Boring Owl

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Customer Success of Semcore

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help our customers sell online through SEO, SEM and UX services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boring Owl to accomplish?

• We needed help to build an internal system

SOLUTION

How did you find Boring Owl?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Boring Owl over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Boring Owl were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our project is a comprehensive in-house marketing information management system designed to optimize and monitor marketing activities in an enterprise. We started with an online meeting where we shared the details of our project. Later Boring Owl design team started designing the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) for the administrative panel and dashboards. We were satisfied with their work. Following this, the development phase began. 
Key functions of our project include: a budget management module, a campaign calendar with reminder and scheduling functionalities, campaign analysis tools for tracking metrics and KPIs, integrating with external advertising platforms and CRM. The team conducted comprehensive tests before implementing the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A key result was to increase marketing operation efficiency due to automated scheduling and budget management, which leads to better resource allocation for creative development. And thanks to the system, this was possible to reach, so we are satisfied.

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

We found Boring Owl, while doing research for the best developers. From the first contact, their team was very professional and our collaboration went smoothly. They work very well, we had daily contact on Slack and weekly online meetings, so we knew exactly what the team was working on.

What was your primary form of communication with Boring Owl?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very familiar with the technologies in which they work, and can give good advice on these issues. We are pleased with how our project was handled.

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

I do not think so.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of High Culture sp. z o.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

High Culture is an online platform focused on brain and mental health. It combines a science portal, research and development, and a store. You can explore and learn about various substances, technologies, and practices that influence mental well-being.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boring Owl to accomplish?

• Create UX mockups based on workshops
• Develop high-fidelity mockups for the website and online store
• Establish a visual identity for our brand

SOLUTION

How did you find Boring Owl?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Boring Owl over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Boring Owl were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The scope of our collaboration with Boring Owl began with comprehensive workshops where their team conducted extensive research on similar websites. They effectively presented the essence of this research to align with our vision, which set the foundation for the next phases of our project.

Following these initial workshops, Boring Owl proceeded to create high-fidelity mockups for our website and online store. Throughout this process, we maintained daily communication via Slack, which allowed us to provide immediate feedback. The Boring Owl team was highly responsive, quickly incorporating our suggestions into the evolving designs.

A key deliverable from our collaboration was the establishment of a visual identity for our brand. This was achieved through the strategic design efforts led by Boring Owl, ensuring that our brand's aesthetics were both distinctive and aligned with our overall marketing objectives.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successful completion of the mockups for our website and online store. We are very satisfied with the quality and detail of these mockups.

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

We were in constant contact with the Boring Owl team. They delivered items on time and were highly responsive to our needs, often providing valuable suggestions.

What was your primary form of communication with Boring Owl?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their efficiency in execution and delivery was remarkable.

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

No, there are no areas for improvement in our collaboration with Boring Owl; they met all our expectations effectively.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the E-commerce director of Kwant Hurtowanie Elektryczne sp. z o. o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an electrical wholesaler with 25 years of experience. Our company supplies high quality electrical materials, providing comprehensive service and individual approach. We serve installers, individual customers and construction companies. Over 130 million Euro in sales. 20 branches throughout Poland. Over 15k customers per year.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boring Owl to accomplish?

• We hired Boring Owl to create the front end layer of our extensive website that serves as a B2B/B2C purchasing platform (store), a company website, an employee zone and an educational function for electrical installers.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boring Owl?

Online Search

Why did you select Boring Owl over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Boring Owl were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Boring Owl worked on the frontend of our corporation website. From the beginning of our cooperation, we had most of the mockups and backend prepared. The project, in addition to the obvious features such as adding products to the shopping cart, or the ability to search for products, also has features such as the ability to select the customer branch from which the stock for a given product is displayed, and the ability to register as a company or an individual. 

There were many more of these additional features, and thanks to great and constant contact with the Boring Owl team, our project was implemented without any major problems and in the time we planned. Very important factor was that Boring Owl team has an extensive knowledge of SEO and the implementation of frontend solutions has been done in accordance with its principles. 

Together with Boring Owl, we had weekly meetings to discuss the progress of our project. The team answered all our questions with honesty. We are satisfied with the cooperation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site has been introduced, works well and fast. A big plus is that we position well in the browser.

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

We had weekly online meetings. The Boring Owl team was very helpful and always eager as well as quick to answer our questions. The entire project was implemented in the timeframe.

What was your primary form of communication with Boring Owl?

In-Person Meeting

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

The Boring Owl team works professionally and is very committed to the project. They are also flexible and have great knowledge in their field.

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

Nothing that comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Pure Alpha Investments is a Polish investment company. We support companies that can develop innovative ideas and implement them with our help. From 2019 to today, I am a partner and executive director in the Pure Alpha Investments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Boring Owl because we wanted to create tool for scraping and collect data from many sources. The tool created by Boring Owl helps us collect and analyze large data much faster and in one place. This allows us to create more accurate investments.

