Appsnado

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and co-founder of Underground Hustle. We’re a social e-commerce app that helps small businesses have a better clientele by exposing them to the communities of their target market. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appsnado?

We had a hard time helping small businesses expand their clientele outside of their local area or region. As a result, we wanted to create a platform that could spread their brands throughout the US and internationally. The platform could also help them cultivate relationships with consumers and entrepreneurs. To do that, we hired Appsnado.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

In the beginning, I provided Appsnado with all the research and discovery I’d done. We had a few meetings about the app; I explained what they should do, how the app should look, and what features it should have. After that, they sent me wireframes, pictures, and PowerPoint presentations. I then made sure that they understood everything correctly before they went into development. Simply put, all ideas came from me, and they had to put them into action. 

At present, Appsnado is developing our platform to allow people to have control over their personal brands and pages. The app is mainly for Android and iOS, but it will also be available for desktop computers. After developing the prototype, Appsnado will give it to me for approval and to know if we need to add anything to it. If I approve, they’ll start developing its beta version, which will be available to download on both Google Play and App Store.

Going forward, they’ll also help us with marketing after the app is released. In fact, they’re creating a website to market our product — another Appsnado team is working on this, so we’re hitting two birds in one stone. We haven’t gone into much of the marketing plan, but we’ll cross the bridge when we get there. So far, we’ve been bouncing ideas off of each other to improve the app. We’ve also contracted them for a year within which they’ll fix bugs in the app and host the website for free. 

What is the team composition?

Appsnado might have external people working on the project, but we mainly chat and collaborate with five people from their team. 

How did you come to work with Appsnado?

I looked up app development companies on Google, which led me to a site where I could create a profile and connect with app developers. After providing a brief explanation of what I wanted, app developers started inboxing me to be interviewed over the phone; I talked to about 5–6 app developers, including Appsnado.

Appsnado ended up being the perfect fit for us because they were as invested and excited about the app as I. In fact, after hearing my ideas, they created a PowerPoint presentation about the project. As a result, I felt they were the best people to hire. I truly appreciated their vibe and effort; it felt as if their vision for the app was as strong as mine. On top of that, their price was affordable — they even gave me a discount because they liked our idea. 

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve invested between $19,000–$20,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2021, and the engagement is ongoing. While we don’t have an end date for the project, we have to renew the contract upon the release of the app. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far, everything has been good. We’re moving a little slower than I want, but I’d rather be slow and perfect than move fast and be trash. The impatient part of me wants to go fast, but I want the app to be perfect — perfection takes time. 

Moreover, I like their step-by-step approach; they don’t move on to the next step unless I approve the previous one. That’s comforting because I know they’re developing the app 100% based on my vision. Due to that, we’re looking forward to renewing our contract in the future because they’re the right people for our business.

How did Appsnado perform from a project management standpoint?

I like how we communicate on Basecamp. Appsnado members are always available; I have their numbers and email addresses, and they respond to me within a day. On average, they only take 4–5 hours to address my concerns. 

They also keep me up to date with everything that’s happening on their side of things. If I haven’t heard from them in a while, I can send them a text message or check in on them on Basecamp to know what’s going on. From there, they tell me everything; they even send me pictures of how everything is going.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re invested in the project, and they come to me with new ideas. In other words, Appsnado doesn’t work just to complete the project and earn money; they’re passionate about everything they do. To sum up, the best part of them is their investment and love for their work. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Communicate with them. As long as you communicate and allow them to know exactly what you want, everything will be good. After all, being able to express your needs, concerns, and happiness is the most important thing in any project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Elevate Your G.A.M.E. conducts mentoring programs at urban high schools and trains and equips others to do the same. I am the executive director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appsnado?

We hire Appsnado to create a new website for us. Previously, they developed an app for us.

SOLUTION

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

We selected this vendor because we had a great experience with them before in developing an app for us in addition their prices for their services are always very reasonable.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The project involved creating a home page and separate web pages for our mentoring conversation sessions, which are about 50 sessions. In addition, we needed an administrative panel that we could easily use to add more pages for more mentoring conversation sessions.

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

Two people worked with me.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We now have a great website that has the capacity to hold hundreds of pages of mentoring conversation material and hundreds of users who will utilize this material.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow between me and the Appsnado team was smooth. They quickly made changes according to my feedback I gave them as the project progressed.

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

I like how responsive they are and their reasonable price for their services.

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

I cannot think of anything they could have done better.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an Associate Professor at a College of Optometry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appsnado?

