Top Web Developer in Canada
At Mango Projects, we design, develop and deliver technology solutions that empower businesses using web, cloud and mobile technologies.
We are based out at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We have the perfect blend of technology knowledge, experience and skillset to help you meet your business challenges. Our aim is to make your business goal ours and work with you to achieve them until you are 100% satisfied.
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Portfolio
Trademodo, BuildingBetterPractice, Itsmymomentum, Renterchecks, Jetstream, National Tenancy Registry

Locorum Web Development
Mango Projects helped Locorum with developed Large Scale Web Application for their service listing, reward, business directory and admin modules.
Locorum exists to support local business and the entrepreneurs that operate them. We provide Canadians with an easy way to find, hire and shop from the local businesses that make our communities unique.
Earn rewards through hiring Service Providers and spend them at the hundreds of verified local businesses on our Redeem Directory.

myWineGenie Product MVP Web App Development
Mango Projects assisted myWineGenie with the Product MVP web app development of their platform. myWineGenie provides wine recommendations to users based on user's input criteria using proprietary algorithms

Huha Shopify Development
Mango Projects helps Huha Wear with their regular Shopify Development as well as Shopify Maintenance requests.
Huha is a Vancouver based healthy underwear brand.

LL Supply Shopify Development
Mango Projects helped LL Supply with Shopify Development of their Shopify Private App to support circular economy.
L/L Supply creates meticulously constructed goods for surf and travel with the entire lifetime of the product in mind.

Slipp Shopify Development
Mango Projects helped Locorum for their client Slipp with the Shopify Development of Slipp's subscription based online store.
Slipp is a premium male condom designed for women-first by prioritizing vaginal comfort and health. Our mission is to inspire women to feel comfortable buying, carrying, and using condoms.

Itsmymomentum
Itsmymomentum wants to create an ecosystem that fuels growth and discovery to help people feel healthier and happier.
It is a React Native Expo Framework based mobile application. Backend was created using PHP Laravel and MySQL.

Simpurgo Mobile App Development
Mango Projects helped Simpurgo with their Mobile App Development after offshore developers could not resolve bugs. We worked on below Simpurgo Apps:
- iOS Janitor App
- iOS Admin App
- Android Janitor App
- Android Admin App
- Admin Panel Web App

Spitballed Mobile App Development
Mango Projects helped Spitballed with their iOS Mobile App Development after offshore freelancers could not deliver it.
Spitballed App developed for utilizing the oldest form of commerce...Bartering!
Spitballed encourages the active exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without monetary use. These bartering parties can be individuals or businesses.

Rootd Apple Watch App Development
Mango Projects helped Rootd with their Apple Watch App Development. Designs were provided by client.
Rootd is an app for individuals suffering from panic attacks and anxiety. It offers a refreshingly engaging design, combined with interactive exercises, tools, and lessons focused on helping people manage panic and anxiety attacks as they occur, as well as a guided process (led by a frustrated blue monster named Ron) towards lifelong relief. Rootd is available worldwide on iPhone and Android.
Checkeazey
Checkeazey is tenant background check web application developed using PHP Laravel and MySQL.
It is using Stripe payment processor.

Trademodo B2B Portal
Trademodo B2B portal was designed and developed by Mango Projects.
We are currently working on enhancements and support.

Mango Projects website
We created our very own website using wordpress.
We designed custom wordpress template.
Also wrote all the content and presented beautifully using graphics and design.

Certn wordpress website development
Certn is one of Canada’s fastest-growing start-ups.
Mango Projects helped with the wordpress development of their new website.
We used photoshop designs provided by their team and developed the site using Elementor page builder.
Reviews
the project
Shopify Migration for Digital Agency
"The issues we had were always addressed before we discussed the succeeding processes."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Marketing Head of a leading Digital agency based in New York.
For what projects/services did your company hire Mango Projects Inc., and what were your goals?
