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Gate-Software is an e-commerce agency. We care about our customers’ business development.
We help online shops improve their sales figures by accurately translating business objectives into technology. Regardless of the size of the business and whether it has been run for several years, or is just starting, we offer solutions for B2B and B2C customers.
We cooperate with customers from all over the world who together with us implement projects using cutting-edge technologies. We have a team of experienced, certified experts in various technologies (Magento 1 and 2, PWA, VueJS etc.). We provide you with the support of the technologies you choose, both the newest and the slightly older ones.
We have been in the industry for 10 years now, and thanks to constant development we are setting new standards. We have already created over 100 modern, functional and selling online stores! We are an official Bronze Adobe Solution Partner and SoDA members - a global network of digital agency founders.
Our services also include:
- maintenance of Magento 1 and Magento 2 stores
- e-commerce consulting,
- UX/UI,
- Magento implementation,
- PIM implementation - Akeneo and PimCore,
- creating PWA with the use of VueJS,
- migration of Magento 1 to Magento 2,
- creating platforms intended for B2B or B2C
We provide solutions whose greatest strengths are the quality and transparency of the created code, as well as excellent communication during the entire development process.
We do not only care about providing the service, we want to participate in the development of your store with you. Our knowledge and experience can be confirmed by customers who entrusted us with creating and taking care of their business (e.g. YES, AlmiDecor or Libet S.A.). We have been working with some of them for several years, not only as a project.
Give us a call: +12 378 98 81
Write to us: [email protected]
Focus
Portfolio
Yes.pl, Abra-meble.pl, Almidecor.com, Porcelana.pl, Distripark.com, e-otoczenie.pl
Yes.pl
For over 35 years YES has been creating jewellery that expresses inner radiance of every woman. The brand emphasises the pure form, refined details and shape.
The goal of our cooperation was to provide maintenance services (technological support for the store, ensuring continuity of sales) and support in optimization.
The effects of our cooperation with YES include:
- increased search engine positioning thanks to implemented SEO audit recommendations,
- improved store loading speed,
- avanced marketing activities thanks to the integration with Synerise,
- acceleration of product search by installing the new search engine.
AlmiDecor.com
AlmiDecor is an iconic, premium brand that offers furniture and interior accessories of unique design.
The project included identifying all problematic elements of the store and launching a fully functioning sales platform. Later on, we had to provide steady technical support for Magento development, data integration with the ERP system and implementation of development solutions on the store.
The effects of our cooperation with AlmiDecor include:
- increasing the attractiveness of the store by rebuilding the menu and redesigning the homepage,
- faster store operation thanks to conducted optimization and more effective servers,
- improving the effects of keyword positioning for the client,
- achieving 40% sales increase in online store.
Koszulkowo.com
Koszulkowo.com is one of the biggest online stores in Poland that sells gadgets and print-on-demand t-shirts. The offer includes over 100 000 products in a variety of configurations and around 6000 different patterns.
The main goal of our cooperation was to improve some visual aspects of the store design, improve the speed of the website (i.a. increasing conversion rate), introduce better marketing campaigns thanks to additional integrations as well as the ability to export data from the store in various formats. Additionally, the number of errors preventing sales on the store had to be reduced.
The effects of our cooperation with Koszulkowo.com include:
- fully functioning integrations with re-marketing tools,
- new ways of sending products to the clients,
- doubled conversion rate in the store,
- doubled conversion rate of Facebook users.
Kubotastore.pl
The Kubota is an iconic Polish brand that sells high quality slide sandals. The brand was deeply rooted in the consciousness of people born in the 80’s, 90’s, and earlier, it was not known to the generation of the Millennials. It was crucial to adapt the brand and its strategy to the new market situation, and mobile devices.
The project was focused on the implementation of an online store, based on PWA.
The effects of cooperation of our partner NewFantastic with Kubota include:
- launching an online store based on PWA,
- eliminating bugs in the store,
- integration with tools for analysis, planning, sales, as well as data flow control,
- increased conversion rate by 2.5x
Yeda.pl
Yeda.pl is a leader in the trade of materials, fabrics, lace and other sewing accessories. Currently Yeda.pl is our client since 2016.
Yeda.pl was looking for a proven and experienced partner who would take care not only of modifications to the store, but also of its later development.
