ChopDawg.com

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Vault Personal Storage, a technology-driven personal storage company. We pick up our customers’ items, take them back to our warehouse, itemize them, and take high-resolution photos of them.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We partnered with them for the design phase of our frontend user application for our warehouse.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com designed our website, including the landing page and homepage. They also designed a quote feature and the web app. The team used InVision to load in the pages and create a functional prototype. They also designed my logo.

What is the team composition?

We primarily worked with two teammates, as well as Josh (CEO).

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I was looking for a company that had experience working with early-stage startups. I wanted someone who could bring my vision to life. I spoke to 10 different companies because the design phase can be quite expensive if you choose larger, multinational companies.

Those companies were uninterested in early-stage startups because they want big companies with big budgets. I also wanted someone who did great work and was professional, and ChopDawg.com checked all of those boxes. They were excited about bringing the idea to life. 

How much have you invested with them?

I paid $10,000. Their normal price is $15,000, but when I started speaking to Josh, it was the start of the lockdown and everyone was uncertain about everything. So, ChopDawg.com was able to give me a better deal, which I appreciated.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in May 2020, and we just closed out the design phase at the end of October 2020. As far as the next phase, they’re the front runners for actually building out the website, so I plan on moving forward with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As far as my expectations going in and what they delivered, ChopDawg.com exceeded my expectations. I wanted an asset that I could take to investors to raise capital, and they did that. The fact that I was able to get the website and application design makes it easier to explain the vision to folks.

The people I’ve shown have been blown away by it. It was money well spent. The companies I spoke to would’ve only delivered half of what ChopDawg.com did based on what I spent. That was the advantage of going with a smaller company that understood the pain and struggle of getting a business off the ground.

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

As far as deadlines, they were on top of it. It could’ve been done faster, but it was my fault that it wasn’t because this isn’t my main job at the moment. ChopDawg.com was very understanding of my priorities and was flexible in terms of working around my schedule. 

They were clear about how much time it was going to take to get done, and we had weekly meetings where we would review what we planned to design in the next weekly sprint. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Something that stood out to me was their energy and passion for the project. ChopDawg.com did a great job of keeping my energized, which I didn’t expect, and they allowed me to brainstorm with them. 

The creative collaboration was great. I was open to their ideas and they were open to mine. That’s the reason I went with them in the first place and it’s not common, especially given the price I paid. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I have no suggestions. For the amount I paid them, I don’t think I could’ve expected anything more. As far as the cost compared to the value I received, they exceeded my expectations across the board.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the executive VP for a footwear company. I run every aspect of the brand from marketing to product.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I put together an exclusive dance-focused deal with other footwear companies. We’re trying to think of out of the box ways to market the brand with the authenticity of LA culture in the ’80s and ’90s. We wanted to market it with an authentic retro dance app to engage members.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’re still working on non-functional prototypes. They’re using Figma to build the prototype, and then we will move into phase two to build out the technologies.

What is the team composition?

The team has consistently comprised of two people — Child (UI/UX Designer) and Betty (Project Manager). Josh (CEO) has been involved at a high-level since day one.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I interviewed about 25 companies that built apps, and from day one, ChopDawg.com was my number one choice. I really believe in Josh and what they’re doing.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $20,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in June 2020 and our project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The prototype is great. The internal team works directly with ChopDawg.com, and everyone is pleased with how it is turning out. We’re very excited.

Their concepts and ideas are great. Nowadays, we have to think outside the box, and that’s what they think as well. We hope to develop something unique and different from anything else on the market.

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

Communication has been incredible. Things come up on either our side or theirs, but they’ve been really responsive. I can go to Josh at any point and ask questions, even at a high-level. The designers are also very accessible and can get things done quickly as well.