One of our clients wanted to move their store from WooCommerce to Shopify. They needed a change of look and features to stay relevant in the market. Because we didn’t have any Shopify experts, we collaborated with Mango Projects to help us move the website to Shopify.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We found them on Google while searching several other web development agencies. Mango projects showcased a strong base of website expertise on their profile. When we approached them the lead of development spoke to us and their strategy of planning is what impressed us.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The project began with talking to the business development team who understood our company vision. From that point the team made a decision which elements of the existing website are important and what changes can be highlighted. Under the website development process they also added new service pages and blogs to classify the look of our client’s business. In the later stage, the team handled the upgradation of project pages and testing the website for any bugs or errors. The functions of the website are regularly being tested to match the personality of the company.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We started off working with the project leader and the lead developer. They walked us through the plan of shifting the website. After working on the strategy, the activities were handled by the web development head and testing engineers.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The web development task has been very smooth throughout the time period. The new version of the website is fast and authentically pleasing. It has improved in terms of the website loading time and the security features have made the store more secure. Apart from that the visitors are leaving positive feedback on the display and ease of navigation from one product to another. The new shopify developed website has an integrated cart system which allows the users to checkout and make payment easily. The web pages have been updated with market relevant topics and keywords which have already gained traction on the search engine.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We discussed strategies and plans of action with the team once every 2 week on Slack and Zoom. The agenda for each meeting was laid down during the call and a flow of communication between the lead and our team was maintained. The updates on how the features are performing were analysed using a tool and its report was delivered to us via email.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The communication approach was one their biggest assets. We only had to contact the project leader regarding any issue or concerns, the rest was taken care of by the team. The issues we had were always addressed before we discussed the succeeding processes.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No, we enjoyed working with the team.
the project
Shopify Revamping for Digital Marketing Company
"With their expertise with Shopify, they ensured this project was successfully taken care of."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the CEO of a digital agency. We offer full-range of digital marketing services from content management to eCommerce development and everything in between.
For what projects/services did your company hire Mango Projects Inc., and what were your goals?
One of our clients wanted to re-develop their eCommerce store.It was built with Shopify. As we don’t offer Shopify development, we thought of outsourcing it to an agency that specializes in Shopify development.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
After approaching a few agencies we came across Mango projects and ran through their portfolio to understand their existing work. Further we communicated and collected proposals from various agencies, after having a conversation with Mango projects, we were quite confident about them - they had hands-on experience with Shopify which was perfect for our project.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The work began with extensive research about the client’s business and their competitors. Before they got started, we had quite a few meetings - as we wanted to ensure we explicitly convey our client’s vision and goals with this project. They completely redesigned the website with email popups, cart optimization, and a smooth UI/UX. As the project needed overall testing and viability, Mango projects also ran tests to ensure the functioning of the store. As our client already had an existing website, the team took the responsibility to migrate all of our data into the new design with appropriate visual changes. After testing the website efficiently it was made live.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
There were around 8 people who were handling the front and end back end process. We were briefed about the deliverables by two people leading the project. The other two people took care of testing the website and making appropriate changes. The other four members were in loop with us constantly to note down necessary elements of the website.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The new website proved to be efficient with its UI/UX which made many users stay till the last point of transaction. The client wanted to increase the sales - it was also achieved due to the intuitive design and seamless payment experience. The time spent by customers on our website increased which was the result of user friendly design.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The project manager took through every step of the change and gave us the details as to how the tone, color and UI of the website will help in creating a credible image of our company. We had timely discussions every week to know about the status of the project. If any element did not work or we did not like it, it was resolved over a quick call. The project manager along with key members of the project communicated all the details over a skype call and sent formal notifications via email.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The company was keen to deliver customized solutions depending on the client’s market position and business requirements. What stood out for this company was that they were not hesitant to give better suggestions. With their expertise with Shopify, they ensured this project was successfully taken care of.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
So far the experience was smooth and we are happy with how they kept the chain of communication error free.
the project
Shopify Store Development for Health and Fitness Brand
"The team has invested a good amount of time in tracking the performance and rectifying the store for bugs and errors."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the CEO of a health and fitness brand. We sell nutrient-rich products that help individuals improve their lifestyle and well being.