SOLUTION

How did you select Boring Owl and what were the deciding factors?

Boring Owl's approach to the project was very professional from the very beginning. The company also has extensive experience in creating products similar to ours.

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

We started with product design sprint. During the “Product Design Workshop” Boring Owl experts analyzed our needs and prepared project documentation. After this part UX Designer created low-fidelity mockups of the app front-end and Lead programmer maked schema of backend architecture.

Then Boring Owl team designed high-fidelity mockups so they could started programming. They worked in 7-days programming sprints. Every week, they reported on the progress of the project and we discussed the next sprints.

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

We had 1 x Project Manager, 1 x UX Designer, 1 x Backend Developer/lead programmer and 2 x front-end developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our product works amazing and it meets all our requirements. Now our analyzes are prepared faster and more accurately. Everything works automatically. We saved lots of time gathering data automatically.

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

We used Slack for communication and Google Meets online meetings. All members of the Boring Owl team were involved in the project and answered our questions really fast.

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

The team's knowledge of application design and development was the most impressive.

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

I think everything was done correctly. I don’t see any areas for improvement in their work.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there? 

I’m the co-owner of Grow Creator; we're an e-commerce-based company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Boring Owl?

We were looking to build a product wizard.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Boring Owl developed a product wizard system connected to our e-commerce shop; it's a platform that allows users to choose parameters, such as space they will grow plants in, lighting, ventilation, etc. Based on each step of parameters selected by users, a set of rules is applied, and the system recommends which products will work together to help grow their plants.

In addition to that, they've also helped us set up Facebook ads and Google Analytics. Currently, they provide ongoing IT support.

What is the team composition? 

We interact with around ten members of their team, including a project manager, a UX designer, two programmers, and the head of programming.

How did you come to work with Boring Owl?

We found them on Google, and we chose them because we liked their location and pricing.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around $25,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working together since September 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The system they created for us is heading in the right direction to pay for itself, so overall, we're satisfied.

How did Boring Owl perform from a project management perspective?

They do a good job, and always inform us if there will be any delays. In terms of tools, we use Trello and JetBrains, which is a ticketing system.

What did you find most impressive about them? 

They’re a smaller company, which allows them to focus on us and have the flexibility to accommodate our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Know what you want, including your preferred technology.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Co- owner and member of the board of start-up SHM Sp. z o.o. which create GreenTransit - a platform for digitizing and handling all documents in TSL industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our goal was to create an easy-to-use and highly accessible system for many users with various permissions. Due to the many dependencies and complicated relationships occurring in the transport process, the key issue was to transfer them into the system structures. Boring Owl was responsible for creating the system from scratch and advising on the use of appropriate technology.

SOLUTION

How did you select Boring Owl and what were the deciding factors?

During the search for a suitable software house for our project, Boring Owl was one of the first search results. We contacted several companies, but Boring Owl presented us the best offer to create a system.

In addition to the attractive price, one of the most important aspects was knowing that even during the first talks we already knew that they understood all the assumptions we wanted to achieve.

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

Our system is based on ReactJS and Django technologies, we also use AWS servers. The website on which the platform is located is based on PWA technology. The first step was to create a simple platform for generating and managing documentation, the work on which we spread over 5 months.

The created platform is the basis for the current version of the system, while the work assumed the creation of system documentation and build entire system infrastructure from scratch.

The next step was to introduce changes suggested by our clients and to extend the system's operation with additional functionalities that make up the current version of the system. The works lasted about 6 months due to the constant expansion with new functionalities. Currently, we are still developing the system in cooperation with Boring Owl.

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

From the very beginning of our cooperation, we have contact with 2 people who manage the company and act as project managers. During the daily work on the development of the system, we talk to Mateusz, who deals with the back-end and further plans the work for the development team. In terms of positioning the site and promotion, we contact with Tomasz.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At first, the project assumed much less functionality than it is currently, but throughout the period in which we were developing our system, the Boring Owl company advised us and implemented all things that we required. Despite the constant changes in the functionality of the system, with Boring owl we successfully brought it to the version intended for sale.

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

We use a work system based on 2-week sprints and hourly settlement. Communication takes place efficiently using the project management system, in which we set the scope of work and their sequence. We use telephone calls and e-mails for everyday communication. The work schedule is properly maintained, and in emergency situations, we can count on efficient help.

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

For us Boring Owl is not only a software house, but also a partner and business advisor. They provided good advice at every stage of the system development, and now they even participate in talks with our potential partners and are responsible for technological aspects during such talks.

Due to the period of time worked together and achievements, we have full confidence in the competences of the Boring Owl team.

