Clean Commit

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the content strategist at a company where we curate digital packages of eBooks and eCourses to sell online at big discounts.

For what projects/services did your company hire Clean Commit, and what were your goals?

We hired Clean Commit to help fix some issues in our bespoke Laravel system that had been created a few years previously. The developer who had created the system moved on, leaving us with a few critical issues and no one to fix the problem.

The goal was to get the issues fixed as quickly as possible, since they were having an impact on the system doing its job.

How did you select Clean Commit and what were the deciding factors?

We were referred by a friend. Work quality and price were the deciding factors.

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

The scope of the work was limited to fixing attribution with the custom referral component of our Laravel application. We also needed the entire system to be faster.

No one on the team had any extensive experience with development, so we really focused on getting them to fix the issues our customers had noticed. The project steps were:

• Describe the issues to the Clean Commit project manager (Tim)
• Give them access to our systems
• Test the fixes The technology used was Laravel, Vue and SQL.

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

Two - most of the communication went through Tim Davidson, the Director. The work was handled by one of their engineers, Wojtek.

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

Absolutely - they fixed all the issues our customers and team had noticed. We had around 10 fairly significant issues. The fixes took a bit over a week to implement but there was no fall out, and the problems have stayed fixed.

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

Since this was a pretty small, quick project there wasn't a lot of project management involved. The updates from the Director were timely and easy to understand. He gathered all the required details to get his team into our systems, and let us know when we could test the fixes.

We didn't have a firm deadline on the project. It took about a month from when we started talking to Clean Commit to when the fixes were completely wrapped up.

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

They were very structured and organized. We didn't have to repeat or explain anything in great detail to get them moving. They seemed to understand the issues as soon as we explained them.

They also communicated more clearly than developers we've worked with in the past.

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

No, they were great. We'd get them back for support any time (and have on a few occasions!).

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of business development for a cybersecurity engineering and consulting firm.

What challenge were you trying to address with Clean Commit?

We had a bit of an outdated WordPress site, so we reached out to Clean Commit to spearhead the site redesign and re-platforming.

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Clean Commit redesigned our website from the ground up. The main thing that we were looking for was a clean, sleek look. Our previous website had a few sections, each with 5–10 drill-down pages to click through. However, we wanted a more modern feel.

Their team opted for a static page that users could scroll down continuously as they explored the site. To simplify the experience, they also parsed down our number of subsections into a few different pages, using the previous site’s content as a baseline and formatting them as a scrolling page.

The key technologies were HTML5, CSS 3, React.js, Gatsby, and Netlify. We did the content while they took care of the design, development, and implementation.

What is the team composition? 

I worked with Tim (Owner & Director) and Wojciech (Full Stack Developer) for the most part.

How did you come to work with Clean Commit?

I had a personal connection who had been in the e-commerce space for the last 10–15 years. They’d worked with a few different web developers and designers, so it was clear that they had done the research to find good developers. At that point, they’d been working with Clean Commit for three years and enjoyed their experience enough to recommend them.

Of course, we weren’t going to decide on their word alone. We looked at a couple of other firms, but Clean Commit was the most attentive and thoughtful during their interview. They really listened to what we were trying to do and were responsive to our comments.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $6,000–$7,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from June–November 2020. The project took so long because we had some content that we had to figure out and iterate on our side.

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

Clean Commit definitely fulfilled and exceeded our expectations. Everyone I’ve talked to from our organization really likes the website—we all think they did a great job, and there are things that we want to continue to expand within our website. The only complaints we’ve received are about things that we need to devote more time to on our end.

How did Clean Commit perform from a project management standpoint?

We didn’t use a centralized project management tool, but they did add us to their Slack so that we could communicate with them directly. Other than that, we primarily interacted via email and had a few meetings. Tim was good about making himself available whenever needed. There was also a shared drive for hosting documents and sending wireframes.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’d say their responsiveness, flexibility, and reasonable attitude were the most impressive. It was a new website design, so we weren’t always sure of what we wanted, which resulted in quite a bit of back-and-forth. There were things that we thought we’d wanted a certain way but would then request to change back or go in a different direction. 

