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Education & Learning
7 reviewers
19%
PROJECT COST
$10K+per project13 reviewers | 26%
RETAINER COST
$250 - $500per month8 reviewers | 16%
Travis Hotrum avatar
Travis HotrumVice-president
Overall Rating
5.0
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
4.8
Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
We set out to get a new, updated website for our small business. We were looking for a slick, current website and great value. Blue Flamingo custom designs their clients' websites, making them truly unique and proprietary. Possibly more important, their project mgmt. process is very smooth and professional; from the initial meeting all the way through the various approval checkpoints/milestones of the design process. I would gladly recommend BF to anyone looking for the same type of service!March 21, 2020

https://www.blueflamingo.ca

Toronto, Canada

Founded 1999

11-50 Employees

Digital enablement, web design and development agency

Founded in 1998, Blue Flamingo are an award winning digital enablement, web design and development agency with offices in Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, and London in the U.K. Using the latest technology and trends, Blue Flamingo's team build and manage websites for clients of all types and sizes, globally. They work extensively for large organizations, particularly in financial services, as well as smaller local businesses and startups. Blue Flamingo's services include domain migration; email and website hosting; SEO; PPC marketing; social media marketing; and digital enablement. They can also support with the implementation of educational resources within an existing CMS; and Wordpress theme installation, among other things.

Expertise

Services Offered
Digital Marketing|PPC|SEO|Social Media Marketing|Web Design|Web Development
Industries Served
IT & Software Development

Costs

Project CostProjects Starting at:
$10K each
23 reviewers reported project cost for this provider
Less than $1K
$1K - $2.5K
2%
$2.5K - $5K
$5K - $10K
18%
$10K+
26%
No cost reported
54%
Retainer CostRetainers Starting at:
$500 monthly
19 reviewers reported retainer cost for this provider
$250 - $500
16%
$500 - $1K
6%
$1K - $2K
10%
$2K - $5K
2%
$5K+
4%
No cost reported
62%

Blue Flamingo Solutions Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

50 Reviews

Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Accuracy of Timeline
4.8

Pros:

  • Blue Flamingo was extremely professional and they are clearly very talented at what they do.

  • Working to a budget, adapting to change in brief, advice on new legal requirements

  • Blueflamingo has helped with various projects and always deliver to budget and on time, allowing me to get on with my day to day business.

  • Clear and concise assistance with my Search Engine Optimisation needs.

Cons:

  • Nothing negative about the experience comes to mind. Blue Flamingo was excellent. Highly recommended.

  • Not much at all. The site transformation took longer than I had hoped but this was more down to the brief changing as we went along.

  • Nothing to add as I am really impressed the level of quality they provide.

  • Nothing to discuss here; very professional, and appropriate to my businesses.

