Dedicated Developers

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of Private Chefs of Atlanta, and we service clients for private events throughout the Atlanta area. My business caters to a fraternity of customers who wish to organize an event in a defined location with food & eating as the primary activity.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers, and what were your goals?

We hired Dedicated Developers to automate many of the business procedures and improve the overall UI guest experience. We were looking for a team who could greatly improve our client's user experience while enabling them to self-serve and customize their unique dinning event.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Over several weeks, we reached out to a few companies and had an initial consultation. We vetted them based on their budget, previous work, and understanding of our requirements. Our interactions with the Dedicated Developers team showed that they are passionate about their work and would deliver a great product. We were able to meet the team at their Atlanta office, which was a big plus.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

After listening to my needs, they asked the right questions to dig deeper into my ideas. The Dedicated Developers team built our business web application from scratch. Their team developed a fantastic UI design and incorporated many cool features. We are already reaping the rewards of their excellent work through 36% increased user interaction and about 27% increased order size with our customer base. Their team determined which technologies to use, and they worked with us to create a schedule for development and testing. They developed an admin panel where I can track many critical elements for our business.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I mainly worked with the leading developer, though we also have a UI/UX designer, QA developer, and a team leader that participated when needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We now have a much modern looking website, and the Dedicated Developers team has developed a great UI that allows our customers to plan their events with tremendous ease. Our clients have more choices to make at their own pace as they plan their events, and the development team has taken the whole client experience to a new height.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We communicated through the project management system, and it was easy to use. The developers were quick to respond when I had a question or feedback. It also helped that they have a local Atlanta-based development team. We used a mixture but primarily Microsoft teams.

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

The Dedicated Developers team is very knowledgeable about design trends. They helped us develop an excellent user interface and designs that would look good for many more years. We believe it is critical, and it will allow us to focus on other aspects of our business.

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

I can’t think of anything. Dedicated Developers did a fantastic job of bringing my ideas to life.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a company that created an app for cannabis users to rate and categorize cannabis. The app calculates ratings through the use of colors. The app allows users to find flavors, see what strains taste like before they buy, and remember what they liked and didn't like in the future.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers, and what were your goals?

We hired Dedicated Developers to create our mobile app for Android and iOS after a prior unpleasant experience with another company. We had previously hired a company that was very unprofessional and unable to complete the app.

We then had to start over, and we selected Dedicated Developers as we got a high level of confidence after talking to the team at Dedicated Developers. The Dedicated Developers team launched our mobile application in the budget that we committed to at the project's onset. Their team also brought many great ideas to improve the app.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were searching for developers within our general area, and Dedicated Developers was one of the companies. We reached out to 10 companies within our internal criteria, and we were surprised that only three companies got back to us, including Dedicated Developers.

We had our first consultation with Dedicated Developers, and it became clear that they are operating at a much higher level of professionalism and communication speed. The two other companies that responded to our initial inquiry - one of them gave us a quotation that was four times the quotation from the Dedicated Developers team, and another one was just painfully slow to communicate.

The key reasons for selecting their team were professionalism, speed of communication, and confidence in the Dedicated Developers team that they'll launch the project within the allocated budget and on time.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We tasked Dedicated Developers with creating a complete first version of our mobile app. We wanted it to be for Android and iOS and to have all the essential features for MVP. The features we wanted in the project were a user-friendly design, chat feature, user profile, store listings, flavor profiles, and sorting, filtering, and rating functions.

We also wanted an admin portal built with various options to control our app.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I mainly worked with the project manager, backend developer, UX/UI developer, and mobile developer. In addition, it was straightforward to access the owners of Dedicated Developers, and they were available to pick their brains whenever I needed to run an idea by them.

Most importantly, Dedicated Developers listened to me, and they executed my vision while improving upon my idea by bringing their creative ideas from their years of experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We were very impressed with the initial Blueprint process. It was great to have a solid plan on how the app would be built and exactly what features it would have. Truthfully, the Blueprint (a unique process that the Dedicated Developers team follows) was one of the things that sold me on choosing Dedicated Developers.

It made me feel better about the whole process – especially after that first bad experience where the other team didn't complete the app. I realized that the blueprint stage is crucial to a project like this. After all, if you don't have that process, how are you supposed to build something for somebody?

They then built our mobile apps for both Android and iOS, and they are now live in the app stores. Everybody at Dedicated Developers has been super communicative, keeping me up to date on the progress of our project. The designs in the apps look awesome; everything looks great. I'm very happy how it all come together.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We use a Teamwork project management online system to communicate. It keeps things organized, and the developers kept me fully up to date there.