For what projects/services did your company hire Mango Projects Inc., and what were your goals?
We wanted to create our store based on shopify where we can sell our products. The aim was to reach the audience at a global level by developing a robust and secure store. The design of the store involved a lot of complicated elements so we wanted a platform that could integrate all the necessary features smoothly. In order to accomplish the project meticulously, we outsourced it to Mango Projects.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We had known and enquired about mango projects when we were looking for website revamp a few years ago. And recently, when we decided to build a shopify store, we scheduled a meeting with them to understand their services and offerings. After looking at their extensive portfolio and references we finalized Mango projects as our technology partner.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The development of the webstore was done on Shopify. The team explained to us the features of the platform and what elements were critical to our store. Based on the given knowledge they integrated payment gateway, UI/UX features, sign-in/sign-up via OTP, email pop-ups and chatbots. The add-ons helped in maintaining a sophisticated image of the company. Shopify store was used as the base of starting of all the activities which made most of the tasks of projects easy to execute.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We worked with a lot of people during the entire project. The very first interaction took place with the team of business developers who took notes on the vision of our company. After that we had a team of expert shopify developers and a project leader handling end-to-end activities.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The store aligns with the personality of our company. The look and feel of the store resonates with our ideal prospects. It takes about only 1-2.5 seconds for the store to load. Our beta users are happy with the overall user experience. Rest we are still in the stage of tracking the performance. The data regarding traffic and conversion are yet to be measured. The store will be live in 2 weeks from now.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We used Microsoft teams as our communication platform and scheduled calls once every 2 weeks. The team was proactive and agile when it came to handling complex features of Shopify. They made sure that we understood the logic behind adding each element and explained them in simple terminology.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The team of Mango projects put great efforts in communicating the activities being performed. Not only did they complete the project on time, but were also very detail oriented during the testing process. The team has invested a good amount of time in tracking the performance and rectifying the store for bugs and errors.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No, everything was executed as per the plan.
the project
Shopify Web Development for Virtual Assistance Platform
"Their team quickly learned about our business and developed a store that perfectly resonates with our target audience."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the head of technology at a leading ecommerce marketplace based in Australia.
For what projects/services did your company hire Mango Projects Inc., and what were your goals?
We had a basic website. However, we wanted to create a separate store where we can sell our products. The goal was to develop a store based on Shopify which was easy to use and highly secure. There were a lot of features that we wanted to be integrated in the store. Everything from marketing features to secure payment gateways.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We followed a recommendation from our technical consultant. He has worked with several eCommerce agencies and thus helped us with the hiring process. He set-up our call with the Mango Projects team. We had a word with them and shared our vision. They showed us a few stores they had developed earlier. We liked them and thus started working together.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
In the first two weeks, they analyzed our target audience, competitors, and understood our market. Post that, their team presented three designs of the store from which one was finalized and implemented. They also integrated several useful features like email popups, OTP login, abandoned cart emails, social media login, PDF invoice via email, etc. These features are very useful and go a long way in improving the overall shopping experience. The store they developed is secure, and reliable. It can seamlessly accept payments and consistently delivers a great UX. That was all we needed.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
The team varied over the course of time. Initially, their business development executive briefed us about their services, and how they can help us. Later on, we were assigned a project manager who took care of all our needs. We also worked with a few designers, developers, and QA engineers.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The store is very well designed and performs just fine. It has automated the entire buying cycle of our customers. Starting from when they place an order until it’s delivered, everything is automated and works seamlessly. As of now, we have released it only for a handful of beta users so there aren’t any numbers that I can share but I am very optimistic about its performance once it’s live for everyone.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The project was managed efficiently. We had weekly calls and daily emails for sharing updates and we tracked the project via Jira. Additionally, for communication, we used emails and slack.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are agile and adaptive. Their team quickly learned about our business and developed a store that perfectly resonates with our target audience. Their communication, project management, quality of work, all of it was up to the mark. We certainly had a great time working together.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Everything was flawlessly executed. Couldn’t ask for more.
the project
E-Commerce Development for Foreign Education Firm
"They not only understood our requirements but also created a store that resonates with our vision."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the CEO of a foreign education firm - and we help students crack various competitive exams through our virtual courses and products.