Each time that we had to iterate, they would implement those changes and understood our desire to have things look a certain way. They never mentioned how much it would cost to redo something. Instead, it was about working to make sure that our vision lined up with the actual website.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, the only challenge I can think of would be the time zone differences, but that ended up becoming a strong suit of theirs. They’d always make themselves available when we needed them, even on short notice.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Stop considering if you want to work with them or not and pull the trigger. Clean Commit is super reasonable from a cost standpoint, and their team takes care of you.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director of Selectr P/L, which I founded in August 2019 to develop an application that would automate the selection process for team sports.

For what projects/services did your company hire Clean Commit?

Selectr needed a team to design and develop a web based application with a complex algorithm. An understanding of (or involvement in) team sports was not essential, but proved to be extremely beneficial to the development of Selectr.

What were your goals for this project?

To fill the gap in the market for an application that automates the selection process for team sports.

How did you select this vendor?

I wanted to work on Selectr with local app developers, and I created a shortlist of 5 local companies based on a) the information and work examples on their websites, b) the design and usability of their websites, and c) reviews from their clients. Clean Commit was first on the shortlist because I was drawn to the simplicity of their website design and impressed by their client reviews. They cemented this spot due to the responsiveness of Tim Davidson, whose enthusiasm for the project made my decision an easy one. It also doesn't hurt that Tim understands team sports, being a field hockey player himself.

Describe the project in detail.

I met with Tim for coffee on a few occasions to discuss the idea for the app and the requirements it would need. Clean Commit prepared mock-up wire frames out-of-contract to assist with our funding pitch (which was successful). The project was then divided into development phases and well documented by Clean Commit in the project contract.

Essential functionality was prioritised in order to get the MVP to market within budget - this included logo design, app design and algorithm development and website design and development. We maintained regular communication via weekly face to face meetings (pre-covid) and via Slack. The process has always felt collaborative and (to my immense benefit) Tim provides advice freely on all aspects of the project.

What was the team composition?

Tim Davidson is the project manager and my point of contact for the project. He is supported by a small and efficient team of developers and designers.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

As anticipated, the biggest challenge of the project was working out how to build an algorithm that sorts players into teams based on numerous fixed and changeable conditions. 

This alogorithm is the heart of the system, and doinated my dicussions with Tim from Clean Commit. Seeing this algorithm in action was the biggest progress milestone and the most important project outcome so far.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I am working on Selectr alone, so we did not encounter any issues with workflow that tend to arise when larger teams are involved in a project. Tim and I stayed on top of our tasks with regular communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

For a small team, Clean Commit delivers quality results on complex projects in a timely manner. As a newcomer to the IT sector, I am grateful to Tim for the advice and guidance given freely throughout the process - I felt like part of their team rather than a client.  

Are there any areas for improvement?

None that I can identify, which could be for two reasons:

a) Clean Commit do not need to improve because they're very good at everything already; or

b)  this is my first experience working with app developers so I don't know any better!

That said, I highly recommend Clean Commit, particuarly those who are new to the industry and would benefit from their guidance. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of AngelsTeach. It’s an online business where I help people connect with their intuition and empower them to better their lives.

What challenge were you trying to address with Clean Commit?

I initially hired Clean Commit to overhaul my 13-year-old website, updating the technology and implementing my graphic designer’s vision. 

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Clean Commit implemented a graphically-rich design for my WordPress site, which was an ambitious task. The design was created by my graphic designer who worked closely together with Clean Commit to make everything come to life.

Since then, they’ve done additional tweaks along the way to maintain the site. After using it for a couple of years, we’ve realized that things could be streamlined for our customers, so they handle those changes.

What is the team composition? 

Tim (Owner) is my main point of contact at Clean Commit, but I know there are others behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Clean Commit?

My graphic designer was already connected with Clean Commit, so that’s how I got to know them. 

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent around $10,000 with them in recent years, though I did work with them before they were branded as Clean Commit.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together some time in the summer of 2017. I still consider the partnership to be ongoing because a website is a living, breathing thing for an online business. Now, if I have something coming up, I ask them to help me.

