Fooz

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a Dutch Internet company. We develop the backend of web applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Fooz?

Sometimes we need extra help for frontend design, and that is where Fooz helps us out. We didn’t have the capacity ourselves to develop the frontend. I met Michał [Kaźmierczak], the CEO of Fooz, and we created all of the designs, wireframes, and graphical impressions, but we didn't have the frontend developers to work on the project at that time. They offered their help, and they did a great job.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Fooz tried to work with the things we use normally. We use Bootstrap in our projects for frontend developing, so they used Bootstrap. We also used some Agile software to keep track of the progress, bugs, and feedback that we have, and Fooz adjusted really well and fine to what we would like. The second project they did for us was not a big project, and it only took them about eight working days to develop the frontend. 

The product Fooz helped us with is for an app a sports agency uses for their ERP system. They use UNIT4, which is quite a well-known resource management system in The Netherlands. What they do is sell shirts and whole equipment for teams. When an order is placed, a lot of things have to come together — financial data and all of the requirements of printing and adjusting to clothes, etc. Right now they don't have a system where they can work together with the customer, and what we are developing is a web application that allows the employees of the company and the customers to work together on the order. They share the design of the shirts, approve it, and fill in all of the printing options. That creates an estimate for the price of the whole order, which is validated by someone else. They then send their delivery address and their invoice address and everything like that to eventually get the order right to implement in the resource system. What Fooz did was create all of the design that allows the customers and employees of the company we work for to work together and make that happen. 

How did you come to work with Fooz?

Michał and I are connected in the same business group but in our own countries, Poland and The Netherlands, respectively. He sent me an email that said, “Does it also suck when you don't have enough frontend developing power to develop projects?” That message was spot-on and exactly the position I was in: at the time, I didn't have a frontend developer that could develop this project, but I had backend developers ready to work on it. I thought that was funny, so I contacted Michał, and he was traveling through Europe, so he came to our office. I thought, “Yeah. This seems like a really nice guy with good ideas for design.” So we gave the design to Fooz, and it was nice working with them.

How much have you invested with Fooz?

We’ve done two projects now, and I think we’ve spent €2,500 ($2,700).

What is the status of this engagement?

I think we started working together on the first project in February 2017. It was a template that we wanted to change, and they did the design work for that. The second project was the one that I'm talking about right now, and that was in March 2017. They’ve completed everything, and we do have three frontend developers ourselves. If we don't have enough capacity in our own company, I will gladly use Fooz again.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

It’s hard to share any statistics, but I was really pleased with their work. They understood our project and were quickly up to speed. I also liked that they tested the project really well in different browsers and on different devices, so there were only a few bugs. They were also quick to resolve those issues, and they were quite ahead on everything, so if there was something that wasn’t completely worked out, they mentioned it, they saw it, and they talked about it. 

How did Fooz perform from a project management standpoint?

Michał was basically a project manager, because we spoke about the functionality within the screens and about how it should work and be intuitive for the user. I think only one frontend developer worked on it. Basically, the team was one project manager and one developer, so two in total.

We had a fixed-price deal for this project, but I think they worked a little bit more on the project than estimated upfront, and the delivery was on time. We didn't have a really sharp deadline, but they delivered the project when they said they would, and our feedback was implemented quickly too. Only a few days later they already had worked on the feedback as well. That was really nice.

Fooz works quite well from a project management standpoint. Michał was on holiday during the project, so he gave the project lead to a project manager called Anna. At first we didn’t have much communication, but when I contacted Anna about their timetable and schedule the communication was picked up. It was only a small project, so not much communication was needed, but the communication was good when certain screens were done or certain things were checked and we could review it ourselves.

We made all the wireframes for every page. We used a digital tracker for our feedback according to our own Agile scrum program that we use to develop. Mainly, we had wireframes and graphic impressions sent. At the beginning of the project, we had a small project documentation, and next to that we wrote down all of our feedback in the digital tracker, and they used the status to update us when things were ready. 

What did you find most impressive about Fooz?

I think the commitment of Michał as a person is the most impressive thing about Fooz. They are not a very big company right now, but they are really involved with their clients. Even if the project is smaller, they try to adapt and get to know the client well. They’re not too business-like. They’re personal, and I like that because I think that if a company is a little personal with a project, the quality of the product and the communication are a lot better.

Are there any areas Fooz could improve?

I can’t think of any ways Fooz could improve right now. I liked everything. It was really nice.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

INVESTEKO is an environmental company that deals with environmental protection, waste management, and waste to energy. I’m manager of international relations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Fooz?

We needed to update our website so that it has more of a modern look. We had an existing website that another company had built on a different platform. Fooz is also helping to build a website for another company we have.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Fooz designed and built the website using WordPress. I had an idea of how I wanted the website to look. We met with them, told them what we wanted, and they were receptive. They also designed some brochures for some projects we were working on. We worked with two people from their team, a designer and also the head of the company. It was very easy to convey our ideas to them. That’s what I liked the most in our relationship. They were open to my feedback about their work. They were very responsive to my emails. That made a good impression on me.

