Client Communication Principles
Effective communication is key to building strong client relationships and delivering successful projects. Here are our core principles for client communication:
Always Responsive
We ensure clients feel heard and supported by being responsive across all channels:
- Emails & Chat Messages
- Always acknowledge receipt of every email or message, even if a full response will follow later.
- Use quick acknowledgements like:
- “Thanks for the update, we’re on it.”
- “Got it, will review and get back shortly.”
- Aim to provide meaningful responses as soon as possible; this builds trust and reliability.
Proactive Collaboration
Our goal is not just to deliver tasks, but to continuously add value:
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In Meetings
- Actively participate by asking questions, clarifying needs, and offering ideas.
- You can only build great software if you fully understand the problem it is trying to solve.
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Suggest Improvements
- Suggest product improvements or optimisations that can enhance client success.
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Beyond the Brief
- If we identify potential enhancements, we bring them to the client’s attention before being asked.
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Don’t Let Great Work Go Unnoticed
- Unless you show and explain a new feature to the client, they might never realise it’s there or understand its value.
- Even if they do notice, a small tweak or insight from their side might make the feature significantly more impactful.
- Having that conversation gives them the opportunity to shape the feature into something even more useful.
Build Long-Term Trust
- Consistency in communication and delivery strengthens the client’s confidence in our team.
- Even a short delay in communication can cause uncertainty.
- We mitigate this with timely check-ins and updates.
Be Prepared Before Every Meeting
Preparation is key to building confidence and running smooth, productive client meetings. Before every meeting:
- Review what you plan to present or discuss – have a clear goal for the meeting.
- Anticipate possible questions or blockers – especially related to timelines, bugs, or scope.
- Have mitigation strategies ready – know how you’ll respond if something is delayed or not working as expected.
- Test demos beforehand if you’re planning to show a feature or screen.
Be Professional During Meetings
Meetings are key moments to build trust, show value, and strengthen the client relationship. During every meeting:
- Listen actively to what the client is saying — not just the words, but the problem behind the request.
- Acknowledge their challenges or concerns without being defensive.
- Stay solution-focused – even when issues arise, present a clear path forward.
- Share ideas or improvements where relevant – even small suggestions can show that we care.
- Avoid internal distractions – treat client time with the same respect you’d expect.
Our Mindset
“We don’t just build products for our clients, we partner with them to drive growth.”
We maintain a mindset of ownership and initiative. Whether it’s fixing a bug, suggesting a UI improvement, or just responding on time, every small act builds a better client experience.