Naturaily

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Capitalise.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Capitalise.com is the leading small business finance platform helping 200,000 business owners understand their financial health and access business funding.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Implement a modern, user-friendly CMS with a visual interface and reusable blocks to empower our content team to manage website content efficiently without relying on developers.
• Significantly improve our website's performance and speed, achieving faster page load times.
• Enable data-driven growth through the integration of robust A/B testing capabilities. We aimed to integrate a user-friendly A/B and multivariate testing solution to allow our marketing team to easily experiment with content and layouts, providing data-driven insights to optimize user engagement and improve conversion rates.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Online Search

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Excellent delivery capability

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work involved a comprehensive overhaul of our existing website, migrating it from an outdated Pimcore system to a modern headless architecture. This included the development of a new frontend using Next.js, the integration of Storyblok CMS for streamlined content management, and the implementation of an A/B testing infrastructure using PostHog. 

Key deliverables:

• A fully functional and performant frontend built with Next.js.
• A seamlessly integrated Storyblok CMS configured with user permissions, workflows, and content types, featuring a visual page builder and reusable blocks.
• The implementation of PostHog for A/B and multivariate testing.
• Standardization of website design components to align with our existing design system.
• Migration of existing content and functionalities (approximately 30 usable blocks across 6-page templates and 340 published pages) to the new platform.
• Configuration of project environments.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received positive feedback from our content team regarding the user-friendliness of the new Storyblok CMS. We have also observed improved website performance, indicated by faster page load times. Furthermore, Naturaily successfully implemented the PostHog A/B testing solution, providing us with the capability for data-driven optimization. The successful deployment of a modern technology stack also provides a scalable foundation for future growth.

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

Naturaily's project management was highly effective. They utilized an agile Scrumban framework, ensuring transparency and iterative progress through weekly sprints. They were diligent in their use of JIRA for issue tracking and maintained continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. They consistently delivered items on time and were very responsive to our needs and feedback throughout the project lifecycle, demonstrating a strong commitment to our success.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

Virtual Meeting

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

We were particularly impressed by Naturaily's proactive and collaborative approach. They went beyond simply executing our requirements by taking the initiative to understand our underlying business objectives and offering valuable insights and recommendations. Their deep technical expertise in headless architecture, coupled with their commitment to delivering a high-quality solution and their strong communication skills, made them a truly unique and valuable partner.

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

We're really happy with how everything has gone, and our collaboration with Naturaily is actually ongoing. Of course, with any big project, there are always minor tweaks you could suggest, but nothing major at all. We're excited to see what else we can achieve together!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Digital Projects of FGS Global

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

FGS Global is a global strategic communications firm that provides expert counsel to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals, offering services in corporate communications, financial communications, public affairs, and crisis management to help clients navigate complex challenges and achieve strategic objectives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Improve site speed and efficiency to optimize user experience and search engine rankings.
• Implement a user-friendly CMS to streamline content creation and management, particularly for multilingual content.
• Develop a robust search engine to improve content discoverability and provide dynamic search results.
• Build a future-proof website architecture that supports ongoing growth and development.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Online Search

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The scope of work for FGS Global’s website transformation was extensive, designed to create a modern, high-performance digital platform. This included a migration to Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation, the adoption of TypeScript for improved code quality and scalability, the implementation of CSS Modules and Sass for maintainable styling, and the integration of Framer Motion for sophisticated animations.

A key component of the project was the implementation of Storyblok as a headless CMS, providing a user-friendly content management experience. The Naturaily team configured the Visual Editor and block-based components to empower content editors and streamline content creation, and implemented Storyblok’s built-in Internationalization to effectively manage multilingual content. 

We put in place a process for approving content, and the website now uses 128 different components built with Storyblok. To improve how users find information, Naturaily developed a custom search engine using Algolia. This gave the website advanced search features, allowing control over results, handling different kinds of content, and automatically directing users based on their searches. They also made it easier for users to narrow down their search with advanced filters.

