope, and extremely helpful with guidance, options and opinions.  

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Upqode -- from sales, design and project management, to ongoing maintenance. They had a very experienced team that consistently showed their professionalism, expertise, and desire to create a project that fit our needs. We actually looked forward to our weekly calls -- and having done many website design and development projects over the years, I can honestly that doesn't typically happen. Huge kudos to our team there.

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

I think one of their strong suits is managing to a schedule, but still remaining flexible throughout the process. We never felt like we couldn't get more options, a new approach, new images, etc. They were genuinely concerned that we were happy with the work, the deliverables, and that we had ownership over how things worked (like forms and integrations). We threw some curve balls at them and they were very open about their process, their tools, and implications of our requests. We really felt like part of the team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Marketing Manager of Forrest Logistics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a drayage trucking company servicing the United States.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Completely Redo Our Website
• Infuse the site with our personality and values
• Have engaging visuals without using stock imagery

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

The quality of their work

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Complete website redesign and rebuild from scratch on WordPress
Custom design tailored to brand identity and vision
Original illustrations and graphics created from scratch
Responsive layout optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile
Content migration from old site to new platform
User-friendly navigation and improved site structure
SEO-friendly setup for better search visibility
Integration of forms, contact features, and interactive elements
Quality assurance testing for functionality and performance
Launch support and post-launch adjustments

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Improved website engagement
Faster page load speeds improving user experience and SEO ranking potential
Better mobile usability and higher mobile visitor engagement
Higher search engine visibility due to SEO-friendly structure
Positive customer feedback on the new design and usability
Easier internal updates thanks to user-friendly WordPress backend
Consistent brand presentation through custom graphics and illustrations

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

Upqode’s project management was outstanding! They were incredibly patient and supportive throughout the process. Even when our reviews and feedback took longer than planned, they never pressured us, always embraced our pace, and met us on our timeline, delivering milestones on schedule while ensuring every detail matched our vision. Their responsiveness and flexibility made a major difference in the project’s success.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Upqode was their combination of technical expertise, creativity, and genuine patience. They didn’t just build a website, they brought our vision to life, creating custom illustrations and graphics while carefully attending to every detail, all while supporting us at our own pace. Their ability to balance professionalism with a truly collaborative approach felt unique and exceptional.

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

Not a thing could have been better. They are the perfect web development partner

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Marketing Specialist of Rebelution e-Commerce

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Rebelution is a full-service e-Commerce commercialization company that empowers brands to maximize profitability and market reach across platforms like Amazon and Walmart through advanced technologies, expert logistics, strategic consulting, product development, content creation, and targeted marketplace marketing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Redesign and Modernize our Website
• Include Original Animations

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

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

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

UPQODE designed and developed a fully customized 67-page website for us hosted on WebFlow. It features several unique page templates, modern UI/UX design, technical SEO optimization, responsive design, and we have a post-launch maintenance plan. Deliverables included style guides, project management via ActiveCollab, and several iterations of designs. They provided a lot of inspiration for us and gave there expertise throughout this process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We used ActiveCollab to track project progress, in addition to a few other platforms to review designs. We didn't just stay on track, we launched early and couldn't be happier with the result. 

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

Kat was our project manager, and she was phenomenal. We had an open line of communication, and she was incredibly responsive to emails. We asked a lot of questions, wanted her opinion, adn valued her extensive knowledge on WebDev and Design. She was very insightful and honest, which our team strongly values. We also worked with Daria and Val, who were helpful as well! All deliverables were on time and went above our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Compared to other agencies we met with, the whole team at UPQODE was very personable and genuine. They're all very approachable and were comfortable with receiving project feedback. Their portfolio has a great variety of projects and creative directions, so we knew they would be able to execute our vision perfectly.

