ChopDawg.com

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the facilities manager at an interior design showroom in San Francisco; we sell furniture, lighting, wallpaper, and fabric.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

We needed help automating the sampling process of our clients, especially in the fabric and wallpaper department, so we wanted to bring that to speed through the technology.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com has been helping us develop an app from scratch that enables users to scan their fabrics directly from their phones. The goal is to take the scanned product to our admin page so we can collect those samples and help them with their online shopping. Regarding the development, we gave them ideas of what we wanted along with some designs, and they handled the rest from there.

What is the team composition?

We’ve been working with 4–5 people from their team, including Katie (Project Manager), John (Developer), and a UI/UX designer.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We found them through Clutch while looking for app development companies. We had other options, but we chose ChopDawg.com based on their projects, testimonials, and reviews on the internet. I reached out to them, and they made me feel very comfortable because I’m not a tech-savvy person, and they took the time to explain everything patiently.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $75,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At the beginning of every month, they tell us what they’re going to do and the results that the work is getting — they’ve been on point every time!

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re perfect, and I have no complaints; I get along with everyone. In terms of communication, we use Slack, Zoom, and meetings where we go through a list of stuff we need to get done — they’re always on top of everything. Their team also keeps me in the loop; I never go into a meeting without knowing what’s going on. They also always keep it professional and meet our deadlines. They’re also happy to add new features to our platform.

What did you find most impressive about them? 

Their communication approach is outstanding; they constantly let me know what’s going on and keep me on track.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — I’m delighted with the progress of our project, and I feel lucky to have found them.

Any advice for potential customers?

Communicate with them, be upfront, and don’t be afraid to ask every question you have. They’re always happy to answer anything to make themselves clear.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Demcon, a news and information portal.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

I needed a one-stop shop for my app design and development needs.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I've initially presented my prototype to ChopDawg.com, and they've helped me refine its UI/UX to accommodate the 15 apps that I've wanted to incorporate into the portal. Upon redesigning the frontend, their team has implemented backend solutions to make the platform mobile- and web-friendly.

What is the team composition?

I've worked with ChopDawg.com's project manager, front- and backend developers, and UI/UX designers.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I interviewed agencies, and some of them were intimidated by the complexity of my requirements. I then found ChopDawg.com online and read some of their client reviews on Clutch — apart from not being daunted by their potential tasks, their team also seemed to be the most amenable provider among their competitors.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $190,000–$250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our ongoing engagement started in January 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ChopDawg.com has built a stable and improved app that has exceeded my initial expectations. They've proactively worked with me to get rid of bug issues and ensure a strong go-live, making early users appreciate the app's interface and highly functional features. Overall, it's safe to say that we've gotten what we've wanted and more with ChopDawg.com's work.

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

We mainly communicate via Slack. ChopDawg.com is attentive to our needs, and they delegate enough resources to walk us through the entire process.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They've understood the complexity of our project and brought all our goals to fruition.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We've dealt with some technical issues like any other development project does, but we've overcome those with ChopDawg.com's help.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as involved as you can in every project phase — you've signed up for a partnership, so don't expect their team to do everything for you.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I work in the sales department of the LA Gear division of ACI International. We’re a footwear manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

We hired ChopDawg to help us relaunch LA Gear after a 30-year hiatus. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg has revamped our website and moved it to a WordPress platform from a shoddy Shopify platform. We’re also integrating social media access to our website, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. They automatically publish items on those platforms. Once the website is complete, we’ll work on our stock in the warehouse and move them to the website so that social posts are redirected to it, where each item is shoppable. 

What is the team composition?

We work with around five people from ChopDawg. 

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We were introduced to ChopDawg through a word-of-mouth recommendation. After speaking with Josh (CEO) a number of times, we immediately knew that he was the smartest among the lot and he had the best team for the project. They offered a full-service group, and they had the intelligence we needed. It was also easy for Josh to speak about their capabilities and how they could be linked to our cryptic and old system.  As a result, we hired them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $20,000–$50,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with ChopDawg on this project in March 2021, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website isn’t live yet, so we don’t have any quantitative data for success metrics. In any case, the ChopDawg team is accessible any time of the day, and they always have answers for us when we have any questions. They’re also highly collaborative; if we see something on another website that we think will be a great fit for us, their team uses that to update the website the following week. 

