Algoseed Labs

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Digital Media Specialist of a video production studio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a video production studio that provides digital services for clients, including custom web solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Algoseed Labs to accomplish?

• Create a custom Wordpress Plugin to interface with an API with an external server to upload video files from user submissions

SOLUTION

How did you find Algoseed Labs?

Online Search

Why did you select Algoseed Labs over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Algoseed Labs were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

This project involved the development of a custom WordPress plugin designed to integrate with an external Digital Asset Manager (DAM) via its API. The plugin facilitated the upload of user-submitted videos collected through the WPForms plugin, streamlining the management and organization of digital assets within the DAM.

Objectives:

• Developed a custom WordPress plugin that interfaced with the external DAM using its API.
• Enabled seamless upload of videos submitted by users through WPForms to the DAM.
• Ensured secure and efficient data transfer between the WordPress site and the DAM.
• Provided a user-friendly interface for administrators to manage and review video submissions.

Key Features:

• API Integration:
  • Established a secure connection with the external DAM using its API.
  • Implemented authentication mechanisms to ensure secure API access.
• WPForms Integration:
  • Integrated with WPForms to capture video submissions from users.
  • Validated and processed video files before uploading to the DAM.
• Video Upload Functionality:
  • Automated the upload of validated video files from WPForms submissions to the DAM.
  • Included error handling to manage upload failures and retries.
• Admin Interface:
  • Created a dashboard within the WordPress admin panel for managing video submissions.
  • Displayed the status of each video upload (e.g., pending, uploaded, failed).
  • Provided options for administrators to manually trigger uploads or re-upload failed videos.
• Logging and Notifications:
  • Implemented logging for all interactions with the DAM API for audit and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Set up email notifications or alerts for administrators regarding the status of video uploads.

Deliverables:

• Fully functional custom WordPress plugin with the described features.
• Documentation detailing the plugin installation, configuration, and usage.
• Source code repository with version control.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Established a secure connection with the external DAM using its API.
• Implemented authentication mechanisms to ensure secure API access.
• Successful integration with the external DAM:
  • Accurate and reliable upload of video submissions from WPForms to the DAM.
  • Positive feedback from administrators on the usability of the plugin.
  • Minimal bugs and issues reported during testing and initial deployment.

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

We collaborated over email, and the individuals involved in the project were always available with prompt responses and quick phone calls if necessary. Items were delivered within budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Algoseed Labs?

Virtual Meeting

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

The project was unique in that our client was located in another timezone and spoke another language aside from English, and Algoseed Labs communicated in our language to better address technical needs directly.

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

There was a small gap in communications around certain time frames involving a timezone shift, but it did not impede the project progress or success.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive of a nonprofit organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoseed Labs?

We needed help with React Native app development for Android and iOS.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Algoseed Labs has provided app and software development services; they assist with JavaScript and all the features regarding AWS and architecture for the platforms. Regarding functionalities, the app is for audio and video cloud storage where our global users can interact in a private setting.

What is the team composition?

We've been working with their founders and a development team.

How did you come to work with Algoseed Labs?

I found them through a freelance site.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent less than $10,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m delighted with their work — they do a great job providing the services I need. Also, their technical advice and direction are really helpful.

How did Algoseed Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is excellent, and I'm happy with it; their team can answer all of my questions and do everything in a timely fashion. Regarding communication, we use email, WhatsApp, and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of their work and their technical expertise are impressive. Algoseed Labs is a solution-based and all-encompassing company.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I'd like the development process to go way smoother, but that's caused by the timezone difference.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Know your project well, and have constant meetings to keep everything updated and organized.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of Frontstep. We enable people to invest in properties with any amount of money.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoseed Labs?

We needed help with web app development and design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Algoseed Labs has helped us design and develop our web app. We first discussed the project with them and outlined everything we needed to complete it. I also provided them with suggestions for the technology stack, and they iterated with me on what would be the best solution.