To ensure the reliability and functionality of the application, Naturaily conducted rigorous testing and quality assurance. Unit testing with Jest was performed to validate individual components, and end-to-end testing with Playwright was used to validate the application’s overall functionality and user experience. 

They also integrated the website with external systems, including MyFGS, Greenhouse, and Softgarden, to streamline data management and synchronize job offers, using GraphQL and Apollo Client for data transfer. Finally, the team migrated approximately 1,500 content items from the previous website to the new Storyblok CMS, set up three levels of content access, and provided training to the FGS Global team on the new CMS.

Key deliverables:

• Implementation of a Next.js architecture for enhanced performance and scalability.
• Deployment of Storyblok as a headless CMS, featuring a Visual Editor and block-based components.
• Integration of Algolia for a custom, high-functionality search engine.
• Development utilizing TypeScript, CSS Modules, and Framer Motion, ensuring code quality and engaging user interfaces.
• Rigorous testing and quality assurance through Jest and Playwright.
• Seamless integration with external systems, including Greenhouse and MyFGS.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results were impressive. We saw a much more efficient content management workflow, and a search engine that actually delivers relevant results. We migrated around 1500 content items and managed 128 Storyblok components. We now have a scalable architecture that's ready for future growth. Implementing advanced content filters, especially on the /people page, has also noticeably improved user experience.

Our website was slow, clunky, and honestly, didn't really show off what FGS Global is all about. We needed a team that could bring us into the modern age, and that's exactly what Naturaily did.

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

Naturaily's project management was spot-on. They delivered items on time and were incredibly responsive to our needs. They were proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues, and they kept us informed every step of the way. Communication was clear and consistent.

The Naturaily team was a true partner throughout this project. Their deep knowledge of modern web technologies, combined with their dedication to truly understanding our needs, was essential to its success. They offered invaluable guidance and support at each step of the development.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was their deep understanding of modern web technologies and their ability to translate that knowledge into a practical, effective solution.

What I really appreciated was how they listened to us. They didn't just throw a solution at us; they took the time to understand our specific pain points. The move to Storyblok has been a game-changer for our content team. It's so much easier to manage content now, and the Visual Editor is a huge plus. 

Their commitment to understanding our needs and collaborative approach made them a true partner. 

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

Honestly, it's hard to find major areas for improvement. If I had to nitpick, perhaps more proactive training for our content team on the finer points of Storyblok could have been beneficial. But overall, their support was excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Director of Beuta

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Beuta is a US-based e-commerce company specializing in the production of faux-stone landscape edging. We offer a lightweight, flexible, and easy-to-install alternative to traditional landscaping solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Increase Conversion Rates – Optimize the online store to convert browsing visitors into buyers through a more intuitive and informative layout.
• Improve Visual Aesthetics – Enhance the website's visual design to better align with our brand identity and showcase our products' unique qualities.
• Facilitate Informed Purchasing – Redesign product and collection pages to convey the core values of our products more effectively, helping customers understand essential product features.
• Simplify Bulk Purchasing – Develop a system that allows customers to easily purchase products in bulk with automatic discounts applied for larger orders.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Referral

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Naturaily was tasked with updating our product pages, collection pages, and overall buying process to include bulk buying discounts and creating a bundle application for our customers. Here’s what they did in more detail: ​​

• UX Audit and Benchmarking – Conducted a thorough analysis of our existing website, focusing on the buying process. This audit compared our site against market leaders and good practices to identify areas for improvement. 
• Design Overhaul – Redesigned the product and collection pages for both desktop and mobile. This included a new style guide that emphasized conversion-improving visual elements, streamlined navigation, and less cluttered design, allowing for better focus on product features. 
• Introduction of Product Bundles – Implemented a bundle application feature, enabling customers to purchase pre-constructed product bundles at discounted rates. This feature was designed to automatically suggest the best bundle based on customer selections. It made bulk purchases easier and more attractive. Interactive 
• Product Features – Enhanced product pages to include interactive elements such as a dynamic pricing calculator which adjusts prices based on the quantity, showing customers the savings from bulk purchases in real-time. 
• Revamped Navigation and User Interface – Introduced a new navigation bar and redesigned dropdown menus to help users find desired products faster, skipping unnecessary steps. This also involved simplifying the checkout process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Simplifying purchasing processes for our customers 
• Reducing visual clutter and focusing the user’s attention on product selection 
• Implementing a new visual style guide 
• Applying coherent designs and UX for both desktop and mobile 
• The average order value increased 22% from the year before

