Codica

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and founder of a marketing agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codica?

We had a request from one of our clients to develop a multi-vendor marketplace. We needed an engineering team to code it, build the architecture, and develop the backend.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built the platform up from scratch and helped with everything from development concepts to solution implementation. They designed the UI/UX and developed the project architecture; then, they transferred all the data from an outdated platform. Mobile performance and engagement were particularly important to the project, and they delivered a single-page mobile application that was both fast and smooth. They developed complex React.js content of the web application, which features a responsive design to adjust for differences in scope. The project uses other languages, but React is the only one I'm certain of.

What is the team composition?

I regularly interact with a project manager and a technical lead. Other team members do appear in our Slack channel and provide daily updates. The team also included a UI/UX designer, team lead, backend developer, content developer, and a QA specialist.

How did you come to work with Codica?

We did some research, found Codica, and felt they had the appropriate experience for this project. We either found them on Clutch or via a Google search.

How much have you invested with them?

To date, we've spent about $85,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in December 2018, and the collaboration is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven't launched the new marketplace yet, but our internal tests show significant increases in site speeds. Pages load in less than one second, which is much better than our previous load times, particularly on mobile devices. We track a range of metrics related to conversion and engagement rates, all of which are very positive. In the near future, we will finish integrations with some third-party services, upgrade a few UI/UX solutions, and optimize the site more for mobile.

How did Codica perform from a project management standpoint?

They were excellent. We had weekly meetings, and they always followed up. Everything came back to us on time, and they were very easy to reach on Slack, chat, or other communication channels.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Codica is a top-notch agency that provides a great service experience. They accomplish complicated tasks, provide technical guidelines, and deliver code without any issues.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They are responsive, and they quickly fix any issues that arise. Honestly, we couldn't ask for more.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Communication is integral to a successful relationship. Be sure to communicate your expectations, goals, and practical needs like your timelines and budget.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Analist. We run an investment platform that provides information for small investors and the private market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codica?

My collaborations with previous IT providers fell apart, so I engaged Codica as a development partner.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Codica designed and built my platform from scratch using Ruby on Rails. At first, it was desktop only, but they later updated it to make it responsive to mobile browsers. We have 8–9 domain names, and we’re looking to add Chinese and Russian versions once we secure translations. 

The team created a paid section for the site in response to users who browse with ad blockers. The area offers more in-depth insights into the financial market to users who sign up. They also found the best hosting provider for our platform. They are optimizing in related areas, cutting unnecessary processes that increase server usage and thus our expenses. Codica is currently building a payment section and making minor edits on advertising banners.
 
What is the team composition?

We work with a team of developers, designers, and two project managers. The size of the team scales depending on our demand. We’ve worked with the same designer who first mapped the platform.
 
How did you come to work with Codica?

I posted a listing on Elance (now known as Upwork) looking for developers to build a cost-effective multilingual site with video, articles, and dynamic data such as stock prices. 

After receiving multiple requests, I reached out to several companies based in India and Ukraine. I clicked with Codica during our initial conversations; after visiting their office, I chose them for this project.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $50,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2015, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

What used to be a bottleneck is now an advantage over competitor platforms. Thanks to Codica’s ongoing work, we now have a dynamic and flexible infrastructure. I’m thrilled with the quality of their coding.

How did Codica perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate through Trello and Slack. Trello allows us to see the progress on any task and to send feedback. I also visit their offices a few times a year to talk directly with the developers about separate projects.

Codica meet most of my deadlines; however, delays come from both sides—I sometimes add more tasks as a project progresses, which tacks on more time. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Codica completes high-quality products at cost-effective prices.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.
 
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Learn about current IT trends and understand what’s possible in development. Compare prices between vendors, but I’ve found Codica to have lower rates than similar firms in Holland.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, streamlining the process for enthusiasts, businesses, and DIYers to find items easily.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codica?

