Associative

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner, Education of an education company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Corporate training workshops, soft-skills coaching, or an online platform offering courses on entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Associative to design, develop, and maintain a web and mobile platform for our educational services. The goal was to support our corporate training workshops, soft-skills coaching, and online courses regarding entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Associative over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Associative handled the complete design and development of our website and mobile app from scratch. They built a custom platform tailored for delivering corporate training and online courses. The project also includes a retainer for ongoing maintenance and technical support to keep our coaching services running smoothly

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The primary outcome was the successful launch of a seamless, cross-platform learning environment. We have received excellent feedback from our corporate clients regarding the ease of navigation and the booking process for soft-skills coaching. The system performs reliably under high traffic, ensuring our students have uninterrupted access to their financial literacy courses.

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

Their project management was impressive and highly organized. We communicated regularly through [mention tool, e.g., Slack/Email/Trello], which kept the workflow transparent. They delivered all key milestones for both the website and mobile app on time. Whenever we needed adjustments to the coaching modules or design, they responded quickly and implemented changes without delaying the timeline.

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most was their ability to handle both the creative design and the complex technical development seamlessly. They didn't just build a website; they understood the nuances of the education sector, creating a platform that truly supports corporate training and student engagement. Their versatility in managing both web and mobile ecosystems was impressive.

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

Honestly, we haven't encountered any significant issues. They delivered what was promised. If anything, we would have loved to start the project even sooner, but the results were well worth the wait. We are very satisfied with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO, Engineering of Deccan Electric

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We design, develop, and maintain IoT solutions, software, websites, and mobile applications specifically for the electronics, electrical, and robotics manufacturing industries

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Associative to design, develop, and maintain a complete digital ecosystem—including IoT solutions, software, a website, and mobile applications—to support our electronics and robotics manufacturing business.

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site
• google.com

Why did you select Associative over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We engaged Associative to handle the full lifecycle of our digital presence and product integration. They designed and developed the software backbone for our electronic and robotic products, including complex IoT integrations. The scope also covered building a customer-facing website and a mobile application for product management. They continue to provide maintenance and updates for all developed platforms to ensure stability and performance.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in a fully functional IoT ecosystem with seamless connectivity between our software and robotic products. The mobile app and website launched on time with zero critical bugs, and system uptime has remained high due to their reliable maintenance.

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

Their project management was impressive, especially given the complexity of synchronizing IoT hardware with the software and mobile app. They adhered to a strict timeline and delivered all key milestones on schedule. The team was highly responsive, quickly adapting to our feedback and addressing technical needs efficiently.

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was their ability to seamlessly bridge the gap between hardware and software. It is rare to find a partner who understands the complexities of robotics and electronics manufacturing while also delivering high-quality web and mobile applications.

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

We were very satisfied with their work and did not identify any significant areas for improvement. They managed the complexities of the project well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of an outdoor equipment marketplace

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

An online marketplace for buying and selling high-quality, second-hand camping and hiking equipment

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Associative to design, develop, and maintain our e-commerce website and mobile applications. Our specific objective was to build a robust online marketplace for buying and selling high-quality, second-hand camping and hiking equipment.

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Associative over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The team managed the full lifecycle of our platform's creation. They designed and developed a custom e-commerce website and mobile apps specifically tailored for buying and selling hiking equipment. The project included frontend and backend development, database setup, and post-launch maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform launched successfully and has operated smoothly with high stability. We have received positive feedback from our community regarding the intuitive user interface on both the web and mobile apps. The seamless transaction process has led to consistent growth in our user base and active listings.

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

The project was managed efficiently, with all key milestones and deliverables met on time. Their team was proactive in communicating progress and responded quickly to any questions or requests we had. We coordinated regularly to ensure the marketplace features aligned with our vision.

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was their ability to handle the entire project lifecycle under one roof. From the initial UI/UX design to the complex backend logic required for a second-hand marketplace, they managed both the web and mobile development seamlessly. It was efficient to work with a single team that could deliver high quality across all platforms.

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

I honestly don't have any complaints. Associative met all our expectations and delivered a high-quality platform. Any minor bugs that appeared were resolved very quickly during the maintenance phase.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of a payment gateway company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A unified payment gateway that allows freelancers to accept payments in both fiat currency and cryptocurrency seamlessly

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Associative to design, develop, and maintain web and mobile applications for a unified payment gateway. Our specific goal was to create a seamless platform where freelancers can accept payments in both fiat currency and cryptocurrency.

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Associative over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work encompassed the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of our web and mobile applications. The team delivered a robust, unified payment gateway specifically tailored for freelancers, featuring seamless integration for processing both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions. They continue to provide ongoing maintenance to ensure platform stability.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was launched successfully on both web and mobile platforms with minimal bugs. The payment gateway now processes transactions seamlessly in both fiat and cryptocurrency, delivering high uptime and a stable experience for our freelance users.

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

Their project management was seamless and highly organized. They adhered to a strict timeline, delivering all web and mobile app milestones on schedule. The team was exceptionally responsive, quickly addressing our feedback and adapting to the complex requirements of integrating both fiat and crypto payment flows.

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most was their deep understanding of both traditional finance and blockchain technology. Bridging the gap between fiat and cryptocurrency is technically complex, yet they managed to create a unified, secure system that functions seamlessly across both web and mobile platforms.

