Purrweb

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO & Founder at Promile.me We help interior designers and architects to centralize and streamline work and communication at design projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Purrweb?

I hired them to design a web application for interior design professionals, which would help with management of renovation projects.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to build an application with a user-friendly interface from scratch, which would be a more accessible, convenient and transparent solution than the existing competitor apps.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I was searching for a web design provider on Dribbble and Behance, and I saw Purrweb team portfolio there. I liked their style and contacted them to arrange a call. We had a talk and they offered me to start with a test contract to check our working relations and compatibility. By the end of the test period, I was happy with everything, so we continued working further in the same direction.

Describe the project in detail.

They created the UI/UX design from scratch. I described my ideas to the Project Manager, and she translated it to the designers, who processed it with their own vision and came up with a great concept. We are working with Purrweb almost a year and this year showed us how difficult it is to find the right design provider and how easy and efficient it is to work if you have one.

What was the team composition?

1 Project Manager + 1 Designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Design is finished and is already in production. Purrweb design team has created an awesome design for our project, which includes convenient interface logic for users, and beautiful visual style. I am 100% sure that working with Purrweb will make the journey to your goals easy and secure, just like it did for us.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They invited project manager to the project, and the team worked in weekly sprints. By the end of each sprint they provided results and detailed reports, and we discussed our progress on video calls with screen shared. Everything was perfect, on-time and well communicated.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The Purrweb team is very customer-oriented. They keep deadlines and have perfect work ethics and communication skills - I really enjoyed our collaboration! And most importantly, they provided the results of highest quality, so I’ll surely come back to them with other projects in the future.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is always something to improve, but I cant recap anything major.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm CEO of the company. I'm fully responsible for business development strategy, new employees onboarding and financial part of the business. I'm also heavily involved into the process of negotiations on the next investment rounds and regular communication with current investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Purrweb?

I needed a team who could build a product from scratch (we had preliminary design and name though). It was important for me that the vendor could provide both design and development services. So, that's basically where Purrweb were helpful with.

What were your goals for this project?

My goal was to come up with such a solution that could be simple and easy to use, but at the same time really functional. UI/UX design was one of the top priorities as the app is supposed to be used by tech savvy audience.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I came across dribbble website, was searching some potential designs that could be used for my app. By this criteria I shortlisted around 5 companies from different regions like Ukraine, India, Russia, US. I left requests for all of the companies and Purrweb replied first, we had a quick call with them for 20 minutes and after the breakdown and estimate I decided to move forward with them. There were no second thoughts even after other companies replied to my request.

Describe the project in detail.

Once I selected the vendor, we initiated the UI/UX stage, during which we came up with a full design of the mobile app. Then Purrweb assigned the development team and went through the process in short iterations with regular feedback and test builds that I could play with on my own phone.

What was the team composition?

I communicated with manager Elena mostly. But behind the scene there were also a team of devs, I think it consisted of 3 devs and 1 QA manager. There was also a designer. In case of any urgent questions I was also able to contact Purrweb's COO, that was really convenient in a couple of cases.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There is no much success yet and we are going to release the app in the upcoming weeks. But at this stage I was already able to do a couple of great things: 1) I was able to raise the 2nd round of investments (around $350k) 2) Also agreed on a pilot project with Moscow transport providers to place our 100 powerbank renting kiosks at subway stations around the city.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated a lot. The communication happened via phone and telegram, I received regular updates. At one point, my wife even started suspecting me that there is too much communication!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I learned a lot about the mobile app development process. At the same time I was very proactive in providing feedback for UX optimisation and guys were actively applying my comments. In the past I had experience collaborating with other development vendors and I know how difficult it could be for a team to accept comments/feedback. This time I felt easy and openness in terms of accepting and implementing most of the suggestions.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It's a tough question. I can't remember anything I can right away come up with. I loved the flexibility Purrweb team provided.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of the startup company mobile lifestyle company. It is a mobile app used to encourage safe and effective practice habits to avoid performance-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) in musicians.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Purrweb?

We needed to build an app prototype to test out the concept of the app.

What were your goals for this project?

To get a working app prototype to start testing out features users would find functional.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I used UpWork to select vendors for this project. I ended up choosing Purrweb because they had experience in developing health and music-related mobile apps already.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we selected this vendor, we agreed to first create a wireframe of the app's main feature, which was a timer with breaks and scheduled blocks for practicing. I gave documents regarding app contents, a very rough wireframe, and performance injuries. In the end, I got an app prototype (both for Android and iOS) which included the timer feature, as well as a simple placeholder for the exercises and stretches.

What was the team composition?

Throughout the project, I spoke primarily to the UI/UX designer (for app design and structure), the project manager, and the business manager (for financials). I would typically meet with them once a week on Skype or Zoom for updates, and daily updates would be made to me by the project manager via Skype.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Although the project is still a working progress, I've currently received positive feedback from users who have tried out the app prototype.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager has given me daily updates regarding the app development process, Additionally, the UI/UX designer was clear their communications, and was quick to respond to any questions and/or suggestions I may have. Overall, the workflow was very effective and clear.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by their communication and in-depth knowledge of app development. They were problem-solving orient and very patient whenever problems came up.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Again, everything can be done more effectively and efficiently, but I was very happy with the process and result of this project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of an entertainment-technology company focused on providing consumers with seamless ticketing, access control, and cashless transaction products for live-events and other festivals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Purrweb?