Timelines are also super important, and they’ve delivered exactly on time. We’re ahead of our project timeline.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’ve gone above and beyond. They’re readily available to help in every aspect of the business. To me, it’s all foreign and brand new, but they’ve definitely supported me through this process.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

At this point, nothing stands out.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m adviser to the CEO at Innovative Vending Solutions. We operate three concepts or brands, the first of which is our Relax & Recharge massage chairs. We’re the largest operator of commercial massage chairs in North America. We also have a presence in Israel and Puerto Rico, and we’re moving into Europe. Those chairs are in high-traffic areas like shopping centers, travel centers, and family entertainment areas.

Our second brand is what we call Zoomaroo, which are kids’ rides that operate in malls. This is a new concept for us, and we’ve been expanding over the last two years. Our third line of products is called iZen, an e-commerce site of home massage products. We’ve taken our expertise in operating commercial massage chairs in public spaces and bought about a dozen best-of-class products for home and small office use.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I found ChopDawg when I was looking at domestic companies that do mobile app development in the great Philadelphia area.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg proposed design through development. We selected them for design and prototyping. We had another strategic partner that we’d already committed to doing the actual mobile app development with.

We had done extensive work on our scope and requirements, but Josh’s (CEO) work in terms of his proposal and statement of work (SOW) process was very thorough and complete. That created the framework for us to go through the design high-fidelities and nonfunctional prototyping simplistically. 

They did most of the work in InVision. They made a platform change to another tool toward the end for the working prototype. I can’t remember the name of that tool, but they converted all of the work into that tool for the flows.

What is the team composition?

I worked with 3–4 people on the project, including the CEO, a project manager, and designers.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We went through a qualification process. I had about half a dozen organizations that I knew or had worked with in some fashion on the project we were doing; in fact, ChopDawg was the only company that came in cold. I was just very impressed with their process, the tools that they used, and the way they articulated their value.

They were more expensive for this step or phase than others that we were considering, but we selected them because of the high quality of the effort that they put in throughout the process.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $40,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Through the quoting process, it’s been about six months. From the time they were selected from when they delivered their final deliverable was close to four months. They scoped out and expected it to be two months, but that wasn’t a delay on their part; it was more us narrowing and refining our requirements.

We’re still working together. They’re staying involved in an advisory role as we work through the development and integration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got a high-quality product that we’re very satisfied with.

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

They did a very good job from a project management perspective. They had project management separate from design, and they were always responsive whenever I asked them to participate in any meetings. There are 4–5 different pieces to this mobile app, and we’re doing something that nobody’s ever done before. ChopDawg had to engage with other organizations and provide directions. They were and continue to be an extraordinary member of the team.

They used a standardized template and process for scoping and quoting. I thought that was a best-in-class tool.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ChopDawg is responsive and does quality work. They’ve encouraged us to be forward-thinking and have helped us push the limit. They were very encouraging and supportive throughout the process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I was very happy with the result.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder and the CEO of House of Elite Healthcare Services. The company offers assisted living services and also runs 6–8 boarding homes. We work with in-home nurses to offer services at people’s homes, and we operate as a staffing agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We’re trying to digitize the operations on the staffing agency side.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com is designing and developing a mobile platform for iOS and Android. There are separate apps for nurses and clients, which are hospitals and nursing homes. We’ll eventually cater to individuals as well. Clients can request services through the platform.  

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with two project managers, and our main contact has been Tesha (Senior Product Designer). Joshua (CEO) was our initial contact, and Arie (Director of Account Relationships) prepared the contract.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost so far is around $13,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with ChopDawg.com in May 2020, and we completed the prototype in July 2020. We’re moving into the programming part now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I can’t speak to the impact of ChopDawg.com’s work at this point, because we haven’t launched or used the prototype. We’ve shared the prototype with one of our investors, and they’re really happy with it. ChopDawg.com addressed all our needs and requirements for the application.

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

Tesha was amazing. She was able to understand everything we had in our heads and bring it into the technology world. There was always a project manager involved to ensure that we were getting everything that was agreed upon at every phase of the process. 

