ChopDawg.com

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the manager of technology partnerships at Southwire Spark, the largest wire and cable manufacturer. We make anything wiring cable-related, from power generation plants to the receptacles in your home, and we've been in business for 75 years.

I manage our innovation center hub at Tech Square in Atlanta, Georgia. I work with startup companies, national labs, government agencies, and academic institutions to understand emerging technologies and how they can benefit our business. I also manage our external partners and head up our external partnerships.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were building a website to enhance our external engagement.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com has provided web design and development services. We started with a blank slate. The team has designed and developed a custom website from scratch. They’ve taken our feedback and made recommendations. The team has designed wireframes and built them out in Figma. Their developer has taken those designs and hardcoded all the development work using WordPress.

The website's been primarily built for two main uses. The first is to educate people on what Southwire Spark does and outline our vision for communicating that vision externally. The second is to use the website as a platform for our external partners to understand the opportunity to collaborate with Southwire. 

There's a partnerships page where external partners can see upcoming events and submit their ideas to our company if they have emerging technology that they would like us to examine. They've made recommendations for third-party hosting sites. However, since we’re such a large corporation, we already have preferred vendors. The team has worked with us to use those.

We've recently launched the landing page, and I’m still working through the backend to launch the official page. The team is still involved and helping me with the backend.

What is the team composition?

I've mostly interacted with three teammates: Josh, the CEO, Rutvi, their design engineer, and their developer.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I found ChopDawg.com through Clutch. 

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $25,000 and $35,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We kicked off the project in November 2024, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I've shared the design and development work with our internal teams, including our legal, marketing, and senior leadership teams. Everyone has liked the design and messaging. We've sent them some brief documents outlining the messaging we want to convey on the website. The team has helped us to wordsmith and condense the verbiage to hone in on the direct messaging we're trying to get across to our end users. Our collaboration has been great so far.

They've provided a flexible payment option where you can pay either in multiple installments or get a little bit of a discount if you pay for the services upfront. Since this is a smaller project for Southwire, we decided to take that first option to save a little bit of money. So we did pay for everything upfront. It was a little bit of a risk on our side. Still, it has paid off, and they've been great collaborators.

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

The project was initially slated for five months. We've had some setbacks, such as getting some internal approvals before moving forward on certain things. However, there's been nothing on their side.

They're very collaborative and have delivered on time and within budget. The team is very responsive. We have weekly meetings, and they've set up a Slack communication channel. We've also set up a weekly call during the design phase and a call every two weeks during the development phase. 

Everyone has been positive, respectful, and a great collaboration team. If I have a question, I can reach out directly to them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive things are their communication and flexibility. We're a fairly large company with over 9,000 employees. As a result, we have many processes in place and have to get certain approvals. They have been very responsive and flexible with us.

Josh has come on and given a presentation about the website to a review board. He answered any questions and was more than willing to do that. Having direct access to the CEO and his employees is unheard of.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything I'd change. They've been very responsive.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Come with an open mind and your documents. Leave room for collaboration. The team has taken my feedback and given their feedback on why certain things need to change. Through that, we've built a robust website that end users will happily use.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of marketing and project management at an alternative fuel distributor in California. We supply E85 gas stations, which is a renewable American-made fuel that is 80% cleaner than gasoline.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

When I started working at my company six years ago, we didn't have solid branding or a website. We're a small niche company that was growing quickly and didn't have the resources to strategize and create our branding guidelines. Our logo wasn't the best, so we contacted ChopDawg.com to redesign it and implement a new branding identity. We also needed to redesign our website and application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com has redesigned our logo and overall branding guidelines, delivering a new branding book. The team has updated all our visuals, including gas stations and digital and traditional media. We work collaboratively, and I've told the team what I want to achieve and why, and they've come up with ideas on how to do it. I rely heavily on the team's expertise. The team has supported our brand design, including decals, print-out materials, and brochures. 