I hired Purrweb to help us design a number of UI/UX interfaces for mobile and tablet applications. These apps are used by consumers and vendors in the field at music festivals.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals for this project were to design and develop an interface that was simple and easy to use, while still meeting all the technical requirements of the product.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

My team reviewed the work of a number of different UI/UX designers and ultimately decided on Purrweb for the given mix of price and quality.

Describe the project in detail.

Leading up to the project, Purrweb asked a number of questions and worked with us to determine exactly the type of product we wanted to build.

What was the team composition?

I personally managed and oversaw the back and forth between our team and Purrweb.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We met our deadlines and were able to demonstrate the product successfully.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Working with their team was easy and responsive.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The attention to detail by all of the team members that were involved was impressive. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that come to mind for now.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of a lead generation company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Purrweb?

We engaged Purrweb because we were looking for web developers with experience building SaaS platforms.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided Purrweb with specifications of the items and functionality we needed within our platform, and their team has been responsible for the full development of the product. They primarily work with Ruby on Rails.

 What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with two project managers, one lead developer, and a group of 3–4 junior developers.

How did you come to work with Purrweb?

We found them on Upwork.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent more than $100,000 to this point.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in the middle of 2017, and our product launched in January 2018. We’ve worked together on an ongoing basis since then.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have thousands of daily users on our platform. It’s a successful product and has helped our company become profitable.

How did Purrweb perform from a project management standpoint?

Depending on the needs of the project at any given time, we have weekly or biweekly meetings to discuss our progress or challenges. Purrweb has proven to be available whenever we need them despite being overseas and working within a different time zone.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Unlike other developers I’ve worked with, Purrweb genuinely cares for our project. They’re a true partner in the sense that they’re invested in our relationship and making our product a success.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there hasn’t been anything that I’ve disliked. When I compare Purrweb to past development partners, they have exceeded my expectations.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Selfishly, I’d like to keep Purrweb to myself, but their team is fantastic, and I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a web development team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a fitness application.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Purrweb?

We were looking for a vendor to help us develop our MVP.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They've designed and developed two applications for us, one of which is intended for trainers and another one–for clients. They've done the design using Zeplin and Marvel and then, they moved on to development. We have React Native on the frontend and Node.js–on the backend. Everything is a Lambda AWS infrastructure. The app helps trainers connect with new clients. For clients, it's a fitness tracking system that also allows them to manage their workouts.

What is the team composition?

I've worked directly with Anton (CEO, Purrweb). I've also worked with their developers and a project manager, who facilitated the communication between our team and theirs.

How did you come to work with Purrweb?

I first started working with their designer, who later introduced me to the rest of Purrweb’s team. They had project managers that were part of their team, and all the team members worked together. We liked their team structure, so we decided to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent about $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in February 2018, and the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've done our first public beta launch, so our app is available in the App Store. Our client-side application is well into development and we're hoping to launch it within the next few weeks. The feedback from users has been generally positive and we're trying to address any shortcomings quickly.

How did Purrweb perform from a project management standpoint?

It's a fairly sophisticated project, so we have multiple ways of communicating. We have biweekly meetings and we use Trello to do most of the planning and manage daily tasks. In addition, we use Slack to communicate with their development team.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have many different resources under one umbrella and work very collaboratively on the technical side. They're very knowledgeable and respond to our requests quickly.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We had some communication challenges at the beginning, but we've resolved them successfully. At this point, they can work independently very effectively, so we just need to provide our input.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish and communicate your technical requirements. Also, do things in iterations and provide your feedback. They're very responsive to feedback, so being involved in the development process is critical.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there. 

I’m the founder of a personal trainer app startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Purrweb? 

We needed resources to develop trainer- and client-facing mobile apps from the ground up using React Native. We also wanted an accompanying website. 

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to have functional apps and a website.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor? 

We were looking for an agency that had both developers and designers all under one umbrella. Purrweb won out because they produced quality work. 

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail. 

Purrweb is providing full-stack development for a set of fitness apps, handling the test case design, execution, and bug logging. The technologies used include AWS Lambda, Node.js, React Native, GitHub Design, Figma, and Zeppelin QA. So far, they’ve released the public beta for our trainer-facing app and still working towards the first release of our client-facing app.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, a QA specialist, two developers, and a designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With their support, we’ve released the public beta of our trainer-facing app on Google Play and the App Store. They’re still working to release the client-facing app. 

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management is included as part of the developer and QA fees.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have some very talented developer and designers.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that I can think of so far.
 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a company specializing in private second mortgages. Our platform unites lenders and borrowers, allowing people to obtain investment money.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with PurrWeb?