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

At the beginning of this process, we were told the team was American based, which we looked for due to time zone changes. However, everyone we worked with was outside of the U.S. This ended up being ok, but I recommend informing people up front :)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at Kera Capital

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Seasoned Investment Professionals Providing Institutional Expertise, With Small-Firm Culture

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Redesign Website
• SEO

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Refresh the design of our website to appear more modern, professional, and eye-catching.  Include greater responsiveness without glitches or lag time, to promote a better user-experience

Analytics and Website Development Technical SEO:
• Setting up Google Analytics 4
• Configuring Google Search Console
• Establishing Bing Webmaster Tools
• Activating Ahrefs Webmaster Tool
• Creating and submitting XML sitemaps
• Generating robots.txt files
• Ensuring the website's indexability
• Ensuring the website is accessible via a single domain
• Ensuring mobile-friendliness
• Implementing HTTPS
• Optimizing images
• Addressing Core Web Vitals
• Configuring editable SEO page titles and meta descriptions
• Structuring SEO heading hierarchy
• Implementing Hreflang for multiple languages
• Optimizing URL structures for short and descriptive URLs
• Rectifying broken links (404 errors)
• Resolving 301 redirect chains issues

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Created a beautifully designed website that fit my target audience.  SEO and indexing works much better than the previous version of my site.

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

The entire team was always quick to respond via email or with a meeting.  Upqode uses collaboration project management tools which made it easy for me to suggest and see changes implemented in real time.  I was impressed with the overall execution.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

Virtual Meeting

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

The company cares about their deliverables because it is on the internet for the world to see.  Their design was thoughtful and took into account my specific niche target audience.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Sales & Marketing of Eurobound

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We sell tailormade European travel packages through travel agents to their clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Redesign our website
• Capture our points of distinction

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Project Management
• Web Style Guide
• Website UI & UX Design
• 1-4 Revisions per Home Page
• 1-2 Revisions per Inner Pag
• Frontend Development
• Backend Development
• Technical SEO
• Testing & QA
• Copywriting
• ​10 Page Templates
• ​22 Total Pages

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Google spreadsheets

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

Project management was excellent.  Weekly Zoom meetings and regular emails kept us on track and up-to-date.  Links to sample pages helped to visualize progress.  Examples of websites that we provided were helpful to create the look and feel we wanted.  The "invisible hand" of the project with these elements guided their design choices which provided freedom and curbs to the final product.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The first moment of truth with my initial contact made me very comfortable to proceed.  The second moment of truth, the proposal was in scope to my budget and expectations.  The third moment of truth, the project managment handover, impressed me with their overall capability and professionalism.  The relaxed communication format continued throughout the process and minimized technical barriers, although there were new tools I had never been exposed to.

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

Since this is not my area of expertise, I could not recommend areas for improvement because everything went very smoothly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Murray-Brown Laboratories Inc

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Microbiological and chemical analysis on products intended for human consumption such as food, supplements, and beverages. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create various order forms for clients.
• Update and modernize our web site.
• Increase SEO.

SOLUTION

How did you find UPQODE?

Online Search

Why did you select UPQODE over others?

• High ratings
• Said they could develop our order forms

How many teammates from UPQODE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A whole new web site was created, including copywriting. We identified 12 industries which we would focus on. We researched information for each industry including an overview, results interpreration, related tests, and FAQ. We developed highly specific order forms for each industry page.

We defined an extensive test library and devloped a data bank of well rounded resources. 

We created an in depth About Us page and highly intutive Sample Submission Page. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ability to produce the order forms that we asked for including easy-to-update functionality with notificaitons including an excel file that we could copy the information from. 

We should be able to have more orders placed through our new web site compared to our old one. I will refer to it continuously when answering questions for my customers.

Improvement of SEO functionality. 

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

UPQODEs' responses to our needs were outstanding. The task of creating our new web site was incredibly complex, more so than either side imagined it would be. Together we hit many road blocks but worked through all of them. Alina and her team could not have been more patient, understanding, and supportive in puzzling through every issue we came accross. Alina and her team would often have to propose multiple soultions to various issues and allowed me to choose amongst them. Sometimes, Alina and I would finally puzzle through something together during an online meeting. The project did take longer than expected due to the complexity and also delays on my end; however, in the end, I believe everyone who worked on this project is better for it. We all learned a lot.

What was your primary form of communication with UPQODE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were shown unique looking websites with complex functionalties previously created by UPQODE. We liked that the company is made up of a large and diversified group of individuals and believed that they would be able to provide us with what we needed, being our specific order forms.  

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

I thought that I discovered more errors during my review/approval tasks than I should have discovered considering the UPQODE team had already reviewed the pages.