Blazity Software

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Vibes

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Vibes helps the world's leading brands engage with their consumers through text messaging, mobile wallet, and push notifications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Blazity Software to accomplish?

• Build an embeddable widget that can be included in our customers websites

SOLUTION

How did you find Blazity Software?

Online Search

Why did you select Blazity Software over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Blazity Software 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 included a widget that can be embedded in our customers website to drive subscriptions to text message marketing programs. This widget needed to be configurable per customer - including fonts, colors, and copy. It also needed to be highly performant so it did not create any page load latency on our customers websites.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Our customers are able to easily deploy the widget with their branding and it drives growth of their subscriber base.

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

Yes, the team was on-time and highly responsive to feedback and change requests. They communicated clearly when a change was within or outside of the scope of the project so we could make a decision about whether or not to move forward with that request. Most of our communication was via Slack or Zoom.

What was your primary form of communication with Blazity Software?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We had a very specific skillset requirement of front end web development. Blazity is filled with outstanding engineers who have chosen to focus on this skillset. Prior to engaging with Blazity, we were having trouble hiring for this skillset in the US.

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

No. We are very happy with the outcomes and look forward to continuing to work with them on larger initiatives.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of product at Unrealstate, an online real estate platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blazity Software?

We wanted to build a headless CMS and an app to power our marketing website, content and landing pages, and frontend search experience for residential properties.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Blazity Software has been doing web development, API development, and cloud infrastructure, going from set up to maintenance. In terms of technologies, they’ve been using Next.js, GraphCMS, GraphQL, GitHub, Chakra UI, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft .NET, and React.

What is the team composition?

We’ve been working with nine engineers from their team.

How did you come to work with Blazity Software?

They were referred to us by someone who knew about their work.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around $120,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in December 2021, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their delivery dates have always been on time and within the expected cost.

How did Blazity Software perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management has exceeded my expectations in terms of communication and the ability to stick to schedules and budgets. Regarding tools, we’ve used Jira, Confluence, email, Slack, Google Meet, and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their knowledge of JavaScript APIs is outstanding and sets them apart from their competitors.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — they’ve been a fantastic partner, and we’d like to continue to work with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a well-defined MVP and set your requirements and designs to lean on their team for their expertise — they’ll knock it out of the park!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for a medium-sized software house and I am responsible for the sales department. My position is Partnership Associate.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Blazity to work together on the headless migration project. Our client is an international news agency and they used an outdated content publishing systems and dated frontend. They wanted to build new system from scratch, using newest headless architecture and headless CMS.

SOLUTION

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

We've worked with Blazity on other projects. We know that they are specialized in Headless Architecture and Next.js which was important for our client.

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

Blazity leased out a team for our project. The project consists of headless CMS (Contentful), Next.js frontend, AWS and Vercel for hosting. Additional microservices written in Node using TypeScript.

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

1 Fullstack Developer, 2 Frontend Developers, Headless Solutions Architect (part time).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our clients are very satisfied with the end result. Editorial experience for their writers is much smoother, publishing content takes less time. Through building custom Next.js frontend clients were able to improve their SEO and increase organic traffic by over 40%. This led to increased productivity of the team and overall better work atmosphere.

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

Blazity's team is very easy to communicate with, everyone speaks good English. They used JIRA for task management, Slack and email for communication. Overall the team was responsive and knowledgable.

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

Blazity's knowledge and experience with headless ecosystem is impressive. Paired with deep understanding of Next.js the results were outstanding. They delivered top-notch quality.

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

I can't think of anything to improve. The cooperation was smooth and the results were satisfying.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a design director at UNISM, a London-Warsaw based design studio established to investigate the boundary between landscape and architecture. Our work range from variety of scales starting from small interventions, research programs, product design and ending on large public buildings, museums, educational centres and factories.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Blazity to develop an innovative website that renders 3D models and allows interactions with them. Our goal was to move away from a conventional homepage filled with still photos and instead present our projects in the form of a 3D catalogue.

SOLUTION

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

Blazity was recommended to us by one of their previous clients. As a young, ambitious, and open-minded team we knew they would be willing to experiment with technology and deliver an innovative and working solution.

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

Project is an advanced website for our studio. It renders 3D models and allows interactions with them. It’s fully controlled through headless CMS, front-end is written in React.js using Next.js and WebGL.

