Great communication - the tie that binds
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.
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
So what does great communication look like?
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.
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.
Complex concepts broken down and laid out clearly, concisely and understandably.
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.
We’ll always address your questions and ideas as quickly as we possibly can.
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.
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. Get in touch today - it’s good to talk.