ChopDawg.com has also designed the wireframes of our mobile app and website using Figma, but we haven't launched them yet. The team completed the design wireframes this week and is now in the development process. 

What is the team composition?

I work with four teammates from ChopDawg.com. Joshua (CEO) was my initial contact. We walked through the project scope, and once we finalized it, I moved on to Tammy (Chief Experience Officer), who set me up with a project manager and Melisa (UX Designer). 

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I found ChopDawg.com on Clutch. I interviewed around 15 companies, and I knew ChopDawg.com was the best fit right off the bat. Joshua was very dynamic. I explained to him I wasn't familiar with development projects and that our company was small and didn't have many resources. I needed to work with a service provider who could understand our needs and propose ideas alongside me.
How much have you invested with them?

We've spent $40,000 on branding and $64,000 on app and website development, bringing our overall budget to over $110,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with ChopDawg.com in the second week of January 2024, and our engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've presented our pitch to test groups of consumers from various ages, including racing professionals. Our consumers adore our branding idea and the direction our brand is taking. I've also had to present the branding to our whole company, including the executive team and our financial partners, who are third parties. Everybody is on the same page. Our new branding is visually striking and more aligned with what we're trying to achieve. 

Our entire team is excited about the new features of the app and website. I'm no longer embarrassed by our company's branding when I present it at conferences.

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

ChopDawg.com is excellent, and I couldn't have asked for better service. The team is patient with me since I handle several portions of my company, and I've had to cancel meetings at the last minute or arrive late. ChopDawg.com has held my hand all the way. I have weekly Zoom meetings with the project manager, and we collaborate through text messages, phone calls, Slack, email, Figma, and Google Drive.

ChopDawg.com accommodates the tools I can use since I travel most of the time and don't always have my laptop. The team is flexible to the more convenient channels for me and has allowed me to choose among different communication options.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Melisa's work. She has been phenomenal and understood my needs even though she wasn't familiar with our industry. Melisa has come up with dynamic ideas and presented different design options. She thinks outside the box, and her work shows a thorough thought process. 

I initially told Joshua I couldn't dedicate many resources to micromanaging the team and that I needed to work with a team that adapts to my schedule. Melisa is incredibly flexible and works with me daily, and I couldn't ask for a better partner.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We've broken up the two projects since our company's owner wasn't sure to initially give all the projects to one service provider. The team had to prove themselves for the first part of the project, and we decided to move on with them. ChopDawg.com has delivered everything I've asked for and more.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't have any negative feedback for ChopDawg.com. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest trusting the process and going with the flow because ChopDawg.com understands their industry. Joshua has done a lot of research about our industry, and if you allow the team to build up your ideas, you'll have the best result. Every design the team has delivered has a thought process that considers the end user and my brief in mind. 

The team is thoughtful about the required functionalities and our goals to the point where every feature is justified, and the team explains what it's trying to achieve. The team understands what I want and brings it to the table. I suggest being less micromanaging and trusting them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO and Founder of Reelvo, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Reelvo is a social media platform that empowers you to document your real-world adventures through daily video clips seamlessly woven into entertaining compilations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChopDawg.com to accomplish?

• Design and development of an MVP
• Guidance

SOLUTION

How did you find ChopDawg.com?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select ChopDawg.com over others?

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

How many teammates from ChopDawg.com were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Chop Dawg and I were able to construct a scope of work that perfectly encapsulates the early vision of Reelvo. It is a very unique app with currently no direct imitations in the market, so it is not the simplest MVP to construct. The app contains feature elements of:

• Timed video release
• Video taking
• Central content feed
• Creation of groups
• User profiles

Most notably is the group reels feature, where you and your friends can combine your weekly experiences into one cohesive narrative, showcasing everyone's perspectives. Nobody can see what has been added to the group until a set timer expires. Chop Dawg provided me with a detailed estimated timeline consisting of information regarding the design period, development period, and performance/beta testing period. 