How did you come to work with Fooz?

We screened a few companies in Poland. We hired Fooz because their price was the best and their reviews were positive. We also saw previous work they’d done.

How much have you invested with Fooz?

We spent $5,000 with Fooz over the course of our relationship.

What is the status of this engagement?

For the most recent project, we started working with Fooz in October 2016, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I’m very happy with the website. It’s very easy to use. I like it in the sense that I was part of the project. It functions perfectly so far. The work has been on time and on budget.

How did Fooz perform from a project management standpoint?

Fooz was good with communication. They’re quick and professional in their responses. We communicate via email and phone.

What did you find most impressive about Fooz?

The team at Fooz is creative and open to criticism. If there’s something you don’t like, they oblige the client. They’re quick in their response. I’m satisfied with our relationship.

Are there any areas Fooz could improve?

I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Marketing Specialist of CloudFerro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Trusted by ESA, EUMETSAT, ECMWF, DLR, and many more, CloudFerro provides the next generation cloud computing services with a focus on big data sets, dedicated to specific industries such as the European space sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Fooz has been hired to update and modernize the website, incorporating current trends to elevate its aesthetic appeal. Additionally, Fooz has been tasked with ensuring a consistency between the main website and the CREODIAS platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find Fooz?

• Referral

Why did you select Fooz over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Understanding of the customer's needs

How many teammates from Fooz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project involved refreshing the website's visual elements to enhance its appearance and appeal to users. The website provided flexibility in creating and managing content, allowing easy customization and updates. The project includes integrating the Gutenberg editor, allowing for more intuitive and flexible content creation. The scope of work also involved creating a twin e-commerce platform.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New website came with a user friendly layout and very fresh look, which definitely has changed the user experience of our platform. Additionally, the project included e-commerce implementation, which opens a new line for distribution of our services.

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

Project management was effective and responsive. They conducted weekly calls to summarize the work, indicating a structured communication and progress-tracking approach.

What was your primary form of communication with Fooz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Understanding our needs, commitment to the project and responsiveness is definitely a huge advantage of working with Fooz.

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

Fooz executed all tasks punctually, and our collaboration unfolded seamlessly without any notable areas for improvement or alternative approaches.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Silesiasolar Sp z o.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SilesiaSolar Sp. z o.o. is a dynamically developing company specializing in renewable energy solutions, with a particular emphasis on photovoltaics. Operating in Poland, especially in Silesia, the company offers comprehensive services related to the design, supply, and installation of photovoltaic systems for households, businesses, and agriculture.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Fooz to accomplish?
Our objective was to be able to independently create pages, such as landing pages, and showcase our chosen projects. The primary purpose of our website is to promote our photovoltaic services effectively.

SOLUTION

How did you find Fooz?

Referral

Why did you select Fooz over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Fooz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our partnership with Fooz has been going for four years, during which they have continuously developed and added new features to the website, ensuring its ongoing maintenance and upgrades. We wanted to refresh the old website and add new functionalities.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website was refreshed, and new functionalities were added to create a transparent and lead-generating website.

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

The collaboration was successful as Fooz promptly addressed all inquiries and worked towards resolving any issues that arose. They implemented all our requests and suggestions.

What was your primary form of communication with Fooz?

In-Person Meeting

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

Flexibility, good ideas, trust.

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

Faster responding for additional changes.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of EXPLITIA S.A.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Semcore is a leading digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEM, and comprehensive online marketing solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• As Semcore, our specific goals in partnering with Fooz were to enhance our client’s website's user experience. Fooz has been instrumental in helping us to elevate their online presence.

SOLUTION

How did you find Fooz?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Fooz over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Fooz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Fooz provided a comprehensive range of services during this project, including website design and development, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) enhancements, and content optimization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Improved website performance, enhanced user engagement and positive user feedback.

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

Communication was a strong suit of their project management approach. We had regular meetings to discuss progress, goals, and upcoming tasks, which allowed for a transparent and collaborative working relationship. Fooz consistently provided updates on project status, ensuring that everyone involved was on the same page.

What was your primary form of communication with Fooz?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their team's commitment to transparent communication, professional content management, appropriate server selection, and responsiveness to our client's needs demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the project's success. Fooz was a great partner to work with and deliver results to our client. Additionally, their ability to provide content management training was crucial to the effective administration of the site, and good server selection ensured the stability and efficiency of the project.

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

I don’t think that there are any areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of AMVET

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AMVET is a veterinary hospital in Krakow, specializing in the treatment and prevention of animals such as dogs, cats, lagomorphs and rodents.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Our primary goal was to have a compelling website that effectively communicated the essence of our practice. We wanted a simple, clear, and fresh design, reflecting our commitment to animal care.
• The website needed to prominently showcase our expert team and the comprehensive range of services we offer, with a strong emphasis on our dedication to the well-being of animals.

SOLUTION

How did you find Fooz?