From there, the rest of the process was very easy. Their team built the web app using TypeScript and Mongoose, and they hosted it on AWS. They also provided us with great suggestions along the way. Since then, they’ve been in charge of our app’s maintenance, and they will help us with future updates when needed.

With this app, our users are able to sign up, create an account, and verify their identity through KYC testing. It also has a user wallet feature and tracking functionality to see what the investor is doing on their portfolio.

What is the team composition?

I’ve mainly worked with Nick (Co-Founder & COO). I’ve also worked with his business partner, a backend developer, and a frontend developer.

How did you come to work with Algoseed Labs?

I met Nick through LinkedIn and discussed the project with him. He was very clear and easy to communicate with, and quickly we set an agreed timeline and scope.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $10,000 CAD (approximately $8,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2021, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Thanks to this new app, we’re growing our user base despite our recent launch; we were even getting signups during the pre-launch stage. In general terms, Algoseed Labs’ development process was flawless, and they delivered the product right on time. We’re so satisfied with their work that we’ve even referred them to two other people.

How did Algoseed Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Algoseed Labs’ project management is great. After defining the scope, we created a project management board in a Scrum setup and went from there. Although we stumbled upon a few hiccups during this process, we tackled them, and everything went well.

Aside from the development process, Nick has been great at walking me through various technical aspects even outside of his scope. For example, the other day, I had an issue with Klaviyo, and he took the time to help me with the documentation and walk me through the process.

Communication-wise, Algoseed Labs is very available, and we always get a response in no more than 24 hours. We communicate with them over Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Algoseed Labs’ flexibility and accuracy are impressive. They domain many technologies, and their technical capabilities are on point.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything that they could improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you have a solid idea of what you want, Algoseed Labs will immediately help you build your product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am CEO and Co-founder of a software start-up.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We were looking for a way to build products on shopify that were not tangible but could be linked for searchable lists and curated to our customers wants and needs.

SOLUTION

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

We met with several vendors and felt that Nick and his team at Algoseeds were able to best see our full project scope from start to finish both the back-end and the front facing aspects.

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

They used AWS and shopify to create a unique app of our website. They created a database that could pull in select information and convert it to specific products on our shopify website.

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

2. Software designers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were extremely happy with the final project. The database functionality was above and beyond what we could have hoped for and the hand-off to our team was wonderful.

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

Their communication was amazing. We had regular zoom calls and quick updates via slack.

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

We felt that they were really listening to us and cared about our project. They were easy to work with and delivered a product that was exactly what we had asked for.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hi. I’m the AVP of Dhurina Ventures Private Limited, an Ed-Tech company that provides quality education at affordable prices to government job aspirants and school students of India. Dhurina is a mobile application that provides online courses at pocket-friendly prices by onboarding the country's best educators.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted an online mobile application where we could run our courses.

SOLUTION

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

One of the co-founders of also seeds labs was in constant touch with us and guided us from the very start of the project. He was involved from the conceptualization to the final delivery of the product and even after that. The hardworking team converted our idea into a user-friendly and interactive mobile application through which more than 2 million students are learning to accomplish their dreams today.

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

I was quite familiar with his tech-savvy techniques and knowledge. Also, when I went through the reviews of the company, that pushed me to work with them as soon as possible.

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

initially, the team consisted of 3 members, one the co-founder himself, 2 developers (both frontend & backend). Gradually, the team increased and went up to a number of 5-6 members.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We needed a mobile application that could stand out in the market against our well-established competitors. They understood the complexity of the project and delivered us an app with such multiple features and on time. This mobile app is the base of our company and our growth somehow depicts their top services.

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

They are great at it. None of the members in their team made us ask for updates again and again. They used to stay connected with us through Skype. Whenever required, they added on their suggestions throughout the project and delivered all the modules on time.

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

They understood the complexity of our project and delivered the project on time while being in constant communication with us. Their dedicated services at such reasonable charges is what impressed us the most.