Additionally, Joshua (CEO) has been very attentive to detail in listening to me and has done a great job implementing additions to the scope I've requested. I have been very impressed with the organizational efficiency of this company and their ability to construct an excellent scope, timeline, and system, as well as provide helpful advice regarding operating a mobile app business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've spent a large portion of time on design, which is very important to me when I think about how I want a users' first impression to be. Through extensive modification, feedback, contemplating alternatives and more, Chop Dawg has been able to deliver me a UI design I'm very excited about. We are at the tail end of this period now and are about to begin development. I have to give a lot of credit to my project manager Jason and designer Brian who have done a great job.

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

Yes, Chop Dawg is very timely and attentive. They have not been late to a single one of our dozens of online meetings. On top of this, we've managed to get ahead of schedule and are on pace to get through the design phase earlier than expected. 

After meetings, Brian my designer always makes instant design adjustments within the next day, making it easy for me to give feedback throughout the rest of the week. Everyone I've worked with so far has been very attentive to my ideas, feedback, and preferences and has been very helpful in offering advice or getting back to my questions as soon as possible. 

What was your primary form of communication with ChopDawg.com?

Virtual Meeting

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

I find ChopDawg.com's quickness impressive; they always get back to me within the same hour I send an email or text. You can tell Joshua is very keen on maintaining good relationships with his clients and that focus spills down onto the rest of the employees at chop dawg. They're always very polite, articulate, and personable. I think they've got a really great company culture. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something ChopDawg.com could have done differently?

So far, I don't really have any complaints. There are times that having virtual meetings instead of in person can cause miscommunications, but chop dawg is very good at resolving these issues when we end up not being on the same page. Like I said, they are very attentive to detail and are good listeners. So when something becomes misconstrued over call, they always prioritize figuring out the miscommunication before moving forward.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder at Blessed Quest, a mobile navigational app. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We engaged ChopDawg.com to produce our prototype.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com designed and developed our prototype. For around three months, we met with their design team every week to get wireframes and high-fidelity designs via Figma. The app was designed to be compatible with iOS and Android devices, and their team worked on navigational features for it. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with Rutvi (UX Designer) and Rafael (Technical Project Manager). 

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We found ChopDawg.com on Clutch.

How much have you invested with them?

Our investment was around $22,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from December 2023–May 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ChopDawg.com delivered our prototype. 

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

They delivered the project on time and budget. To communicate, we used Zoom, email, Slack, and phone calls.

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

Rutvi was truly creative and helpful. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their communication skills and enthusiasm were their great strengths.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They were great at speaking English but hard to understand at times. Rafael, for instance, had a strong accent, so we’d go back and forth to understand what he was saying. To be fair, this wasn’t their fault, and we spoke English differently.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Ask questions about every aspect of your prototype. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a company that sells tickets for events. Our business model has a fixed-fee structure, but we donate half of the fees to charities and nonprofits. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired ChopDawg.com to work on the UI/UX design of our upcoming mobile app. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com and our staff had a pretty straightforward approach to the project. We initially went back and forth to determine the scope of work and timeline until we got to a place where everyone was comfortable. Then, we kicked off the project with a 3–4-month timeline. They started collecting what we had in terms of branding and design to get some inspiration and create a mood board.

From there, they started designing each page and methodology behind the app. They figured out which buttons would go where and what the user journey should look like. After that, we moved on to low-fidelity development, laying out key elements without adding much in the way of aesthetics or functionality.

ChopDawg.com then built high-fidelity wireframes; they went more in-depth in nailing down the app’s copy and imagery. We worked toward what the finished app would look like. Then, we wrapped everything up with testing the product and making final adjustments. By the end, we had a no-code demo version of the app, which we could use for meetings with investors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

What is the team composition?