They met the deadlines and gave us ideas on the parts we were missing. We changed our project manager in-between, but we’ve worked with the same designer from beginning to end. We communicate through email, and we have weekly meetings through Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re very professional. We’ve tried working with two other companies on this prototype, and nothing came close to what ChopDawg.com did.

They brought ideas we hadn’t thought of during the initial planning, and their CEO has reached out to us constantly to see if everything’s going well. The deliverables have always been on time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I have no suggestions. We’re happy with everything so far, but we’re only now going into the programming phase.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients have to be open-minded, let ChopDawg.com know what they need, and let them give feedback on what can be done with the project. I’d say not to hesitate and get in touch.

I tried working with three companies—one in India, one in Pakistan, and one in Silicon Valley—and no one delivered what ChopDawg.com did.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO at Misfit Innovations LLC, a mobile app acquisition and infrastructure management company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I was looking to partner with a development company for the first time to create a mobile app from scratch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com developed an iOS and Android mobile app.

What is the team composition?

I interfaced with 6–7 teammates, but I worked primarily with three of them on a weekly basis to get the prototype built.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I found them through Clutch. 

How much have you invested with them?

While going through the process of interviewing different developers, I noticed that ChopDawg.com had some of the highest recommendations. Additionally, when I talked to Joshua (CEO), he was very accommodating and kind. Their price structure was very transparent and agreeable.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them three months ago.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They did a great job of helping me through the entire process and understanding what had to happen and when it had to happen. So far, ChopDawg.com has achieved everything they told me they would. 

The quality of their work has been outstanding, and they took an innovative approach in terms of helping me design what the app was going to look like. I also appreciated that they cared enough to not just make it a boilerplate special.

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

ChopDawg.com’s project management was exceptional. They communicated clearly and were transparent throughout the project, so there were no surprises. They also had no problems with deadlines, and they did all of their work immediately and as it needed to be done. I was very pleased.

What did you find most impressive about them?

This was my first time working with a development company, but the team’s communication from start to finish was excellent. They explained the process well in terms of what was going to happen, when it was going to happen, who I was going to talk to, and what it was going to cost.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind right away. The only thing that was difficult was trying to collaborate on a project with so much creative input over a distance and online. That’s just the nature of the business; it has nothing to do with ChopDawg.com.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president of MEDSPLAIN™.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I needed to build an application to take my idea to investors and bring it all the way into fruition. The idea behind the app is to translate medical language into plain language. That way, patients can have a better grip on their healthcare.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChowDawg used Invision to develop a nonfunctional prototype of my application. Their team created the wireframes and the artwork.

They designed the app to help patients understand what their medical providers says to them. So, if a doctor explains how to take a medication or a diagnosis, patients can ask the MEDSPLAIN™ translator to translate that medical speak into easily understood language. It was also designed for patient safety by helping patients to advocate for themselves.

What is the team composition?

When I first started with ChopDawg, I communicated with Josh (CEO) and Arie (Director of Account Relationships). I had wonderful conversations with both of them. In the next phase, I worked with their development team that consisted of Child (UI/UX Designer), Josh, and Alex (Project Manager).

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I searched the internet and Clutch was one of the first sites that came up in my browser. I liked all of the information about different companies. ChopDawg’s tagline caught my attention. It seemed like they wanted their clients to succeed.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent $18,000 on the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started talking in January 2020 but officially began the project in March. Their team finished the prototype May.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They helped bring my ideas to life. I have a visual of what my app can be, which is priceless. While explaining it verbally carries some weight, it’s worth a thousand words to hold the platform in my hand and show it to prospective clients or investors. Josh took the time to listen to what I wanted and what I needed, which was great.

