Tinloof

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm one of the Geschäftsführer/Co-Founder of IN THEORY GmbH. IN THEORY GmbH is a Event Technology company specialising in Digital / Hybrid Events.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking for some great developers to work with us on multiple projects. We were looking to expand what we could offer in terms of Digital Event Platforms and customised Web Development.

SOLUTION

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

After seeing many positive reviews online of Tinloof's work, checking out their website, we decided to set up a meeting. The communication was easy and they seemed excited about the projects we were discussing and to really know what they were talking about and weren't afraid to give their opinion.

They instantly felt like they would fit well with our team and way of working. After throwing some ideas back and forth and further discussions it was clear it would be a great collaboration.

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

One of our major projects was to develop an Event Platform together. This included 5 separate phases of deliverables with different areas of the platform being focused on in each phase, leading up to two event days where the platform hosted 1000's of users.

Designs were provided by our client and the development was done by Tinloof. The website was built with React & Sanity.io and had features such as Login, File Uploads, a custom timezone selector, Livestreaming, integration of WebGL animations provided by client.

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

We worked very closely with Omar and Seif as the main developers from Tinloof on this project. Our experience was fantastic. Tinloof are absolute magicians when it comes to web development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform we were working on together had a very specific purpose, to deliver an event for 1000s of attendees on a specific date. They exceeded all expectations, delivered everything on time and went above and beyond to ensure we delivered a top quality product that was fast, responsive and delivered all features we needed.

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

We used predominantly Notion & Slack as our project management & communication tools, however with our client we also used Figma & Trello for Design handovers & QA respectively. This made communication very simple & organised and it was always possible to have a good overview of what was going on.

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

Along with being extremely knowledgeable, and professional Omar and Seif are also just genuinely lovely and fun people which makes working with them insanely easy! They work super hard and they take pride in their work, meaning that what they deliver has the time and care needed to make a really great product.

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

No. We are very much looking forward to future projects together and would absolutely recommend them if you are looking to build any sort of web product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Illuminem is the compass of the energy sector, delivering the most effective, updated and comprehensive access to energy information. Illuminem mission is to offer:

• One place for all energy news, editorials, research, reports and videos
• Constant discovery of new information from a plethora of selected sources
• Featuring what matters thanks to our trend algorithm
• Quality sources, curated for you by our team

I am a co-founder and the architect of the product.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Seif, Omar, and their collaborators were entitled to build from zero a complex website, from the back-end architecture, the CMS and the front-end.

The project lasted 4 months, and consisted in developing a hub of information, aggregating multiple sources automatically, and displaying selected posts across different sections in the platform.

Given the high level of automatization, together with the customization via CMS, the job involved a complex architecture and many challenges.

SOLUTION

How did you select Tinloof and what were the deciding factors?

The selection process as lasted two months and has reviewed more than 30 candidates. Tinloof excelled in:

• front-end skills
• motivation and commitment to the project
• project management skills

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

In particular, the following product features were required:

• automatic crawler of posts - blog editor
• strong CMS, allowing to:

1. to select post to have / not have on the platform
2. edit posts
3. create new posts
4. edit all the pages and content inclueded

• automatic ranker of posts
• powerful carousels to display posts
• effective front-end (fast, responsive, and SEO optimised) compromising of ~25 pages - much more...

Technologies used were Java, Javascript, CSS, mango, Python, etc.

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

The developing team under Tinloof was made of four people:

• Front-end developer (Tinloof co-founder)
• Front-end developer (Tinloof co-founder)
• Back-end developer (Tinloof collaborator)
• UI/UX designer (Tinloof collaborator)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform performs at cutting-edge levels in performance (1.3 seconds to load the heaviest page), SEO (lighthouse score of 98%), accessibility and responsiveness (mobile is particularly excellent).

After product validation, our users were amazed by the UI/UX design, something looking "professional, even better than dominant incumbents in the market".

