Developer Bazaar Technologies

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a director at a financial services firm

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

We hired them to build a website for us from start to finish. After completion of the initial website build, there were some additional projects points we wanted completed that included integrating marketing tools, adding lead forms, some basic SEO functionality etc. which we then paid an additional amount for.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They provided an end-end solution to help us achieve the website we wanted, that overall, we are very happy with. We had some misunderstandings around the scope and completion of the additional work we contracted them with, which has since been resolved.

How has the team composition changed?

The team is the same.

How did you come to work with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

We selected them via an online vendor after having short-listed and interviewed them from various other web design agencies.

How much have you invested with them?

USD 1200 for the initial build and USD 300 for the additional project work.

What is the status of this engagement?

There are a couple of points on the additional project work outstanding, but we have agreed this will be completed soon

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How has your relationship with the vendor evolved?

As per the original review, we were very pleased with the outcome of the original website build. But as highlighted, dealing with a team in another country where there is a language gap, does at times present challenges, so it does require a lot of instruction and project management.

But they were always courteous, professional, and responsive. In terms of the additional engagement, we originally felt frustrated about various things, but the team have since reached out to us to address our concerns and to make sure everything will be completed as agreed.

Describe the impact this engagement has had on your business.

Having an online presence via a new, modern website is something we are ultimately very happy with.

How was project management handled?

The original website build was well handled, but there was a communication gap around the scope of the additional work, which has now been resolved.

Are there any areas of improvement?

Communication and agreeing parameters and work in full in advance. At least they have now reached out and made amends.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on December 27, 2022.

Director, Financial Services Firm

Financial Services

1-10 Employees

Cape Town, South Africa (28124)

Less than $10,000

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

Project Summary:

A financial services firm partnered with Developer Bazaar Technologies to design a new website. 

Feedback Summary:

While the client is happy with the final result of the project, the journey to get there was difficult with a lot of repetitive back-and-forth. The vendor tried to upsell their services after the initial project and even tried asking for a bonus while unwilling to provide an invoice for services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a Director at a financial services firm.

OPPORTUNITY/CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Developer Bazaar Technologies, and what were your goals?

We hired developer bazaar to design a new website for us.

SOLUTION

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

We did online research and conducted a few interviews. They were very enthuiastic and their price was attractive.

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

Design the website from start to finish. A brief was provided to them. We had a call to discuss and then ongoing comms was conducted via whatsapp.

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

Approximately 3-4. The project manager and 2-3 developers.

RESULTS/FEEDBACK

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

In the end very happy with the overall design of the website. But it did take a lot of back and forth and having to repeat points to be done and tasks to complete. Got there in the end but the journey did not always feel easy.

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

Feedback was always provided and conducted via a whatsapp group. But as per above - there was a lot of repetition, having to repeat points and sometimes struggling to get the point across around what we were trying to achieve and what needs to be done. So it did at times feel like hard work because there was a communication gap.

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

In the end we got a website we were happy with - but it took a lot of work to get there. And promises made at outset around deliverables, like including basic SEO functionality for pages were never delivered on. To their credit - the changes we asked for on the way, they did make. But then you would also expect that if you're not entirely happy with an original design or functionality.

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

They tried very hard to upsell their services and once the basic website was done, some additional points we asked for were difficult to get completed (which should have been part of the original job). They then tried very hard to ask for a bonus (to the point of harrassment) and became unpleasant to deal with. Even though we ended up paying them an additional USD 300 above the initial agreed price to get some more basis things completed (which they never did).

Overall, the feeling is now one of disappointment, and unfortunately can't recommend them. Even asking for a final invoice to reflect full payment for services rendered is something they have been unwilling to provide.