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

To be honest, we didn't identify any significant areas for improvement. Associative met our expectations in terms of both technical delivery and project management. They handled the complexity of the dual-currency system very well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of an agriculture company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

a family-run business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Custom Software Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Associative over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We engaged the team to rebuild our core backend infrastructure to improve scalability and performance. The primary scope involved migrating our monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture using Java and Spring Cloud. They were tasked with optimizing database queries, implementing security protocols (OAuth2/JWT), and integrating with third-party payment gateways. The team also set up CI/CD pipelines to automate our deployment process.

Key Deliverables:

Refactored Java codebase with 90%+ test coverage.
Five distinct microservices containerized using Docker.
Automated CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We needed a solution that could handle high-volume traffic during our peak seasons, and the team delivered a highly scalable Java architecture. The measurable outcomes include:

Uptime Stability: We have achieved 99.99% uptime since deployment, a major improvement over our previous legacy system.

Load Handling: The new architecture successfully handled a 200% spike in traffic during our recent launch without any degradation in performance.

API Latency: Response times for our core API endpoints improved by 40%] resulting in a much snappier experience for our end-users. The transition to a microservices architecture has also allowed us to deploy updates 2x faster than before.

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

Project Management: Their project management was exemplary. They utilized an Agile/Scrum methodology, breaking down our complex Java requirements into manageable two-week sprints. We had access to a Jira/Trello board that gave us real-time visibility into the development status. The PM was proactive, setting up weekly stand-ups to ensure alignment on backend architecture and frontend integration.

Timeliness: They delivered all key milestones on or ahead of schedule. Despite the complexity of the custom logic required for our Java build, they managed scope creep effectively and ensured the final release went live exactly on the agreed launch date.

Responsiveness: They were incredibly responsive to our needs. Whenever we requested a change to a feature or identified a bug during UAT (User Acceptance Testing), the team acknowledged it immediately and usually had a fix or adjustment ready by the next update. They acted more like a partner than a vendor, often suggesting better technical approaches to our problems.

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was their deep mastery of the Java ecosystem, particularly regarding scalability and architecture. Unlike other vendors who just write code, their team thought like architects. They built a backend using Spring Boot/Microservices that is not only robust but highly optimized for performance. Their ability to deliver clean, maintainable code that integrates seamlessly with our existing infrastructure was distinct. They didn't just solve our immediate problem; they future-proofed our platform.

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

Honestly, there isn't much to criticize regarding the quality of the Java code or the final delivery. If I had to pick one area for improvement, it would be to increase the frequency of updates during the initial architecture phase. While the team was always accessible, a few more scheduled check-ins early on would have helped us visualize the backend structure sooner. However, once development was in full swing, their communication was flawless.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of a grocery store

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The ubiquitous neighborhood grocery or "Kirana" store

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• For Digital Marketing / SEO

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

Online Search

Why did you select Associative over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The agency was hired to improve our organic search visibility and fix technical issues on our website. They began with a comprehensive technical audit to identify broken links, crawl errors, and speed issues. Following the audit, they implemented on-page optimization strategies, including meta tag updates, header restructuring, and keyword integration for our core service pages. They also executed a backlink acquisition strategy to improve our domain authority.

Key Deliverables:

Comprehensive Technical SEO Audit & Implementation Plan.
Keyword Research Strategy focusing on high-intent/industry-specific terms.
Optimization of 5 existing landing pages.
Creation of 50 new blog posts/articles per month.
Monthly performance reports tracking rankings, organic traffic, and conversions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have seen consistent month-over-month growth in both traffic and conversions. The team successfully optimized our core landing pages, resulting in a noticeable spike in qualified leads. Key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding search visibility and domain authority have all trended upward since launch.

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

Project Management: Project management was a bit ad-hoc. While the work got done, we didn't always have clear visibility into what was happening week-to-week until the end-of-month report. Using a shared project management tool would have helped improve transparency.

Timeliness: They met the critical deadlines, particularly for the technical audit, but content delivery was occasionally sporadic. We sometimes received batches of articles at once rather than a steady flow, which created a bottleneck on our approval side.

Responsiveness: They were willing to listen to our needs, but execution sometimes lagged. For example, when we asked to target a new set of keywords, it took a few weeks for the strategy to fully shift. They are capable, but you may need to manage them closely to ensure your specific requirements are met quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most was their focus on actual revenue, not just vanity metrics. While many agencies talk about 'traffic' or 'impressions,' this team was obsessed with how those numbers converted into leads and sales for us. Their ability to deliver a tangible ROI within the first few months was unique in my experience with SEO providers.

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

Honestly, it’s hard to find a specific area for improvement. If I had to pick one, perhaps we could have started the project a few weeks earlier to capture the seasonal traffic.

Nothing major comes to mind. They delivered exactly what was promised. Maybe just slightly more frequent updates during the initial onboarding phase would have been nice, but that’s nitpicking.

I wish we had engaged Associative for our SEO needs sooner. Other than that, the workflow has been seamless.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Singh Traders

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

simple trading company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• for build software

SOLUTION

How did you find Associative?

Online Search

Why did you select Associative over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Associative were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

software design and development

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

project is completed in time

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

delivered services in time

What was your primary form of communication with Associative?

Email or Messaging App

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

Everything is good in Associative.

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

nothing differently they provide what we want