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

Excellent communication is what we've been most impressed with while working with Dedicated Developers. That was our big thing. When we try and get a hold of them, they immediately get in touch with me. We believe that to work with somebody; you need to be transparent, answer the phone, and get back to them as fast as possible.

The seamless communication between our team and the Dedicated Developers team was a big part of our program's success.

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

We are pleased with the Dedicated Developers team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a tech startup that gives homeowners 3D graphics of their houses, interior, and landscape. Through an app, they can use the graphics when purchasing products and services for their houses, such as landscaping, remodeling, and similar things. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Dedicated Developers?

I wanted to envision the app and website that I had in mind; I wanted to know if they were even possible to create and how much I'd have to spend in the future to create them. Dedicated Developers helped me do this. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I underwent Dedicated Developers’ “blueprint process,” which was the first step into seeing where I needed to go and what tasks to tackle. After the blueprint process, we went to the design consultation phase, but we never got into the development stage. I could’ve told them to jump right into the development phase, but they helped me understand that we needed to finish the design phase first. It would’ve been hard to tweak the code if we didn’t work on the design. 

The main tools we used included PowerPoint presentations, where we went over some of the features the app could have. In this process, Dedicated Developers also showed me UI/UX design features that they could implement with their servers. They also showed me what tools we’d use in designing the app and website. Since we were a startup, I needed to get funding from investors. Given that, the team helped me figure out whether we could truly deliver a prototype to such investors. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with their UI/UX architect, developer, and Vikas (Mobile & Web App Architect, COO, & Co-Founder). 

How did you come to work with Dedicated Developers?

I liked creating metrics to help me decide what route to take in terms of app and software development companies. Meeting those metrics, Dedicated Developers ended up being in my top three choices. Eventually, they won against my other choices.

My first metric was about whether they were legitimate. I looked through their portfolio of projects and made sure their businesses were real. In the end, everything checked out; the apps on their portfolio were real. The second factor was their experience. I looked at the programming languages they’d worked with; I knew a little bit about computer science myself, so I knew everything matched up. 

The third metric was their location. Fortunately, they had an office in Atlanta, Georgia. Since Georgia had an open tax code, I could look up Dedicated Developers online to verify them. I saw that they were real, and their office was truly located in this state. Finally, the fourth metric was their cost; their services were truly more available when compared to others with skyrocketing rates. 

What is the status of this engagement?

Our collaboration lasted from August–September 2021. I will be working with them for the development process, but I first need to get more funds.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Dedicated Developers team was good, and they constantly helped me understand the project. Moreover, they often called me and asked questions I hadn’t thought about yet — this was one of the best things about working with them. On top of that, they labeled everything and truly understood what I wanted. 

How did Dedicated Developers perform from a project management standpoint?

To communicate, we used phone calls and emails. We also used plenty of video chats. In fact, when I first visited their website, they offered a free webcam chat, and it was great because I could meet with them easily. It was like meeting them in person, too. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The best part of working with Dedicated Developers was their architect. I had a phone call with him, and he went through everything with me. I figured out some app parts by myself, but I also didn’t know about other parts. Given that, their architect asked great questions that I never even thought about before. In other words, they had depth and concern for the project, which they conveyed well on our phone call. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any. I enjoyed working with them. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Go online, give them your email, and Dedicated Developers will set up a meeting with you, where they’ll jot your needs down. Use that free consultation to decide whether you’re sure about the engagement. They can help reassure you that they’re the right team for the project. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Co-Founder and Partner for our company. The business plan behind the idea is to serve the hotel and travel industries through campaigns for performers funded by a real audience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers, and what were your goals?

It was a challenge from the conception of the idea itself. We wanted to create a platform where talented individuals could pursue their dreams by sharing those talents and skills to the general public. We have different goals that we’re aiming for but most importantly we want to offer a solid, successful platform that will have the ability to help talented individuals launch their careers

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were looking for a company that could engage in the project not only as a development team but as a partner who would share our idea and vision. We had already heard about Dedicated Developers creating another social fundraising platform through our network, so we engaged them to do a project blueprint. We were pleased with their ideas and the development approach. It was a no-brainer when it came to starting working with them.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We hired Dedicated Developers to design a web application and a mobile app for our project.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We primarily worked with a technical lead and a project manager. We also periodically interact with other members of our project team that includes two web developers, iOS engineer, an Android engineer, a designer and a tester.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The project is still ongoing. We’ve felt comfortable from the start, even with time constraints and a budget to stick to, the Co-founders at Dedicated Developers showed commitment and excitement for the partnership.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The company works with a cloud-based project management system that is intuitive and effective to follow progress on a daily basis. We also had conference calls whenever needed.

