Digiruu

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the director and founder of Bubboo. We have an app for children and parents that has free children’s books where users can upload photos of family, friends, and caregivers. The user puts them into the storybook to help children recognize their faces in a fun way. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digiruu?

I needed help with developing the app. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Digiruu built the app on iOS and now maintains it. They also found an illustrator that took care of the illustration for me. All I did was bring across my idea of what I wanted to do, and they coordinated the whole thing from start to finish. They built the app from scratch and also did the testing. 

What is the team composition?

I worked mainly with three people, including an illustrator, the developer, and Aman (Founder, Digiruu).

How did you come to work with Digiruu?

They were recommended to me.

How much have you invested in them?

I have spent between £20,000–£25,000 (approximately $26,000–$33,000 USD)

What is the status of this engagement?

The project began in August 2017 and is ongoing. They have maintained my app through upgrades.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Aman is very good and quite forward-thinking; he knows what to do, how to do it, and what is new. I think he does a lot of research, which makes him very good at what he does.

How did Digiruu perform from a project management standpoint?

Digiruu handles all project management. Throughout our collaboration, any time I give them feedback or a task to do, they always get it done straight away. Aman provided me with near-daily updates throughout the project before going live. With maintenance, if there is an upgrade we need or anything that I have noticed, I let them know straight away, and they fix it.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They help single-person operations and small businesses just starting out and don’t charge high prices, which is what I needed. A lot of the bigger companies I did go to were a lot more expensive because their focus was more on medium to large companies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t really anything negative to say about Digiruu. We still have quarterly catchup meetings around what we can do next.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’ve been really happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-director of Workkle, a job board website. We’re trying to get into the market, or rather to build up a different type of job search functionality. It’s slightly unique, in the sense that we looked at candidates’ personalities, motivations, and culture fits toward positions. Employers have the option to actually set their requirements on what type of personality they want at the end. We provide a dashboard listing the candidates we recommend that would suit the company. It’s almost like a dating match website.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digiruu?

I went to them for web development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Digiruu has developed our platform. Part of the website includes an algorithm that’s key to what we want to do. They broke the scope of work down into chunks so the project could be managed quite easily. The development team was pretty on point and discussed with me what they thought would and wouldn’t work, which I appreciate since I didn’t want people who just said yes to my ideas.

Their team has a lot of experience in landing page design, which is something I wanted them to drive. I gave them examples of websites I liked, and they came back with one I was really impressed with. I didn’t need many changes done to it. Digiruu used WordPress for creating the landing page and it has some cool features including popups and a storytelling layout that shows our information. I don’t know whether it was a custom-made theme or not. I just wanted something slick and to the point, and I think Aman (Founder, Digiruu) got the requirements correctly.

There’s no SEO or PPC involved yet. Based on Aman’s advice, we’re going with a free version of the website at the moment to try to build up the brand. We’ll probably engage with Digiruu again to get a payment platform integrated.

How did you come to work with Digiruu?

I heard about Digiruu through my wife, who has an app that she built with them. She gave me some great feedback about them, so I thought we’d give it a go. I talked to other vendors about the project, but I liked how Digiruu worked and handled things with my wife. It’s not easy to run a project like this while also working fulltime, but they not only motivated me, they also were always pushing for success. It was almost like having a fitness instructor but in a development sort of manner. I liked that style and it was exactly what I needed.

How much have you invested with them?

We received £32,000 (approximately $42,037 USD) of funding. There was an additional £2,000 (approximately $2,627 USD) spend on top of that.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started talking with them in 2018 and we had an initiation workshop. We had to go through a process in order to get funded, and that took quite a few months. Once our funding was approved, we started the design work in November 2018. The work was completed by May or June 2019. There were a lot of bugs and a lot of things we needed to do enhance, so we’ve asked for a redesign on the landing page.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s a bit early for me to say, and I can only compare the website with others I’ve seen. The landing page’s quality—which is a big buy-in for customers—is looking great now, as the previous one was a bit boring. I was open and honest about what I wanted, and Aman quickly understood what we were after. The reason it may not have been right at the start is that I was new to startups and making websites. I think I’ll know how to give requirements a bit better going forward.

