About Us
Transforming travel experiences: Our journey.
Boost is a leading brand marketing agency specialising in building memorable travel and leisure brands.
Founded by Will Stogdale, who was inspired by his upbringing in a successful, multi-generational safari business, he saw a critical need for better digital strategies within the tourism sector.
As our expertise has grown, we’ve recognised that effective online success for travel businesses extends beyond merely having a website. It demands an engaging brand story, targeted content, strategic brand development and more. Today, Boost stands as a dedicated travel specialist committed to crafting unique brands that authentically mirror real-world on the ground experiences.
Our team.
Our talented creative team, spanning the globe, positions us as a remote-first company with a dynamic international reach. From brand designers to digital UX strategists, each member brings specialised skills essential for elevating your travel business to greater success.
Will Stogdale.
Founder
About Will.
Will Stogdale is Boost's founder and CEO, established in 2019. Transitioning from a successful career as a PGA golf professional, Will’s passion for design and digital innovation led him to start Boost. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in a multi-generational safari business, he identified a critical need for advanced digital strategies within the tourism sector.
With expertise in digital strategy, UX design, and digital marketing, Will has steered Boost towards becoming a leading agency in the travel and leisure space. Beyond his professional endeavours, Will enjoys playing golf, kitesurfing, and staying active through exercising and gym workouts.
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Soraia Soares.
Head of Design
About Soraia.
Soraia Soares is the Head of Design at Boost, bringing over seven years of experience in the design industry. Her expertise spans brand design, strategy, and UX design, having worked with clients across various sectors, including travel, SaaS, food and beverage, healthcare, sustainability, and finance. Soraia's comprehensive approach to design ensures that each project looks stunning and aligns with strategic objectives.
Specialising in brand design, brand strategy, brand storytelling, UX design, UX strategy, and UI design, Soraia leads Boost's creative team with a passion for innovation and excellence. Outside of work, she enjoys hand and digital drawing, product and nature photography, content creation, and mentoring fellow designers.
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Berno Mare.
Head of Development
About Berno.
Berno Mare is the Head of Development at Boost, with a diverse background spanning marketing, research, analytics, and front-end development. He began his career consulting with some of the world’s biggest tech brands before transitioning to development over six years ago. Specialising in Webflow and front-end development, Berno has successfully delivered projects ranging from small-scale to enterprise-level. His expertise in data and analytics also makes him a proficient specialist in migrating projects onto Webflow.
Berno's areas of expertise include Webflow development, JavaScript implementation in Webflow, project management, and platform migration. When not immersed in development, he enjoys gaming, reading, cooking, and indulging in his love for cheesecake.
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Michael Ferguson.
Head of SEO
About Michael.
Michael Ferguson is an SEO Specialist at Boost with eight years of experience in Search Engine Optimisation. With a background in copywriting and journalism, Michael excels in crafting website content that resonates with end users and ranks competitively on Google. His expertise extends to marketing attribution, search engine marketing, and content and copywriting, making him a vital asset to the Boost team.
When Michael isn’t working SEO magic on websites, he indulges in his passion for writing urban fantasy, fantasy, and horror books. A published author based in South Africa, Michael combines his creative talents with his professional skills to deliver exceptional results for Boost's clients.
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Dominique Kock.
Project Manager
About Dominique.
Dominique Kock is a Project Manager at Boost. Her career began in graphic design in 2015 when she created a logo for GPH Industries Ltd., a prominent bus company in Geita, Tanzania. Her passion for arts and graphic design soon led her to a Junior UI/UX designer role, where she designed websites and collaborated with various agencies. Leveraging her UI/UX design skills and experience, Dominique transitioned seamlessly into project management, where she excels in client interaction and team support, finding great satisfaction in understanding her clients' businesses.
Dominique later advanced to Director of Operations, managing over 15 clients simultaneously and overseeing her team’s activities. Her dedication to client satisfaction and team success is evident in her comprehensive expertise in project management, planning, organising, problem-solving, risk management, customer service, quality management, and time management. Outside of work, Dominique enjoys baking, reading, camping, puzzle building, problem-solving games, and animal and nature photography.
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Frances Truter.
Developer
About Frances.
Frances Truter is a Webflow Developer at Boost with a love for creativity and design. Growing up in a family of designers, Frances has always been drawn to creating. After completing her degree, she taught herself web design and Webflow development, going on to freelance with various clients, from solar energy companies to educational NPOs. Over the past year Frances has specialised in full-time Webflow development, using her keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills to deliver precise and innovative web solutions.
Frances excels in Webflow development and brings a unique blend of design appreciation and technical expertise to her projects. When she’s not developing websites, she enjoys being outdoors or working on hands-on creative projects such as embroidery, pottery, sewing, and knitting.
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Values that guide us.
Result-driven.
Our goal is to get you to your end goal: more bookings, more travellers, and more recommendations. We’ll help you get there by crafting a dynamic online presence that results in a healthy (and growing) bottom line.
Authentic.
No two travel businesses are the same. We’ll work with you to create a brand that’s truly tailored to your unique personality and audience.
Challenging.
The best solutions are often the simplest ones. We challenge you with the hard-hitting questions to find new - yet simple - ways to help you succeed in the travel and leisure industry.
Collaborative.
We’re your partners in long-term success. By blending your travel insights with our expertise, we find solutions that will truly leverage your business in the tourism space.
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