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Great communication - the tie that binds

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Technical skills? Great. Trustworthiness? Great. Progressive thinking and a safe pair of hands? Also great. And all essential for a successful development project. But without clear and consistent communication, without honest open channels, it all counts for nothing. Great communication - it’s the tie that binds.

Lost in translation?

Miscommunication, poor communication, no communication - it all ends in the same disappointing place - costly mistakes, frustrating delays and unsatisfactory results. 

Every project relies on clear, consistent dialogue.

Developer geek speak? Radio silence? Important questions and updates left hanging? So frustrating. So unnecessary. So perfectly avoidable when you’re working with a development team that puts crystal-clear client communications at the heart of everything it does.

A team like 1994.

At every stage of every project, we’ll keep you fully informed so you understand exactly what we’re doing and exactly why we’re doing it, translating even the most complex tech speak into plain English.

Clear, concise, and consistent - every time.

Mind the (communication) gap

You've probably already dealt with agencies that bombard you with jargon or, worse, leave you in the dark about project progress. 

Let’s be honest, techies’ (in)famous reputation for zeroing in and obsessing over the tools of their trade (occasionally at the expense of clear communications), has become a bit of a cliche. 

But it’s a cliche because it’s so often true. 

To be fair though, it would be unfair to expect everyone to specialise in everything.

Yes, of course we use great tech to deliver great business-building products. We’re experts in Statamic and Laravel-based web applications, Craft CMS-powered websites, ecommerce, app building and smart APIs - but we work hard to complement those abilities with open channel communication to make sure you’re always 100% in the picture.

Great communication means collaboration

Looking for a development partner who speaks your language? Who values communication as an essential part of the development process?

And why wouldn’t you?

1. You will always know the status of your project

2. You will feel even more empowered to make informed decisions

3. At every stage you’ll be able to easily explain progress to your own stakeholders 

Time we communicated?

Drop us a quick email and we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

So what does great communication look like

Businesses talk about strong communication all the time and many claim to be strong communicators, but what does that even mean? What does effective project communication really look like?

It looks like this:

  • Regular check-ins - From kick-off meetings to weekly meetings, to ongoing updates to handing over the keys, we always keep you in the loop on progress and challenges.

  • BS-free explanations - Complex concepts broken down and laid out clearly, concisely and understandably.

  • All ears - Successful communication is a two-way street. As important as it is for us to share accurate, timely information, it’s also important that we listen closely to your needs and concerns.

  • Responsive -  We’ll always address your questions and ideas as quickly as we possibly can.

  • Collaborative - It’s your project. Though we use world-class project management and comms platforms, we always do our best to work on your terms. Whatever works best.

  • Transparent - Clear, honest project and budget updates. Need us to present or help you present to your stakeholders? We’re there.

Great communication isn't just about keeping you informed - it's about creating a partnership where your input is understood, valued and valuable.

Bridging gaps and building trust

Effective communication is so much more than simply avoiding misunderstandings. It's about building a strong, lasting partnership. When you can rely on being able to give and receive the right information at the right time, all of a sudden you're free to focus on doing what you do best - delivering great projects and building great businesses.

Want to find out how our communication skills can help you easily navigate the complexities of even the most complex project with ease?