The website has a three-step user flow for building a profile and taking an assessment at the end of it, and there’s a dashboard for employers to see accumulated results. I like how it flows, but I’m sure there are future enhancements we’ll require.

How did Digiruu perform from a project management standpoint?

Aman took the lead as project manager, serving as a conduit between requirements and getting the build done. I can’t speak more highly of him. He was constantly badgering us, which I loved, and kept us updated with status reports and telling us what he needed from us. He was almost always communicating on a daily basis, even just to say good morning. The constant communication was appreciated, and I think he realizes that. We used Slack for all communication and document sharing. We could always go back there and settle any arguments.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I liked the workshop he used to engage us at the start. We were actually driving out requirements in that session, and they documented it all. Aman understood the concept straight away without having to ask too many questions. He went over and above what he should’ve done, and that’s been great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There was a moment when Aman was a bit quieter, possibly busy with other projects. He’s upfront and honest, though, and told me that he was taking a step back from his operational role as head of the company and focusing more on the customer service part. I guess it was a bad thing initially, but he’s made it into something positive. We’ve had our ups and downs about the requirements, and we challenge each other, but that’s fruitful for the partnership. Otherwise, if we always said yes or no, it wouldn’t work. I’ve worked in project management before and I appreciate their passion. It’s exactly what we need to drive projects forward.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s important to set requirements at the start and be very specific. Clients have to understand what they want and be as open and honest as possible. In financial terms, Aman had an almost agile approach, allowing us to get pieces of the website built, tested, and deployed as funding trickled in. We basically had milestone-based payments.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of MTG Group Ltd, a digital entertainment company. My brother and I had an idea for a side business: selling customized men’s fashion items. What resulted was an e-commerce website called Chakrah.co.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digiruu?

We needed a partner to provide comprehensive digital services in order to launch our new business. We had different ideas for the website and were also anticipating the need for an app. We were seeking marketing assistance, too.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Aman (Founder, Digiruu) helped us create our Shopify site—this out-of-box option was ideal because it offers a seamless solution for payment processing. Some of our clothing suppliers were already integrated with Shopify, which aided in our decision to utilize the platform.

While Aman and I worked together on a few design elements, it was mostly my brother who interfaced with Aman on items like logo design and SEO. They collaborated to generate content for our social media pages. I was more involved in communicating with our suppliers.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Aman for the whole project.

How did you come to work with Digiruu?

My brother knew Aman from college. Although they’d fallen out of touch, he found Aman on Facebook and learned about his new company. While we talked to a few other vendors, we chose Aman for our project because he was someone we knew and trusted.

Even though it’s normal to have doubts after a first meeting, we felt completely reassured after our initial conversation with Aman. He shared our vision and had great energy.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around $13,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began in December 2017 and are still working together. We’re currently having discussions about launching an app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Aman’s SEO efforts were largely successful; in particular, our Instagram presence has improved massively. Social media outlets have driven much of our traffic, with 73% of our leads coming from Instagram.

Aman’s design and content, as well as SEO tactics, have really helped us gain exposure. That’s been a huge relief because I’d been nervous about being proactive on social media and approaching influencers. Aman really laid the groundwork for us to get our name out there.

How did Digiruu perform from a project management standpoint?

Aman’s always been receptive and responsive. During downtime, we don’t talk to him at all, since my brother and I work other, full-time jobs. We’re now engaging extensively with Aman in preparation for the Holiday season. He’s very accommodating of these waves of interaction; he’s never expressed hesitation or annoyance in communicating with us, even at unreasonable hours.

Whenever I want to share an idea with him, I’ll drop him a WhatsApp or an email, and he’ll get back to me within half an hour. I’m comfortable approaching him with anything because he’s always there to help.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed by Aman’s approachability. On top of being a reliable partner who’s always available, Aman has always remedied my concerns by providing uplifting solutions.

Even when I’m anxious about having hit a wall, he’s able to bring my energy back. A 5-minute conversation with him is enough to regenerate my creative drive. Since web and app design can feel tedious at times, I really appreciate his inspiring energy.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Aman is someone you can really trust with your ideas, questions, and concerns.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing director of Tap ID, a mobile card service. We’re an app that replicates an ID card in a mobile version.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digiruu?