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Slack for direct messaging and Zoom for meetings, and the ChopDawg team is highly responsive. We’ve had a wonderful experience. In fact, we don’t have to communicate much outside of our meeting dates because everything is already answered by the time we meet. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re experts in their space. The project manager has a wonderful team in place to answer all of our technical questions. If they don’t have the answer right away and need to ask another resource, they give the answer to us within an hour.  

Moreover, the retail industry has completely changed; it’s now less about customer relationships but more about interactions. Throughout all this, we’ve worked with ChopDawg as if they’re family to us. We love having Zoom meetings with them every single week as we see the progress they make. Our team also sees how excited they are in helping us. Overall, our passion comes through to them, which has been such a joy for our company. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. They couldn’t be better. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a premier dating app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

We needed a partner to develop our app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re doing everything from conception to development to launch. To save money, we’re creating a multi-platform app. The platform will be hosted on AWS.

What is the team composition?

So far, I’ve only worked with four designers. Now that we’re about to about to start development, we’re going to meet the engineering team.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I used Clutch to review top-rated agencies.  I read through their reviews and met with a few developers. Several other developers responded with cut and paste solutions. I chose ChopDawg.com because they provide an all-hands approach. They act more like a partner than an agency. They seemed very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about our project. I also liked that they provided a fixed-cost.

How much have you invested with them?

Our budget is about $75,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in December 2019 and they're still working on the project. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re halfway through the project, and the project has gone well so far. We have a lot of momentum moving forward. I appreciate that ChopDawg.com takes the project as seriously as I do. They’re fully invested in the project.

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

Going into the project, they provided a detailed timeline complete with milestones. Now we’re on schedule and on budget. To communicate and manage the project, they used Confluence and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re meticulous and detail-oriented. We spent nearly a year discussing the project before we even signed the contract. That just demonstrates how invested they were in producing what I needed. They understood my situation and invested a lot of time with me before the project began.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I was interested in adding gamification to the app, but the team didn’t seem to have experience in gaming.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Respondent 1 (Co-Founder): My colleague and I are developing a fitness product that’s yet to be named.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

R1: When we originally came to ChopDawg.com, we had an idea for a social fitness app but didn’t have the experience to execute the development. We needed a company that would be detailed and supportive enough to help us build everything from scratch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

R1: ChopDawg.com is developing a social-focused platform for fitness enthusiasts. With the app, users will be able to upload workouts, take classes with instructors, and share fitness and nutrition-related tips. 

Respondent 2 (Co-Founder): We first came to them with a full app development proposal but realized that we should start with a prototype. Their team was helpful in renegotiating our proposal to start out with the prototype and design elements so that we could take things one step at a time. Currently, they’re working to build out the wireframes and high-fidelity designs.

What is the team composition? 

R2: Our initial talks have been with Joshua (CEO). Then, we’ve worked with one of his team members to write our proposal to make sure that they understood everything that we wanted in our app. We wanted them to have a holistic view of our long-term goals.

Now, we’re working with a smaller team on the prototyping. It’s a UI designer and a support resource who organizes the account.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

R1: We searched online for app developers, looking for companies that had created fitness apps in the past and that could give us advice on how to best set up our solution. From there, it was a matter of reaching out to a few app developers with our concept.

R2: We felt that ChopDawg.com was definitely the most responsive and supportive. Before signing the contract, we had 4–5 calls where we presented our idea and workshopped it to create a proposal for each part of the app. They asked the right questions to get us thinking about things we hadn’t thought about and seemed more involved. That’s why we chose to move forward with them.

How much have you invested with them?

R1: The project has cost between $10,000–$25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

R1: We signed the prototype proposal in September 2020 and are now working with a smaller team to fulfill it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

R1: From the proposal process to the prototyping, ChopDawg.com has been a team player. 
 They’ve really developed our solution into something more than just an idea. So far, we’ve been working with them closely on the design to ensure that the product measures up to what we’ve envisioned. 