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

The team always shares creative ideas on how to improve different aspects of the project wherever they see areas of opportunity.

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

No. We have a solid working relationship with the team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a creative consultant, who is responsible for building and elevating brands through engaging storytelling and presenting simple ideas in film, digital content, social and experiential media.

My responsibilities include recruiting, teaching and leading creative, digital and production teams to craft attention-getting content. I also collaborate with teams and senior leadership to help them better understand consumers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers, and what were your goals?

A client was looking for a technology company who could gain an in-depth understanding of its product offerings and then write effective content for various product listings. In particular, the client needed a UX content writing specialist who was able to write clear, concise and useful content that would improve customer experience and ultimately drive more sales.

SOLUTION

How did you select Dedicated Developers and what were the deciding factors?

Having worked with Dedicated Developers in the past, I knew they were ideally suited to this task. The Dedicated Developers team quickly got up to speed on the specifics and the nuances of the project. Plus, they are super easy to work with.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The project involved writing effective content for 50 top selling products. The existing content and structure was poor and riddled with grammatical errors. The content also had no consistent style, often rambled and was populated with technical jargon that made it very difficult to read. The copy also missed several key selling features and did not clearly articulate the value of products.

• This copy was more suited for a print manual than a website. The Dedicated Developers team delivered phenomenal re-written content.
• The revised content improves tone and clarity so that it resonates with the target audience (Construction workers), while not being too simplistic.
• The copy is a more consistent, shorter length that invites the visitor to read the content instead of skip over it.
• The copy includes standard listings of features and benefits for all products so that they are quickly scannable by the user.
• The content is actionable wherever possible – for example, links are integrated into the copy.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We mainly interacted with a project manager and a lead content writer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The client is very happy with the revised content. In fact, it has already started receiving positive feedback from team members who are on the front lines interacting with customers, answering phones and processing orders.

The client reports a consistent uptick in online orders that don’t require a sales person to get involved. The client has most definitely received twice the value of its investment in just a short amount of time. The client cannot wait to engage the Dedicated Developers team to rewrite content for the remaining products on its website.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

We were kept up-to-date throughout the project. We used project management dashboard for all communication and we were able to arrange phone calls whenever necessary. The document sharing was handled via Google drive.

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

They delivered consistent high quality, carefully crafted content for each of the 50 products. They were super responsive and the project was completed at a record speed. The rewritten content has led to a 23% increase in sales.

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

No, we are extremely happy with our collaboration with Dedicated Developers.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director and Lead Performance Consultant for a firm that specializes in customized training as well as developing technology for companies that want to improve their leadership and sales results.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers, and what were your goals?

We hired Dedicated Developers to help us build a fully integrated custom CRM and marketing automation platform and help us implement a more effective marketing, automation and sales funnel process for our clients. They implemented our landing pages, email marketing and onboarding sequencing to enhance efficiency.

SOLUTION

How did you select Dedicated Developers and what were the deciding factors?

I was referred to Dedicated Developers by a colleague. When I met their team in their Atlanta office, it became evident that they are a solid team and had a great vision for the success of our project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We used to use an off-the-shelf CRM platform for our clients that was restricted to have many customizations. We needed a solid technical partner who also understood online marketing and sales as well in order to develop a customized CRM platform with unique new custom features based upon our client’s business requirements.

Dedicated Developers team helped us build email marketing integration, appointment management, SMS follow up, voice drop follow up, lead scoring and tracking along with many other custom features that our clients requested. They also helped us with putting together a solid marketing and automated follow up system that has greatly improved our client’s sales funnels.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I worked with a project manager, technical architect, UI Architect and the lead developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Our clients now spend a fraction of time as compared to what they used to in past to properly track and convert their leads into customers. The new customized follow-up and automation marketing process is much more streamlined to perfectly suit our client’s business.

We have seen a huge increase in the number of booked appointments and sales for a variety of our clients without increasing their advertising budget or expanding their sales team.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.

They have an easy to navigate project management system which made communication easy to access and track.

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

Their level of detail was outstanding. The developers were very easy to communicate with and implemented all our added features just like we needed.