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

As regards to communication, by using Trello, video calls, and instant messaging, they were transparent in showing their pipeline of work and demonstrated instant availability (a call away at any time!) to respond to every request. Last but not least, timelines were always respected and the development was accelerated thanks to Tinloof's "push to output" mindset.

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

Tinloof surprised in project management skills. Upon contract signature, they promised to be the partner to trust to manage different people involved (from other developers to designers).

They brought efficiency to the project development by being the "light-house" of the wider IT team. Thus, never lagging-behind, they pushed the project management to the next level.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Sbaï Dentaire is a dental practice in Casablanca. I am the owner of Sbaï Dentaire.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

I did not have an online presence and was going through a severe business downhill. I hired Tinloof to take care of that by doing web design, web development and advertising of my website.

SOLUTION

How did you select Tinloof and what were the deciding factors?

I selected them based on trust. They convinced me they can fix my problem and it turned up being a great decision. I am so glad I have hired Tinloof for this project.

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

Tinloof took care of everything. They did the photography, designed the website on Figma (including iconography and logo), implemented the website with Gatsby (which makes it very fast) and launched my Google My Business profile. They proceeded with advertising it on Google Ads. They managed the process on Notion and were in constant communication with me.

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

They were 2, both Seif and Omar. They are the co-founders of the agency and they were just getting started.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I am now the #1 Top Rated Dentist in Casablanca and I can confidently say that I am making at least three-four times the revenue I used to make before. I receive at least 5-10 calls per day asking for directions or inquiring about dental healing.

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

Smoothest communication. They organize everything on Notion and clearly communicate progress, tasks and deadlines. I didn't have to worry about anything.

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

The hunger to make the project succeed and the attention to every single detail. Their communication is also excellent.

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

They have done an excellent job and there is not much I can say about improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a commerce platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Open-source commerce platform for developers. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design and build a commerce starter

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

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

How many teammates from Tinloof were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Tinloof was asked to design and build an ecommerce website with an integration to our platform, Sanity and Resend. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were looking for something that was beautiful and performant. Tinloof has impeccable taste in aesthetics, technology, and style of execution.

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

Working with Tinloof was a pleasure they continously shared updates on progress, asked for inputs at the right times, and worked extremely fast to address feedback. 

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The whole team has great taste. We were looking for something aesthetically pleasing and highly performant so working with a team that was obssessed about quality was key. 

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

Don't have any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co-founder of Sanity

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sanity is a Composable Content Cloud, creating a new standard in Content Management, enabling companies to be strategic about content through programmatic reuse of content and the ability to encode their business logic into the CMS.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build an integration with Amplitude and Sanity

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

Long relationship

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

Know them well - they do great work!

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

Tinloof was tasked to deliver an integration between Sanity.io and Amplitude for better handling of Amplitude experiments (AB testing) directly through Sanity.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivered a great integration within the agreed timeline (that was tight)!

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

They worked fast and delivered before we expected - super responsive and nice to work with! Also really proactive with our team and with Amplitude!

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

Email or Messaging App

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

Combination of high skills, great design and marketing understanding and nice people to work with!

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

Project not large enough to judge

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Co-Founder of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI video for people who want to create what's in their heads.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Web design
• Web development

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Tinloof were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design and implement the first version of our company's web application.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our web application was successfully launched, and is being continuously updated.

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

Yes, they always respond promptly to our requests, and have effective internal management strategies.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They always delivered things highly efficiently, which aligned with our startup culture.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Energy Services and Solutions, LLC.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Compliance services for oil and gas companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build custom website
• Assist with developing pipeline safety compliance software
• Assit with managing the custom software

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tinloof were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Create a custom web-based software that will be used to track important documents to show compliance with federal and state pipeline safety standards. The software will allow users to submit inspections, edit inspections, visualize inspections on a map, and be notified when inspections are coming due. 

Along with inspections, the user can keep track of programs, manuals, procedures, and important reporting requirements, allowing for a single repository for all pipeline safety compliance documents.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Tinloof was able to deliver our product as expected while staying within budget. Any bugs or issues were addressed promptly after releasing the software to our clients.