I needed help with app development and sought Digiruu for the task. I didn’t want to approach a company that’s established and quite big because I’d be one of many clients and there wouldn’t be a personal touch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Digiruu developed an app and has been here for us for the whole process, helping us step-by-step. There were a lot of brainstorming sessions to figure out how we wanted it to look and what features we wanted to have. We were trying to replicate a university ID card on a mobile app, which could be adapted to the university you take it to. Digiruu helped with making us understand that this project not only involved a preset design but much more.

We had one design based on a sample card that could be customized. The app is built for iOS and Android devices. This project required a lot of due diligence and specialist knowledge of the actual industry. I’ve got another developer on board as well that does a lot of work for us, who is a specialist in access control and mobile credentials. Digiruu is aware of what we’re doing, and while they don’t help us as directly now, they might be involved again in the future.

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with Aman (Founder, Digiruu). He was our go-to person.

How did you come to work with Digiruu?

I came across an ad that they had on Facebook. Aman gave us a startup guide with a questionnaire. I got back to them and shared my idea and was surprised that he responded so quickly. He was excited about the project and wanted to discuss it in person.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent £35,000 (approximately $ 44,972 USD) on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started collaborating in December 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Aman was extremely helpful in helping us overcome hurdles. Digiruu was with us throughout the project and was like a friend helping someone achieve their goal.

At the moment, we’re potentially partnering up with some of the biggest players in the access control industry and we’ll be licensing our app to them for use with their clients. We have big projects lined up, which is exciting for us. This wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for them, and I’ll always be grateful to Digiruu for helping us get started.

How did Digiruu perform from a project management standpoint?

We had weekly meetings with Aman, and we could call or text him throughout the week in regards to any issues we had or anything we wanted to follow-up on. He’s very reachable, organized, and he personally handled a lot of the follow-up. Overall, communication is good, and even if you don’t understand what you’re getting into, Digiruu will guide you through it. Aman will set timeframes and keeps clients in the loop, explaining things carefully that may not be so easy to understand, which is invaluable.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Digiruu cares, and that makes a difference. We weren’t just a client in their books. They have a personal touch and want to see us succeed.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’ve never had a negative experience with Digiruu. It was brave for Aman to take our project since it had quite a learning curve for him and us. He learned quite a lot about what the industry is like.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Go ahead with it—you’ll definitely be pleased and get a lot of support and guidance. Digiruu will listen to your idea and help you get it to the next level. They will support you throughout the whole project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a healthcare business in an ever changing landscape with lots of challenges and threats to deal with. We offer a multitude of services both commercial and professional.

Aman and Digiruu have helped us on so many fronts. Both freshening our direct marketing and managing most of our online actions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Digiruu?

We have worked closely with Aman and Digiruu for a number of years and he has helped to keep us ahead of the curve and put our business in front of customers who can benefit from our many services.

We stay in a good place with regular new supply of clients asking about our professional services and we are able to cross sell through clever marketing ideas to these clients.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a good online presence that would bring in business and showcase some of our activities in the best possible manner.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Aman proved himself some time ago and the service he was able to provide grew organically over time.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We meet every few months see how the projects we have entered into are doing. What to continue what to enhance and what to drop. Very easy to get along with. We succeed he succeeds.

What was the team composition?

Main contact was Aman , very resourceful, nice flat organisation not lots of admin staff to fight through. Simple direct

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We wanted to showcase our Travel VACCINATION SERVICES which Digiruu managed to increase several fold and growing. increased awareness and increased margins in a difficult trading climate

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

As stated simple direct and effective

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They listen, work hard, and deliver in a timely manner. They are responsive and ready to change to your circumstances

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is always room for improvement though they bring ideas from other projects to see if they can help our business. They are always ready to take constructive criticism.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of Real Heating Solutions, a heating and plumbing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digiruu?

We didn’t have an online presence, so we needed a partner to build a website for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We used Digiruu for web design and web development. They developed our site from scratch because we had no digital presence prior to our work with them. The site details our capabilities and services. It also contains a live chat feature that allows customers to interact with us directly over the sire rather than having to call in over the phone.

Since the site launched, we’ve run into a few issues here and there. I’m able to call them up, and they’ll sort it out. For example, we recently had to deal with hacking on the site. It was rectified through their team.

What is the team composition?

