Chakor

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a talent marketplace.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Talent marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rebuild or fix a talent marketplace app on Bubble
• Migrate the database into Xano

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

• Online Search
• Bubble Website

Why did you select Chakor over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Build a talent marketplace with advaced ffiltering using Bubble and Xano.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

2 weeks for the research phase to decide if we should use Bubble's internal Database or migrate to Xano

4-6 weeks for the development phase where they deliver a fully functional app based on the agreed upon scope and specifications

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

I had a very disappointing experience with this team. After three months of collaboration, along with the initial payment, it feels like a complete waste of time. They seem to hire fresh graduates in Pakistan with limited experience, likely at a lower hourly rate, and then charge clients significantly higher rates, such as $40 per hour. The junior developer assigned to my project often provided generic updates, which gave the impression of progress, but in reality, it was a lot of wasted time and energy. Overall, I feel that the project was mishandled, and my investment didn’t yield any the results.

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are skilled at making empty promises without ever delivering on them.

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

Their service feels overly commercial, with a focus on charging clients rather than delivering meaningful results. They often make empty promises, leaving clients disappointed. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a health benefits provider.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help businesses provide flexible health benefits to their team members. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Complete MVP of App
• Design upgrades

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Chakor over others?

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

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Complete app development for complex web app using bubble.io. 
• Optimize for mobile, test app workflows and fix bugs. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app works well and has the intended functionality.

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

Incredibly responsive team with timely delivery. 

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Chakor was a dedicated and skilled team with great leadership who is looking to make long term relationships with their clients. I felt very supported and would reccomend considering Chakor for your project. 

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

Nothing major. A bit more time scoping the project needs could be beneficial. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a market intelligence company providing market intelligence to the aerospace and defense sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

I needed help developing a somewhat complex website. I required a landing page with a backend database that needed to be visualized with custom visualizations and data summarizations. This feature needed a custom backend built, which was why I was looking for support.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, I provided Chakor with branding guidelines and some ideas about how I wanted the website to look. Using my input, Chakor has created everything on their own. As for the technology stack, they've used Bubble to build this website. Currently, we're in discussions about a second stage for this website development project.

What is the team composition?

I've been in contact with five teammates from Chakor, two of which have done the majority of the technical work.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found them online.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent under $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around May 2024, and our engagement is ongoing. The first stage of the website is almost complete, and we're now talking about future development work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Although we're not at the point of launching our website yet, we'll be in the next couple of weeks. Chakor has done everything I've asked for, but the impact of their work will have to wait until we officially publish the site and see what happens.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything has been delivered within a timeframe I've been happy with, and there have been no budgetary changes from the initial scope Chakor provided.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Mohid (Web Application Developer) has been the lead developer. He's very useful and responsive. Whenever there's a problem, we just jump on a call and quickly sort it out and clarify any confusion. Still, everyone from Chakor has been very responsive as well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chakor is very responsive and offers good value for the money.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing Chakor could improve on. Whenever I don't like something, I mention it to them, and they quickly try to change it until I'm happy with the result.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Be sure about everything you want. Chakor is very responsive and will try to fulfill your vision. If you're trying to do a web development project with good results and good value for the money, Chakor is a good choice.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of a company that offers a social media application that supports video and multimedia to help bring local communities together.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed support to develop our web application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor developed our web application from scratch. The app will eventually be available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Chakor delivered an MVP available on our website with the required password.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Chakor's secretary, two developers, an accountant, and one of the co-founders.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found Chakor through an online search on Bubble. I chose Chakor because I liked their professionalism and onboarding stream. I saw Chakor had great reviews and felt they were the most suitable team for the work I was looking for. We had numerous phone calls and three meetings via Google Meet with the team before agreeing to engage in the project.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent under $10,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Chakor in March 2024, and our engagement concludes today.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I received more than I was expecting from Chakor's work. The team revised the work and adjusted it according to my requests, being very patient. I was very pleased with the app. Chakor was accommodating in developing features that weren't included in the original statement of work (SoW). 

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor's deliverables went beyond time, although this wasn't their fault because I added features to the original SoW. The team was very professional and performed very well. Our communication was excellent and without hurdles despite being located in different countries, which could be challenging. We communicated with Chakor via phone calls and Google Meet.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Hamza (Co-Founder) was very accommodating and had a great work ethic. I appreciated his understanding.

What did you find most impressive about them?

My favorite thing about Chakor was that they gave me fewer headaches since I didn't have to manage the development process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Chakor could improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest having a plan and being clear about what you want. Chakor is very understanding, but you need to have a base plan. The team is professional, and you should be prepared when engaging with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Takatari OÜ

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide software to support the transition towards a circular economy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• MVP development

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

Online Search

Why did you select Chakor over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• We asked Chakor to develop a software based on the logics we defined to cater the waste management industry.
• We had several use cases from desktop application to mobile application use cases. 
• Localization and data back up to support bringing supply chain data onchain were additional tasks

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Moving from proof of concept to MVP to product

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

Chakor did manage on time. Chakor provided a dedicated project manager who supported our CPO

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The ability to "get us". We have a close relationship with the development team and the founders.