Around five teammates from ChopDawg.com were involved throughout the process. We worked with Josh (CEO) on the project’s scope, timeline, and costs. After that, we collaborated with their project manager and designer. Micah (CTO & Co-COO) also gave his inputs on structuring questions, workflows, and the setup for the development stage. Tamerah (Brand Experience Officer) handled our communications and administrative needs.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

ChopDawg.com was recommended to us by a good friend of mine. We met with them and were happy with their approach, methods, and communication, so we hired them for the project. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $15,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from December 2023–March 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ChopDawg.com’s UI/UX designs were viewed and approved by our CTO. Overall, we were happy with the quality of their work. Everything was done quite well, and they quickly implemented the revisions and updates we requested. We were excited with the way the app looked and functioned, and it encapsulated what we were trying to deliver to our customers. 

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

ChopDawg.com was ahead of deadlines, and they managed the project in a methodical way. They stuck to the scope of work and went above and beyond to ensure the finished product was exactly what we wanted. 

We had weekly meetings to keep everything on track. Our communications happened via Slack and Figma. If we needed anything, Josh was always available and responsive. In fact, all of them were great — the entire process was straightforward and comprehensive. Their communication was strong at every point. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed with their ability to think on their feet. For example, there were some areas where the ChopDawg.com team did extra work to help us avoid issues once we moved to the development stage. I was pleased with the fact that they gave us extra inputs that weren’t included in the scope. Overall, it was amazing to have a partner with the ability to do what was right even if it was outside of the agreed-upon scope.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. We were happy with their workflow and outputs. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Follow the process and have open and honest dialogue with ChopDawg.com from the start. It’s difficult to design and develop platforms, especially if you haven’t ironed everything out yet. We’re fortunate enough to work with teammates who are detail-oriented and ensure that every t is crossed and every i is dotted. 

In other words, before engaging with ChopDawg.com, think through everything you’re going to ask them. This will ensure they’ll do their job properly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a program manager at a university.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed to create a mobile application prototype. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com was responsible for the UI/UX design and development of our app prototype. The first part of the project involved detailed scoping, and we started having weekly calls with the team. We had a weekly iterative design process, where the team used primarily Figma, and then ChopDawg.com developed the prototype for iOS and Android devices. The app aimed to create a personalized wellness experience for users to learn about staying healthy. 

What is the team composition?

We worked most closely with two teammates from ChopDawg.com: a project manager and Lauren (UI/UX Designer). The team's director of technology was involved in the initial scoping, and the CEO stayed close throughout the project.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I found ChopDawg.com online while searching for service providers in our area.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with ChopDawg.com from December 2023–April 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

ChopDawg.com successfully delivered the requested prototype and met my high expectations.

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

ChopDawg.com delivered work on time and on budget. We had weekly Zoom meetings and started to use Slack; however, I didn't like it, and the team accommodated and switched to email communication.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Lauren's work. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was mostly impressed by ChopDawg.com's ability to listen to our team. The team always had time for us to give our thoughts on what we wanted.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for ChopDawg.com to improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest potential customers ask for ChopDawg.com's opinion. There were a number of times when we led the design down a bad path, and by asking for the team's opinion, we brought the project back to a better path. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the owner of a retail company with a brick-and-mortar store.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with ChopDawg.com?
I wanted to create an app and a web-based store control. I needed this system to control inventory and manage employees clocking ins, outs, and days off.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?
ChopDawg.com is helping me design and develop a mobile and web app. Currently, we have the app wireframes ready, and the team is now wireframing the website. Thus far, the project has been focused on the design, but we'll start the development process later this year. As for the technology stack, ChopDawg.com has used Figma to create the wireframes.

The main part of the system is the mobile app, which will be available for most platforms, including iOS and Android. ChopDawg.com has helped me design the whole app from scratch.

What is the team composition?
We got assigned a core team of three teammates from ChopDawg.com. I work with Meosha (UI/UX Designer), and I've also interacted with two supervisors: Rafael (Project Manager) and Shannon (Technical Project Manager). Shannon was in charge of the initial stages of our project, and Rafael took over about midway because Shannon had to work on another project.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?
I found them while looking for designers on the web. I actually selected them out of eight different companies based on our initial communication. It took some time for the other companies to follow up. However, Josh (CEO) got in touch with me right off the bat, and we had a very proactive conversation about what I was trying to accomplish.