We needed help building our niche e-commerce platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Codica has handled the end-to-end development of our platform, covering both front-end and back-end development. The team has built the core marketplace structure, the UI/UX, and the underlying system architecture. Codica has been responsible for delivering key components such as the listing system, search functionality, user dashboards, and the overall transaction flow between buyers and sellers.Codica has also built out our shipping workflows, including integrations with third-party providers, and developed features specific to the platform, and other tools tailored to our niche industry space. The team has delivered API integrations, and supported ongoing development with new features and platform improvements. A big part of the project has been implementing more complex functionality, particularly around payments, auctions, commission handling, and making sure transactions are secure and reliable.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with 2–5 teammates from Codica.

How did you come to work with Codica?

We found Codica through an online search. We chose them because their pricing fit our budget, and they had experience building marketplaces.

How much have you invested with them?

Confidential. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Codica has successfully launched a fully functioning marketplace, which is a big milestone for us. Since then, we’ve been able to onboard users, list inventory at scale, and continuously build on the platform with new features and integrations. They are always thinking of innovative and creative ideas. The system has supported complex functionality like payments, shipping, and third-party integrations, which has allowed us to operate the platform as intended. We’ve also been able to iterate quickly post-launch, improving performance, fixing issues, and rolling out new features as the platform grows. Overall, the project has given us a solid foundation to scale the marketplace. Since launch, we’ve seen steady growth across key areas of the platform, including user signups, inventory listings, and overall engagement. We’ve onboarded a growing number of sellers and continue to expand the volume of items listed on the platform, including large-scale imports through integrations. From a performance perspective, the platform has been able to handle a high volume of listings and ongoing updates, which has been important for scaling. We’ve already onboarded thousands of users and have tens of thousands of listings on the platform. A lot of the improvements we’ve seen in overall workflow have come from Codica’s work on the core systems. On the payments side, they’ve implemented and refined the Stripe and PayPal integrations, which has allowed transactions to run smoothly and reliably for both buyers and sellers. This includes handling payment flows, confirmations, and edge cases, which has been important for reducing issues during checkout. For shipping, they’ve built out the workflows and integrations with third-party providers, which has helped streamline the process from listing through to fulfilment. This has made it much easier for sellers to manage shipping and for orders to be processed correctly. Overall, their work has helped ensure that the key parts of the platform function consistently and can support the platform as it scales.

How did Codica perform from a project management standpoint?

Codica’s project management has been organized, collaborative, and proactive throughout the project. Communication has been consistent, with regular check-ins to review progress, priorities, and any blockers. The team has been flexible in adapting to evolving requirements while keeping the project moving forward.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stands out the most about Codica is their ability to handle a fairly complex marketplace build while staying flexible as requirements evolve. The team has been able to take on quite detailed functionality — particularly around payments, shipping, and integrations — and work through it in a structured way. At the same time, they’ve been open to feedback and changes, which is important when building a platform like this where things develop over time. Their ongoing involvement post-launch has also been a positive, as they’ve continued to support improvements and new features rather than just delivering the initial build and stepping away.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing major that stands out. As with any long-term development project, there are always areas that can be refined over time, but the process has been smooth and collaborative and created a long-standing partnership. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Zero My Gear operates at the intersection of personal asset management software and the gear/outdoor marketplace industry, enhanced with AI-driven valuation and monetization tools — uniquely tailored to firearms and outdoor enthusiasts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codica?

We hired Codica to transform our comprehensive software design, business rules, and operational logic into a fully functional, market-ready software platform. 
 Our goal was to create a robust, intuitive application that would enable users to organize, optimize, and monetize their personal gear collections, which could include firearms and tactical equipment as well as outdoor and sporting assets. 
Ultimately, we engaged Codica to build a feature-rich, user-friendly, and secure web application that could effectively serve both individual gear owners and the larger outdoor enthusiast community

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Codica has been engaged in the development of a fully functional web application for Zero My Gear. Their work includes creating custom UI/UX designs aligned with our brand, implementing AI-based optimization and voice input features, and developing a scalable back-end and secure database systems. They also provide detailed technical documentation, comprehensive testing, and launch support.