RATINGS

Overall rating- 2

Won't work with them again so sadly won't recommend them

Quality- 4

Quality is overall good but minus for not doing everything agreed

Cost- 3

The cost was fair. Could have gotten cheaper. But then I question now if we had paid a bit more money elsewhere would then overall experience be bette

Schedule- 3

Scheduling was okay even though promises made around weekly updates etc. never delivered

Willing to refer- 3

The difficult communication, pumping us for more money at the end and not delivering on everything promised has left a poor taste

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of the company. We are an online platform that helps social media influencers get paid.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Developer Bazaar Technologies, and what were your goals?

Developer Bazaar Technologies built a minimum viable product according to my specifications.

SOLUTION

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

I searched online through upwork and selected Bazaar Tech based on their expertise, value and willingness to listen and understand the project fully.

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

We had a kick off call that included the major functionalities that I needed for the MVP. With some discussion we added a few features into the plan. We setup discreet milestones along the way which was a good idea. This was a 10+ week project and when delays arose the team communicates well and fixes issues quickly.

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

About 5 people worked on this project. All seemed to be engineers. I had the most contact with Ravi, Naved, and Vaibhav and they were all very professional.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The deliverables were within the range of expectations for the mvp. Good value for the end product.

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

Communication was done through google meets and whattsapp. Given the time difference in time zone (9.5 hours) texts were most common. Both Ravi and I were flexible with google meetings when necessary.

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

They seem to have specialists for everything.

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

Communication was good but can always be better. Let clients know or remind them about upcoming holidays (Diwali) where staff will not be working.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there

I am a tax advisor at a tax and accounting firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

We needed their expertise in web design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our existing website hasn't been getting the amount of traction we intend to reach, so we've engaged Developer Bazaar Technologies to upgrade our platform. We've initially met with their team to define our expectations before they've kicked off the actual design phase.

Developer Bazaar Technologies has refurbished our WordPress site's UI/UX to give our users a smoother navigation experience. They've also updated the initial basic design to improve its appearance and help us get more leads.

What was the team composition?

We work with a team of 4–5 resources.

How did you come to work with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

I found their team online while looking for potential agencies to onboard for this project. I decided to reach out to them after seeing their convincing company ads.

How much have you invested in them?

We've spent $1,900 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Developer Bazaar Technologies in September 2020, and it's an ongoing collaboration. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Developer Bazaar Technologies has delivered impressive design solutions that continue to provide added value for our clients — that's my main success metric for their work, and I'm glad they continue to do that.

How did Developer Bazaar Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate via WhatsApp, Zoom, and Google Meet. They're a team of excellent and speedy collaborators with an organized workflow. We're pleased to be working with such a great partner.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I can't say enough good things about Developer Bazaar Technologies' work — they're a well-rounded and proactive team that promptly addresses our needs.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They can focus on refining their comprehension skills to avoid instances wherein they have to ask questions about instructions that we've already reiterated.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our company is BDO Consultancy, an IT and Management Consultancy based in the UK and I'm the head of Business Architecture and the Interim Managing Director

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Developer Bazaar Technologies, and what were your goals?

BDO Consultancy hired Developer Bazaar Technologies to create a responsive website in WordPress and do the branding. They were also tasks with the continued maintenance and support of the website. The project brief includes:

1. Website built with WordPress
2. Responsive meta tags in all HTML pages
3. Images and embedded videos responsive
4. Integrate all social media handle (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, You tube, Tweeter)
5. Make website typography easily readable on mobile devices
6. Website design, development, and testing delivered in 3 phases
7. Website consist of over 70 pages

SOLUTION

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

Vendor was selected based on the quality delivery of past projects, their technical capabilities and the level of expertise they possess

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

They designed and customized our website using a carefully selected WordPress theme and provided recommendation that aligned with our business model and operating model.

We commenced the project with a series of workshops and working sessions between both teams. This included mobilization, exploratory and discovery workshop.

This now moved to a requirement and customer journey workshop where they worked with our information architect to design user flow across our website.

We now leveraged an agile delivery framework starting from discovery, alpha and beta to live service. We deployed Jira as our collaboration tool between both teams to develop our site, scheduling 2 weekly sprints for the duration of 8 weeks.

