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BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.             

I’m a digital director at a communications agency based between Montreal and Paris.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Cut2Code?

We have our own team of developers, but sometimes, like many agencies, we have projects that require bigger teams.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We work with Cut2Code mainly for WordPress-based web development projects. They’ve been involved in several projects.

The last project we worked on with Cut2Code was creating a WordPress website with advanced animations.

What was the team composition? 

We mainly work with one project manager, a team lead, and multiple developers. Usually, there are 1–3 Cut2Code teammates per project.

How did you come to work with Cut2Code?

We did some research on Google, trying to find the best WordPress developers in the world; we decided to work with a Polish company for language purposes. We interviewed multiple agencies and selected Cut2Code for the first project. When this went well, we decided to continue the collaboration.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent approximately $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement? 

We started working with them at the beginning of 2022, and it’s an ongoing collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Cut2Code helped build a simple website with very nice animations that received multiple awards and honors. 

They deliver, and they’re perfectionists. They understand the quality we must provide and always meet our expectations. 

How did Cut2Code perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is very good. Cut2Code always provides a quick turnaround time, and they’re very reactive; whenever we have any issue, they’re very understanding and offer multiple solutions. 

We use a Slack channel to communicate and Notion, Figma, and Google Docs as project management tools.

What did you find most impressive about them? 

They’re very reliable. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Cut2Code has occasionally taken on projects beyond their capacity, but we’ve already tackled this issue with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure that the quality of your designs and brief are good. Also, have very concrete communications with them if you want to get the best results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a gaming website

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are currently one of the most popular sites about video games. We are regularly visited by 2 million unique users who appreciate our daily publications - from the latest news from the world of games to reviews and articles, to extensive and completely free game guides.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Cut2Code to accomplish?

• Development of the website including both the front-end and back-end development in WordPress

SOLUTION

How did you find Cut2Code?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Cut2Code over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Other

What was the size of Cut2Code’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Cut2Code was responsible for the development of the website, including both the front-end and back-end development in WordPress. We aimed for perfectly matching requirements such as the high SpeedPges results, the ability to use even basic keyboard shortcuts will be an asset (CTRL+B above all), quick addition: YouTube (embed, e.g., from a link), schedule publication (important in the context of embargoes) or warn against too long a paragraph.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• 10,000 unique users in three months

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Cut2Code performed well and kept us informed of progress and addressing any issues that arose in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Cut2Code?

• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their technical expertise and ability to meet our deadline in a very tight timeline were most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Cut2Code could have done differently?

There were no major areas of improvement needed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hashiona is a unique platform that caters to individuals dealing with Hashimoto's disease. Our focus is on providing non-pharmacological methods to alleviate symptoms. We offer a specially crafted diet, a smart tracking system for triggers, and an interactive educational program to aid users in their journey toward managing their condition.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Cut2Code, and what were your goals?

Cut2Code was brought on to provide maintenance services for Hashiona and help improve the functionality and usability of our website. By applying their expertise in web development, Cut2Code aimed to lift Hashiona up and create a more effective online presence.

Through their efforts, they aimed to enhance the user experience, streamline the website's interface, and ultimately help Hashiona serve our users better.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We felt confident that they had the necessary skills and resources to effectively address our needs. Based on those factors we knew they were going to be a good fit for us.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

As a part of the maintenance service, we have incorporated identifying and fixing up errors or bugs, protecting against security threats, optimizing performance, regularly backing up data, monitoring the site for issues or problems, and extra development for queries of our choice.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Currently, we're working with one dedicated developer and Adam, our long-standing Project Manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The most valuable side project, which Cut2Code delivered for us, was developing a "Check your Thyroid!" embedded calculator. We had a list of external requirements from a medical publication to be fulfilled, so the calculator could be shared on our website.

Cut2Code met all of the goals and now we can share our tool with our site's users!

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Cut2Code's involvement is a valuable contribution to our company's mission. They're committed to delivering high-quality work that meets our needs. They're highly responsive and engaged.

They were attentive to our needs and concerns and helped us through their know-how to make some tough decisions that we were initially uncertain how to approach.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their proactive approach and willingness to collaborate contributes greatly to the collaboration's success and ultimately leads to a positive experience for all involved. The most impressive is their fast delivery time followed by maintained quality.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

As for now, we don't see any specific area that they could improve, we're happy with our outcomes.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-founder of a brand strategy and design studio based out of the twin cities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Cut2Code, and what were your goals?