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

I have no objections to the work of the Boring Owl team. Communication is efficient, work is performed on time, and the proposed solutions fulfill their functions. I definitely recommend them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Co-Founder of Applover, a Full-Stack Digital Agency from the city of a hundred bridges. Our DNA is work on technologies for the most dynamic and recognizable start-ups on the domestic and global market. We started in 2016 as a group of 4 friends and technology enthusiasts, and currently, we operate as a group of 50 friends. Since then we developed more than 180 projects. Applover was recognized by Deloitte as a Rising Star in the CEE region in 2019 and ranked on the 24th spot in the Fast 50 category in 2020.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Boring Owl has a proven position on the market with its ReactJS frontend solutions. We decided to hire a team for making a Frontend for one of our clients. We were building a team for a project and wanted to deliver a cross-functional web application. It should be highly optimized for performance with advanced internal frontend logic.

SOLUTION

How did you select Boring Owl and what were the deciding factors?

We had previous experience with Boring Owl doing a mobile application for them. This time we needed their services for one of our projects where high reliability was important. Our previous experience with them was smooth and they had good recommendations.

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

We have a brief from a client. Boring Owl prepared product design workshops with their graphic designer and created UX mockups for us. They have coded these mockups from scratch and connected them to the delivered backend.

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

We worked with a UX specialist and 2 frontend developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Boring Owl met our expectations and delivered a high-quality frontend. It had automated deployment and testing scripts prepared. From the very beginning, the process of communication was highly standardized with daily stand-ups and weekly meetings.

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

We have communicated with Boring Owl on Jira and slack. Daily standups were made on google hangouts.

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

We were impressed with the quality of the frontend delivered by a Boring Owl. It had very high google performance metrics and a general good feeling about UX. We are still working on an hourly basis with Boring Owl.

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

Everything went as expected without any glitches. Boring Owl provides really professional specialists in Frontend and I can recommend working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of GlobalParts-UK Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Global Parts is a supplier of original used auto parts to the European market. We had previously used platforms such as eBay and Allegro.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boring Owl to accomplish?

• Create UX mockups
• Create an e-commerce platform

SOLUTION

How did you find Boring Owl?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Boring Owl over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Boring Owl were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Boring Owl began with a research phase where they analyzed our competitors. Following this, Boring Owl conducted a workshop that helped us develop a unified vision for the project. This workshop set the foundation for the creation of UX/UI mockups, during which we were in  constant contact with their design team.

Once the mockup phase was completed and approved, Boring Owl started programming the front-end layer of our e-commerce website. The development was primarily done using Next.js technology and focused on integration with our existing WordPress-based platform, WooCommerce, and our warehouse management system. The whole programming process went quite smoothly and without any major problems. QA testing played a big role in this, continuous testing ensured quick identification of errors.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of the mockups, successful  development and launch of the e-commerce website.

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

Boring Owl's project management was generally efficient. They delivered items on time. Their team maintained good communication, providing updates.

What was your primary form of communication with Boring Owl?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with their knowledge and commitment. At every phase of the project, their team was ready to answer all our questions and provide valuable suggestions.

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

No, we are very happy with their development process. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of iSing Sp. z o.o.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

For over 15 years, we have been the largest karaoke platform in Poland, creating a unique place for people who love singing and having a great time.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boring Owl to accomplish?

• Review our mobile app source code
• Prepare iOS application update including code refactoring
• Implement new functionality on Android and iOS app

SOLUTION

How did you find Boring Owl?

Online Search

Why did you select Boring Owl over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned
• Qualified staff

How many teammates from Boring Owl were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Fixing the shortcomings in our iOS application created with React Native.
• Implementing an update that adds the ability to record and create duets in the application.
• Work based on the provided design and specifications.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Releasing new versions of our app.

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

The team delivers as expected. The collaboration meets our needs.

What was your primary form of communication with Boring Owl?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

High engagement.

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

Everything is fine, I don't see anything to improve.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the an executive at Castellani

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CASTELLANI is a Polish-Italian clothing brand. All of our products are designed in our company in Poland and a small part of them in Florence and then transferred to our craftsmen in Poland and Italy for production.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Boring Owl to accomplish?

• We hired Boring Owl to design the UX/UI, and develop our online shop.

SOLUTION

How did you find Boring Owl?

Online Search

Why did you select Boring Owl over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Boring Owl were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We started our cooperation from detailed meetings. Boring Owl team wanted to make sure that they knew everything about the project before they started UX/UI design. We wanted our e-commerce to be functional, and integrated with our WMS - Subiekt GT, and be aesthetically pleasing. 

UX/UI design met all our expectations and we are very happy with it. Our comments have been included in the updates. After the design was finished, Boring Owl team started development. With regular meetings we knew exactly where our project was at the moment. Team answered every question we had during the process. We are very happy with our cooperation with Boring Owl

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was developed from the beginning to the end. Our website is running fast and our clients, as well as us, are very happy with it.

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

Everybody at Boring Owl was helpful and overall a great help. Everything was delivered in the timeframe. They always responded to me on the same day through chat.

What was your primary form of communication with Boring Owl?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are very professional and communicative. They always help you find the best possible solution in your budget.

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

I don't think so. They are transparent and work effectively.