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

Not yet. They have done a great job so far and I have an internal project manager that is very particular about how our money is spent... they have not upset her at all.... KUDOS.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CFO of RMP and responsible for all of the accounting and finance aspects of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers?

We engaged Dedicated Developers as our development team for developing and maintaining mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to have a technical partner to handle all of our technical requests.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We had been working with another company first but we wanted a more reliable company. When we were looking for a new partner, we found Dedicated Developers based on great reviews.

Describe the project in detail.

We have been working with their team for over 4 years now, and they have been maintaining and updating our applications. They ensured the apps followed the latest store guidelines and kept them updated with custom modifications.

What was the team composition?

Our Dedicated Developer team includes an iOS Mobile App Developer, Android App Developer, and a Project Manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our business productivity is at an all-time high and our clients have never been happier. Working with Dedicated Developers has been an excellent experience! Our developers at Dedicated Developers are responsive, knowledgeable, and offer expert guidance on the technical issues at hand.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They maintain constant communication and have a great project management platform where all the tasks and projects are managed.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What we like the most about working with Dedicated Developers is that they take time to understand the project requirements, ask for clarification, and then provide a firm timeline to deliver.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The company enjoys working with Dedicated Developers and would like to continue a great partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a social media marketing company focused on helping small business owners grow their social media presence.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers?

We hired Dedicated Developers to give our company website a makeover.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to update our branding and layout on our site and improve some of the functionality.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I knew one of the owners of the company and contacted him directly. Met the development team in their Alpharetta office and determined it was the right fit to move forward with the project.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We needed to update our logo, branding on our site, copy, as well as update a lot of backend files. We needed to make our site more mobile friendly, and simply have it work better and be more modern.

What was the team composition?

Our team consisted of a project manager and a web developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Dedicated Developers updated our site quickly, and they are really easy to work with. We supplied them with all the items we needed done, and they got right to work to get all the changes implemented. They also improved the layout and flow of the site with simple yet powerful updates that really modernized our site. We now have a much more professional looking internet presence.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was very good and I received frequent updates.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They put in the extra effort to make the site just right and pointed out little things that could be improved that I had not initially thought of. Their professionalism is impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I was very pleased with their planning and work product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder, curriculum designer, and blogger for Super Cool Learning Tools (a comprehensive collection of educational resources for school teachers and homeschoolers).

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Dedicated Developers?

We hired Dedicated Developers to redesign and launch our Ecommerce website, so we could effectively showcase and sell curriculum products and resources for educators.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal at Super Cool Learning Tools is to create a world class Ecommerce marketplace for educators to help with materials that align with state standards and meet the needs of differentiated student learning styles.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After working feverishly with many developers over the course of several years, we felt hopeless because our vision seemed too foreign and unattainable. Other companies we worked with:

• Were unable to deliver the specific design and functionality elements that we envisioned
• Lacked the drive and passion to follow completely through with details that were instrumental to the foundation of our goals for the company
• Were unable to effectively problem-solve
• Did not have the stamina and determination to get us were we needed to be.

These were just a few problems we experienced.

In desperation, we gave up on trying to work with offshore developers and perhaps, the answer was right next door! That’s when our Google search led us to Dedicated Developers, a global company with one of the development offices based in Atlanta.

It was with great fortune that we came upon Dedicated Developers, and that is when it all began for our company. Our team met the Dedicated Developers development team at their Atlanta-based office. The ongoing conversation on that fateful day led to the development of the online marketplace that would reach educators and meet the needs of students around the world.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We wanted to have a website that would beautifully showcase classroom resources, so school teachers can easily find what they need. We continue to add new features and the development is on-going.

What was the team composition?

Project manager, UX designer and web developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Dedicated Developers made my creative ideas a profitable online business!

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project managers at Dedicated Developers are skillful listeners, patient problem-solvers, and visionaries. With the synthesis of these ingredients, this project became a unique platform among competitors.

When assigned a project manager to work on a specific site, the client is matched with the knowledge and expertise of the project manager that would take the individual assignment to its highest level.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Dedicated Developers' attention to detail, as well as care and concern for customer satisfaction, was unlike any company we've worked with. The project management dashboard platform is absolutely amazing! It kept all correspondence organized and available 24/7. The communication between all project employees allowed open and engaged exchanges always!

Are there any areas for improvement?

Make available packages for moving forward to the next step of the project. For example: SEO marketing services, ongoing maintenance plans, legalities, hosting; A one-stop website development shop