How much have you invested with them?
We've spent around $53,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2023, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We're still in the development process, so this is a non-existent product yet. Still, the quality of ChopDawg.com's work has been outstanding so far. The team has put forth a very high-quality product that will help my business succeed in the future.

How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?
ChopDawg.com's communication has been great. I even have great communication with Joshua. Communication is also effective through their company, as everyone is on the same page and aware of what's going on. This skill was especially noticeable when we switched project managers. As for collaboration tools, we've used Google Docs, Jira, Slack, email, phone, and text messaging.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Meosha has done a wonderful job designing the wireframes for our app page-by-page, demonstrating attention to detail and focus on the product. She has even done some extra work by designing company logos. Additionally, Shannon and Rafael have been great project managers. They've been really objective and always think outside of the box, asking what-ifs to enhance the design process.

What did you find most impressive about them?
ChopDawg.com's biggest strength is their execution. 

Are there any areas they could improve?
There's nothing ChopDawg.com could improve on. Thus far, everything has been very good.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Reach out to them and give them thorough details of your project's scope. Then, let them do what they want to do; they're very proactive and really understand what you're trying to do.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of MedSplain, a medical company. We focus on decoding medical language to bring an easy understanding of complicated medical terms to layperson’s terms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed help with app development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com has provided Android and iOS mobile app development for us. The team has taken our initial platform prototype to revamp and improve it with today’s technology. ChopDawg.com has rebuilt the structure of our app to create more functions and features for it.

Moreover, Joshua (CEO) has been key in helping me accomplish a timeline to get a version of my app that can satisfy USPTO trademark requirements.

Regarding the new functionalities, the app now has a database with easy-to-understand medical terms, a media section with podcasts, articles, and interactive material, and a Google Maps integration to locate healthcare centers close to users.

In terms of technologies, the team is using React Native with the intention of creating an intuitive platform that can detect the country that users are in and establish a language for that particular country.

What was the team composition? 

I’ve been working with Jason (Project Manager), Lyra (UI/UX Designer), Abdullah and Jahan (Developers), Micah (CTO), and Joshua.

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

I found them online.

How much have you invested with them?

For this project, we’ve spent $101,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have an abbreviated iteration of the platform available for Android, but the full version will launch soon with the additional features that ChopDawg.com is creating. Regarding the quality of their work, I love ChopDawg.com; Jason has many wonderful ideas about different technologies suitable for our app and a great eye for technology. He also helps me take what I’m looking for to life.

Lyra creates beautiful designs that capture the feeling I’m trying to convey in a user-friendly way — the product looks uplifting, welcoming, and relaxing, according to our test runs. In my opinion, that’s hard to accomplish because making something look and feel fun while being easy to use can be complicated.

Moreover, ChopDawg.com’s development team has listened to my challenging requirements and delivered accordingly.

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

ChopDawg.com has stayed on budget and adjusted timelines according to the code’s complexity and unforeseen personal issues I’ve encountered while still meeting the most crucial trademark timeline, which has been a huge goal.

In terms of tools and communication, we use Figma to share and review mock-ups, Slack, Confluence, and email.