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

One of the reasons why I love working with Tim is because he cares. He’s responsive and honest — if they say they’re going to do something, they’ll often go above and beyond to deliver. I really appreciate that level of integrity.

How did Clean Commit perform from a project management standpoint?

The team is really good. They take care of any loose ends and do what needs to be done. We usually communicate by Slack and sometimes email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s that they’re excited to do new things. Recently, I just talked to them about an estimate for my husband’s work, which requires them to use a tool that’s uncharted territory for them. I like that they’re willing to try new things.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only thing that comes to mind is that they could have written out the timeline and project plan. I’m fine without them, but I think others would like to have that level of documentation. It would help keep everyone more focused and organized. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

For anyone going into a technology project, you have to be clear with what you want because communication is everything. It helps make sure that your vision is going to be executed how you see it in your head. 

Other than that, be willing to be flexible with the time difference. Tim is in Australia, and part of his team is in Europe, so meetings will be at odd hours. 

Please describe your company and your position there.

Dionysus designs and manages cultural events. We also provide advice and strategies for high-impact organizations to support Canberra’s cultural fabric and the development of a unique cultural identity.

The objective is a more intimate city with expanded cultural horizons. The city is hungry for more artistic initiatives. We know we have run thousands over the last decade.

For what projects/services did your company hire Clean Commit, and what were your goals?

We had an old website and a big dream for a database/website that would form a beautiful archive of our thousands of events and initiatives.

How did you select Clean Commit and what were the deciding factors?

Clean Commit has exceptional knowledge of the best website technology on the market, excellent client relations, very prompt response times, and care for every detail. This led them to create a site that truly reflects us as an innovative and exciting organization with a careful design aesthetic.

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

We went through an interview and documentation phase, reviewal of that process and then we had to write our new copy while Clean Commit took what we were happy with from our old site. They developed the first stage while we prepared the new copy. They did most of the uploading so the first stage of the site was already looking good.

We wanted a site with hundreds of images and videos, clear archival capacity, and good innovations. Clean Commit used Gatsby, which we didn't know of but now wouldn't use anything else. New additions were easily incorporated by the team and were largely not charged for. I am a pretty demanding client and they took on my requests with calming ease.

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

We had one person to work with the entire time, and it was a director of Clean Commit, so the process was awesome.

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

The site load unbelievably quickly, looks awesome, and the backend is a dream.

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

They were so quick to respond that I felt bad if I left a message for an hour. They were too good! They picked up all of our requests the first time. Timmy was incredible to work with.

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

Their technical ability mixed with human relations were second to none. And their price was unbeatable.

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

None, we're stoked.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and CEO of A Rich Life, which is an online periodical covering arts, culture, investing and news.

For what projects/services did your company hire Clean Commit?

To build the website with various membership levels.

What were your goals for this project?

Sell subscriptions to the website.

How did you select this vendor?

Came highly recommended.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was to build https://arichlife.com.au/ This involved integrating mailchimp, stripe, memberpress and wordpress, as well as managing data storage and hosting and graphic design.

What was the team composition?

Tim took the lead and was the contact point between me and the team at Cleancommit.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Within one month of building the website we had a sufficiently strong marketing channel to sell subscriptions which easily covered the cost of the project. From here on in additional scale will fall to the bottom line.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was very effective. The only delays were caused by us on our end, since multiple times we were unable to give feedback quickly enough to keep up with the work Clean commit was doing. This ensured that we did not face any delays that we could not solve.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I am not very good at describing what I want and I was very impressed with how well the project was communicated to the team at Cleancommit. Furthermore, when I asked for certain changes they were achieved rather quickly, even when I provided no solution (just asked for a problem to be fixed).

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I don't think so. I imagine as demand for Cleancommit grows it may face new challenges, but at this stage I feel very lucky to have such a highly competent team working on my project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hair Salon - Owner

For what projects/services did your company hire Clean Commit, and what were your goals?

Develop Website

How did you select Clean Commit and what were the deciding factors?

Recommended by a friend

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

Design brief Design Adjustments Completion

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

1

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

The website runs perfectly and looks great

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

great communication and customer service

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

quick response

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

They were very accommodating to all requests.