The web application includes features such as kit and asset management, dynamic reporting, AI-based optimization and monetization tools, voice-driven inventory add, marketplace integration and listing management, guided onboarding and in-app tooltips, robust user account and security features, referral and reward systems, and admin and back-end management tools.

What is the team composition?

We have a dedicated team of about seven to 10 teammates.

How did you come to work with Codica?

I found Codica through an online search. We chose Codica for a number of reasons: their extensive expertise and knowledge in designing and developing the type of platform we wanted to bring to market, and their full-team approach including product management, development (front and back end), and so much more.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2023, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Codica has delivered exactly what we wanted. They’ve taken Zero My Gear from initial concept to a fully functional, live web application. We’ve achieved a smooth public launch on schedule, creating a solid foundation for user acquisition.

Within the first three major marketing campaigns (gear giveaway contests), we attracted over 440,000 contest entries and added more than 4,200 new email leads to our database. We’ve also converted 235+ new free plan subscribers, providing an early indicator of product-market fit and demand for our unique offering.

Codica has implemented complex, high-impact features such as AI-driven optimization, dynamic reporting, and more — all completed on time and performing reliably. They’ve successfully integrated custom kit-building and marketplace listing tools, setting the stage for future monetization.

Codica has delivered a robust back-end architecture capable of supporting thousands of concurrent users and large volumes of gear/asset data. We’ve experienced high performance and minimal technical issues during initial usage and early marketing pushes.

Early adopters and contest participants have shared strong feedback on the platform’s ease of use, modern interface, and unique AI-based features — validating our design and implementation approach. The combination of core features, scalable infrastructure, and integrations has created immediate opportunities to introduce and upsell paid plans.

Our overall experience working with Codica was excellent, especially in terms of communication and collaboration. They invested time in fully understanding our business goals, user needs, and technical requirements. 

Throughout the entire development process, they maintained a highly transparent and proactive communication style, keeping us informed at every key milestone. We held regular meetings and strategy sessions where they presented updates, gathered our feedback, and suggested improvements based on their expertise.

Their team was highly responsive to questions and adjustments, and they consistently delivered on time — even when requirements evolved or became more complex. Codica also demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, working seamlessly with our internal team and aligning with our brand vision.

They provided thoughtful recommendations, shared best practices, and addressed challenges quickly, which helped keep the project moving forward efficiently. Their professionalism, openness, and dedication to quality contributed significantly to transforming Zero My Gear from an idea into a polished, market-ready product.

How did Codica perform from a project management standpoint?

Codica’s project management has been highly professional, transparent, and responsive throughout the entire engagement. From the outset, they established a clear project roadmap with defined milestones and deliverables, ensuring we had full visibility into progress at each stage. They provided regular status updates through scheduled meetings and detailed reports, which helped us stay aligned and proactively address any questions or adjustments needed along the way.

Codica consistently demonstrates strong organizational skills and discipline in adhering to timelines. They’ve delivered all key phases — from initial architecture and design to development, testing, and launch — on time and often ahead of schedule.

In terms of responsiveness, Codica is exceptional. Their team is quick to react to feedback and flexible when we introduce new ideas or evolving priorities. They actively listen to our business goals and incorporate our input effectively, making the entire experience feel like a true partnership rather than a transactional service.

Overall, Codica’s ability to combine reliable delivery, adaptive problem-solving, and open communication via Google Meet and email has made them an invaluable partner in turning Zero My Gear into a market-ready product.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What we’ve found most impressive about working with Codica is their full-team approach and true partnership mindset. Unlike many vendors that operate in isolated silos, Codica has brought together a fully integrated team — including product managers, UX/UI designers, front-end and back-end developers, and QA specialists — all working in harmony toward our shared vision.

Their product management team is deeply engaged, helping us refine and prioritize features while ensuring that every decision aligns with our business goals. The designers have captured our brand essence beautifully and created an intuitive, professional interface that resonates with our target audience. Meanwhile, their developers have demonstrated technical excellence, building complex, high-impact features such as AI-driven optimization, dynamic reporting, and much more, with remarkable precision and efficiency.

