CLOLYTIC

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of GENETTIV

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digital marketing agency. Strategic marketing, Programmatic advertising, Performance marketing I Social media marketing 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Microservices Transition
• Automation & CI/CD
• Self-Healing Architecturе

SOLUTION

How did you find CLOLYTIC?

Referral

Why did you select CLOLYTIC over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from CLOLYTIC 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 covers the complete migration and modernization of infrastructure to AWS using Kubernetes containerization, GitOps automation, and 24/7 monitoring for security and cost optimization. Key deliverables include production-ready Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts, automated CI/CD pipelines for zero-downtime updates, and comprehensive architectural and operational documentation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Migrating WordPress clients to a Shared Kubernetes Cluster offers massive advantages over traditional shared hosting. Instead of forcing all websites to fight for the resources of a single, basic server, this next-generation architecture delivers enterprise-level performance and stability. Here are the key benefits outlined concisely: Strict Isolation (No "Bad Neighbor" Effect): In traditional shared hosting, if one website gets hacked or hit with massive traffic, it can slow down or crash every other site on that server. In Kubernetes, each WordPress site runs in its own isolated container (Pod) with dedicated, guaranteed resource limits (CPU/RAM). Dynamic Auto-Scaling: If a specific WordPress site experiences a sudden spike in traffic (due to a marketing campaign or viral post), Kubernetes automatically scales up its resources in seconds without impacting any other client within the cluster. Self-Healing Infrastructure: If a WordPress site encounters a critical error or crashes, Kubernetes instantly and automatically restarts the specific container within milliseconds, maintaining maximum uptime without requiring manual administrator intervention. Zero-Downtime Updates: Infrastructure upgrades, PHP version updates, and security patches are rolled out smoothly using rolling updates, meaning clients experience zero service disruption during maintenance. Enterprise Performance at a Shared Cost: Clients benefit from VPS-level performance, security, and high availability, but at a fraction of the price, as the underlying cluster infrastructure is intelligently and efficiently optimized.

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

CLOLYTIC approaches project management with a structured DevOps and Agile framework, ensuring clear alignment throughout the transformation process. Because cloud migrations and Kubernetes rollouts involve complex infrastructure dependencies, they prevent delays by breaking the project down into transparent, sprint-based cycles.

What was your primary form of communication with CLOLYTIC?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

While most managed service providers only offer standard, restrictive shared hosting or push clients into expensive, dedicated cloud environments, CLOLYTIC creates a highly optimized middle ground. They bring the full power of containerization, dynamic auto-scaling, and self-healing infrastructure to businesses that traditionally couldn't afford or manage a full-scale AWS EKS deployment.

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

The primary area for improvement is the documentation, which is often overly technical and could be simplified for teams without deep DevOps experience. Additionally, introducing a self-service client portal would allow users to change basic settings independently, without always needing to wait for an engineer's assistance. Lastly, sharing their extensive know-how through a public knowledge base or technical blog would bring even greater value to their clients.