For what projects/services did your company hire Mango Projects Inc., and what were your goals?
We wanted to develop a global store for our business based on Shopify. We already have a store which is based on WordPress and WooCommerce. It is built for local customers and is not accessible globally. In the past few months, we saw an increase in the demands of our products internationally and thus wanted to develop a robust store based on Shopify. The goal was to ensure the store remains accessible globally, is mobile-friendly, visually appealing, and highly secure.
How did you select Mango Projects Inc. and what were the deciding factors?
We were looking for an agency who specialized in Shopify development. We consulted a few eCommerce experts and filtered out 5 agencies. I personally had calls with all of them and finalized Mango projects as they already had developed Shopify stores just like the one we wanted to develop.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We shared with them credentials of our WooCommerce store so they can migrate all the existing product information from that website. They then created a unique design based on our preferences. Once the design was ready, they started developing the store, integrated payment gateways, and a few other essential features we needed. As of now, they are testing the store to ensure everything is working just right.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I worked with their eCommerce specialist who guided us through the project and provided valuable suggestions from time to time. Apart from him, we also worked with their team of Shopify developers and a UI/UX expert.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The beta version of the store looks really good. Starting from the design to the features - everything is just how we thought it would be. They worked really hard to migrate all the data from my old store to the new one while maintaining the essence of it. There were a lot of challenges along the way but their team always came up with some really good ideas to make things work. I am impressed by their passion and dedication to get even the minute details right.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timelines.
If we talk about the communication, they were proactive. I never had to take any follow-ups as they proactively kept me informed about everything they were up to. We managed our project via Jira, and used email/slack for communication.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Overall, it has been great working with them. What I am most impressed with is their dedication and attention to detail. They not only understood our requirements but also created a store that resonates with our vision. I also appreciate them being transparent with the communication and project management.
Are there any areas for improvement?
They were great for the most part. They understood our business and took the time to seek our inputs every now and then. Couldn’t be any happier!
the project
Jetti & PayPal Integration for Small Business Marketplace
"I have nothing but great things to say about Mango."
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 director of operations at Locorum London, an e-commerce rewards platform supporting local businesses in Canada.
What challenge were you trying to address with Mango Projects Inc.?
We integrate many different vendors into our e-commerce store, and we wanted to automate payments to those vendors based on a commission structure.
We have a software that automatically generates invoices for the specific commission that is associated with each order, and we wanted to pay that out to the vendors automatically after a specific return period was passed. Our challenge was in developing a solution that would allow us to do that.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Mango helped us develop an API structure with PayPal mass payouts, so that our software could automatically pay vendors into their PayPal accounts.
At the start of the project we had a consultation phase, where we presented them with the project. Mango came back to us with a timeline, potential solution, and cost estimate, which we approved and they began working.
During the development period, they consulted with us as well as with the other software providers in order to basically pull the API calls from the software provider and have it function. They integrated it with PayPal and Jetti.
Once the algorithm was written, we went into a testing phase, which went well. From there, Mango worked directly with the software provider to get the solution live.
What is the team composition?
We were working with Ketan (Founder), who was our project manager, and a lead developer.
How did you come to work with Mango Projects Inc.?
They were referred to me by another CEO in the tech space.
How much have you invested with them?
The total development cost was around $6,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from September–November 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
From a time-saving standpoint, the impact of Mango’s work has been substantial. The time it would take our staff to individually pay and transfer invoices would be, at scale, multiple people per day working on it all the time. The cost and time savings from the development are almost incalculable.