The effects of our cooperation with Yeda include:
- restoring stable operation of the store by fixing bugs
- rebranding the store’s graphics and adapting the store to new trends
- improving B2B functionality by implementing new modules
- increasing the conversion rate
We are constantly introducing new solutions and improvements to make the store more attractive for B2B and B2C customers.
E-otoczenie.pl
Libet S.A is the leading manufacturer of paving stones in Poland. In cooperation with Gate-Software an e-otoczenie.pl online store was launched.
The main goal of this project was to start a fully functional online store, introduce improvements in an online ordering process for designers working for the company. Additional objectives: implementing a more effective model for calculating the cost of delivery for large products or mixed shipments as well as improving smaller elements of the website (UX changes, installation of additional plug-ins and also improvement of shipping cost-effectiveness).
The effects of our cooperation with Libet include:
- launching e-otoczenie.pl online store,
- providing store employees with advanced e-commerce analytics,
- improving indexing of all data (dropped from several hours to several seconds),
- new, transparent product page design,
- facilitating the cooperation between the designer and the client thanks to the in-store communication system.
Reviews
the project
E-Commerce Development for IT Outsourcing Solutions Company
"Gate-Software was a team of IT professionals, the whole cooperation process with their Magento developers was smooth."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m Yuriy and my position is Head of Business development department in Lionwood Software which is a team of over 70 specialists with a rich technical background in delivering digital solutions for a wide variety of domains.
We offer dedicated remote development teams and full-circle software solutions. Lionwood.software is people-first business and is known to be extremely customer-centric. The majority of our Partners are from Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, Latvia and Ukraine.
For what projects/services did your company hire Gate-Software, and what were your goals?
We cooperated with the Gate-Software team on a project that included creating headless e-commerce to speed up the loading time of a Magento platform. Lionwood.software worked on the Angular part of the project. The developer from Gate-Software team worked on the Magento part.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We didn't have any developers experienced in Magento at our company. Our developers have been working in Gate-Software for a long time, and we knew that Gate-Software is a trustworthy business partner with a solid experience in Magento, so we decided to join our forces on this project.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Since the Magento front-end was too slow, the project included bypassing the default Magento template. Front-end, the so-called head of Magento has been cut off. We used the Magento Rest API to connect fast user interfaces created in the Angular framework. They use Magento’s Modals to download data via Magento web services and load them in the form of views.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We worked with one Magento Senior Developer from the Gate-Software team throughout the whole project.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The speed performance of the store increased significantly (2x) and the page navigation of the online store became much faster. Gate-Software was a team of IT professionals, the whole cooperation process with their Magento developers was smooth. He provided all the materials and documents needed for work thanks to which together we could perform tasks with the highest quality.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The communication was very transparent. We could contact Gate-Software at any time. We had daily meetings, during which we went through progress and associated next steps. We also communicated via Rocketchat, and we used Jira for tasks overview in the project. Moreover, the developer from the Gate-Software team provided additional suggestions for further improvements for the store.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are well-organized and prepared for the work. The communication with them is clear and transparent.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Our collaboration was very efficient and there is nothing major I can think of.
the project
UX Optimization & Specialized Marketing for Online Retailer
"Gate-Software always comes up with impressive ideas to help us improve every deliverable."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I am the e-commerce manager at Koszulkowo.com. We’re one of the biggest online stores in Poland that prints and sells on-demand t-shirts. We have over 1,000 products in a variety of configurations, with around 6,000 different patterns, and we cooperate with different influencers and artists who create these designs for us. I supervise the technical support of our web platform, coordinating with the marketing department.
What challenge were you trying to address with Gate-Software?
We needed their team to help us boost our marketing through UX optimization.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Our main goal for onboarding Gate-Software’s team was to improve the visual aspects of our e-commerce website. There were already too many bugs impeding the performance of our site, so we thought it was time to address this problem.
Apart from optimizing our site’s UX and rebuilding our e-store’s search engine, their team is also in charge of handling our marketing needs to give us better results. As a way to address this, they’ve implemented Facebook pixel to collate and monitor our marketing and advertising data.
What is the team composition?
My main point of contact is the project manager.
How did you come to work with Gate-Software?
Gate-Software was recommended to us by other companies that we were associated with. Upon the reliable recommendations, we decided to look their team up on the internet — we saw that they had a lot of positive reviews from customers and most of their projects were very interesting. They presented concrete solutions to improve the performance of our platform and met our financial capacity, so we were happy to onboard them.
How much have you invested in them?