We had one primary point of contact, but I’m not sure how many other team members were working in the background.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $15,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2017 and still have an ongoing relationship.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Before, we were unable to track anything because we weren’t online. Now, we’re able to monitor the live chat and the callback requests through the site. We have a solid way to keep up with tracking customers now.

How did Digiruu perform from a project management standpoint?

The whole process was new to us, but we didn’t have any issues. They did everything we asked for in an efficient manner.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve developed a pretty strong relationship with them. Oftentimes, there are cases of big promises and underperformance with web partners. That wasn’t the case with us. The deliverables were completed as promised. That’s ultimately what we want from any business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could keep me in the loop a bit more with additional updates.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’m a business owner that wants quick results. You’ll be able to get them with Digiruu.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of SEn

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Video streaming from space

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Digiruu to accomplish?

• Build a web site with CMS
• Launch an iPhone app

SOLUTION

How did you find Digiruu?

Referral

Why did you select Digiruu over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Digiruu were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We wanted a native iPhone app to display our live and recorded videos, and also a web site that we could edit and update ourselves

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We successfully launched our first app on iPhone which was a great way of demonstrating our video product for partners and investors, as well as end consumers. We also got our web site looking modern and updatable.

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

Great communication, Aman personally oversees all the work and makes things happen quickly. One of the best parts of working with Digiruu is that Aman is a great communicator, very friendly and always does everything in his power to achieve the desired outcome.

What was your primary form of communication with Digiruu?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Attention to detail and communication skills.

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

all good

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the director of a Civil Engineering contractor with work on highways, buildings and infrastructure.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We still use a lot of paperwork on construction sites and lots of forms are left incomplete making our quality of QA very poor. I approached Aman for advice on creating an app that would manage this process digitally and tighten up our processes using a Google Maps API. My goal is to create a site management software that has a easier to use format than existing ones.

SOLUTION

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

I heard Aman on a spotify podcast speaking transparently about what to watch out for when selecting an app developer. His transparency is what lead me to select him to take my project forward.

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

Design and develop and app that provides the ability to monitor labour, plant, materials, H&S and permits in a Google Earth interface with users able to update the app within the cloud. Note this project is still in the early stages and hasn't been developed yet.

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

Aman - Advisor

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Aman provided useful advice in the feasibility stage of the project which I am currently undergoing and developing ideas for.

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

Digiruu were quick to respond to emails and spent an hour sitting on Teams running through the ideas and the requirements to proceed with them.

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

The company is transparent, and Aman doesn't take your money unless he believes it will succeed.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m self-employed, and I write books.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Digiruu?

I had an issue with my website, so I hired them to fix it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Digiruu provided web development support. After explaining the problem on my website, they helped me diagnose it and then referred me to a specialist who was very knowledgeable.

What is the team composition?

I worked with Aman (Founder).

How did you come to work with Digiruu?

It was through a recommendation from somebody I knew who had worked with Digiruu before.

How much have you invested with them?

They actually helped me out for free.

What is the status of this engagement?

I worked with them on this project from September–October 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With Digiruu’s help, my website got fixed, and people could connect to it again. Also, Amman was very dedicated and passionate; he went above and beyond to meet my needs.

How did Digiruu perform from a project management standpoint?

I didn’t impose any deadlines, but Aman was very efficient and quick with his communication and work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I really liked working with Aman — he was great, efficient, and committed.

Are there any areas they could improve on?

I can’t think of anything that they could’ve improved on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I strongly recommend working with Digiruu.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Director of Family Flow - an app for parents

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Family Flow needed the proptotype of our app developing so that we could start to pitch for investment

SOLUTION

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

We found them through an online search and after brilliant communication with Aman we then arranged an initial call.

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

They custom built our prototype which involved a full exploration of HLR's and design work and also built the website.

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

There were 3 of the digitruu team on the project :

• Aman the Director
• a project manager
• a developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team were highly committed to delivering a high quality product and the prototype and website are the result of that - we are thrilled with the look, feel and functionality of them.

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

The team were always on top of comms, and were completely committed to working to high standards, with professionalism, integrity and good humour.

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

Digiruu were a total delight to work with - their knowledge, expertise, commitment and service were faultless.

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

We have no areas for improvement for Digiruu at all!