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

The team that worked for us consisted of, Designer, three engineers, and a Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Very positive feedback from both clients and colleges from the industry. Ability to spin the model 360 degrees to see the project from all sides allows users to instantly understand the relationship between architectural massing and landscape which is a fundamental element of our agenda. For a lot of people from our industry, it was a surprise that firstly it was even possible to embed the models this way and secondly with such optimization.

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

We had great communication with the project manager who was approachable via frequent zoom meetings as well as text messages allowing us to quickly exchange information and provide feedback. During the early development phase, we had scheduled workshops with the whole team at which we had a chance to interact with the working prototype of our website and explore different options for rendering styles and interactions with 3d models.

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

Ability to quickly address our feedback and solve technical problems.

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

Instead of keeping a structured plan of action we could of skip certain design and development stages and shift them around from the start. Initially, we followed their process template but as their first client with a design background, we had different requirements. They quickly readjusted their plan of action to meet our needs.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the technical director of a global AV integrator that provides high-end AV solutions for display screens, boardrooms, and auditoriums.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blazity Software?

We were looking to create an automation platform to prevent errors and reduce the amount of input required by our employees.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Blazity Software held a consultation at the beginning of the project. We gave them the requirements and they held a workshop with each department head in our company. One of our requirements was that they would use the software licenses we already had, so they used Microsoft Power and Microsoft Flow. After outlining our requirements, they created a proposal that included what features we needed and how they would go about the project.  From there, they developed the custom software for us.

What is the team composition?

We had four people involved in the project.

How did you come to work with Blazity Software?

When we first started working with them, we weren’t sure if there was a software product that met our needs or if we needed to start from scratch. I sent out emails to a handful of companies. Blazity Software was at the top of my list because of their website and the customer they worked with.

They seemed very approachable. They were also the first to want to talk about my requirements. Whereas most companies I spoke with only offered a single solution, Blazity Software could deliver what I needed.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in March 2020 and we’re still in a partnership with them. We’re looking into other solutions at the moment.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve performed really well. I can only praise their team for the way they’ve tackled the project and how well they’ve worked with us.

How did Blazity Software perform from a project management standpoint?

We first made contact with them via email, but then they held various workshops over video chat. We had weekly video chats because we couldn’t meet in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’ve changed a few things during the project, but they always jumped on board. They were always able to assist us, even if that meant taking a few steps back to explore another option. They’re outstanding.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I have nothing negative to say about them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Just be open to their suggestions. It was a great experience. We’re looking at working on other projects to work with them on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an account manager for Esper Creations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blazity Software?

We needed a partner for a software development project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Blazity Software is building a native app for one of our clients. They’re using React to develop the platform for Android and iOS. We provided the design, and their team does the development.

What is the team composition?

We’re working with four people from Blazity Software.

How did you come to work with Blazity Software?

Blazity Software effectively communicated with us and understood our needs.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $22,000 on this project so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in October 2020, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far, the app looks amazing.

How did Blazity Software perform from a project management standpoint?

Their team works in a timely manner. We each use our own project management tools but collaborate well. Their communication is also consistent.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Blazity Software goes above and beyond to meet our client’s demands and ensure satisfaction. Their team is also committed to staying within set timelines.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t ways for them to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

To prevent delays, quickly respond to them when they ask questions or need materials.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CMO for a cryptocurrency project. We’ve created a cryptocurrency and also build products and ways for users to use that cryptocurrency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blazity Software?

We brought in Blazity Software to support us on our custom web and mobile app development projects.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Initially, Blazity Software built one of our websites from scratch, creating the site along with the backend. For our second web project, the frontend was already developed, so they built the CMS into it using GraphCMS, MailChimp, and Firebase.

Since then, the scope of work has just continued to grow — we’re always finding something for them to do, whether that’s solving a technical problem or building in analytics for us. They’ve recently built a custom blog, which will go live soon. 

We’re also looking to bring them in for support on our React Native-based mobile app. It’s a solution that we’re building in-house as a new crypto-to-crypto mobile wallet. Blazity Software will be responsible for building the Zendesk integration, both for our website and app. Then, they’ll connect the backend of the app to our website for analytics, modeling, and business intelligence purposes.

What is the team composition? 