We’ve spent around $50,000 so far.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started in August 2018, and the engagement is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’ve seen our orders increase visibly through Gate-Software’s help. As a result of the platform’s optimization, our conversion rate has doubled as well — we’ve exceeded our goal conversion rate on Google Analytics by 250%.
How did Gate-Software perform from a project management standpoint?
We mainly communicate through emails and phone calls. We have regular meetings every Monday, and each phase of the project is listed and tracked on Jira.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Gate-Software always comes up with impressive ideas to help us improve every deliverable. Their customer service is also top-notch — they always keep our team updated.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There is nothing that comes to my mind. Personally, I am very satisfied with our collaboration, and I’m more than happy to sustain it.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Discuss the goals that you want to achieve from the very beginning. Once you create this roadmap of your goals, Gate-Software will find it easier to make these happen for your business.
the project
Web Dev, Design & Marketing for Interior Design Startup
"Their service is at a very high level."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the e-commerce manager for Almidecor. We’ve created a platform to sell products for interior designers. I’ve been working here for one year and am responsible for the functionality of the website, taking care of updating the products, availability of the products, and development and cooperation with Gate-Software.
What challenge were you trying to address with Gate-Software?
Gate-Software recommended a new solution for us. We wanted to gain more traffic to the website and optimize the ease of use.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They did rebranding, changed our logo and our documents, and worked on the website. We wanted to optimize the speed of the website, and we added a login from Facebook and Google for the website. All these tasks were recommended by Gate-Software.
What is the team composition?
There were around five people assigned to the project. We worked with a project manager and one to three developers, as well as the CEO.
How did you come to work with Gate-Software?
They were recommended to us.
How much have you invested in them?
We have spent around $100,000 over the three years.
What is the status of this engagement?
They have been working with us since around February 2018.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Everything has been okay. We now have around 100,000 users and around 500 transactions on the website. There has been a big increase in traffic.
How did Gate-Software perform from a project management standpoint?
Everything is excellent. The cooperation has been very nice, and we don’t have any problems. We texted and had calls every day, and we also had a video call once per week.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their service is at a very high level. They have the most experience working with Magento and e-commerce projects of all the vendors we considered. We felt that they would be the best fit for this project.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I’m in contact with the project manager and CEO all the time, and everything is very good.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have good communication with them. With every project, there are tasks, and I can see the status of those tasks. I’m in contact with them all the time, and they’re a very good company to cooperate with for an e-commerce project, website development, or similar projects.
the project
E-Commerce Development for Wholesale E-Commerce Site
"They are available and responsive throughout the project."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a project manager for Trendmaker. I deal exclusively with the e-commerce side of our business.
What challenge were you trying to address with Gate-Software?
We were unhappy with the company who had begun development of our e-commerce site, and were looking for a new vendor to finish development.
What was the scope of their involvement?
First, Gate-Software finished developing the e-commerce site. They finished programming certain elements of the online store in Magento, readying it to go live. Their team added new plug-ins and extensions, as well as advanced analytics.
They also created the functionality of a module to correctly calculate delivery costs for customers, showed usage scenarios, connected with Google API, and implemented it into the online store. Their team is currently helping with improvements to the site, and further development, such as adding functionalities.
What is the team composition?
We work with a project manager and two developers.
How did you come to work with Gate-Software?
They were referred to us when we were looking to change development companies.
How much have you invested with them?
We have invested about $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working together around January 2020, and it’s ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
When it comes to results, the most concrete proof of the success of the project is that we were able to start selling in our online store. They helped us accomplish our goals of finishing the site by April 15th.
We use Google Analytics and we can see that conversion and bounce rates are good. Our customers are happy with the site. One of the most important things they’ve done was the functionality regarding delivery cost calculations. We’re happy that customers are being billed correctly, and that the company isn’t losing money.
How did Gate-Software perform from a project management standpoint?
The project manager is experienced and does a good job. We have frequent calls, and they provide email summaries and quality reports. Communication is good. They are available and responsive throughout the project.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They are willing to answer calls and fix mistakes later into the night, which is not found to be true with a lot of companies. This is something I value about the team.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, everything went great
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Take time to talk with them and come up with a plan to follow. Focus on that cooperation; they realize it’s a crucial step for a successful outcome.
Gate-Software’s solution significantly improved the platform’s overall performance twice than before, as well as the speed. They provided all needed materials and documents, ensuring the highest quality of process and deliverables. Overall, they were transparent, organized, and accessible.