Equally impressive is Codica’s commitment to transparent communication and ongoing collaboration. At every stage, they actively seek feedback, offer valuable suggestions, and adapt quickly to new ideas — making us feel like they’re an extension of our own team rather than just an external agency.

Ultimately, it’s this holistic, team-wide dedication and synergy that makes working with Codica not only effective but truly enjoyable. It plays a crucial role in turning Zero My Gear from a detailed concept into a robust, market-ready platform that we’re incredibly proud of today.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of iExpedition

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

iExpedition is an aggregation platform for adventure cruises to the worlds most remote regions.

I am the company director and look after platform development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The challenge was to aggregate products in a fragmented market place, making it easy for global travellers to search, compare and book high-end travel products.

SOLUTION

How did you find Codica?

Referral

Why did you select Codica over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Codica were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The Codica team has been responsible for making significant upgrades to our platform over the course of the year.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What's the status of this engagement?

We are still engaged with Codica and have used their services for the past 8 years.

How did your relationship with your partner evolve?

The company that originally built, utilised Codica to build the platform.

Once the MVP was built, that company then introduced us to Codica and we have been working directly with them for the past 6-7 yrs.
What was your primary form of communication with Codica?

Virtual Meeting

In what ways can they improve?

Codica has a great team that is highly responsive and extremely capable.

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?

Codica have been critical to our product development.

I would highly recommend Codica.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on March 19, 2019.

Ben Alexander
Director, iExpeditionHospitality & leisure

Australia

1-10 Employees

Sep 2016 - Ongoing

$10,000 to $49,999

Project summary
After fleshing out the design concept with wireframes and planning the UX/UI, Codica developed a platform from the ground up. The mobile responsive site is built on Ruby on Rails and includes booking features.

Feedback summary
Codica delivered a website that catalyzed a substantial new revenue stream online. Within the first year alone, the platform brought in almost $2 million in sales. The optimized site attracts organic traffic from across the world. The entire process was flawless, and the team is highly skilled.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of iExpedition. We specialize in expedition cruising, small ships that travel to the world’s most remote destinations.
 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Codica?

When we started working together, we didn’t have a website or even a business. We’d tried working with another Australian web developer for a while, but they couldn’t get the project off the ground.  We needed to find a new company to help us. 

Our challenge was building a platform to represent expedition cruises in the market that made it easy for cruise travelers to navigate products and find the perfect one to make inquiries and bookings online.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Codica helped us from the very beginning before we’d finalized the concept. They designed the UI/UX and all the wireframes. The primary platform is built on Ruby on Rails. Codica was instrumental in getting our site online and delivering a great product to the market.

They built the website for desktop, but it’s also mobile responsive on tablets and smartphones. Our target market focused on people over the age of 50. Most of our clients use desktops more than mobile devices for the fine-tuned aspects of research. Since our offerings are mainly high-value, users tend to make final purchases on a computer, as well.

What is the team composition? 

Our primary points of contact were Dmitry (CEO, Codica) and a project manager.  A team worked behind the two.

How did you come to work with Codica?

My friend in Australia recommended Codica. They had built a product together, and that project had gone very well. 

They had the right expertise, provided great recommendations, and were helpful since early on. IT development work is expensive in Australia, and they offer a competitive price relative to the market.  

How much have you invested with them?

We spent AU$50,000 (approximately $36,000 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Codica around September 2016 and launched the MVP website in July 2017. We tested and refined the site for the next three months using focus groups and started marketing it around October 2017. 

We’re continuing to work together monthly to refine the website and make improvements. Having built it from the ground up, Codica’s solid understanding of our website makes them a pivotal part of our business.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Codica helped us design and create an amazing platform, which has had very great early success. Once the site went live, we tracked metrics around business success. It has proven to work well in the market. We drove almost $2 million worth of sales in the first 12 months. 