Both teams also used Jira to store and publish the project artefacts - wireframes, requirements, user stories and contents The solution was deployed on our IaaS Go-daddy Wordpress platform.

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

A total of 5 people worked with us from Account manager, designers, developers, project manager and testers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project went live early, we achieved all our goals, met all key milestones and deployed to live without any issues

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

Project Management was fantastic, responsive and friendly. Communication tool was skype and collaboration tool was Jira

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

Response, patient and good business and technical knowledge. All their staff are experts in their respective areas

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

The quality of work was great and the culture was good. The only suggestion is to use other communication tools in addition to skype. This gives that flexibility to switch between communication channels. e.g teams, zoom

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Flash Learning

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The all-in-one education app!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Developer Bazaar Technologies to accomplish?

• Development of an Appointment and Scheduling App and website

SOLUTION

How did you find Developer Bazaar Technologies?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Developer Bazaar Technologies over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Developer Bazaar Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project was to deliver an appointment and scheduling App for Apple and Android including a website.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery of functional system that meets our requirements

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

The project management was very responsive and efficient.

What was your primary form of communication with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I had the pleasure of working with Developer Bazaar Technologies on a project to build an appointment and scheduling system. The team was professional, supportive, and consistently responsive throughout the entire development process.

They successfully delivered a mobile app on both Apple and Android platforms, as well as a website.  One of the things I appreciated most was their ability to tackle complex requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Developer Bazaar Technologies could have done differently?

Estimation of project duration

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of ListAlpha

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ListAlpha is a next generation deal and relationship management platform for private equity investors.  Our software allows investors to originate, track and close more deals, while prioritising the most important adviser relationships.

Our platform was created by investment professionals with the needs of deal teams in mind, prioritising efficiency and ease of use above data entry and manual reports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Developer Bazaar Technologies to accomplish?

• Mobile App Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Developer Bazaar Technologies?

Referral

Why did you select Developer Bazaar Technologies over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Developer Bazaar Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Mobile App Development

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

User experience

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

Highly recommended!

What was your primary form of communication with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

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

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

Their communication was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Developer Bazaar Technologies could have done differently?

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of Props

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Props is a performance-based content platform that helps advertisers engage audiences who typically ignore traditional ads by delivering measurable results through impactful and engaging content.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Developer Bazaar Technologies to accomplish?

• Designing for the Props Talk mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find Developer Bazaar Technologies?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Developer Bazaar Technologies over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Developer Bazaar Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To ensure the Props Talk mobile app complied with the stringent design guidelines of major distribution platforms—particularly iOS—I engaged Developer Bazaar Technologies to create a comprehensive UI/UX design. The primary deliverable was a set of high-quality Figma files that would later be used by Bazaar Technologies’s development team to implement the final interface.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The main deliverables were professionally crafted Figma files that not only met my expectations but also received positive feedback from others I shared them with. The visual quality and usability of the designs clearly demonstrated the success of the engagement.

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

Project management was smooth and highly efficient. The designer assigned to my project was exceptionally responsive, which allowed for seamless iterations and timely delivery of milestones. Additionally, the product owner and head of delivery were proactive and supportive throughout the engagement.

What was your primary form of communication with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

Virtual Meeting

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

I was particularly impressed by both the quality of the final deliverables and the efficiency of the process. Despite being a smaller client located in a different time zone, I felt prioritized and well-supported at every stage of the project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Developer Bazaar Technologies could have done differently?

I have no critical feedback. This was a substantial project, and it fully met my expectations in terms of quality, communication, and execution.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Daskapital

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

7taps is built for L&D teams who need to deliver quality at scale, not another "rapid authoring tool".

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Developer Bazaar Technologies to accomplish?

• To scale the department by 300%, we needed a solution that would allow us to expand key team components without compromising our team's identity or cohesion — not just outsourcing work to a company that delivers what they think we need months down the line.