We hired Cut2Code to help us design and develop a website for one of our clients who is opening up a private Christian school in the Chippewa Valley. The goal of the website was to provide the Chippewa Valley community a place where they could view all of the past updates of the school that's being created and sign-up for a newsletter to be the first to see future updates.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were very impressed with Cut2Code's portfolio, process, and early communication from the jump. There competitive pricing and clear competency made it all the more clear that they were the right choice for this project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The scope of work was to design 3 various pages of this initial website with the ability to share past updates and guide people towards signing up for the e-mail newsletter via a Mailchimp plug-in.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I believe there were a total of 3 people who worked with us from the Cut2Code team. Tom, who is the new business developer was the first and last person we talked to. Mary, the project manager and point of contact throughout the whole project who was absolutely fantastic every step of the way. The third person was one of their developers. Their team did a fantastic job, and every step of the process was a pleasurable experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Our clients initial e-mail list more than doubled the 1st week after launching the website and sharing it with the first group of people from the Chippewa Valley. It was a great success!

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They communicate primarily through e-mail, and also via video calls. They have quick turn-arounds and are able to hit tight timelines.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The communication and turn-around time is fantastic. They're willing to keep working at something until it's right and still hit the deadline all the meanwhile.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I'm very satisfied with my experience working with Cut2Code. It sounds like they're going to try to increase their design expertise and I would be excited to see where that takes them once they do.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the training manager at ECCRT, a clinical research training company in Brussels, Belgium. I’m in charge of all the operations and website development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cut2Code?

We were in a complicated situation; we were unhappy with our last website developer. They took forever to do anything, and we had so many issues. Ultimately, we decided to look for someone more professional who could help us with the problems we were facing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’ve worked with Cut2Code on WordPress development. In the beginning, we had many questions because the website was already developed, so we knew it could be tricky having developers working on existing code. We talked a lot about what we could do if we had to make a brand-new website. As soon as we agreed with the contract, we signed with Cut2Code. We had several projects to work on, so we started operationally talking with our team to execute them.

Since the website was already built, we started fixing and cleaning more minor issues. The previous site was barely usable, so Cut2Code began cleaning up the site and making it fast. Then, we discussed the project further and wrote out specific requirements. We had some audit reports on the website, so we sent them to the team. They went through everything and took care of all the items in the report.

We currently have a maintenance contract with them to constantly check out our plug-ins and ensure everything is running smoothly.

What is the team composition?

We initially spoke to a sales manager. Currently, they have full stack developers on their side.

How did you come to work with Cut2Code?

We found them through Clutch. We looked around for available companies; we were looking for something specific, so we used the advanced filtering options. Based on reviews and several other things, we reduced the number of candidates and interviewed a handful of them.

Finally, we spoke to the salespeople and settled with Cut2Code. They were really positive, professional, and responsive. Additionally, the quality of their work was excellent.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent above $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We first sent them an email in August 2021 and started the contract in October 2021. We still have a lot of ongoing projects with Cut2Code.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We’re much happier with the current state of our website; the site is now our store and is in a much better position. Moreover, the quality of their work is impressive.

How did Cut2Code perform from a project management standpoint?

Unless there are minor issues with the site, they’re almost always on time. The team communicates when everything will be delivered, and they’ve been on budget. Working with them has been fantastic; it’s easy to communicate with them, schedule calls, and organize the project. 

We use Slack to communicate, and they’re very responsive. They get back to us within the day, if not within the hour. Overall, communication is fantastic.

What did you find most impressive about them?

When we come to Cut2Code with a problem, they come up with a solution — they’ve been super helpful. When we face an issue, they tell us what we can do or how they can take care of the problem. Since we aren’t tech experts, we appreciate that they’re solution-oriented. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Maybe they could automate their side to send the invoices automatically, but that’s a minor detail.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

My advice is to work with them. Every company is in a different situation, but they can still help you regardless of what you’re developing. Overall, they’re a fantastic company to work with. If you need a WordPress development partner, they’re a good bet.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a supplement and wellness startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire goshpfy.pro, and what were your goals?

As a startup, we don't have in-house developers, so needed a team that would take our designs and make them reality. For our company aesthetics and functionality of the site are paramount. Our goal was to have a robust, aesthetically pleasing website on Shopify. We also needed additional apps like pre-orders, reviews, etc, and they were able to integrate everything seamlessly.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I had used their parent company, Cut2Code previously for my Wordpress website for another company. They really impressed me, as my prior wordpress developer ruined my SEO, site speed, search function, and other aspects of my website. As a non-technical person, I didn't realize how important it is to have "clean code." Will never make that mistake again.