R2: I’d also add that they’re flexible in incorporating our feedback as well as coming back with suggestions for features that they think we should include or how things should be laid out. That’s been helpful in terms of making sure we don’t miss anything that might be crucial to our app.

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

R2: We communicate with the designer and team organizer on Slack, and there’s a larger chat with Joshua and some of the more corporate-level people. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

R2: ChopDawg.com is definitely looking out for their clients. They make sure that we’re thinking through everything and have been supportive in developing our ideas into a tangible product.

R1: No, we’ve been happy with our experience so far. It feels like we’re working with a team that cares about our ideas as much as we do. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

R2: The one area that was slightly lacking was the transition from the proposal to the prototype development. We didn't feel like there was really a sense of urgency even though we wanted to hit the ground running. But, after about two weeks, things started to pick up and have been going smoothly since. They’ve provided clear and achievable deadlines. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of CRBO. We’re a car rental startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

We engaged ChopDawg to develop our app and website. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg is working on both the design and development of the app, which is compatible with iOS and Android. They’ve provided UX/UI services as well as API integration.

What is the team composition?

There are probably around seven or eight people working on the project.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I found them through Google. I looked at several other companies as well to get a feel for the market, and I chose ChopDawg because of their background and what they had to offer. We did a conference call and they presented a 180-page layout, which was very impressive. It showed they really understood our concept.

How much have you invested with them?

The project will probably run around $200,000–$250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since August 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re in the process of collecting investments, so it’s nice to have an actual product to show our investors. I appreciate that ChopDawg has given me a backdoor to be able to see the development of the app and interact with it. It shows our investors that we’re moving forward. 

On top of that, I really like the team. They’re very knowledgeable in what they do. Everything is lining up.

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

We meet weekly, which is instrumental in making sure the app functions how we want it to when it’s time to launch. We’ve never had any problems with deadlines. We’re not planning to launch until 2021, and right now, we’re right on point.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ChopDawg is functioning as they should. They’re always on time with conference calls, and everything is precise and concise. I really appreciate the work they’re doing. If I ever need another app designed, I’ll definitely go to ChopDawg. They’ll also be staying on board for any type of challenges we may have after we launch.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing that comes to mind. Everything has fallen into place the way it should.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a company that develops software with algorithms that analyze healthcare system data to optimize the deployment of nursing resources.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

We needed to provide healthcare systems with software that helps them make the best use of their resources. Our solutions need to offer the data and insights about their nurses, so organizations can match nurses with patients to deploy staff optimally.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started with the ideation process, where they helped us with documentation and strategy surrounding the future development of our software products. Then, we went through the front-end development process, aiming to create an MVP. 

After we laid the groundwork for development and determined a contract that suited our situation, their team focused their energy on the build of the software. 

What is the team composition?

I worked most closely with a project manager and a lead software developer. There were two project managers staffed to our project prior to the one we have now.  

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We found them by Google searching for the best software development firms. They looked like they had the experience and capabilities we were looking for. I reached out to him to discuss the development of this software, and he provided me with plenty of insights.

They were available and willing to provide documentation early on, as I sought out funding. I appreciated that they were willing to meet with me and collaborate before having us sign a contract with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $10,000 on the first project.  

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on the first contract from April–September 2020. Now, we’re working on finalizing another contract for another software development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

People have been impressed with the software, praising the overall design. The nurses appreciate the solution and received it well. 

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re generous and gratuitous with their time, willing to collaborate on ideas before they’re ready to go into development. We communicated over email and InVision. 