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

We had weekly meetings when we went over all of the changes that their team made. I would review their work and make suggestions. They were extremely professional throughout the engagement. Their team was timely too, so the project was done on time if not a little sooner. My work schedule got in the way of some tasks, which they understood.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to take my ideas and put them into this type of technology was phenomenal. They not only had artistic expertise but were also able to understand what I wanted to accomplish medically. While they’re not a medical company, they did an awesome job with a medial application.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not really.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of the Tadante Corporation. We developed a mobile health, wellness, and safety app called ERIC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a prototype to continue to evaluate the viability of this app idea. We also wanted a prototype to use as the foundation for seeking additional funding.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chopdawg developed a prototype of our mobile app. They provided the ability to demo our prototype through InVision. I foresee their team completing the code to create a functional app available in the Google Play and the App Store.

What is the team composition?

We work with about six people from Chopdawg.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I researched service providers online for several weeks. I settled on ChopDawg because of their online reputation, which I gathered by reading their reviews. They also have a physical office that’s only an hour's drive from where I live. I needed a US-based development firm because we’re developing an app idea that had a pending patent.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve invested $10,000 to create this prototype.

What is the status of this engagement?

I initially made contact with ChopDawg in January 2020 and our engagement’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I hold ChopDawg and the folks that work there in high regard. They took the time to talk through and educate me on what it takes to develop a mobile app. I’ve learned a lot from them. They’ve been a tremendous help to me.

I work with other organizations to develop this company. So far, everyone’s amazed at how quickly they've been able to create this prototype.

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

I’m happy with their ability to meet deadlines. They’ve been in constant communication with me. The collaboration has been great because they’re open and receptive to my input.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ChopDawg stays focused but can also change gears to keep up with my ideas. They’re receptive to my inputs on the direction for the prototype.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There should be an opportunity to go through the original project’s goals and what was delivered line by line. This would be a time to ensure that ChopDawg and their client are in agreement. We were in agreement, but I wanted to make sure none of the requirements were forgotten. Towards the end of the project, I read the whole proposal and checked off their completed responsibilities.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder of Crow. We’re an online high-end fashion, social media included application. Users can share their high-end goods to an in-house social media platform that can offer discounts to users' friends if they click on the post and go to our platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I needed an application that I could take to investors to raise more capital for the coding, which is expensive and time-consuming.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com developed a prototype application using InVision. I made a template of my rough idea for the product. Their team made a detailed prototype that included navigations.

The application’s almost complete and then all of the assets will be handed to me. The CEO’s helping me create an investor pitch because this is my first application.

What is the team composition?

I worked with four people from ChopDawg.com including Joshua (CEO), Josh (COO), Child (Designer), and Olivia (Office Administrator).

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

They had great reviews. In the past, they made amazing apps for impressive brands. Last year, they were rated number one by Yahoo! Finance. I thought those were good credentials. I met with the CEO over UberConference. He was down to earth and understood what I wanted right off the bat. He made a couple of templates that we then discussed, and it was a great fit.

How much have you invested with them?

For this application, I spent a couple of thousand dollars.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in January 2020, and it’s almost complete. They’re ahead of the deadline by almost two months.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The designer knocked it out of the park. They blew me away with the whole process. Overall, it was a great experience and I plan to develop an application with them.

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

We used UberConference and Google to communicate. The designer e-mailed me daily. Their team got the project done quickly and effectively. We worked with InVision, which was a great application because we could leave comments on the designs and get emails right away. The CEO was friendly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ChopDawg.com provided insight from day one. They went into detail that gave me more of an understanding of where I want to that this.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I think everything was fine.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

The business is a sports trivia app. I am a talk show host based out of Philadelphia. I’ve been doing a local sports talk show for the last 20 years on radio and television. I also doing one nationally for Fox.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I had a concept about a trivia game, so I partnered with ChopDawg.com.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We needed to leverage my brand with this sports trivia. Step by step they’ve helped develop everything and bring my vision to life. They built out the wireframes and explained everything to a novice like me. It was built for iOS and Android.

