HalSoft

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Atomic Layer Deposition / Ultimaterials

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

atomic layer deposition community website

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• to create a custom interactive community website based on laravel

SOLUTION

How did you find HalSoft?

Online Search

Why did you select HalSoft over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from HalSoft were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

1) Describe the scope of work performed in this project 

• Revamped most of the pages and organized the codebase. 
• Utilized Laravel and Livewire for backend development. 
• Created pages with filter functionality for guests to explore ALD system products and accessories, including the ability to request quotations. 
• Developed a periodic table page for easy navigation of coatings and precursors products. 
• Implemented features like Google Maps integration for displaying jobs and ALD groups worldwide.
• Integrated Twitter feeds and hashtags related to ALD technology, with the ability for admins to manage accounts and hashtags via the admin panel. 
• Added standard pages such as About Us, Meet the Team, and Contact. - Included a file manager in the admin panel and enabled importing/exporting of data via Excel. 
• Designed the website to be mobile-friendly and optimized for SEO. 

2) Describe the specific goals or objectives of this project 

• Improve website aesthetics and usability. 
• Enhance mobile responsiveness. 
• Create new pages to provide valuable resources for visitors. 
• Organize the codebase and implement a CMS for admins and users. 
• Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility. 

3) Tech stack used list

• Backend: Laravel (PHP framework) with Livewire. 
• Frontend: Bootstrap for responsive design. 
• Database: MySQL. 
• Integrations: Google Maps for job listings and ALD group locations, Twitter for displaying feeds and hashtags. 
• Additional: Excel for data importing/exporting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Increased website traffic and engagement. 
• Higher rankings on search engine results pages. 
• Improved user satisfaction and interaction with new pages and features. 
• Efficient content management for admins and users. 
• Enhanced visibility of ALD-related content on social media platforms.

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

very fast response and always on time.

What was your primary form of communication with HalSoft?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were pleased with their knowledge, incredible skills, and rapid deployment of ideas.

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

no

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of The Hack

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create high-quality, science-backed supplements designed to enhance mental clarity, physical performance, and overall wellbeing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Enhance Performance
• Optimize UI/UX
• Strengthen Security
• Improve Standards Compliance
• Lay Foundation for Ongoing Collaboration

SOLUTION

How did you find HalSoft?

• Online Search
• Upwork

Why did you select HalSoft over others?

Interview

How many teammates from HalSoft were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project focused on auditing, stabilizing, and optimizing a WordPress-based e-commerce platform integrated with custom Laravel and React components. The main goal was to identify performance bottlenecks, improve code quality, enhance security, and ensure long-term maintainability across the stack.
 
**Key Deliverables:**
 
 
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**Full Codebase Audit:** In-depth review of custom themes, plugins, and core functionality to identify inconsistencies, deprecated functions, and deviations from WordPress coding standards.
 
 
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**Security Review:** Assessment of all entry points (themes, plugins, APIs) to detect vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQL injection, and permission misconfigurations.
 
 
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**Performance Profiling:** Measurement and analysis of site speed, server load, and database performance with actionable suggestions to improve GTmetrix/PageSpeed scores and overall responsiveness.
 
 
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**Compliance & Best Practices:** Validation of all PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and ACF implementations to align with modern WordPress development guidelines, including PSR-12 and PSR-4 standards.
 
 
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**Error Log Analysis & Debugging:** Ongoing review of server-side and front-end error logs to catch and resolve recurring bugs, resulting in a smoother user experience and fewer support issues.
 
 
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**Reporting:** A comprehensive report outlining every issue found, severity ranking, and detailed recommendations for fixes—structured to support ongoing dev cycles.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project delivered tangible improvements across performance, stability, and code quality:
 
 
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**Page Speed Increase:** Load times improved by **40–60%**, with significant gains in both desktop and mobile PageSpeed Insights scores.
 
 
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**Bug Reduction:** Logged front-end and back-end errors dropped by **over 70%** within two weeks post-implementation.
 
 
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**Code Quality Compliance:** Post-audit, over **90% of the codebase** aligned with WordPress Coding Standards and PSR-12 guidelines, verified via static code analysis tools.
 
 
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**Security Hardening:** All critical vulnerabilities were patched; site passed third-party security scans (e.g., WPScan) with zero high-severity issues.
 
 
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**Support Requests Drop:** Internal and user-reported technical complaints decreased by **50%**, improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

Security Hardening - Elimination of identified vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection risks, XSS). Passing results from security scans (e.g., WPScan or other tools) post-remediation.

Performance Gains - Improved site speed scores (e.g., PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix) by 50%. Faster server response times and optimized database queries.

Client & User Satisfaction - Fewer bug reports and support tickets post-audit. Positive feedback from users regarding site performance and reliability.

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

Project management was structured and responsive. Deliverables were provided on time or ahead of schedule, even under tight timelines. Communication was clear and proactive — any blockers or questions were raised early, and adjustments were made quickly when needed. They showed a strong sense of ownership, took feedback seriously, and aligned closely with evolving priorities without losing focus on quality.

What was your primary form of communication with HalSoft?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most was their proactive approach — they didn’t wait for instructions but anticipated potential issues and addressed them early. Their work ethic was consistently high, with reliable follow-through and attention to detail across all phases of the project. Additionally, their organizational structure made collaboration smooth, with clear documentation, well-tracked progress, and efficient task handling that kept things on course from start to finish.

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

Honestly, I’m quite satisfied with the collaboration. Everything ran smoothly, and there were no notable issues. If anything, just maintaining the same level of responsiveness and quality going forward will be more than enough.