I found Cut2Code and chose them for multiple reasons - responsiveness, perfect understanding of English, fair pricing, and ability to solve all my web dev problems. So, when I had to create a shopify site, I didn't even look anywhere else, and they absolutely did not disappoint.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had a kickoff meeting to discuss the project, and I provided them with the designs from an outside designer. They then started the development process on Shopify. When one page was done, they would share it with me, I offered feedback, and they could make any changes as needed. Our launch got delayed, hence why the project was a bit drawn out.

We had to make several changes - due to manufacturing delays - they were very patient and understanding, and always were willing to change things as needed or fix/improve things that were caught later on. They delivered me a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing site.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I primarily worked with one project manager. There were at least one or two developers working on the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We only launched the site to the public a few days ago, but so far everything is running smoothly. Emails are working, pre-orders are working, and the site is fast and beautiful.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Communication was primarily through email, but we could hop on a video chat anytime extra explanation was needed. They worked in a timely fashion, and were very responsive.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They gave us a professional Shopify site. I am new to shopify, so they also gave me some tips and pointers on how best to use it. I feel they really stand by their work, and are willing to fix things that aren't working right, and do so swiftly. They were very responsive and easy to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

The only thing I can think of, is it would be nice if they used some sort of project management software with the client for ongoing jobs where there is a lot of back and forth. Sometimes the email chains got extremely long and it's hard to search through them when you need to find something later on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the brand manager at Synergy Codes, a company that builds data visualization and diagram software for companies worldwide. I am in charge of our marketing activities. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cut2Code?

We had a WordPress website, but it was hard for us to optimize and maintain it. We needed help; we couldn’t improve the site ourselves. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Cut2Code is helping us maintain our WordPress website and its offshoots. They’ve optimized the site and improved the navigation. 

At the start of the project, Cut2Code implemented SEO revisions. Then, they uploaded 50 new modules to the WordPress site using Gutenberg. The new modules allowed our marketing department to build new and duplicate websites around our web services. Cut2Code also helped us build entirely new website pages based on our designs. 

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with three teammates from Cut2Code: a project manager, a developer, and the owner. 

How did you come to work with Cut2Code?

A friend told me about them. After a first screening call with them, I was sure Cut2Code was the agency I wanted to work with. I’d had bad experiences with outsourced developers, but Cut2Code gave me an excellent first impression. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $20,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing partnership began in April 2022. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

The website, modules, and new pages are already live. We’re using the pages as part of our marketing campaigns, and we plan to build more websites and modules with Cut2Code. 

Cut2Code has delivered precisely to our specifications — the new website pages and modules haven’t needed any feedback because they’ve adhered to our designs. Normally, we have to give a software team a lot of revisions after the first round of implementation, but Cut2Code is the rare company that matches what a client wants. We’re very happy working with them. 

How did Cut2Code perform from a project management standpoint?

Their biggest advantage is their communication. We use Asana for day-to-day task management — we don’t need to use Slack or anything because we never have to push Cut2Code to deliver on time. 

They always deliver on time — they’re very quick. We have weekly meetings with their team to discuss project updates and status; each week, we set up a plan for the following week. They follow our milestones; they are excellent at delivering results on time. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is very professional. The incredible part of the partnership for me is that I don’t have to ask Cut2Code’s team to do a lot of revisions. Our in-house design team has been impressed with how accurately Cut2Code has implemented their designs. 

Cut2Code goes the extra mile for us. They add a lot of additional value to our projects, and their advice about our website optimization has been good for us. I feel that they care a lot about us as clients. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I haven’t had any issues working with them, so I don’t think there is anything they could improve. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

First, use a specific project management tool to collaborate with Cut2Code. Secondly, the implementation should be precisely laid out so their team knows exactly what they need to cover.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Boostsite is a technical SEO platform that provides you with a wide range of recommendations to better optimize your website. With this comprehensive tool, you can perform an in-depth SEO audit which will help you detect technical issues & efficiently plan the improvement pipeline and make your website more SEO friendly.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Cut2Code, and what were your goals?