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

Naturaily's project management was exemplary. Their team remained focused and on task during the project, maintaining excellent communication with the Beuta team throughout. The project progressed smoothly without any significant delays. Naturaily's approach to user-centric design and practical e-commerce solutions impressed us. They improved our website's UX, making it look good and work well for bulk purchases.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

Virtual Meeting

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

We greatly appreciated their communication and overall transparency throughout the project. Any issues that arose were promptly communicated and resolved efficiently.

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

No. We really enjoyed the experience of working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder, Head of Platform & Talent Solutions of Steadynamic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help US based companies solve business challenges leveraging the latest in AI, EdgeAI, GenAI, IoT, and modern web and mobile platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Co-creating and co-delivering websites and e-commerce stores, including those implemented within Jamstack, headless, and composable architectures
• Providing long-term technological support within several projects for our customers
• Cooperation and know-how exchange with our Product Owners, Project Managers, and Software Engineers

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Referral

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

As part of providing even more advanced services for our customers, we wanted to expand our expertise, skillset, and tech stack. With headless and composable architecture’s great value of added flexibility, performance, and scalability, we moved toward these approaches and included them in a bigger number of our projects. To do so, we decided to start long-lasting tech cooperation on several ongoing and planned web development and e-commerce projects.
We were looking for a reliable, skillful, easy-to-work-with company that would act as an expert consultancy partner and external provider of web development services. The ideal partner would be perfectly familiar with fresh modern frameworks like Next.js, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js as well as with more established tech stacks like Ruby on Rails. Additionally, expert knowledge in Shopify & Shopify Plus was a great advantage. 
We considered a few vendors, and Naturaily eventually became the partner we were really looking for. We now work jointly with them to deliver advanced, custom, high-end products for startups and SMBs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In this type of relationship, the main outcome is that the collaboration continues for the benefit of all parties involved. Naturaily proved they can: Provide meticulous and conclusion-rich audits and actionable recommendations Present huge know-how within modern web development and e-commerce stack Back the experience with a broad portfolio consisting of a variety of headless commerce and headless CMS-based websites (Shopify & Sanity included).
 Quickly, smoothly, and successfully enter half-developed projects, presenting great consultancy and technical expertise as well as maintaining comfort for the end client Improve our clients' websites performance, user experience, and ability to edit content easily and quickly What’s more, their role went beyond that of a typical consultancy. The team has been pivotal in co-analyzing client needs and crafting innovative solutions that propelled our projects forward. 
Ultimately, I’ve been amazed at how their expertise directly contributed to providing key deliverables for our clients. Their developers have profound knowledge in the web dev domain that our clients see through everyday communication.

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

Naturaily has been always ready to engage in thorough discussions to fine-tune solutions for the best possible outcomes. Their team's dedication and superior communication skills fostered a seamless collaboration atmosphere. Naturaily showed their experience in handling very different expectations. I was particularly impressed by their agility in adapting to changes, no matter what project we’ve been working on.
 It’s especially important in a type of business relationship where we offer services to clients from various industries. Naturaily has been determined to find trust and mutual respect, which is hard to find. When something’s not working, they simply say it. It’s always paired with resolving propositions. They’re more than just a company you happen to work with. Being collaborative, flexible, well-skilled, and solution-oriented, they’re an ideal partner to engage with.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Naturaily’s greatest asset is its creative and innovative mindset. In an industry where many stick to the script, Naturaily excelled in doing things better and better. Their developers are truly web development enthusiasts, and you can feel it. They easily showcase their immense dedication and admirable flexibility in their work approach. With an easygoing vibe, Naturaily is a joy to work with. Their quick responses to queries and concerns also brought tremendous value. They’ve been to the point all along the way.
For our team at Steadynamic, it’s important to exchange know-how and look for improvements. With their eagerness to share, Naturaily has met us halfway through.