The website attracts a substantial amount of international inquiries, which make up 20% of our business even though we don’t market internationally. The way it is structured ranks well in Google worldwide and increased our organic traffic worldwide. We’ve been blown away by the website’s sales performance within the first 17 months.

How did Codica perform from a project management standpoint?

Codica’s performance was unbelievable from a project management perspective. We couldn’t have asked for a better team across every element of the web development process. We only had an expected 1–2–month delay in the initial development that’s standard for this sort of work. 

Our project manager was proficient, talented, and had great language skills. Working with two contacts made the process seamless for the entire duration. I don’t recall even one hiccup. Having a single point of contact liaise with the team is better than getting too many people involved.

Codica’s team is in Ukraine, and we’re in Australia. They come online at the end of my day and finish their work overnight. We communicate well via Slack and use a Trello board.
What did you find most impressive about them?

Our previous partner was a much more basic company that had tried building the platform on WordPress. Most of Codica’s developers use Ruby on Rails, which is very flexible in scope for future progress compared to other platforms. They have a vast in-house pool of experts for frontend, backend, UI/UX, and marketing.
Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing that comes to mind. No aspect of our professional relationship has proven inefficient.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Clients shouldn’t hesitate to work with Codica. My business wouldn’t exist without them. They’re an amazing, professional team that provided better services than we expected. 

Anyone looking to build a platform should consider which programming language to use. Ruby on Rails is perfect for multiple websites.
Star Ratings
Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 5

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a real estate company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We make homeownership possible again for the new generation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Accelerate product development

SOLUTION

How did you find Codica?

Former project

Why did you select Codica over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Codica were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Creation of a listing platform for real estate assets.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery of MVP.

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

Yes, and they are always flexible in terms of allocating new resources to resolve velocity issues that may arise.

What was your primary form of communication with Codica?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their engineers are very skilled.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of RefDental

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I am a co-founder and CTO of a dental imaging center located in Israel. It works with dental clinics that send their patients to the center for dental imaging and CT/Panoramic/Periapical.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Earlier, the staff was scheduling patients’ appointments in an old-fashioned way by phone and entering their data in local software installed at the center. In addition, the dental imaging management system was not digitized but paper-based.
• So I started looking for ways to improve their working protocols. The decision was made to create a dental website to help the dental imaging center move to digital referrals management.
• The Codica team has developed the RefDental project from scratch. Codica helped us with Product discovery, Prototyping, UX/UI design, Front-end and Back-end development, MVP development services, and PWA development services.

SOLUTION

How did you find Codica?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Codica over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Codica were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Our collaboration with Codica started with MVP development. After launching the minimum viable product and getting initial feedback from early users, we decided to improve the dental imaging management system by adding new functionality.

The Codica team provides an extensive array of services, including prototyping, UX/UI redesign, full stack development, DevOps for setting up and monitoring essential environments, as well as technical support. The product developed by Codica is now used heavily on a daily basis - it saves us time and money by moving away from hard copy referrals, less printing, and spending more time on serving our patients and clinics.

Together we are working on improving the Ref Dental platform to make it helpful for our dental imaging center, clinics, and patients

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was consistently kept up to date through email and video calls regarding the progress of the work. All of my requests were promptly addressed and implemented within the agreed-upon timelines. The communication process at Codica left me completely satisfied.

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

I was consistently kept up to date through email and video calls regarding the progress of the work. All of my requests were promptly addressed and implemented within the agreed-upon timelines. The communication process at Codica left me completely satisfied.

What was your primary form of communication with Codica?

Virtual Meeting

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

What we liked most about Codica team is their deep understanding of our pain points and requirements. They quickly grasped our business idea and helped us define the basic features for the Ref Dental project. As a result, we could build the referral management software pretty fast and present it to real users. Later, when we got feedback from early users, Codica team helped us with adapting the dental portal to satisfy the users’ primary needs.

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

Overall we are very happy and satisfied with the work done by Codica