OCTaVIA app that I created and authored 2 years ago needed an update. Appsnado developed a newer version of the app available for both Apple and Android devices, as well as created a server where information within the app can be modified at any time.

What were your goals for this project?

My primary goal for the project was to have OCTaVIA app available for both Apple and Android devices. Other goals were to have a modifiable version of the app (versus static), so I can post updated information and images to the users.

SOLUTION

How did you select Appsnado?

I researched online, contacted 3 different firms, and after speaking to Ali Mansoor at Appsnado, I was confident that Appsnado can deliver successfully the product I am looking for within the budget that I had

Describe the project in detail.

Originally we had a series of meetings with Ali Mansoor to identify concrete goals of the project and the ways to accomplish them. After the contract was signed, I started working directly with the project manager, Steve Dylan.

At each step of the project, Steve always made sure that I reviewed the work being done before finalizing it, he always addressed issues in a polite and helpful manner. he and hos team worked tirelessly to ensure the successful completion of the project.

What was the team composition?

I was assigned a project manager, Steve Dylan, who was super helpful, patient, diligent and easy to work with throughout the overall process

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Within the first month after OCTaVIA app went live, we already had hundreds of downloads. The app is easy to navigate through from the users perspective. It's also very easy from the developer's perspective to navigate through the server to add/edit images or information.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was very easy through email and/or phone. I was very impressed by how timely issues were resolved, and all the dedication and hard work that Apsnado team brought to this project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I have worked with other companies in the past, and Appsnado particularly impressed me with their collaborative and friendly approach. I felt that I can just text Steve anytime I had a questions, and he would always reply promptly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I was very satisfied with the work Appsnado did, and would recommend it to anyone looking into designing or improving an app.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My company is Discount Inboard Marine, LLC. I am the owner. We are a faith based , Christian company. A mail order business, 29 years strong serving water skiers and wake boarders and the water sports industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appsnado?

We hired Appsnado to develop a Christian App that would provide scripture truth correlated to clock time for use in memorizing scripture and speaking to God with His Word around the clock, minute by minute.

What were your goals for this project?

Reach the world for Christ. Be a beacon light of inspiration and truth.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I Googled App Builders.

Describe the project in detail.

The project took over 1400 verses and 50 beautiful photos of majestic scenery and correlated the scriptures' chapter and verse to the corresponding clock time and presented them scrolling for the users' blessing and meditation.

What was the team composition?

Ali and David were my go to guys for the 9 months it took to come to fruition.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have 52 units using the app within the first 30 days. 359 Sessions and 2,354 impressions. We have not even launched it yet. People love it, some say it is their favorite APP. And, God's timing is so perfect to get a word from Him at any moment of the day based on what time it is. I wish more reviews were allowed by the APP store. It seems they restrict more than a few from showing up. It has a 5 Star rating now with 7 Ratings, but only 3 reviews all on the same day by our personal family. One review from a friend seems to have disappeared. And, no other outside reviews have been allowed to be viewed. Surely there are more.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had some delay and some failed attempts to get the APP working properly, so the Project Manager took over and got her done. I'm grateful for their attention to detail and follow-through.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The website is beautiful and the team was intent on producing a good product.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Realistic timelines might help patience and expectations during the development process based on volume of the team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Owner of a consumer products & services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Therapeutic Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Create an App for connecting people

SOLUTION

How did you find Appsnado?

Online Search

Why did you select Appsnado over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Appsnado were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I contracted Appsnado DBA Exporthub on May 2022 for the completion of an app. Through the last 2.5 years, they have changed personnel multiple times, and the "project manager" I was assigned always had excuses for delays in delivering the product. I have paid them a total of $12,955 of the $13,000 quoted for the completed product, and they have not delivered anything. They refuse to respond or
connect me with their upper management or legal team in order to get the work completed or a refund. As I researched them more online I have found multiple people in my same situation, where they are out 10k plus and nothing is ever delivered. One person even went to the registered address and it is an empty building. This is a shell company operating out of India. DO NOT FALL FOR THEM!! 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They sent wire frames after the first payment, then a non-working test version after the second payment, then stopped sending new versions. They kepts asking for more and more money, and coming up with excuses to not deliver a working app. 

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

None of the deadlines were met. Trying to schedule a virtual meeting or get a response took weeks, and no one ever answers their phone. After the initial sales guy gets you to sign the contract, they say they will communicate through Basecamp, and that is why no one ever answers the phone. So the people in India can reply on their timezone when the US is not in working hours. 

What was your primary form of communication with Appsnado?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Nothing, it has been a horrible experience and a huge waste of time.

