WebSailors.pro

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a B2B2C hub (SaaS) e-commerce start-up. I’m the Founder & CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

To develop a fully automated DropShipping platform providing all the tools for sourcing and selling quality products. Goal of having a presence in the United Kingdom as well as major countries in Europe and delivering a wide range of products from British suppliers and globally recognized manufacturing brands at competitive prices to businesses.

SOLUTION

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

We were negotiating with several companies. The main factors for us are time, price, and quality. WebSailors was different, they immediately showed themselves as professionals.

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

We started by fixing errors in the layout, in the scripts of the frontend, on the backend. WebSailors fixed business logic of the application also. The main functionality has already been developed and we continue to work with the team.

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

We work with two developers: Dmitry and Danil

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team created a new layout of the start page, price page, blog. Fixed integration systems with stripe payment system, added certificates, promotional codes. Added different integrations.

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

Project management on our side. WebSailors provide developers and QA, and the whole process is supervised by their team lead. We have daily meetings and communicate mainly on skype.

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

The team was always eager to help us, even on short notice. They provide very valuable and honest advice which lets you rethink what you want to achieve. Their developers are really experienced.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the VP of Engineering at Princeton Identity. Princeton Identity is a global leader in biometric identity management, providing iris and facial recognition systems.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

We are building a new web application and needed a partner to build out the front end. We hired WebSailors to define the User Experience, design, and develop the web interface of our system.

Our goal was to build a modern and easy-to-use project interface that will enable organizations to simplify digital identity management, resulting in improved security.

SOLUTION

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

We chose WebSailors on Upwork. We interviewed several competitive companies, assessed their reviews and knowledge. As a result, we decided to go with WebSailors and did not regret it.

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

The first part of the engagement was for WebSailors to create modern and responsive UX mockups for both desktop and mobile devices.  After approving the design, WebSailors started development.  

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

We worked with the UX/UI designer and front-end developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

WebSailors was challenged to design and develop the front end with a very aggressive timeline.  They have delivered the code successfully within the project timelines and with high quality.

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

The project was run in a very collaborative style with open communication through Slack and daily standup calls.  

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

WebSailors truly understand our needs and the team is genuinely interested in developing this project. They are fast problem solvers, patient and they explain things in detail. They were a great partner and service provider.

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

No, not that I can think of. I’ve been impressed by their experience and professionalism.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

N.Rich is the only ABM platform that allows launching cross-channel ad campaigns in minutes. I​’m the ​COO at N.Rich.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

WebSailors team joined the project to create new data B2B features, and fix bugs in the current project functionality.

SOLUTION

How did you select WebSailors.pro and what were the deciding factors?

During the first interaction with Denis (CEO of WebSailors) we formed a great connection. The team's knowledge and thorough approach made the decision an easy one, and we agreed to a contract.

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

We have been working with the team for 3 years on the project. We needed full stack developers to join the team and we found them in WebSailors. They proved to be professionals, so we hired another tester. When we give them something to do, we know that the tasks are going to be completed right and delivered on time

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

4 web developers and QA-engineer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

WebSailors team has helped us with unique B2B marketing data set and later helped us to improve the UX.

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

We especially appreciate their communication skills and responsiveness.

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

The team at WebSailors is experienced and polite. Their customer service, quickness, and expertise are most impressive. They always keep track of quality and time. They’ve stuck to their timelines and have met all expectations.

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

I can’t think of anything. ​We are completely satisfied with the work of the team and will continue to cooperate.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Business Development Executive at a software development company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

We hired WebSailors to help us develop a web application for remote web access to servers. In fact, it’s a web interface for a single portal for buyers and food producers.

SOLUTION

How did you select WebSailors.pro and what were the deciding factors?

I chose WebSailors on Upwork when I read a few reviews about them.

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

Several apps were developed within this project that is solving particular tasks in the general system and intended for particular groups of clients. First of all, WebSailors developed a web app for remote web access to the servers. Basically it’s a web interface for the united portal for customers and the food manufacturer.

The framework used on them is React, Redux, react-bootstrap, React Native. We had daily standup meetings. We recommend WebSailors.pro as a reliable IT partner and consultant.