Referral

Why did you select Fooz over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Fooz were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Fooz provided us with a range of essential services throughout this project. They started with mockups, which helped us visualize and refine the design direction. Additionally, Fooz integrated an external calendar system, allowing us to efficiently manage medical appointments and provide a seamless experience for our clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They made the design elements, resulting in a visually appealing and user-friendly website.

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

Yes

What was your primary form of communication with Fooz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Integrating an external calendar for medical appointments was a game-changer, significantly improving the client experience. Clients can now easily book their appointments online, increasing engagement and convenience. Moreover, the ability to download essential documents directly from the website has streamlined our information-sharing and communication processes, saving time for both our team and clients. 

Adding specialized listings sourced from CPT with a table of contents made it significantly easier for clients to find the needed information, boosting customer engagement. Overall, Fooz's work has improved our website's functionality and user experience, leading to more satisfied clients and a more efficient website.

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

Everything was well organized and delivered.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the SEO Specialist of eSky

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

eSky is a travel organization platform, being a leader in Central-Eastern Europe and the Online Travel Agencies market guru in South America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Refreshing the visual aspect of our blog
• Simplifying the work for our authors
• Introducing easier administration of multilingual services from a single panel
• Improving the speed of the website
• Creating advanced solutions for SEO optimization

SOLUTION

How did you find Fooz?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Fooz over others?

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

How many teammates from Fooz were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

FOOZ prepared a convenient WordPress panel for us to manage 9 language versions, which we can conveniently and quickly translate for individual markets. FOOZ successfully transferred over 1000 unique posts from our previous website, incorporating all relevant elements like images, tags, metadata, links, and categories. This included a seamless integration of the backend infrastructure into the new architecture, ensuring every detail was flawlessly imported. 

FOOZ also developed predefined layout sets for various subpages, utilizing reusable blocks for efficiency. The integration of native WordPress blocks with templates was initiated, maximizing their potential. FOOZ integrated our website with our tailored internal newsletter service, enabling the efficient delivery of engaging content to our valued subscribers.

Moreover, in close collaboration with our DevOps and Security departments, the website was launched on a custom-built server and architecture, securing an optimized online environment and enhancing performance, reliability, and user experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received a great, fast-loading website, thanks to which we could manage multiple language versions.

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

The FOOZ team was communicating with us via Slack. We were receiving responses and corrections very quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Fooz?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They not only executed our vision but also proposed great solutions that we wouldn't have even thought of.

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

We are pleased with the work that FOOZ has done for us. The completion time was a bit longer than we anticipated, but this was primarily due to additional tasks that emerged during the execution, which were not initially planned.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m Executive Assistant at Asseta S.A. responsible for external communication (PR and Marketing). We’re brand operating in the field of modern debt collection, which combines respect for the customer and technological solutions in the process of debt recovery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company hired Fooz to develop a website on WordPress based on the graphic design provided by Symbol Studio. Our goal was to having a new fast website that we can easily manage and modify the content.

SOLUTION

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

Fooz was recommended by Symbol Studio..

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

We started our work with a kick-off meeting with Project Manger and developer from Fooz, as well as designers from Symbol studio. We discussed the entire project focusing on the most important elements. After the meeting, we received the final project schedule. Fooz started with delivering a homepage and presenting it to us on a staging version.

Subsequently, further views were delivered. After our approval, a training session on content management was conducted so that we could add it on our own. The final stage was testing, optimization and publishing the site on a server of our choice.

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

• Ania - project manager
• Mateusz - WordPress developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The website was developed according to our requirements and pixel perfect in relation to the design. The new site looks great on mobile devices which is very important both for us and the users. Content management on the new site is very intuitive.

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

Constant contact with the Project Manager through emails and quick response to our questions gave us the confidence that the project was being handled properly and carefully.

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

Communication and transparency. All the elements discussed at the business talk stage were developed as planned. Communication with the Project Manager was at the highest level.

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

Nothing I would change - highly recommend.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Sales and Marketing Manager. We work with automotive customers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Fooz?

To build company website

SOLUTION

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

We were looking for comapny using LinkedIn. Deciding factors were references and price.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

First there was few discavery meeting and then the work began.

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

Anna - Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We were using slack, email and phones for communication

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

They were very accurate and responsible

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

wattx is a deep tech company builder with a focus on manufacturing, IIoT, and ConTech. I am a Head of UX, responsible for User Research, User Experience Design, and its implementation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Fooz?

Company website implementation.

What were your goals for this project?

- Implement a custom theme design that was designed by another agency - Make the sections and design customizable and easy to modify - Make the content editable, also in parallel

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Fooz was recommended to us by another agency. We had a look at their portfolio, and had a couple of technical discussions about the project.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Fooz was able to implement almost all of the custom features the original design had in a lightning speed.

What was the team composition?

A project manager, and a frontend engineer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received the implemented website in a timely manner.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Milosz was very responsive and had a structured approach.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Structured approach. They had a genuine interest in the project and made good use of their resources.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No