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

They should stop scamming people. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Recruiter of Shirley Parsons

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I am the Recruiter at Shirley Parsons, an environmental consultancy firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• I was looking for an app development company that could help me create an optimized application for my banking purposes. When I approached Appsnado, my main motive was to ask them to create a banking app, but after a detailed conversation, I asked them to create a mobile banking app, and along with it, I asked them to make me a scheduling app for my team.

SOLUTION

How did you find Appsnado?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Appsnado over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Appsnado were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Appsnado's extremely dedicated and experienced team of experts were passionate people who never delayed communication. They stayed in constant communication to guide me with the most advanced technology and integrate it into the app. They treated my project as their own and delivered a state-of-the-art app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I can say they always had a problem-solving approach and never hesitated to handle challenges. They had the proficiency to create an app that not only worked efficiently but also provided a user experience that led users to come back to the app again and again.

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

They always had a collaborative approach and took every step with combined brainstorming and team effort in the development process. They always kept me informed about each step they took to make the app a better fit.

What was your primary form of communication with Appsnado?

Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed with the motivation and passion the team had for my project. They added extra features to the application to make it more engaging and user-centric.

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

They delivered flawlessly and always kept me informed, but if we had a physical meeting with the developers, it would be more convenient to guide the developers face-to-face.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Gingham + Grace Clothing Boutique

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a fashion boutique that designs fashionable outfits by hiring highly skilled fashion designers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We came across Appsnado through a social chat group that mentioned the expert services of Appsnado and their creative web app development services. We were in search of website and app development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Appsnado?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site
• Other

Why did you select Appsnado over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Appsnado were assigned to this project?

12-15

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

We are for fashion and design; we wanted to have our very own web app to progress. We were not sure which agency would suit the best, as there are many fraudulent companies in the market, but we did clear research and reviewed Appsnados' case studies regarding services provided for prominent projects. We assigned them the task of creating an innovative website app and designing it creatively. 

They provided us with a smooth-running website app with perfect results. Appsnado's developers are experienced and carry out the app in a flawless manner. You should consider hiring them if you are a business owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The developers at Appsnado are experienced and have complete technical knowledge. They added extra features to the web app based on the graphics and made them creative by initiating augmented reality. They added this feature to the web app for consumers to look for a design and try it on themselves to know how it looks.

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

Yes, they delivered our web app on time and responded when we communicated. Their customer support team was there for us whenever we needed them. They had our backs by managing the website app for us and guiding us on how we could add more innovation to it.

What was your primary form of communication with Appsnado?

Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with the features the developers added. They added AR characters to the web app for customers who would install it. This allowed for more engagement, which resulted in increased publicity and ratings.

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

The only improvement that can be made in their system is if they recruit multi-lingual speakers to eliminate the language barrier.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of evoke the culture ent

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a media and artists discovery platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Appsnado built a website and app for us.

SOLUTION

How did you find Appsnado?

Online Search

Why did you select Appsnado over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

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

The scope of this project was to develop a app and website where artists can build there fanbase by adding a profile and take advantage of the discovery aspect of the platform by sharing content with potential fans. It also help fans get updates of their favorite artists and manage playlists of their favorites.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app and website designs and working functionalities was a clear indication of the success of this project.

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

Appsnado project management abilities is top notch. They completed each task in a timely matter and always adding their expertise to the vision of the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Appsnado?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Appsnado was always consistent with knowing and having the ability to implement the latest features and unique designs to the project and efficiently communicate with us all the way through.

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

At this moment I can’t think of anything they could have done differently. They've given me everything I've asked for and more.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Independence4Ever

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Startup Development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Daily Contact for shut-ins

SOLUTION

How did you find Appsnado?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Appsnado over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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

To deliver a call out system, based on a subscription model

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Incremental UI/UX and api interfaces

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

Virtually no project management in place. They used Basecamp as a communications tool. There are no visible defect reporting and fixing.

What was your primary form of communication with Appsnado?

Email or Messaging App

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

There ability to deflect from doing anything

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

They could try finishing the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of One Accord

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Christian Social Media

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To create an app for Christian’s to connect with churches and watch sermons internationally.

SOLUTION

How did you find Appsnado?

• Online Search
• Bark.com

Why did you select Appsnado over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Appsnado were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

AppsNado was going to do the wire frame, beta testing, and marketing of the app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They gave me a timeline of each phase of the project.

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

They did deliver on-time and informed me of every process every step of the way.

What was your primary form of communication with Appsnado?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their communication and customer service skills and the quality of the app.

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

They've been doing a great job.