We needed assistance with frontend development, as some of our applications weren’t working as well as we wanted and had scaling issues. We needed a partner who could help us develop quickly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They did frontend development for web applications built in React and native iOS and Android applications. The mobile apps weren’t yet in production due to the bugs and issues we faced. Our previous development partner hadn’t finished the project, and they moved it from delays toward launch. We’d experienced issues with zooming for our map integration. We had UI/UX issues, such as unclear elements and missing buttons, which PurrWeb addressed. They also coded new features where we previously had only HTML and CSS code.

What is the team composition?

Sergey (COO, PurrWeb) was my main contact, and I also interacted with a manager on their team.

How did you come to work with PurrWeb?

We contacted them through Upwork based on their past work and their quality reviews. The size of their team also appealed to us, because we weren’t sure if a smaller partner would be able to scale up when needed.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost has been around $40,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with PurrWeb in June 2018 and the collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We aren’t in production yet, but we will be soon. We’ve received positive feedback from test user groups and made corresponding changes.

How did PurrWeb perform from a project management standpoint?

They assigned us a project manager even though we only pay for development. This has made it easier for me to delegate work. They implemented a Trello board and a Slack channel, which has facilitated planning and communication. I knew what they’d be working on each day, and their turnaround time was quick.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their developers are the most skilled I’ve worked with in recent years, and they work at a fair price.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We have some local developers who sometimes collaborate with PurrWeb. They could improve communication on their end, considering that we work in different time zones.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I advise clients to discuss their project requirements in detail before hiring anyone.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of a dating app company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are building a dating app where people don't just swipe - they meet through live video streams and game mechanics.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We came to Purrweb with a fully worked-out concept for a dating app. Our main goal was to build the product we had in mind, live video included, within a fixed budget - not to trim the idea down until it fit the money.

SOLUTION

How did you find Purrweb?

Online Search

Why did you select Purrweb over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Purrweb were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The app combines standard dating mechanics - registration, profiles, geolocation, a user feed, likes, mutual matches, and chat - with live streams: users can go on air, bring other participants into the stream, switch between them, and play question-based games that help keep the conversation going. For video, the team integrated LiveKit instead of building custom streaming infrastructure. 

On the management side, Purrweb set up sprint-by-sprint budget tracking: planned vs. actual spend, remaining budget, buffer usage, and a forecast. The final deliverable was the released app in the App Store and Google Play.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app was released to the App Store and Google Play on the agreed timeline and within the fixed budget. After the release we moved on to growing the product, and our next project is already running with the Purrweb team.

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

The release dates were held. What stood out was how they handled the new ideas we brought in mid-project: nothing was simply accepted or rejected. Each idea was checked against the original goal - does it fit the current solution, can it be simplified, can we build just the part users actually need - with a clear view of its effect on the budget. Together with the per-sprint money report, that kept both sides looking at the same picture.

What was your primary form of communication with Purrweb?

Virtual Meeting

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

How they solved the video problem. Building our own streaming infrastructure was out of the question at our budget, so they found LiveKit and integrated it. That let the team focus on what is actually unique about Anymeny - the interaction scenarios, joint streams, and game mechanics - instead of reinventing it from scratch.

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

Everything was alright 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of TiesTattoo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

TiesTattoo is a social network that connects tattoo artists, studios, and clients: people find a verified artist through detailed search filters, while artists and studios showcase their work and hire.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• I came in with an idea for a niche social network for the tattoo community - there was nothing similar on the Russian market. I needed a partner to take it from design to release in the app stores: artist and studio profiles, a content feed, chats, and advanced search so clients can find the right artist for their tattoo.

SOLUTION

How did you find Purrweb?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Purrweb over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• Other

How many teammates from Purrweb were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The app has three roles: client, artist, and studio. Everyone gets a profile, and artists and studios add professional details like address, experience, price range, and styles, which feed the search. Core features: a content feed with likes, comments, and reposts; chats; friends and subscriptions; advanced search with filters by style, price, and body area - including an interactive 3D figure where you tap the tattoo zone - plus location-based search on a map. Monetization goes through subscriptions: users remove ads, artists and studios get priority placement in search. Integrations: CloudPayments for payments, Pusher for chats, MyTracker for analytics, and Yandex Maps for geolocation. For the first release we focused on the profile, feed, and search; the admin panel and payments moved to the post-release backlog.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TiesTattoo is live in three stores: App Store, Google Play, and RuStore. We made the conference deadline I mentioned - the app was out in time for the event - and the collaboration continues through post-release support, with new features coming from the backlog.

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

What stood out was the handling of the conference deadline. Instead of promising everything at once, we reprioritized together and concentrated on the core features for release. They proposed the MVP approach early on, which kept the project within my budget: anything extra went to a backlog instead of inflating the scope.

What was your primary form of communication with Purrweb?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The advanced search they built: filters by style, price, and body area, with an interactive 3D figure for picking the tattoo zone. It is the signature feature of the app, and the team carried it from concept through design and implementation.

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

Nothing specific comes to mind at this stage.