50 reviews

Recommended
Travis Hotrum avatar
Travis Hotrum
Vice-president
Hospitality, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Pros:
Blue Flamingo was extremely professional and they are clearly very talented at what they do.
Cons:
Nothing negative about the experience comes to mind. Blue Flamingo was excellent. Highly recommended.
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 21, 2020
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: We set out to get a new, updated website for our small business. We were looking for a slick, current website and great value. Blue Flamingo custom designs their clients' websites, making them truly unique and proprietary. Possibly more important, their project mgmt. process is very smooth and professional; from the initial meeting all the way through the various approval checkpoints/milestones of the design process. I would gladly recommend BF to anyone looking for the same type of service!
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Reputation, Portfolio
Dave Matheson avatar
Dave Matheson
President
Construction, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 23, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Several months ago, I contacted Blue Flamingo through a random Google search for a web designer in the Toronto area. I was immediately contacted by Tim, one of the co-founders, and we talked about my requirements and what they could provide. I needed changes to our existing site, a new site for a new division of our company and help with search engine optimization to drive new customers to us. We set up a working session to review the project and I immediately know that Blue Flamingo was for us - they were professional, good at what they do and very responsive. As a business owner myself, I appreciate good customer service and it's been nothing but the best from Blue Flamingo. Highly recommend.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Technical Expertise
Stephen W. Ayers avatar
Stephen W. Ayers
Director of Operations
Hospitality, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
February 3, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Overall Experience: Working with Blue Flamingo was a great pleasure. Creativity, cooperation, delivery on time, value for money, updates and weekly calls for meetings, always quick with replies and suggestions for solutions.....everything was really smooth. Designing a Website from scratch is always complicated but Blue Flamingo somehow made it seem simple. Blue Flamingo are always extremely polite, quick to understand problems and quick to correct any problems. I truly enjoyed the overall experience of this project with Blue Flamingo. Thanks!!
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Location, Reputation, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Industry Focus
Kendra Clemo avatar
Kendra Clemo
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Pros:
Working to a budget, adapting to change in brief, advice on new legal requirements
Cons:
Not much at all. The site transformation took longer than I had hoped but this was more down to the brief changing as we went along.
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 18, 2019
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Overall Experience: Mark and his team at Blue Flamingo were engaged to refresh a website they had built for one of my clients, Gray Point Real Estate. I gave a general brief and new imagery as well as a tight budget and with that they transformed the site into something more contemporary with a fresh look and feel. Advice given on online policies and referrals to legal advice as well as suggestions on blogs and an experienced opinion on my ideas and how they might work were all much-appreciated added value. I needed them to be flexible as we quite frequently veered away from original brief as the site progressed and along the way, Mark offered new ideas and helpful fixes to support those changes. My experience of Blue Flamingo is one of a can-do team of web developers who care about the end result and have shown this through their continued support as the site has gone through the initial launch tweaks. I highly recommend Mark and his team.
Sally Fraser avatar
Sally Fraser
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Pros:
I have worked with the Blue Flamingo term for several years now and they have never let me down. They are easy to work with and really know their 'stuff' whether that be web development, design and SEO, social media management or content. I have recommended Blue Flamingo several times already and know they have delivered on each occasion. They are also very good value, another thing that sets them apart.
Cons:
I have to be honest and say I can't thing of any negatives. They are a pleasure to work with hence why I continue to work with them and recommend them to my own clients.
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
November 7, 2018
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Overall Experience: Blue Flamingo take great pride in listening to the client and then delivering for each client. The areas of marketing they handle are complicated, fast moving and ever changing yet they continuously stay ahead of the game. I'm forever 'picking their brains' and I very much see them as an extension of the marketing team.
Andrew Cousins
Managing Director
Retail, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
December 20, 2022
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: I've worked on a few projects with Blue Flamingo for over a decade, and would very much like to work with them again. They are great people who also happen to be extremely good at what they do. Mark and Tim are highly personable, creative and entrepreneurial. 100% recommendation without hesitation.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Cost, Technical Expertise, Reputation
Josh Cherry avatar
Josh Cherry
Systems Manager
Education Management, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 24, 2022
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Cannot thank Tim and Blue Flamingo Solutions enough for their efforts and support for our eBook system for our First Aid publications, by LivCor Australia. Would recommend to anyone considering their services. - Josh | LivCor Australia | www.livcor.com.au
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Specific Service Offering
Clare Turner avatar
Clare Turner
CEO & Founder
Education Management, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 24, 2022
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: Less than $500 monthly
Overall Experience: Bang On....Its really important to us that anyone we work with comes with expertise and the ability to with with us as part of a team...Blue Flamingo Mark and his team do exactly that and we really value it! Very good to work with.
Other Contributing Factors: Industry Focus, Reputation, Technical Expertise
Marco Ferrantini avatar
Marco Ferrantini
Developer
Think Tanks, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 10, 2020
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I worked with BlueFlamingo for several years. Never had a single problem and the team is always ready to address any issue you could have. The quality of their work is outstanding and I would suggest BlueFlamingo to anyone who is looking for quality products and details.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Reputation, Portfolio, Cost
Melanie Yip
CEO
Leisure, Travel & Tourism, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 17, 2019
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Confidential
Overall Experience: We spoke to 4 different web developers before deciding on Blue Flamingo. From the initial meeting, they took the time to understand our vision and needs and worked with us to provide a solution that was within our budget. During the development process, communication was clear and easy and response time was quick. They delivered what they said they would and within the agreed upon budget. They also took the time to walk us through every step of the process, ensured we understood the logic behind how our website was being constructed and spent time teaching us how to manage it on our own. Blue Flamingo are passionate about what they do and it is evident in the experience we had with them. We highly recommend their web design and development services.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Reputation, Portfolio
Ty Gallander
Co-Founder
Education Management, 51-200 employees
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 12, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $5,000 - $9,999
Retainer: Less than $500 monthly
Overall Experience: Blue Flamingo did a great job building a web application to deliver our content to teachers and students. The quality of the final application is superb and the Blue Flamingo team was very patient and thorough in working through unexpected challenges during implementation. They were professional and prompt all the way from requirements to going live, and their support afterwards has been excellent. They were also instrumental in integrating our application with Clever and ClassLink for an even better user experience. I highly recommend Blue Flamingo Solutions!
Other Contributing Factors: Specific Service Offering, Reputation
Aaron Wayne
President
Retail, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 10, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $5,000+ monthly
Overall Experience: My experience with Blue Flamingo has been excellent. After doing A LOT of research and getting in touch with multiple web developers, I decided to go with Tim and his team primarily due to value and trust. I have been running my online business for over seven years now and in that time I have had a lot of poor experiences with developers. I knew that if I wanted to take my business to the next level, I needed a partner and not a just company to do what I ask. After various interactions with Tim, it just felt right. Now I have a beautifully designed website with functionalities built into it to enable my business to scale and a partner I can rely on.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Cost, Location, Specific Service Offering, Reputation, Technical Expertise
Maurizio Conventi avatar
Maurizio Conventi
Founder at OLAB
Information Technology and Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
March 10, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: Less than $500 monthly
Overall Experience: Blue Flamingo is a top class design and development agency. They beat out other companies in both design quality and cost.
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Reputation
Linda Franz
Owner
Consumer Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
October 1, 2022
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: Unspecified
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I am very grateful to the business that recommended Blue Flamingo to me. Like most people, I need to be very sure before I make a recommendation but I am confident passing the favour along to family and friends, people I care about whose businesses would benefit from their expertise. My website had some unique challenges but Tim Husband worked with me to find the right approach for successfully overhauling it. Whenever there have been glitches (inevitable on a 16 year old site), they have been responsive and capable. If I could, I would give more than 5 stars.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Reputation
Gus
Director
Construction, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
September 17, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Overall Experience: My experience with Blueflamingo has been a masterclass of how a business should operate and deliver to its clients. From the outset of developing the ideas, to structuring the work, to communications on an ongoing basis, it has been first class. The final product delivered has been highly effective and above expectations (which were already high). I would recommend Blueflamingo if you or your company want a professional organisation that practices insightful product development, with a first class attitude.
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered

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Locations

Headquarters:
Toronto, Canada
Other Locations (2)
  • Calgary
  • Vancouver