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

I don’t have any issues or complaints with them so far.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Making Vinyl is the meeting point of the vinyl record industry. I am the co-founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hire Algoseed Labs to create our e-commerce platform on Shopify. Our goal was to get it up and running as quickly as possible but we wanted it professionally done.

SOLUTION

How did you select Algoseed Labs and what were the deciding factors?

We were referred to Algoseed Lab via Upwork and we selected them based on their quick response time and innovative suggestions on how to execute the project within our timeline and budget.

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

We had a kick-off meeting where we described our goals and objectives. From there we had weekly discussions in which we were able to bring the project to fruition in time and under budget.

How many people from the Algoseed Labs team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Our main contact and project manager was Nick Xenos. There was also another programmer named Nick but I don't recall his surname.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is online at our new lifestyle store. We are very please with the results and will continue to work with Algoseed Labs as needed.

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

Algoseed Labs has provided the boutique services and level of appreciation we desired.

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

Algoseed Labs provided quick and clear communication all the way through the completion of the project. This was highly appreciated and we avoided any possible misunderstandings.

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

No, we were pleased overall.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a company that connects people’s online shopping habits with initiatives for bettering the environment.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoseed Labs?

I’m not a technical person but I’m trying to set up a technology company. I brought in Algoseed Labs to create a tool that centers on usable energy. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We jump-started the project with me providing documentation and Algoseed Labs doing some research and discovery. Their team has connected the dots and allowed me to see the limitations of the technology available, especially with small aspects of the product such as the Facebook and Google login.

They are now building a Google Chrome extension according to my specifications. They also manage the images to ensure consistency. Using HTML and JavaScript, Algoseed Labs builds the front- and backend along with features like a streamlined sign-in function, table of users, appointment templates, and connection with other databases. We’ve made a few changes along the way to try to adapt to certain situations that I had not thought about but that they were able to bring up. 

What is the team composition?

I’m in contact with four people, but I think there are more members working behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Algoseed Labs?

I had gone through a pretty rigorous interview process with different developers but decided to hire Algoseed Labs in the end because I, as a non-technical person, was able to use common parlance with them to get the result I wanted. Developers I had worked with previously had to read between the lines to find the best solution, whereas Algoseed Labs have a very good understanding of what I mean.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve invested $4,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started in April 2021. We’re not totally finished with this piece of work, but we’re near the end and will probably need to do some more development afterwards. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Algoseed Labs has definitely demonstrated their solid culture and the quality of their work. They’ve been very good at assigning tasks to different members of their team. They check in with me every day and at every milestone, which is very important especially when working remotely. Them showing me their progress and results almost every day, or simply coming to me for more guidance, has created a sense of trust between us.

How did Algoseed Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via Slack every day and have Zoom calls whenever I ask. They’re in constant communication with me, which is wonderful because I like hearing from my partners. I’ve worked with quite a few remote developers who were annoyingly hard to reach and would ignore my questions until they had an answer, but this team is always very quick to get back to me with at least some kind of response, if not the perfect answer. It has helped me understand that they’re actually doing the legwork. 

Algoseed Labs has also been really good at the research element of the project. They let me know about the different things we could try, their level of complexity, and the cost.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The quality of their work is very good and their communication is amazing. Algoseed Labs has the ability to hold the hand of a non-technical partner through the project, which is something I’ve not experienced anywhere else.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I know that the more time we spend catching up on Zoom, the less time they have to do the development work. However, given the speed at which they’re doing things, I probably wouldn’t change anything. They’ve been great.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

There are no stupid questions with Algoseed Labs. Even if you don’t know what to ask, they will find out for you. Other developers find that being asked a lot of questions or updates is a hassle, but Algoseed Labs is happy to provide all the information, like how long the project is going to take or if a timeline is going to change. Be in contact with them as much as possible. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the owner of a company that sells luxury goods online. We have a website and sell on multiple platforms, including eBay.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoseed Labs?