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

As of this time no.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Director at Expert Institute

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Expert Institute, we connect attorneys with expert witnesses in various fields to assist in litigation by providing a digital platform for sourcing, vetting, and engaging experts for legal cases.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Migrating the website from monolithic architecture (WordPress) to headless/composable architecture (Next.js + Sanity)
• Improving website performance to gain better Core Web Vitals metrics and organic traffic
• Making the website facile to build and edit for a non-technical team

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Online Search

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our cooperation with Naturaily revolved around creating a better website that would be beneficial for our visitors as well as our marketing and engineering teams. The visitors would receive a friendly and easily accessible web platform with refreshed designs, renowned UX, and ultra-quick performance. 

As for our teams, they’d be better equipped to create, edit, and further develop the website, without any technological debt or delays provoked by the unfitted stack. We wanted to be ready for our website to grow and be able to adjust quickly to changing SEO requirements and user habits. 

WordPress could not keep up with our demands and of increased performance, which started to impact our traffic. To do this, we chose to use Sanity CMS and Next.js framework. We needed a web development company that specialized in working with headless and modular architectures, so we picked Naturaily as our tech partner. In more detail, the project’s scope included: 

• A technological and UX analysis of the then-current website 
• Coding and developing brand-new components on the basis of the delivered designs 
• Creation of the new UI elements’ library in Storybook 
• Migration of broad and extensive data sets and content from WordPress to Sanity, along with automated tests of data transfer 
• Quality assurance and testing 
• Sanity CMS configuration fitted for our own purposes 
• Creating technological foundations for a composable approach to web development, including custom integrations with third-party tools like Algolia (search engine) 
• Know-how transfer to our engineering team and leading a technical enablement process 
• Further website maintenance

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve improved the organic traffic thanks to a better page speed performance, and that was crucial. All related important metrics went up significantly: LCP, FCP, TTFB, FP, DCL, and OL reports. After a few tweaks on our end, it looks like organic traffic is finally swinging back in the right direction. 

The Naturaily development team did their job by making the new website more modular and composable, allowing us to develop it further with any third-party app we’d find useful and operational. We’re now in a position to adjust the website’s content and integrations to specific business needs quickly and efficiently. 

It works fine, especially for the end user, which is a marketing department. They can now edit nearly all pages on the site and create well-designed, new pages every week, without great hassle. The Sanity editor and the content modules are working really well for us.

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

We went way over on time and budget. Some of that was very much our fault, as we had a lot of conflicting priorities internally. The Naturaily team was pretty responsive though. They were always determined to deliver the solution despite any obstacle and presented an attitude of positiveness and professionalism.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Naturaily shines with its skillful development team which can build outstanding websites. The quality of the code they deliver is immaculate. We learned a lot about modern approaches to web development during the cooperation. We understand a composable architecture better and more freely operate within this environment. This goes to Naturaily’s huge dedication to making web development with quality in mind and their readiness to share. 

Also, we liked the flexibility in the maintenance programs we were offered. Naturaily has supported us post-handoff comprehensively. We’re able to augment our internal team nicely for a faster launch after we took the further development phase.