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

6 developers and QA engineers from WebSailors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It was necessary to develop a sophisticated order delivery system and complete control of the process in real-time. As a result, WebSailors developed a system that is a complex software product. Then its implementation was carried out in several stages, and the finished product consists of several related but separately placed solutions.

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

We worked with them remotely. Every day they called up on Skype to discuss changes and further work.

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

WebSailors is a reliable team. They perform tasks at the highest level and always discuss new solutions. They are fast problem solvers.

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

Everything is fine. We recommend working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder of MGHoldings LLC, a FinTech company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

We hired WebSailors to develop the MGPayments project. MGPayments is a pay gate system. The system that connects several APIs of major banking and VAS e-Vending platforms systems in USA and S. Africa.

SOLUTION

How did you select WebSailors.pro and what were the deciding factors?

I chose WebSailors based on the price-quality ration. They create complex solutions at an excellent price.

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

MGPayments is an application that allows to conduct transactions using credit/debit cards between several banking systems in the US and S. Africa. The app carries out a bidirectional transfer using the API of all connected banking systems. APIs are heterogenous and a lot of attention is paid to their generalization within the application. All data required for repeated transactions is stored encrypted.

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

Four specialists are involved in the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. The primary structure of the database has been developed. 2. Created a gateway for the African Bank, we are testing it now. 3. Work is underway on the part of the project related to American banks in cooperation with our technical support.

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

WebSailors adheres to an agile development methodology, so we have daily calls with the team. They’re not indifferent to the project and are involved in it

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

They’re extremely savvy, producing a great product at a reasonable cost. WebSailors has a good understanding of the goals of the project, is attentive and technically experienced.

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

The cooperation is productive and it’s difficult for me to point out any areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of the network of wedding salons. We sell exclusive wedding dresses and sew to order for clients from USA, Russia and Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

We hired WebSailors to develop a new online store for our brand. We want a fast online store, through which it’s convenient to make purchases both from a computer, and from a phone and tablet. It must have a full functionality necessary for the selection of a dress from any country in the world.

SOLUTION

How did you select WebSailors.pro and what were the deciding factors?

WebSailors has good reviews on many websites in our city, so we chose it

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

From the first meeting with WebSailors, I am confident in the success of our online store. I got acquainted with the team, we discussed all the details and the next day the guys started developing.

The company offered to implement the project as a web application to make it convenient for our customers to make purchases from the phone.

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

Two developers, a tester and a designer are now working on the project

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We already have an excellent design, a new logo and a version of an efficient online store with the minimum necessary functionality. But we still have a lot of work to do to be better than the competition.

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

Every week we contact them to see the progress. We use Slack and Skype for communication. It’s easy for me to interact with them, they are great guys and professionals in their field. As far as I know they have rich experience in developing projects in e-commerce

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

They showed themselves to be real professionals, so I'm not afraid to trust them with such an important project for us. I was impressed by how responsibly they approach each task, bringing all processes to perfection.

Are there any areas for improvement?

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CTO at MG Trading LLC. The company is built to facilitate whole sale principal to principal commodities transaction. We are building a platform where buyers and seller of commodities can negotiate transactions, generate legal contract, process payments and support physical settlement of these transactions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro, and what were your goals?

We hired WebSailors to design and build MG Trading platform from scratch.

SOLUTION

How did you select WebSailors.pro and what were the deciding factors?

We chose WebSailors based on their level of knowledge, experience and price. WebSailors team was very responsive and demonstrated ability and desire to work with us to build our product.

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

WebSailors are developing a marketplace, where sellers and buyers can directly negotiate all aspects of each transaction. The platform then generates legal agreement that both parties have to sign. The platform supports escrow services, payment processing as well monitoring of post trade settlement process.

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

There are 4 people working on this project:

• Backend developers
• Frontend developers
• QA specialist
• Graphic designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We initially started working with two experienced programmers who designed the database, project's architecture, and process flow. Once the design has been created, the main functionality for creating and conducting transactions, the administrative part of the project has been developed.

The system has been demonstrated to the end-users and feedback has been very positive. The development team is working on integrating the third-party payment systems and escrow service into the application.