I primarily work with Jakub (COO) day to day, but others will come on if we need additional support for our discovery. Hugo (Founder & CEO) heads the development side of things, and there’s another individual who leads the customer analytics and in-app tracking. 

How did you come to work with Blazity Software?

One of our in-house developers had worked with Blazity Software in the past to support an old website, and they recommended them to me. I trusted our developer’s opinion, so I spoke with Blazity Software to see what they were like. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $55,000. The costs have been really reasonable, and they’ve been able to come up with great solutions in a way that works with our budget.

What is the status of this engagement?

It’s an ongoing engagement that started in August 2020. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

What started as one project has now become a successful partnership, which speaks to how brilliantly they’ve worked. They’ve always worked within our scope and schedule, sometimes delivering things ahead of time. If we have a tight turnaround to meet or last-minute changes, they’ll find a way to make it happen.

How did Blazity Software perform from a project management standpoint?

Having worked with so many agencies and developers over the years, I’m blown away by the kind of support that Blazity Software provides. 

Jakub is available day and night, answering Slacks even when he shouldn’t. He doesn’t need to, but he strives to be responsive. He’s a real asset because he understands what you’re trying to do and can translate those non-technical ideas to his developers so that they can build upon your concept.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s their professionalism, the quality of the work, and the fact that they’re multidisciplinary. Even though we’re developing our solutions in-house using blockchain technology, they’re still able to come in and augment our team as needed. We’re thrilled to work with them, and I’ll continue to engage them wherever I go because you don’t find that level of service and quality very easily. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, my experience has been really positive so far. They’ve figured out any problems that we might’ve had and have gotten the right people involved in the conversation. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be collaborative when working things out — look to them for advice and input because they’ll think of ideas that you might not have considered.

When we were working on our blog, it was nice to go through a journey to talk about our various options. Their advice was fantastic, and I appreciated that they weren’t trying to push us in any direction. Instead, they laid out the facts, made recommendations, and supported us in whichever direction we decided to go.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are the most modern and well-equipped indoor shooting range located in Warsaw, Poland. We offer various, state-of-the-art shooting facilities suited for a variety of firearms. Our ranges are open to members and the general public alike, from beginners to expert shooters.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blazity Software?

We needed to publish a website to let our customers know more about our offers and services we provide. The idea was to build an easily scalable, dynamic base with interactive arsenal as a way to display the equipment available to our visitors.

What were your goals for this project?

The most important factor was to deliver a unique customer experience by letting them chose their preferred weapon before visiting B7. We wanted to create an interactive arsenal, similar to equipment lists in video games. This system had to be very flexible and easy to develop further, including adding e-commerce later on.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Blazity was recommened to us by a fellow customer and they seemed like the perfect fit for our needs. Young and ambitious software house with passion-driven delvelopers, willing to push the limits and boundaries by creating something new was just what we needed!

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They designed, developed, configured and launched a website with a custom and powerful CMS system behind it. We were able to preview the development progress through Netlify which was absolutely fantastic and Blazity were surprisingly quick to solve any issues ecountered. We didn't have to worry about anything really and they were always quick to respond.

What was the team composition?

I didn't have to worry about team composition at all which was a very nice surprise - in fact I had only one person responsible for managing everything on their side and I was working directly with him, in 1 on 1 scenario.

This was a great experience because we were able to develop a personal bond and I knew I could count on him to handle everything correctly and always deliver solutions or answers to my questions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website was launched long before we opened the business and Blazity performed very well. Everything was working properly from day 1, and we didn't encounter any issues. This helped us promote our facility and directly contributed to the success of our project.

Thanks to their skills the website is also easily the most unique and best performing website in our industry!

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Their team regularly complied with deadlines and we didn't encounter any delays, the communication was always easy and every call was productive, we never had to repeat any feedback and they made sure that every single issue or question that we asked was addressed before they came to us for another review.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The fact that they were able to provide a full solution to our needs, including great design and ongoing support. I was also very happy with the fact that I had just 1 person responsible for everything related to the project on their end, which made our communication easy and effective.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There is very little they could improve - it was a great and memorable experience we are very happy with the result.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Structurely provides software-as-a-service to real estate agents and loan officers to help them engage, nurture and qualify online leads 24/7/365. We have 2-way conversations with leads using our artificial intelligence inside sales agent. We distribute lots of content to our users and prospects so our website is extremely important to get a good feel for our company and product. My role as CEO and Co-founder is to make sure our marketing, sales and product efforts are as effective as possible, and our website is an extremely important part of that process.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Blazity Software?

