HonesIT

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of a digital advertising firm.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online advertising

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Software Development
• GIS Development

SOLUTION

How did you find HonesIT?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select HonesIT over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from HonesIT were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

HonesIT developed a crm system for the management of various locations on the map.

The scope included 2 roles:

• Super admin
• User 

Super admin is able to create roles and manage records and settings in the system 
User has access to the map and various locations in the map
Can see historical data and filter information by city or county

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcomes I expected:

1) Implementation of required features 
2) stable MVP platform 
3) real clients on the platform 

All of that was achieved

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

The project management was on a solid level
The company provided a jira board and project manager is monitoring tasks and their completion 

The company responded on time and with required assistance 

No complaints

What was your primary form of communication with HonesIT?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

As every company and project, there are always some issues and troubles, that’s always a part of the process. And this company was not an exception, but their attitude was professional and hardworking.
They are always online and respond in the evening or over the weekend. 
I find this attitude a proper way to conduct business 
That’s why I would recommend them

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

At this point I would say that everything is going smoothly and I am happy with their work

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Razz Bid Buy (RBB), an Australian online marketplace built for collectors. We offer safer verified buying and selling, low fees, auctions, and member giveaways.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire HonesIT to accomplish for your online marketplace?

We hired HonesIT for the development of our online marketplace website.

SOLUTION

Can you describe the scope of work HonesIT handled for Razz Bid Buy?

HonesIT has handled the full end-to-end development of the RBB marketplace, including backend architecture, user authentication, membership system, ID verification, wallet and PayID escrow integrations, item listing workflows, auction and raffle mechanics, seller dashboards, buyer flows, and the complete admin panel. Their deliverables have also included the frontend website build, responsive UI, integrations with payment providers, notification systems, and the creation of a scalable platform that supports fixed-price listings, auctions, and trade-promotion giveaways.

What is the team composition?

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

How did you come to work with HonesIT?

We found them through a referral. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, were a great culture fit, and offered good value for the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $50,000 and $199,999.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in July 2025, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We measure success through milestone completion. HonesIT has completed backend APIs, delivered frontend pages, reached functional status with core marketplace features, and successfully integrated Stripe Identity and Hello Clever for secure payments and verification. Each sprint has shown consistent progress and allowed us to move from planning to a working platform.Throughout the build, we’ve seen clear qualitative indicators of progress. Our internal testing team has reported fewer recurring bugs over time, and the development workflow has become noticeably smoother as the project has matured. The structure of the admin panel has also made day-to-day management tasks easier, reducing manual work and improving efficiency for our marketing and operations teams. Early testers have given positive feedback on the speed of the site, the simplicity of creating listings, and the clarity of the auction flow, which has helped validate that the platform is moving in the right direction before launch.

How did HonesIT perform from a project management standpoint?

HonesIT’s project management has been generally structured and responsive, with clear communication channels and regular updates on progress. They’ve been transparent about timelines, scope, and technical constraints, which has helped us plan around key milestones. While some components have taken longer than initially estimated due to the complexity of building a custom marketplace from scratch, they’ve consistently worked through issues, adapted quickly, and ultimately delivered the core platform to a standard that has allowed us to move into testing and pre-launch preparation. Overall, they’ve been reliable and committed to getting the project to completion.Our primary form of communication has been virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What has stood out most about working with HonesIT is their problem-solving mindset and willingness to work through complex issues without hesitation. The RBB platform has a lot of custom functionality, and they’ve approached each challenge methodically, proposing solutions rather than just highlighting blockers. We’ve also appreciated how consistently they keep us updated on progress, from feature completions to technical troubleshooting, which has given us confidence throughout the build. Their persistence, transparency, and ability to navigate a complicated e-commerce marketplace have made them a standout partner.

Are there any areas they could improve?

One area for improvement would be providing more detailed timeline forecasting, particularly around complex features that require iteration. At times, the scope has evolved as we’ve uncovered new requirements, and having clearer estimates or earlier warnings about potential delays would have helped with planning on our side. That said, HonesIT has always been responsive when issues come up, and they address challenges quickly once identified.