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

We provided the feedback already to chakor. This stays between us

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of ProfitableBrain

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Profitable Brain help subscribers build a market-beating portfolio.  Stocks are picked using data-driven analysis, with no subjectivity or emotion.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Creation of a SaaS solution
• UX/UI Design

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

Online Search

Why did you select Chakor over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Development of project architecture. 
• Development of adaptive design for different platforms. 
• Development of a solution on the No-Code platform. 
• QA solutions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Product quality. 
• Speed of the solution. 
• Conversion.

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

All comments and additions have been implemented.

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Chakor's understanding of the platform they used for the project, availability, and response speed were impressive.

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

When proposing a solution, take into account the subsequent costs of the client. You can optimize queries more to reduce costs on the No-Code platform.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of a tech startup in the HVAC service industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed help with outsourcing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor did some prototypes for us. We had an initial call with all their team members to discuss the project’s scope. Then, they assigned a developer. They worked remotely during the day, which was our night.

What is the team composition?

We worked with three teammates in total.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

We found them through a referral. We sought good technical skills, communication, and a trusted relationship. Chakor fulfilled all of our requirements.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent less than $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with them from February–September 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had specific weekly goals for the prototyping they did, so Chakor wasn’t responsible for the overall mission. However, they successfully made iterated progress every week, sometimes even daily, and the quality went beyond my expectations.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

They met deadlines and stayed on budget. We met daily in the morning because they were in Pakistan. We mainly communicated through Zoom and Slack.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Hadia (Application Developer) was outstanding.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very hardworking. We didn’t expect their high quality and communication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there was nothing to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Reach out and explain your needs; Chakor will quickly understand how they can help.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the executive of an it services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Develop project software

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Help with dev

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

Online Search

Why did you select Chakor over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Help on responsiveness. Download zip file.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Success.

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

Chakor use Slack. They have good project management system

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

Virtual Meeting

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

We were impressed with their responsiveness.

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

Better estimation of worktime

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Yogilize

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online Yoga Platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop the app
• Make changes to the current design

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

Bubble

Why did you select Chakor over others?

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

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The objective was to enhance the existing Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by integrating new features into the online yoga collaborative platform for instructors and students. Specifically, we aimed to incorporate the following functionalities:

• Integration of online sessions with built-in video conferencing.
• Messaging capabilities.
• On-demand courses.
• A homepage with clear calls to action (CTAs).
• Email notifications.
• Reviews and star ratings.

Additionally, we requested the creation of separate pages for live sessions and instructor profiles.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes from the project included increased user engagement through integrated video conferencing, enhanced communication via messaging, higher course completion rates, improved user satisfaction with email notifications and star ratings, and streamlined navigation with dedicated pages for live sessions and instructor profiles.

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

The team exhibited outstanding collaboration and fluid communication throughout the project. Each proposed change was comprehensively understood by all team members and rigorously validated by us prior to implementation. When modifications were necessary, the team efficiently executed the required adjustments.
With their impeccable time management and reliability, the company consistently meets or exceeds deadlines, ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner. Offering excellent value for money, the company’s competitive pricing and transparent pricing structures align perfectly with the quality of their services and products.
In instances where bugs were identified, the team was consistently available to resolve them promptly and offered insightful suggestions to enhance the overall platform. Their proactive and responsive approach significantly contributes to the project's success.

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Collaboration, communication, responsiveness, proactive problem-solving, dedication, excellence. I would highly recommend Chakor. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction make them a reliable choice for anyone seeking top-notch service and deliverables.

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

There is always room for improvement which comes by time and experience.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a startup that provides a social community for home bakers. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

I wanted to create a social networking website dedicated to baking. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I initially created an RFP, and Chakor returned with a proposal. We had a couple of follow-up calls, and after we decided to work with the team, we had a kick-off meeting. Chakor developed my website from scratch, which is essentially a social network platform where users can create a profile and comment, message, and upload media. Chakor mainly used no-code tools to build the site, which was responsive for mobile devices, too.

What is the team composition?

I worked with Chakor's two owners, Sania (Project Manager) and Haider (Web Application Developer).

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found Chakor through the Bubble platform and Clutch. I also talked with a previous client of theirs.
How much have you invested with them?

I spent under $5,000 on this project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

I worked with Chakor from February–May 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was satisfied with the project's result delivered by Chakor. I appreciated that the owners were involved during the process and were reachable. I now consider Chakor a trusted partner.

How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor successfully delivered the project on time and on budget. We communicated through video calls and Slack messaging.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Sania and Haider were very responsive and customer-oriented.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciated that Chakor was very responsive to my feedback when I had questions or concerns about timing. The team was very good at explaining technical limitations since I don't have a tech background. Whenever something I asked was outside of scope, the team explained the situation to me and provided options for troubleshooting within the scope of our agreement.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Chakor can improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

When you're clear about what you want, Chakor is really good at responding with a reasonable price and time and developing your desired product. Every time there was confusion or delays in our project, it was because I didn't explain things clearly to Chakor or wasn't clear about what I wanted.