- implement open graph into GraphCMS - create an extensive "pillar page" that essentially is a long form blog post with table of contents, images and on page WISYWIG - update blog editor to allow YouTube embedded videos - improved site performance by over 50% - built extensible feature specific landing pages that use browsing data to tailor a custom browsing experience to each visitor - built a seamless deployment system that makes updates easy to use for everyone on the team

What were your goals for this project?

- Improve SEO by increasing site performance, adding open graph data and expanding our pages - Make deployments as easy as possible - Leverage our existing tech stack - Make the CMS more customizable and powerful for future team members to use

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Blazity is a recommended agency on the GraphCMS site. We use GraphCMS for our CMS, and their engineers have vast experience with this stack, and other tech we already used in our stack, so the choice was easy.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

- implement open graph into GraphCMS - create an extensive "pillar page" that essentially is a long form blog post with table of contents, images and on page WISYWIG - update blog editor to allow YouTube embedded videos - improved site performance by over 50% - built extensible feature specific landing pages that use browsing data to tailor a custom browsing experience to each visitor - built a seamless deployment system that makes updates easy to use for everyone on the team

What was the team composition?

The project team had 3 members of Structurely (2 engineers who built the first version of the product) and 2-3 members from Blazity. We worked together to build on our legacy product and keep our stack basically the same

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Before just some of Blazity's work for our, our website had no open graph data/extensibility, causing us to see almost no SEO value in our site. After Blazity implemented OG capabilities in our CMS, we've seen some of our content enter top 3 Google ranking on key terms. This will only continue to grow as they add more and more SEO targeted pages to our site.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Our company designs and specs the project out, then we have an initial kickoff call to identify any gaps, questions or issues. We then work together on slack as the project progresses. Its extremely efficient and exactly how we like to work

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their quality of work, even in areas where our company didnt spec the work out in depth. It is very easy to simply trust Blazity to just get the project done in the right way.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not much to be improved. They do a great job of just getting the work done, the right way, no questions asked. Maybe a bit more regular updates on progress throughout the dev cycle just to stay up to date

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

M7 is a leading specialist in the pan-European, regional, multi-let real estate market. I am an Acquisitions & Asset Manager within M7 Real Estate’s Polish Team, responsible for acquisition of assets and portfolios for M7’s European funds and joint ventures.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Blazity Software?

We need to have different approaches for different tenants - marketing and communication is a first step to create a business relationship with the tenants. We needed to create a platform that would list each property to attract and target tenants.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They were our partners throughout the entire process. We started them off with a small test project that involved creating a single web page for a property. It took about a month to prepare a template that would be suitable for our different properties. That template would be adjustable for different properties, understanding our key points and target audience.

When that was a success, we went into extended cooperation with them. Now, we have websites for 11 properties, and we’re still working together. We’re looking to start new projects together now.   

What is the team composition?

They had a project manager that was in constant contact with us. Additionally, their team of developers was staffed to the work.

How much have you invested with them?

For the time being, we’ve invested about €25,000 (approximately $27,129 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in September 2019 and wrapped up in January 2020. Our teams are starting a new project now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

When I have investors looking into buying our properties, the tool has been useful in showcasing their options. It’s easy to see how the properties are kept. Our tenants are also happy when they receive updates on events or parking. We’ve heard positive feedback from them.

 The site template they created was very flexible to the needs of our many tenants and properties. They were able to target a wide variety of clients this way. The sites are also easy to update, so tenants can follow the site for events.  

How did Blazity Software perform from a project management standpoint?

They always delivered on time, and communication was very clear. I felt informed and comfortable. We used email, WhatsApp, and phone calls to communicate.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

They understood our needs and were flexible, remaining open-minded and professional. We’re not programmers, so they communicated to us in ways that would help us understand their process. Sometimes we needed graphics, marketing help, and photos that weren’t listed in the contract. In those cases, they were flexible with the scope of the project. They could always handle our needs. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re a smaller company, but that shouldn’t keep you from working with them. They have a great team and communicate well.