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

With Naturaily’s big focus on quality, we’ve found that some things are over-engineered. It’s great for the end user (marketing) but was not great for our budget. We likely could have had some quick conversations about options (cheapest, somewhere in the middle, and most complex/expensive options) that would have kept us better on track budget-wise.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Ecommerce manager of Bronson Vitamins

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

US-based Bronson Laboratories supports health-conscious individuals of all ages by providing over 450 natural herbal products, vitamins, and supplements. Starting in the 1960s, we’ve covered the whole process: from researching and creating formulas through development and manufacturing to distribution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Migrating the e-commerce store from Magento to Shopify, including data transfer, design update, and configuration of integrations
• Enhancing the performance and user experience of the storefront for both customers and the marketing team

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

• Referral

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We sought a robust solution to optimize our online store which plays an important role in connecting with our customers all over the world. Before we started the project, our Magento store was plagued with issues such as decreased page speeds, intrusive pop-ups, bugs, and other technical and UX-related problems. It was problematic to manage the website and make the experience friendly for the visitors. We wanted to migrate the Magento store to Shopify in order to:

• Reduce the costs associated with maintenance and ongoing updates
• Enhance user experience, particularly in terms of performance and site speed
• Boost technical SEO and overall online visibility

The migration envisioned user data and order history to be fully transferred from Magento to Shopify. After conducting the UX/UI audit and analysis of the store, Naturaily proposed leveraging a pre-existing Shopify theme, which would then be customized to fit our unique needs. This approach was deemed efficient in terms of cost, time, and meeting the project objectives.
Throughout the development, multiple modifications that were centered around our needs were discussed and implemented, including design changes and creating integrations with external systems and third-party applications.
Main development features are listed below. Information architecture:

• Mega menu & navigation
• Footer, homepage, product catalog & page
• Shopping cart page
• Detailed checkout process
• User account features (orders, billing, contact details, etc.)
• Product-specific features (reviews via Yotpo, size guide, specialty guide, etc.)
• Essential pages like About Us, FAQs, Policies, and more

Integrations & special requirements:

• Marketing automation features (cross-sell, upsell pop-ups, etc.) with Klaviyo
• Comprehensive promotions & discount functionalities - Integration with ERP system (Netsuite)
• Product reviews (Yotpo)
• Multiple payment processing options, including GlobalE, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay
• E-mail marketing through Mailchimp - Google Analytics integration
• Search functionality with filter, sorting & product recommendation (Algolia)
• Subscriptions management (Authorize.net)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We consider the website migration from Magento to Shopify successful. Naturaily played a huge role in making the platform more efficient and easier to use. Firstly, the performance of the store went up significantly. Pages load quicker and it improves the user experience. We spotted a lower number of customer complaints regarding the store’s functioning.
Secondly, we now have much more flexibility with the Shopify platform compared to Magento. Our marketing team is now more independent from the engineering team and has more freedom to modify the website’s content or add new features. For instance, we’re now able to add pages by ourselves or add a particular promotion function in a more seamless way. We also have more sales and promotion options to propose to our customers directly through the platform.
Thirdly, our experience in managing the store has improved, especially in terms of time needed to complete changes. We can quicker roll out the desired updates. It’s effortless to link external services to Shopify on our own, compared to it taking months to link on Magento. Also, now, if the developers are still needed to make changes, it can be completed within days instead of weeks.

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

All tasks were delivered on time during the migration period as well as other project-related issues that came after. Naturaily’s team is very responsive and communicative, and it applies to both technical and non-technical staff. All of our messages were always answered in a timely fashion.
Their answers were backed by thorough research and we always knew what could be done, how could it be done, and when could it be done. Every time we needed to make a decision, we were provided with multiple options to choose from. This brought confidence: we saw the team was determined to cater to our needs. We value that highly.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team constantly demonstrated their willingness to help and do more. It’s a huge asset. I’m delighted with their take on project management and communication. Naturaily’s team is highly supportive, proactive, and transparent with their actions. We felt we were in good hands, and the cooperation went smoothly.
What’s more, they’re able to easily adjust their workstyles so it comes with an added value. They were operational and helpful in all areas, including setting up analytics, internationalization, and handling daily web maintenance.

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

Nothing that I can think of. They did really well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Key Account Manager of Wunderdog GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

By combining smart ways of working, human-centered design, and high-quality code, Wunderdog builds future-proof digital products, services, and solutions together with it's clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Accomplishing a payments migration for for a big e-learning service provider

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

They reached out to us.