They have an RSS feed for me. As a talk show host, we can do live radio broadcasts and YouTube videos. When people play the trivia game, they can watch and listen to our other sports content as well.

There’s also a geolocation feature. If users go into a specific bar or restaurant in the area, and they ask users to play a game, they could compete for prizes in the restaurant, like a beer, fries, or a sandwich. They were instrumental in creating that.

We’re almost done, but now we’re building the content database of questions.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with eight people.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

My partner worked with them in the past and suggested we work with them again. When I met them, I was super impressed.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in February 2020, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m blown away by the speed in how they developed it. They’re an asset in all aspects. We will be ready to launch soon, which will give sports fans who don’t have anything to watch because of COVID-19, something to be excited about.

I really appreciated their collaborative approach. From every aspect of the launch to what the game would feel like, they came up with suggestions that would improve the app.

I’ve worked with other companies like this before that just didn’t pay attention to the client. ChopDawg.com paid attention to what I wanted and helped streamline and focus my idea.

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

They’re on point at every juncture of the project. There are emails and follow-ups. We have weekly updates on what the app looks like, what step they’re on. Then they send an email and I sign off on what they’re doing. So, I’m always aware of what they’re working on and they don’t move on unless I give them the green light. They’ve never missed a deadline.

What did you find most impressive about them?

This team is impressive. I was impressed by everyone overseeing the project, the project managers, and everyone building it. Their professionalism is amazing. They understand how the technology applies to business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a new startup that’s pretty loosely organized, but I play the role of a project manager. Our company sits between a social and photo-sharing app. The two co-founders wanted to bring this project to life, and they brought me in to organize the development. That app is gamified, so it stands out from other social apps.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired them to build a non-functioning prototype of our solution. They helped guide us toward the best possible scenario for success.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We didn’t know what to expect from a development project, but it ended up being a pretty straightforward process. Once we decided upon a project, we had weekly calls with their designer who was using InVision to create the front-end. It was exciting to see new things come to life each week through that platform. They took rudimentary notes and sketches on paper from us to understand what we wanted. It was refreshing to know that they were willing to work with us in that way. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with a designer and project manager on the design of the app. 

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We reached out to them, after using Clutch for my research. Our team didn’t really know what we wanted, as we’re a non-technical group. However, their portfolio of past work was impressive.

The seemed like a perfect match for our situation based on their reviews, and we decided that constructing a non-functioning prototype would be best for our purposes. We received other quotes for expensive build-outs of app products, but Josh (CEO, ChopDawg.com) didn’t think that was the right way to go. We appreciated his honestly, so we got started out with them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $15,000 so far. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project with them in Septemeber 2019 and completed the prototype in February 2020. However, we recently reached back out to start working with them on development. We plan to drop a new contact and start developing the app with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re a small operation, so our goal was to get a functioning prototype together. Our team was impressed with the quality and features of their work. Things we didn’t think of ourselves, they incorporated for us.

The end product was a very valuable design that would’ve held its own if we needed to pitch to venture capital companies. We’re self-funding, so we didn’t need that. However, we were very happy with the detailed, high-quality prototype that they developed.   

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

Our founders have full-time day jobs and are squeezing this project in when they can. Their team understood that and accommodated our situation. We couldn’t always make the weekly calls, but it was alright. They would help us get back on track if we ever fell off schedule-wise. We enjoyed our face-to-face communication with them. They were timely and easy to collaborate with. Everything has been completed on time. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very patient with the process and have experience working with new startups. Throughout the work, they were super personable and delivered a top-notch service. Their designers were easy to work with, providing their input and expertise as needed.

We weren’t technically savvy, and they adapted to our level of knowledge. That got us more familiar with the industry through their patience and willingness to hold our hand through the process.    

Are there any areas they could improve?

In the beginning, we had some scheduling issues, but that was peanuts. We’ve been very pleased with everything that they’ve done for us.