How did Mango Projects Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?
I have nothing but great things to say about Mango. Especially in terms of communication and being committed to the timeline, they were excellent. The development team was very committed to delivering constant updates through the project manager, which was very valuable to us.
The team is always available for meetings. If we ever need to change something, they’ll turn it around within 24 hours. From a quality of work perspective, Mango stands behind everything they do. If there’s an issue or a glitch, they’ll fix it immediately.
We use Slack to communicate and Asana for task completion. We also do some emailing back and forth as needed. Overall, they deliver excellent customer service.
What did you find most impressive about them?
We appreciate their willingness to work within the platforms we’re using, even if it’s not what they use within their own business, in order for us to stay within our workflow. That’s pretty unique from a contractor standpoint, and it’s very much appreciated.
Also, Mango’s communication is really strong. With other developers, we might not hear anything for weeks about our project. Mango stands out in updating us constantly, even with short messages. They’ll often share updates on tasks midway through, so we can monitor progress through the project, which is awesome.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I have nothing negative to say. That’s why we continue to work with them on these projects.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be very diligent and detailed in your requirements. If you present to them exactly what you’re looking for and your expectations, Mango will definitely deliver.
This review was published on September 15, 2020.
Jeff Duke
Director Of Operations, Locorum London
IT Services
11-50 Employees
London, Canada
$10,000 to $49,999
June 2020 — Ongoing
Project summary:
A small business marketplace hired Mango to develop their WordPress website. The team includes features and functionalities with a focus on user experience.
Feedback summary:
Internal stakeholders are impressed with Mango’s contributions, noting their ability to make recommendations as a result of their experience. The team is knowledgeable, professional, and responsible. Customers can expect a smooth and successful engagement.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the director of operations at Locorum London, a small business marketplace.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Mango Projects Inc.?
We needed support with WordPress development.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We’re addressing a number of different things with Mango. Currently, the team is building about a WordPress site with some pretty in-depth functionality through user-generated content, event calendars, and neighborhood listings with interactive maps.
The team is also building out all of our templates for our blog and page content that we’ll use going forward. Additionally, we’ve had them working the Shopify side of the store, just doing some cosmetic changes.
What is the team composition?
There have been three team members working with us.
How did you come to work with Mango Projects Inc.?
We found Mango through a recommendation from another tech company, whose founder I’m friends with.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent about $20,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We’ve been working together since June 2020.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The overall quality of Mango’s work is exceptional. We rely heavily on these websites functioning properly, particularly in regards to user experience, and Mango has delivered.
Everything we’ve asked of them has been completed, and they’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty by making additional recommendations. Their experience with the platform has been a huge benefit, as have the suggestions they’re able to make as a result of it.
How did Mango Projects Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?
They’ve made time for us with meetings, communication has been fantastic, and they’ve integrated themselves into our project management system through Slack and Asana. Mango has been very responsive, and on every deadline we’ve set, the work has been completed. Our weekly meetings have always been on time. So far, it’s been nothing but a fantastic experience.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The recommendations they make are the biggest highlight of the engagement. They don’t just do what we ask — they use their experience to make the platform better and to improve the UX/UI. It’s been a huge asset.
Are there any areas they could improve?
At this point, I don’t think so. I’ve worked with a number of different developers over my career, and this has been my best experience by far.
Star Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Quality: 5
Schedule: 5
Cost: 5
Willing to refer: 5
the project
WordPress Site Dev for Background Screening Tech Co
"Their team had a great attitude towards the different changes that we needed to implement."
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.
Our company uses a technology platform to conduct background screenings.
What challenge were you trying to address with Mango Projects Inc.?
Our website was broken and contained broken links. We wanted to create a better website that would be on par with those of other B2B service providers.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We hired Mango to rebuild our entire website on WordPress. We provided them with wireframes and designs, and then their team was responsible for executing the entire design. Our original website supported multiple languages, and Mango had to ensure the new website was multi-lingual too.