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

We track the progress in the work daily with online project management software and daily stand up calls. Additional requirements are added based on the clients' feedback. Necessary adjustments are made in the development plan based on the feedback. The Websailor team is friendly and diligent, always available, and respond quickly to our requests.

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

They’re able to serve as a full-cycle software development company. From logos to software development to graphic design. They are an excellent IT partner and we will continue working with them.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the owner of Awakio. It’s a cartographic service tracking harmful emissions into the atmosphere and their sources.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro?

I hired WebSailors.pro to develop the frontend part of web application. They also develop application design and company branding.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal of my startup is to give people information about the world around them in which they live, about the dangers of the modern world. This is especially important for people living in big cities, they must know the real level of air pollution.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

While I was working with another software vendor I consulted with them on many issues. Their advices was very helpful.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Awakio accumulates information from various sources: ground-based weather stations, industrial emission monitoring services to give people a real picture of air pollution in their city. Based on the data collected it makes a forecast of air pollution and its consequences for the population, nature and wildlife.

What was the team composition?

2 programmers, QA and designer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They fixed a lot of bugs, created graphic elements, a user-friendly web application interface and made an amazing design. In three months I think I will be able to bring the product to market.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

You have no idea the setbacks I faced prior to coming to WebSailors.pro. Now I only wonder why it took so long for me to come to the team. They comply with deadlines and work closely with me.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Code and implementation are executed exactly on schedule, with a high level of quality. Easy to communicate with. Very professional team.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They need to expand their USA presence because a lot of companies need what they offer.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I was QA Team Lead at BrainBNK, LLC. BrainBNK was the software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro?

WebSailors was our partner in the development of the solar performance monitoring platform Vertex for enterprise SunLink. WebSailors created the Vertex web application, and we managed the QA.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to create a next-generation, secure project optimization platform Vertex

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We’ve known the WebSailors team for a long time as responsible developers and partners in creating complex projects. Therefore, we hired them to develop the SunLink project.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Using the app’s customer portal, Vertex subscribers gain protected access for their project stakeholders to both real-time data for their control centers and mobile device-based controls to optimize project-by-project and total portfolio performance. Also, WebSailors created the logo and developed interface.

What was the team composition?

2 developers, QA engineer and designer from WebSailors worked with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

SunLink Vertex project intelligence platform is now available via any internet-connected device. System now features expanded electromechanical monitoring capabilities that provide detailed operational alerts on inverters, trackers, communication networks, met stations and other project systems.

In addition to informing stakeholders with real-time performance data, the platform’s new O&M module flags operational issues in need of troubleshooting, provides historical alert and maintenance logs, allows remote control of energy assets and facilitates team dispatch.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We spoke the same language with them. Every single concern was addressed in a very timely and professional manner. Collaborating with them is not only development but the whole process of creation, from an idea to an actual app.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were quick to adapt. Their team consists of various specialists in development, design, and quality assurance. They know how to plan and carry out the work efficiently.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. The team did a great job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CTO of energy company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire WebSailors.pro?

WebSailors develop a web application for us. Also they provide scalability, flexibility and security of the system.

What were your goals for this project?

This solution for stakeholders in the energy industry that should improve the project’s economy and energy operations.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

WebSailors was recommended as professional developers

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They provide scalability and flexibility of the software package as well as software security. Security solutions is based on the creation of local certification center and the generation of the necessary sets of keys.

The flexibility of the software package they achieve through the use of the following properties:

- Code is inheritable, what means, that is can be used for the development of other projects;

- All the main elements are atomic, that allows you to refine the program code or the introduction of new functions for every single element without disturbing the operation of the entire system;

- Each software component is replaceable due to the used data communication principles and distributed storage.

What was the team composition?

Three developers are creating our web application, designer and the project manager is also in touch with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

WebSailors has already completed half of the functionality and we have an MVP

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They were very professional, responsive, and worked within the budget throughout the project. I will surely be recommending their services.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Throughout the project, WebSailors showed impressive technology background. They took note of our ideas and requirements and combined them with their expertise. The team was fully involved in the project. Also, their specialists are easy to communicate with, they are very responsive and always ready to help.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don't think they need any improvement.