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

The product was delivered on time. Tinloof provided excellent visibility into the status of the product along the way. The easy-to-use software that Tinloof uses makes it very easy to submit requests and collaborate on the project in real-time. 

Tinloof has demonstrated a readiness to incorporate any feature into our software, while also proactively addressing potential challenges. Their team candidly discusses the complexities associated with our proposed additions, ensuring we understand any difficulties that might arise.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

Email or Messaging App

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

What I find most impressive about Tinloof is their genuine commitment to our project. They operate with the capabilities of a larger company and respond to inquiries with exceptional speed, often within hours. Additionally, their team demonstrates a sincere interest in our success. This dedication is evident in how meticulously they attend to our needs and proactively address potential challenges, making our collaboration feel truly supportive and personalized.

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

One area for improvement might be in the initial assessment phase of projects. For instance, a more detailed inquiry into the size and scope of our database at the outset could have helped both our team and Tinloof better anticipate the demands of the project. Although we are new to custom software, additional guidance in understanding the scalability and potential challenges of larger databases would have been beneficial. 

This would ensure that as the project expands, we remain confident in the software’s performance. Nonetheless, Tinloof’s commitment and adaptability throughout the process has far exceeded our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Enroute.run

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Enroute.run, we’re passionate about running, and we’re here to fuel that passion in every runner who walks through our doors. We are the go to destination for running enthusiasts and offer a curated selection of the best brands in the running world, including Adidas, Nike, New Balance, On Running, Norda, Satisfy and Arc’Teryx.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design
• Development
• Website Launch

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

X / Twitter

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Tinloof were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design & develop a headless shopify e-commerce website for Enroute.run

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Timeline
• communication
• direction.

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

All items delivered on time with a clear vision andmanagement.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We're impressed with their quick response and communication.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Director at Heavybit

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The leading investor in developer-first startups

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Rebrand & launch a new website based around Sanity

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

Online Search

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Tinloof were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Tinloof took our new brand guidelines and cascaded them to our website, updating every element of the site to reflect the new brand, while maintaining the performance of the site front and backends.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're launching soon, but we expect the rebrand to be very well received, in no small part due to the work that Tinloof has done.

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

Strong project management inside Notion, very prompt and reliable communication in Slack and over Zoom when necessary.

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was impressed by Tinloof's ability to scale their support up and down to match the project's needs over time is always impressive.

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

None

UPDATED REVIEW

• Design and produce important reports for our marketing team

• Pricing first our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

• Tinloof created beautiful visual assets on time and within budget

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at Petra

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

E-commerce business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build us a headless Shopify store on sanity

SOLUTION

How did you find Tinloof?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Tinloof over others?

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

How many teammates from Tinloof were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We engaged Tinloof as our web development agency in 2022. Prior to partnering with them, our website consistently suffered from a slew of problems, including speed and loading issues, UI/UX concerns, and notably poor CRO and conversion rates. However, since collaborating with Tinloof, they have effectively resolved all these issues. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Delivery time
• CRO & conversion rate. 

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

They delivered on time, they are always on slack and reply within 30min

What was your primary form of communication with Tinloof?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are at the cutting-edge of headless development and have a dedication for excellence and customer satisfaction. Our website now boasts swift loading times and a significantly improved conversion rate, especially on our e-commerce store. In our experience, Tinloof has proven to be an exceptionally professional team that consistently goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results. 

They have seamlessly integrated with our own team and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to our core values, which include prioritizing customer satisfaction, a strong work ethic, and a determined ambition to exceed expectations. 

Based on their remarkable performance and the scope of work they have undertaken for us thus far, we are committed to maintaining this valuable partnership for the foreseeable future. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Tinloof to any company in search of the finest headless Shopify development agency. 

Their expertise, dedication, and ability to overcome complex challenges make them an invaluable partner for businesses seeking exceptional web development solutions. Tinloof's commitment to quality, combined with their alignment with our core values, has left an indelible mark on our organization, and I am confident they can do the same for yours.

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

Yea will communicate with them directly