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The client's goal is to finalize a payments migration to another service provider as soon as possible. As the client doesn't have the capacity to run the project on it's own, Naturally helps with augmenting the team and made it possible to working according to the roadmap.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is bound to a tight time line. Hitting the milestones in time is the way to measure success and progress.

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

Naturally works agile and delivered in time constantly. They are very pro-active and help to improve the results by their tech- and domain expertise.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Naturaily always matches our expectations in terms of culture, expertise, speed, and budget.

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

Naturally performs very well and we didn't identify any areas of improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Nerdy Banana

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Create Personalised Gifts

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Automate personalisation for customers
• Print ready files to allow for immediate despatch

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Online Search

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Naturaily has successfully finished the first phase of the project. Here, they were tasked with creating an original product configurator for one type of product (Snugzy dolls). In the already-started second phase, it acts as a baseline and core component of all the product configurators that they’re creating for every Nerdy Banana brand and product type. They decided to go with a custom Shopify app, meaning creating a unique solution created exclusively for us. 

With Vue and Nuxt JS as front-end frameworks and Ruby on Rails for the back end, they were able to integrate important third-party tools easily, through REST API & GraphQL. The application consists of three main elements: 

• Front-end layer for customers allowing for live customization of the product directly on the website 
• A post-purchase process with automated file preparation in the background 
• Admin panel for our team for updating & modifying templates of products 

PRODUCT CONFIGURATOR WITH LIVE PREVIEW FOR CUSTOMERS 

Users can: 

• Check and modify how their product will look with an actual live preview 
• Upload a photo and it will automatically fit into the project thanks to the integrated Cutout Pro background remover Naturaily recommended 
• Easily input text, numbers, or other messaging on certain areas, as well as add or remove filters and free-roam assets like glasses or hats 

POST-PURCHASE PROCESS AUTOMATION & PRINT FILE GENERATION 

Thanks to Naturaily’s development effort, we can better organize and manage the production phase. What it means in detail: A new, automated configurator allows for immediately preparing production files, printing, producing, and shipping personalized products Naturaily automated the process of generating print files and preparing them for shipment. 

Once the project is ready and the order is placed, they’re created in print quality and automatically saved as the order number into a specific Dropbox folder By integrating the custom application with Veeqo, Naturaily managed to show the face upload & print files on packing slips for proper processing. They’re also visible in transactional e-mails 

ADMIN PANEL 

With a unique admin panel Naturaily created, our team can: Better manage the orders. We can directly define anything that clients are able to do within the products’ templates when creating their personalized designs. We can change the available templates whenever we need to do so Easily determine possible elements allowed for the client’s modification, be it text input, curved text, image asset, vector asset, or photo upload mask for a particular area and shape. 

This applies also to their positions and areas allowed for the edits. Admins also can set upload styles and types of design that include single, multiple, mash, and tile patterns View print files, image uploads, or order details, as well as the preview of any designed product. Thanks to that, easy editing of customer orders is available. We’re also able to create manual orders and print-ready files from the panel which makes it a perfect way of producing new or sample orders Technological stack: 

• Vue 

• Nuxt.js 

• Ruby on Rails 

• AWS 

• EC2 

• Postgres 

• Dropbox (API integration) 

• Shopify (API integration) 

• Veeqo (API integration) Team composition: 

• 1 Front End Developer 

• 2 Back End Developers 

• 1 Project Manager 

• 1 Technical Product Owner

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

What we achieved: 

• Reduced delivery times, with next-day delivery possible (compared to a few days prior to the start of the project) 

• Streamlined files preparation process: a cut from 48 hours to 5 minutes after the order is placed, meaning the production team can print orders as they come rather than fall behind with ongoing accumulation of new orders 

• Increased conversion rate from 3.6% to 4.9% thanks to the fact that customers could see a preview of how their item will look while creating orders without the designer’s support 

• Grew up sales by 15% compared to last year when the configurator wasn’t implemented yet 