Our website had significantly slowed down. We had integrated a translation app and made other modifications to our platform, which influenced its performance.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Algoseed Labs was tasked with speeding up our Shopify website. Additionally, we wanted to apply minor modifications to our platform and other things that needed to be coded. One of the modifications they did was the sizing of our product pages. 

What is the team composition?

I communicated with Nick (Co-Founder) during the project.

How did you come to work with Algoseed Labs?

They’re a local company from Montreal, and my partner knew someone that collaborated with them. He suggested that we reach out to them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $4,000–$5000 on the project.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement was in August 2020. It took them almost a week to complete the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s hard to say what the future impact will be, but we know that for Google ratings and SEO, page speed is a very important factor in a website’s performance. With regard to that, our website is a lot faster now.

Our platform also looks better with the small modifications that Algoseed integrated. In conclusion, we were happy with their services, especially considering we’ve hired other people before and received negative results.

How did Algoseed Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

They developed everything quickly, and they kept in communication with us throughout the project. They also understood what we needed to be done. Overall, we never had any issues with their project management process.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

The most impressive thing was their communication skills. Additionally, they delivered everything that we wanted. It was a pretty rare experience.

Are there any areas they could improve?

In terms of this specific project, I don’t think they had any areas that they could have improved upon; the task was quite simple and straightforward. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Just be clear about what you want so that they have evident guidelines on what they need to follow. Some people are not clear on what they want and then end up dissatisfied when they never made it clear in the beginning.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I run an agency. We do websites, graphic design, photography, and more. We are a full-service digital agency and I’m the founder and CEO. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoseed Labs?

We hired Algoseed Labs to develop an online shipment tracking system that sends data to a server. The brief summary shipment information needed to be viewed on the frontend user page of our third-party client’s website. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our third-party client needed a custom software that can be integrated in their website. We asked Algoseed Labs to develop a tracking software where people could track their shipments. 

The team built a page inside the website where customers can put their invoice number. They enabled the page to pull data from the tracking system's backend, similar to UPS and FedEx.

The data on that backend was made to be updated every five minutes. Once the client submits their number, they can view information including the delivery schedule, the shipment's origin, the dispatch date, and so on. After they developed our shipment tracker, we had a week of debugging.

What is the team composition?

They had two members we were working with closely. Additionally, they also had a team of developers based in India. 

How did you come to work with Algoseed Labs?

We have mutual friends who recommended us to them. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $5,000–$6,000 CAD (approximately $3,800–$4,500 USD) for the whole project. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September–October 2020.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They completed the project successfully and our third-party client was thrilled. For them, the tracking software was a game-changer. 

How did Algoseed Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was perfect and very efficient. We mostly used Slack to communicate and give instructions. It also served as a place where we can see how the programmers were working. We also used monday.com to manage the collaboration.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were quick to respond and we were happy with the way things were. Their ability to react to our issues also impressed us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There were times when I had to wait for their work even if they were already finished. It would’ve been nice if they could improve on that communication part. Otherwise, I was very happy. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Team effort is important. Take advantage of working with them as a partner and not just simply delegate tasks. Be involved with the whole process and make sure you can guide them. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the vice president of a women’s clothing manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Algoseed Labs?

I hired them for website development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We have a wholesale B2B website based in Shopify. They made a portal where customers can log in to see customized prices and place orders. They also integrated the portal with our in-house ERP. 

What is the team composition?

Nick (COO) is my main point of contact. 

How did you come to work with Algoseed Labs?

I put up a job posting for the project and Algoseed Labs reached out. 

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve invested about $2,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with Nick in August 2020. We’ve completed the portal project, but our work is ongoing since I’ve decided to do additional development work with him. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s still early in our relationship, but so far, so good. I haven’t gotten any feedback from my customers yet. 

How did Algoseed Labs perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management and communication are very good. We communicate through phone calls and emails. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality product make them stand out. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re the best. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do it. They’re worth it. Just explain what you need clearly.