What is the team composition?
We worked with three people, including the founder.
How did you come to work with Mango Projects Inc.?
The project was underway when I joined the company. A colleague within the company recommended Mango after previously using their services. Our organization hired them on the basis that they would be fast and affordable.
How much have you invested with them?
The project probably cost between $10,000–$25,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
My team contacted Mango in August, and we completed the project in December 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
One measure of success was time, and the project was delayed by about three weeks. As I inherited the project, I’m not sure why that happened. The second metric was the overall quality of their work, and Mango made basic errors.
We provided them with a full design but had to ask them for adjustments in the end. For example, their team weirdly spaced the images and the website didn’t translate onto mobile devices. When I minimized or maximized the site using the magnifying glass, everything became unaligned too.
Mango also weirdly coded the website, which we know because our lead designer and I have CSS and HTML experience. They coded the website in a way that would make it hard for us to make adjustments on our own. However, their team was responsive and jumped into any adjustments we requested. They had good follow-up customer service.
How did Mango Projects Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?
Before I came on board, we didn’t have a person leading the project. There were issues with deadlines. Once I came on board and structured the project, it was fine. We primarily communicated with them through Slack and email. They were quick.
What did you find most impressive about them?
All in all, their communication and costs were good. It was great talking to the people behind the project, and their team had a great attitude towards the different changes that we needed to implement. However, the quality of the work was lacking.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I don’t know how they’re coding websites. Their method may work for a small company, but it wouldn’t work for an enterprise-level B2B company. In hindsight, it had a poor fit.
the project
Web Development for Online Dating Service Company
"It’s been a super smooth engagement."
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 co-founder and creative director of an online dating service.
What challenge were you trying to address with Mango Projects Inc.?
We worked with them to build an online presence for my company.
What was the scope of their involvement?
The team helped me pick the design templates and then turn them into a functional website. It was mostly done through WordPress but is connected to our backend software. I had built the file in Adobe XD, and then put that into WordPress.
What is the team composition?
I was in touch with one person.
How did you come to work with Mango Projects Inc.?
I got linked up with them through another entrepreneur that I know. He had done work with them in the past, so it was a natural recommendation.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them a few months ago, and it’s 95% complete. We’re making a few design tweaks before we bring it to the market.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
While we haven’t launched the site yet, my experience with them has been very easy. The team was accommodating to any changes I chose to make. We also overcame any tech challenges that came up. It’s been a super smooth engagement.
How did Mango Projects Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?
We chatted on the phone and through Zoom a few times, but most of our communication was through email. They were quick to respond.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I think they’re great. When I suggested changes, they were happy to let me know their thoughts from a tech perspective. I found that to be very helpful.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I’m really happy with what they did.
the project
Beta App Dev for Wellness App Startup
"The app is fully functioning and we don’t receive any complaints because the foundation is built really well."
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 founder and CEO of It’s My Momentum, a wellness platform.
What challenge were you trying to address with Mango Projects Inc.?
I was trying to create a beta version of my app. We were testing the market and needed to have a development team in place. We couldn’t do it internally so we had to outsource it.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They’ve worked with us to create the beta version of the app. We scoped out the work with their team. As far as I know, they’ve developed using TypeScript, React Native, and Expo.
What is the team composition?
At least 2–3 people have worked with us.
How did you come to work with Mango Projects Inc.?
I’d known Ketan (Founder) already, so we hired them to do the development work. I knew he’s a great person who is hardworking and dedicated, so I was trying to find a way for us to work together.
When it came time to create the beta version of the app, I knew he’d do a great job and be conscious that we didn’t have a massive budget since we aren’t externally funded as a startup. The fit was great and they were cost-efficient.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent between $12,000– $15,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in around December 2018. We’re working to do a bit more development in the Fall, but because of COVID-19, we’re unsure what it will look like.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We really wanted the beta app to be functional and testable, which they more than accomplished. We’ve heard so many stories of how beta apps can be glitchy, but we’ve had no glitches at all for months on end. The app is fully functioning and we don’t receive any complaints because the foundation is built really well. Even from day 1, all of the feedback has been positive and impressed that it’s a beta app. They did a really good job.