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

Working with Jason and Lyra has been a pleasure because they’re essential to the team and help me understand and refine the technologies and capabilities of the platform — we’re like a trifecta of a great team. Overall, the whole team has come up with ideas for incorporating neat features that could benefit our users and work hand-in-hand with me to put my ideas on paper. They all deserve a shoutout.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciate that ChopDawg.com’s team is invested in my vision and sees the importance of what I’m trying to do, which I can sense because they’re committed to making everything as awesome as possible, which makes us feel like they’re a part of our team. In addition, one of my favorite things about them is that we can have collaborative conversations because they help us reach our outcomes' full potential.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Jason has helped us understand the technology, tasks, and recurring maintenance costs that we didn’t know could come with these projects, but they could be more upfront with this information. I’ve had to figure a lot of this stuff out on my own because they didn’t explain it to me — reading these requirements and unknown languages in Android and iOS development pages is kind of scary, so having someone guide me through this can be good.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Ensure you’re communicating and sharing what you’re trying to achieve so they can help you understand the process. The team is good at answering questions when you’re not tech-savvy and are new to the app development world.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president and co-founder of Incident Management Technology Inc., a software solutions company focused on fire departments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed help building a commercial software application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com developed a non-functional prototype for a mobile and web application using Figma. To jumpstart the process, we had a couple of introduction meetings, went through a discovery phase, and gave them user stories for what we were trying to build. After that, the team provided a quote for their work and the commercial release.

What was the team composition? 

We mainly worked with two members of ChopDawg.com’s team, including Jason (Project Manager) and Lauren (UI/UX Designer).

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

We found ChopDawg.com via Google search and chose them for this project because they were based close to where I am.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent under $50,000 with them for this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–October 2023.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The non-functional prototype that ChopDawg.com created enabled us to have a demo to raise investment money for the product. The quality of their deliverable was exactly what we were looking for.

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

Lauren had great attention to detail and was responsive to our requests. Moreover, communication and responsiveness were perfect; we had weekly meetings to ensure everything was on track. In terms of tools, we used email 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? 

Everyone was terrific, but Lauren did most of the heavy lifting in the product and did an awesome job.

What did you find most impressive about them?

ChopDawg.com had an impressive ability to take our input and build something consistent, reflecting our vision.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn't think there was anything they could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I was the CTO and am now the owner of a legal content company. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired ChopDawg.com to build our prototype and develop a web app on React. They also created a placeholder WordPress website. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

ChopDawg.com developed everything from scratch, though we had some general ideas of what we wanted, such as the color scheme we liked. The developers who created the prototype incorporated our ideas, coming up with a product that was sleek and modern. This was the first phase; we developed the aesthetics of the product and determined the basic features it would have. The second phase was the development of the actual web app. 

What is the team composition?

Around 8–10 teammates were involved in the project, including Josh (CEO). One teammate developed the high-fidelity prototype. When the coding stage came, we collaborated with a few program managers. Sami (Developer) and another developer did most of the tasks for the second phase. 

How did you come to work with ChopDawg.com?

One of my co-creators found ChopDawg.com. We interviewed a number of firms to get a quote for the project’s cost and to see if we clicked with them. ChopDawg.com understood what we were trying to do and was truly down to Earth. On top of that, their pricing was more than fair, so we had a clear choice. It was an easy decision to hire them. 

How much have you invested with them?

Our total investment was around $65,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from January 2020–August 2023. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t launched the web app yet, but ChopDawg.com’s work was high-quality. They made sure they got everything right and went through a lot of testing. Each time they completed a phase or segment, I went in and reviewed their work; they wanted everything to be perfect for me. 

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

ChopDawg.com stayed on budget even if we required a lot of content. They also delivered everything on time and efficiently. For communication, we used Zoom calls for our weekly meetings. In between those meetings, we communicated using Slack and emails. We used Google Spreadsheets toward the end of the engagement when we were tracking bugs, typos, and issues. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Sami and the other developer were awesome to work with, and they understood what we wanted. It was easy to collaborate and communicate with them. They made the process easy even though we had a content-heavy app. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

We had to transition between a few project managers. We had introduction meetings where we shared files and documents with them. However, there were a couple of times when they didn’t have something I thought they had. There could’ve been a better way to ensure the next managers had everything they needed. We could’ve had an asset or file management system that new members could use to see everything. This would improve informational continuity between our teams.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Put the total project cost into your contract, and split them into different payments. We did this, and the budget ended up truly manageable. We knew exactly what the project was going to cost. 

Besides that, have a clear idea of all the features you want for your product. Communicate all of them upfront so that there are no surprises. This way, no features will be outside of the scope of the project.