1. developing customer panel
2. e-commerce module for purchasing subscriptions
3. plugin for WordPress allowing to generate reports

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Cut2Code is a part of our business network. After our introductory call we already knew further research was unnecessary, they proposed solutions perfectly filling our needs.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Cut2Code provided their expertise and knowledge in developing customer panel, e-commerce module for purchasing subscriptions and coding plugin for WordPress allowing to generate reports.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We collaborated with committed experts that included a dedicated project manager and a developer. The team took the lead from the beginning, proving their insights being always on-point.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The plugin created by Cut2Code allows us to generate reports directly from WordPress, which significantly increases our analytic possibilities. Moreover, implemented UX features are already receiving positive feedback from customers. They now have extended options that allow them to use the customer panel. Additionally, the e-commerce module brought ease and flow to the whole process.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We have gotten along well with Karolina, our project manager, from the start. When faced with challenges, her technical knowledge brought insightful information to the table. She performed each assignment skillfully and effectively. Cut2Code consistently returned with high-quality products and met all of our deadlines.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Cut2Code’s diverse skillset is definitely impressive. They’ve covered our amends from implementation of a customized WordPress plugin to developing an ecommerce module for our website. Apart from that, we were really impressed with their communication and workflow.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We were happy with all of the outcomes.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a lead consultant at a London-based communications agency. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Cut2Code?

We needed web development help since we had issues with our in-house capabilities. Our team hired Cut2Code for that.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Cut2Code developed our website on WordPress. The deliverable was a small storytelling website with a few animations, which made it a bit complex. Our team provided them with designs, but the actual build was done from scratch. The site also had a bunch of regular plug-ins. 

What is the team composition?

We spoke with their customer representatives when we were figuring out our brief. Then, when we agreed on the cost and contract, we worked with their project lead and developers. 

How did you come to work with Cut2Code?

We found Cut2Code by searching Google and looking into their portfolio. 

How much have you invested with them?

Our investment was around $3,000–$4,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from March–April 2022. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

Our team members gave positive feedback to Cut2Code, saying they were responsive, open, and patient with us. We also received positive feedback from the end clients about our website's animations and speed. On top of that, the site’s backend was easy to manage and update. 

Moreover, the timeframe was impressive. The project lasted for three weeks, and they had to work on many animations, so I appreciated their fast work. Their resources probably had to work overtime often to ensure we launched the project on time. 

Overall, Cut2Code was truly helpful and responsive; they were able to jump on our brief quickly. We were happy with the results that they gave us. 

How did Cut2Code perform from a project management standpoint?

Cut2Code adjusted to our tools, which was great. We used Slack once we went into development. We usually had weekly calls to discuss big issues. Our teams also used emails. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were open, responsive, and patient. For comparison, other providers would’ve been easily irritated with the requests and changes that we wanted. I truly appreciated that Cut2Code was open and ready to change things when we wanted. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. I was quite happy with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are the retail leader in the Polish market. I'm working in the employer branding department as a junior EB manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Cut2Code, and what were your goals?

We were aiming for upgrading the current version of the website, eliminating flaws and shortcomings. We prepared a new design, filled with new functionalities and features. We were searching for a committed partner who could conduct a redesign and thorough update process on our website and we found that Cut2Code was the best choice.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We’ve received a recommendation from a company we’re having an on-going collaboration with. Since the first moment we contacted Cut2Code we knew there’s no reason to look elsewhere. We were stunned by their industry’s knowledge and ability to see how some parts of the design will reflect on the website itself. On the top of that the crew was eager and motivated to start working on the project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Cut2Code offered their services and expertise in coding the recruitment page, maintenance, bug fixing from the previous agency, help in managing the website and updating the content.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with a dedicated group of specialists, consisting of a project manager, 3 developers, and account manager. Their team always takes a proactive approach and they’re recommending the best possible solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Cut2Code responds to urgent requests with high priority, we’ve always could count on their responsiveness, openness to collaboration and creative web consultation.

We’ve updated our website, enabling our employees to enjoy improved UX features. Thanks to Cut2Code now they can enjoy automatic text notifications and customized content subscription that the employee has signed up for or read frequently.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We have a great connection with Karolina, our Project Manager. She handles all of the tasks smoothly and efficiently. Cut2Code met all of our deadlines, always coming back with high quality deliverables. The main channel of communication was email and, we have to admit, we were always happy with their response time and problem-solving approach.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Cut2Code sets an example as a provider of accessibility features. By implementing a set of functionalities, we wanted to make the website easier to use for people with disabilities - mainly with visual impairments. That way, users should be able to change font size, website contrast, and eliminate some of the colors.

Additionally, we’ve requested that the navigation on the website will also be possible using the computer keyboard. Cut2Code met all of those requests and transformed challenges into smoothly delivered quests.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

They’ve met all the requirements and expectations.