• Eliminated the human error factor due to no manual file preparation 

• Reduced highly the time needed for communicating with customers who were unsure about the final look of their product 

• Automated product configuration process, allowing for real-time customization and preview 

• Made the product customization process fun and easy, ensuring the product looks exactly the customer imagined it to and increasing satisfaction 

• Ensured the proper quality of the photos’ cutouts thus we cut the time needed to prepare a product’s design 

• Order backlog reduced to a zero

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

Naturaily has been exceptionally helpful at every stage of the cooperation, starting from the first contact and business analysis through collecting business requirements and planning to actual development. Every time we had dilemmas regarding the product’s development direction, they were able to provide us with a business or technological analysis that included the pros and cons of every solution presented. 

This streamlined the decision-making process and sped up the development. What’s more, the project timelines provided made the workflow always predictable for our team. They communicate their requirements in a clear, understandable way, which is a rare yet deliverable virtue when assessing e-commerce agencies. 

Naturaily’s communication style is friendly and professional at the same time, making it seamless and frictionless to talk transparently about every project-related and technological issue. Whenever we needed support, they were there, answering all our queries.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I am delighted to have found more than just a vendor in Naturaily. They’ve become a partner in the true sense. They offer much more than superb coding services – their sound advice and proficient troubleshooting on technological issues are second to none. At the same time, tuning into our business specificity was apt, quick, and facile. What I find essentially important is that they’re proactive, collaborative, and great at communicating with our team. 

They’ve addressed not only our coding needs but also provided crucial support, demonstrating their broad experience in the area of e-commerce. Thanks to Naturaily’s technological proficiency, know-how, and forward-thinking, we’re significantly improving our customer journeys. 

They have a great understanding of our goals as a company, allowing them to actively take part in transforming our business and supporting us in further growth. With Naturaily on our side, we feel confident and excited about being even better aligned with our customers' needs in terms of user experience and usability.

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

Few elements where costs were higher than expected and few elements which required additional work to get what we wanted

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of Vazco

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a digital product development company that creates innovative solutions for startups, scaleups, and global enterprises.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Revamping our company’s website so that it realizes the potential of the Jamstack approach to the fullest
• Sharing the Jamstack and headless-related know-how between our development teams

SOLUTION

How did you find Naturaily?

Online Search

Why did you select Naturaily over others?

• Company values aligned
• Tech Stack fit

How many teammates from Naturaily were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Our main goal was to rebuild our rebranded company’s website with the use of the Jamstack and headless approaches so it fits better to the modern development environment and business requirements, namely:

• Quick performance
• Ease of recreating the contents
• Enhanced flexibility
• Increased security

Within a tight deadline, the Naturaily’s team was able to:

• Seamlessly enter the project and provide us with valuable consultancy services
• Co-develop the website with the refreshed stack (including the formation of modular components and linking up the newly conceptualized, Next.js-based front end with headless CMS)
• Exchange know-how and perspectives with our team
• Support us significantly in reaching the project’s goals on time
• Maintain an excellent vibe of cooperation

Final technological stack:

• React
• Next.js
• Sanity
• Vercel
• Tailwind CSS
• GROQ
• Nx

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Naturaily entered the project at a particular, crucial stage when we needed an external perspective to get things done in the most efficient way. With their top-notch Jamstack expertise, we redeployed our website in a highly satisfactory way and on time. Their advice saved a significant amount of time and resources.

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

We are delighted with their ability to deliver on time. The very same can be said for their commitment and accountability. It was clear to us they acted with determination to support us and achieve a positive outcome: a high-quality digital product based on field-tested technological foundations.

What was your primary form of communication with Naturaily?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Naturaily's Jamstack expertise is exceptional. Thanks to their advisory, our team was able to implement the website on time and in a future-proof way. Besides the valuable know-how Naturaily provided, the vibe between our teams was fantastic – it was a pleasure to work with their specialists. During the first contact, they promised that they value transparent and easy-going communication and delivered on that, as they said.

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

Nothing comes to my mind.