Code Harbor

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a real estate company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Code Harbor?

I needed someone to develop a new website for me.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re developing a new website and system to manage my business. Right now, it’s in the testing stage, but it’s 99% done. I told them what I wanted and they built accordingly.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with 2-3 people.

How did you come to work with Code Harbor?

I was referred to them to correct our old website. When I talked to them, they said the best thing to do is to build the website from scratch.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2020, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I spent a little bit more time and money going with a brand new website, but it’s much more sophisticated. I have more work for them to do as well. I want them to help me build a bigger company. They built a very good product.

How did Code Harbor perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re really fantastic. We usually communicate over the phone, but when we have to meet with several people, we use Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They do very well. They’re very easy going and always on time. They’re very reasonably priced. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Everything is great. Usually, I’m pushing a project forward, but they were pushing me.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give them more information in the beginning. We changed the programming language three times but that’s my mistake, not theirs. I wasn’t giving them the right information about what I wanted. You need to prepare at the beginning in order to save money.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the vice president of an outpatient healthcare company. We have about 64 locations through Maryland, Greater Washington, Virginia, and Delaware.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Code Harbor?

We needed someone to develop a customized portal for our customers. We have customized programs that were needed for the website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They do software development for us and developed our custom patient portal. It’s not just a website. There are a lot of programs that help us to work with our customers, including a reporting system and a scheduling system. The website isn’t for us but for a customer. They use .NET.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with someone from upper management and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Code Harbor?

They were recommended to us. One of our friends did a project with them and liked them very much. We chose them after an interview process and trials at the beginning to see how they did.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2019 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I have experience working with other providers. Code Harbor completed this project fairly fast with good quality. We have another provider that checks their code too and I got good feedback.

How did Code Harbor perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management is very good. The communication is a little too much but I’d rather have more than less. We communicate via phone calls, Zoom meetings, and emails.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They do a good job. They’re on top of things. If you say something, they don’t reject you. They try to figure out a solution and are pretty flexible.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’s too soon to tell if there’s anything for them to improve. They did a good job, so far. They met my expectations.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Try them out. They’re good. You will be happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of marketing for a grocery store supplier.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Code Harbor?

We needed to build an e-commerce site as well as some needed advice for establishing a marketing strategy.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I gave Code Harbor all our basic company information, including codes, logos, and fonts. They then combined those details with their creativity. Their team created an e-commerce site from scratch, handling all the front- and backend development. They’re currently advising us on marketing strategy.

What is the team composition?

I interact with two people comprising a general manager and designer.

How did you come to work with Code Harbor?

We looked at their portfolio and talked with one of their team members about the project. He convinced us that they were the right team so we hired them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested roughly $11,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in March 2020, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their team worked very quickly. The e-commerce shop is making a profit even though it’s hard to get people in this region to switch to online shopping. We’re satisfied with the work they’ve done.

How did Code Harbor perform from a project management standpoint?

They listen to what we want and work hard to present the best option for us. They’re very responsive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They did an extraordinary job in a short amount of time. Their team worked long hours to get the shop ready to launch. They’re friendly and hard-working.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their communication could improve because sometimes they make suggestions before hearing what their client wants.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Dive into working with them. You’ll be happy with the results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of OnTheBar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

On The Bar - it's a first online bar-project for enthusiasts and professionals. Our team makes video recipes for cocktails with daily posting on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. We have our own garnish production and cocktail catering.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code Harbor to accomplish?

• Create mobile app
• Make design for mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find Code Harbor?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Code Harbor over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Code Harbor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We developed an application from scratch, having a concept and an idea. The team took on the development of the design, modernization of the functionality of the application. Also the publication and support of the application. The team created a turnkey application, entirely on its own.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Design and demo of the app, which helped attract sponsors and people for development. The number of interested companies and brands that want to increase brand awareness.

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

The team does their job professionally, taking on more tasks and completing them on time with pleasant improvements in functionality.Communication is very easy and fast, everything is on time

What was your primary form of communication with Code Harbor?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Code Harbor's management is impressive. They are flexible and proficient in the task they are doing. Most of the other companies took much more money and time to deal with the things that this team is doing.

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

Nothing especially, we don't have any disagreements with them

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of Lake Resort

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Countryside recreation and entertainment services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Code Harbor to accomplish?
Development of web app

SOLUTION

How did you find Code Harbor?

From familiar person

Why did you select Code Harbor over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Code Harbor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The team developed a mobile web application for a recreational complex. Booking, payment and service management systems were developed through the application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Launching the application and its successful operation

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

Team were involved in the project and reacted on all need super fast and responsible. All the development and releases are delivered on time. 

What was your primary form of communication with Code Harbor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

How they involved in project. Company has really great team with huge experiences. 

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

No improvements necessary.