SOLUTION

How did you find Developer Bazaar Technologies?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Developer Bazaar Technologies over others?

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

How many teammates from Developer Bazaar Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Developer Bazaar Technologies was integrated into our operations swiftly, functioning as an extension of our internal software development team rather than an external contractor.

Our tech stack primarily consisted of Linux, MySQL, and Java—traditional in nature, with some microservices in play. Ultrashield joined one of our two core teams, specifically the one responsible for both front-end and back-end development of our public-facing website.

In addition to contributing to new feature development and roadmap planning, they addressed several compliance challenges. As fully embedded team members, they also offered valuable insights into building new API endpoints and enhancing various system components.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After approximately six months, I conducted an anonymous internal survey within our organization, and Developer Bazaar Technologies  stood out across every metric—not just marginally, but by a significant lead. Compared to other vendors we were evaluating, their performance was far superior. They consistently delivered top-tier work, demonstrated exceptional reliability and competence, and often exceeded the expectations set by our product manager. The quality of their output was undeniably excellent. I’ve already recommended them within my network and fully intend to work with them again on future projects.

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

Developer Bazaar Technologies maintained excellent project management throughout the engagement. We followed a structured approach that prioritized regular video meetings, which fostered clear communication and a strong team dynamic. Rather than feeling like an external provider, they felt fully embedded within our team. Task management and workflow were handled effectively through Jira, ensuring timely delivery and smooth coordination.

What was your primary form of communication with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What truly sets Developer Bazaar Technologies apart is their infectious passion for their work and their commitment to knowledge sharing. Their collaborative mindset benefits not only their internal teams, who work across various tech stacks, but also our team by extension. Their ability to transfer knowledge and best practices across teams has had a noticeable positive impact on our developers and the overall growth of our product.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Developer Bazaar Technologies could have done differently?

None that I can think of. Their communication, even at the leadership and engagement management levels, was consistently excellent and supportive throughout the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sr. SEO Executive of Supersourcing.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hiring Tech Talent, Outsource the complete recruitment process for our client based on various hiring models.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Developer Bazaar Technologies to accomplish?

Mobile App Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Developer Bazaar Technologies?

Online Search

Why did you select Developer Bazaar Technologies over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Developer Bazaar Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Developer Bazaar Technologies was responsible for developing a cross-platform on-demand service app using Flutter. Key deliverables included: 

• a user-friendly interface
• robust backend functionality
• payment gateway integration
• real-time notifications
• user authentication
• an admin dashboard for managing services and users

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app was delivered on time and within budget, with excellent performance metrics in beta testing, including a high user satisfaction rate and seamless integration of the booking and payment systems.

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

Their project management was efficient and well-organized. They maintained clear communication throughout the project, delivering all milestones on time and adjusting quickly to any feedback or changes we requested.

What was your primary form of communication with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by their deep technical knowledge of Flutter and proactive approach to solving any challenges that arose during development.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Developer Bazaar Technologies could have done differently?

Everything was good

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development of Sandeep Awasthi

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Consuting & Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Developer Bazaar Technologies to accomplish?

• Mobile App Development

SOLUTION

How did you find Developer Bazaar Technologies?

• Online Search
• Referral
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Developer Bazaar Technologies over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Developer Bazaar Technologies were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The project scope included designing and developing a Live Stream Mobile App with key features like user authentication, real-time streaming, in-app chat, and social media integration. Key deliverables included a fully functional app, detailed documentation, and post-launch support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

*The app's successful launch resulted in high user engagement and positive feedback, with a significant number of downloads and active users within the first month.

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

Their project management was excellent, with all milestones met on time. They were highly responsive to our needs and provided regular updates.

What was your primary form of communication with Developer Bazaar Technologies?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their technical expertise, innovative solutions, and dedication to meeting our requirements were most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Developer Bazaar Technologies could have done differently?

Everything was good.