There were some issues accessing InVision, so we plan to switch to Figma for our next contact. Additionally, there were occasional issues with accessing Google Meets. To adapt to those issues, they started facilitating meetings through Zoom. Communication issues were minor, and they always addressed problems. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They respond quickly and are willing to make time for us. We appreciate their enthusiasm and high level of knowledge in the design and development space. They have the resources to answer all of our questions.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We changed the project manager three times, and disruptions were minimal. However, it would’ve been nice to have some more consistency there. Their contracts tend to be pretty long, including information that doesn’t seem relevant to me, but that’s a minor issue. I understand that contracts need to be detail-oriented, but it would be nice if there was another way to illustrate contracts.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Alpha Paw, an e-commerce company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

We were looking to build a mobile app that users could shop and consume content on.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built an iOS and Android application. They also used InVision, which let us view the design as they worked on it.

What is the team composition?

We worked with four people on a regular basis.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We looked online for a mobile app developer and found Clutch. I read several reviews and interviewed 10–12 companies before selecting ChopDawg.com.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in July 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their work is really good. I’ve worked with a lot of developers in the past, but the ChopDawg.com team stands out. Their team tries to sync with us and come up with new ideas. It’s truly a collaboration between our team and theirs.  

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

I like that they work on Slack so it’s very easy for us to talk with their team. They respond almost immediately, whereas if we used email, it would take about a day to get a response. We also meet with them weekly to go over updates.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The design is really strong. I also liked their resourcefulness, communication, and ability to meet deadlines.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’m happy with the app and I plan to keep working with them in the future.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the found and CEO of the MyOutdoors. We’re building what's essentially a social media app for outdoorsmen and outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. It will feature classified and retail sections.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

I needed an agency to develop the MyOutdoors app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

At the beginning of the project, I talked with Josh (CEO) and Arie (Director of Account Relationships) about my ideas and best practices for building the app. ChopDawg then started developing my product.

Their team’s developing my app from start to finish. They created high-fidelity wireframes. Now, their team’s working on the backend administrative elements of the app. They’re building it for both iOS and Android.

What is the team composition?

I’ve spoken with 6–7 people from ChopDawg.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I read online reviews and found ChopDawg through Clutch. We then contacted them and discussed our development needs.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve invested $115,000 in their services so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started talking in July, but the development started in August 2020. Their team’s still working on the project, and the app’s set to launch in January 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

From my first conversation with Josh and Arie, the engagement has been fantastic. Since then, I’ve worked with many other team members from ChopDawg. Everyone I’ve talked with has been fantastic. They have a first-class operation. I’m pleased with the quality of their work and communication. Their attention to detail is also top-notch.  

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

Their communication’s fantastic. I can talk to them via phone, text, email, or Zoom. We have multiple touchpoints every week when they provide updates. It’s an interactive process, which I like. Their team hits every deadline, so the project’s on track.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team’s willing to make edits and excels in customer relations. They’re helping bring my vision to life. Their teams helping to bring my ideas together and make the product flow.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re doing a fantastic job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to develop an app.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am one of the founding managers of a startup. We’re trying to develop an app for the construction industry. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?

Our goal was to develop a scheduling app for construction workers. We developed a very basic app on our own, but wanted to develop several other features as well. We brought on ChopDawg.com to help develop everything we wanted to accomplish.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We just finished up the prototyping phase and are hoping to move on to the coding phase next.  

What is the team composition?

We worked with Joshua (CEO) and Arie (Director of Account Relationships).

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We found them through a Google search. We looked into a couple of different mobile app developers and found ChopDawg.com. We met with Joshua, and he described the company and the culture.

We had a better connection with Joshua and Arie than any other providers, and we were able to nail down the scope. We were really comfortable and they provided really good advice.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $10,000–$25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in May and we finished the first phase in October 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We love the final prototype and are very excited about how it came out. We didn’t realize how much design work goes into the project before we even started coding. The designer and project manager we worked with are clearly very capable.

How did ChopDawg.com perform from a project management standpoint?

We met with our project manager and designer on a weekly basis. Our project manager followed up with us after each meeting and was very responsive to requests or questions we had. They used InVision to share updates to the prototype, which made it easy for us to review their work. Overall, it was a positive experience.

What did you find most impressive about them?

When we met them initially, we felt really comfortable working with them. They were easier to work with than other providers we talked with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There isn’t anything to critique.