How did Mango Projects Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?
They have a good workflow — it is nice to manage the project with them. There’s so many stories about how things can go wrong in developing an app, but that never happened with us. Nothing is ever delayed and it’s been smooth. We use Asana to manage the project. All of our deadlines have been met and they’ve been very involved in managing the project between our teams.
Our tech partner has a very high standard for communication through GitHub and recording what’s been done, so that’s one area of project management that could have been improved.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They’re just great people to work with. When a situation came up where someone from the team could no longer work on the project, and they instantly filled the role — we didn’t skip a beat and the team was never compromised. Their ability to manage the project is just great and we appreciate that aspect. They’re also really great, technically speaking.
We never have to worry about how they’re running their team and the workflow never gets delayed. We can be certain that the deadline will be hit within a reasonable plus or minus amount of time, as compared to month-long delays from other vendors. Even if something comes a day later than the deadline, they explain why and it’s always completely fine.
Are there any areas they could improve?
The only thing would be the point about documentation through GitHub for our tech partner. It also would have been our tech partner’s preference to build the product on Django, but they weren’t very familiar with it so we went with Laravel, which we were completely fine with.
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Wordpress Dev for Background Check Data Platform
“Their key strength is the ability to pare things down to an MVP that works at the most basic level.”
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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 co-founder and head of product at Certain. We are a human risk intelligence platform, so we do background checks and find information about people to assess risk in pre-employment, insurance, lending, and tenant screening.
What challenge were you trying to address with Mango Projects Inc?
Mango projects developed our MyCRC product. We had an idea that there was a segment of consumers in Canada that wanted to run background checks on themselves, and we needed a development partner to help us come up with a solution to offer them.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They used a bunch of different technologies to help us deliver our product, including everything from WordPress for the MVP and connecting that to our existing API integrations to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend and Python and Django for the backend. The final product was a web portal that allows consumers to view the results of a background check conducted on themselves.
What is the team composition?
We only had one main point of contact for the project that all of our communication was able to flow through.
How did you come to work with Mango Projects Inc?
I looked at a bunch of different providers but decided to work with them because of their reputation and my familiarity with their founder.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $5,000 in total.
What is the status of this engagement?
On this specific project, we started working in July 2019 and are continuing to work together.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
I’ve worked with them for many years because of the consistent affordability and quality of their services. Any time I need to test a hypothesis, they are able to provide a solid, fast solution for my MVP that I can then take and build in house.
With this particular project, they were able to build a solution in two weeks and we managed to scale that from zero to handling a few hundred thousand dollars a month in revenue before we even considered touching the foundation that they had built. To be able to build a product that can deliver that high of a return on investment is absolutely incredible.
How did Mango Projects Inc. perform from a project management standpoint?
We use Slack as our primary communication tool, so that was the primary way that our engineers and account managers communicated with the team members on their side of the project.
They have always been super responsive there, so we’ve never had any problems with communication or being able to meet the deadlines that we set out of the beginning of our work. Any time they say they’re going to deliver something it is there on the day they promised without fail.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their key strength is the ability to pare things down to an MVP that works at the most basic level in order to help a developer prove a concept. That is something that a lot of dev shops don’t do.
A lot of people will try to sell you on a full development process when you just want to test the market, and Mango Projects provides that capability completely. They are a fantastic partner for any startup because of that capability.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I really don’t think there’s anything they need to improve. If anything, they should charge more, because the things they are able to accomplish are really excellent.
Mango Projects Inc.'s project was successful. In fact, the vendor had improved their website loading time and security features. They discussed strategies and plans of action on a biweekly basis. Overall, the client described their communication approach as their biggest asset.