Websites, SEO, and Custom Software
Founded in 2016, Razor Sharp Consulting is becoming one of Calgary's best custom website design and custom software development companies. We offer services ranging from search engine optimization (SEO) to web design and fully custom software applications.
Our mission is to provide our clients with innovative, scaleable, maintainable, and dependable solutions that not only meet requirements, but exceed expectations.
Focus
Portfolio
Our ideal client is looking to build either an intelligent analytics and SEO driven website that has high conversion, or a client looking to build custom software. We also consult with clients looking to optimize process and workflow through software.
Custom Business Directory Listing
RSC developed a new kind of business directory listing service using AWS technologies. The application uses dozens of metrics to determine which listings should be shown to the user.
Perkins + Will Document Management System
Razor Sharp Consulting was sub-contracted by Robots & Pencils to complete a project management application for Perkins+Will. The application had tight integration with Box to house the various files associated with their construction projects.
We worked with the project management at Robots & Pencils to develop the PLUS product for Perkins+Will. The application was built using ReactJS and Redux for client-side state management.
- Responsive design (PC / Tablet / Mobile)
- Single page application
- PDF preview
- Box integration
Household Refrigeration Website
We were contracted to design and build the new Household Refrigeration & Appliance service website. Our content creators wrote articles, tips, and all of the copy on the website.
HQCA Focus
Razor Sharp Consulting was sub-contracted by Arcurve to build a reporting engine for the Health Quality Council of Alberta. The reporting engine provides similar functionality to Tableau.
We worked with the existing project management structure within Arcurve to deliver this project on-time and within our budget constraints. The challenge in this application is that we were not able to use a back end component, meaning that all of the data transformation had to occur in Javascript on the client side.
Block Talk
We were contacted by the founder of Block Talk to assist with the development of the Android version of the application and to maintain the existing iOS application and back-end infrastructure.
Block Talk is a fast growing application with approximately 50 new signups per day. Many community reports are created every day helping users feel connected to their community.
We recently completed an add-on for Block Talk that connects the back-end with Inoreader, a popular news aggregation service. The new integration allows Block Talk administrators to configure a connection between a news feed and a community within Block Talk.
Reviews
the project
Mobile App Dev for Communication Platform
"Their communication was consistent throughout the development of our relationship."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the founder of a social media company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Razor Sharp Consulting?
We hired Razor Sharp Consulting to build new technology.
What was the scope of their involvement?
I discussed with Mike (President, Razor Sharp Consulting) what I wanted. After he gave a quote, their team started producing a social media mobile application. The app is for iOS and Android and includes a notification system with real-time communication.
What is the team composition?
Mike deals directly with his team.
How did you come to work with Razor Sharp Consulting?
I found out about Razor Sharp Consulting through a referral.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our engagement began in July 2018.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app is now live and works properly. Their team fixes bugs within a reasonable time.
How did Razor Sharp Consulting perform from a project management standpoint?
Our communication has been through email. Their response-time is reliable.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I decided to work with Razor Sharp Consulting because of Mike’s message. Their communication was consistent throughout the development of our relationship.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, there are none that I can think of.
the project
Invoicing Platform Dev for Counseling Group
"It has saved us at least 20 hours per week in invoicing time."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Mental health counselling. I am the director and founser
For what projects/services did your company hire Razor Sharp Consulting?
Custom built invoicing platform
What were your goals for this project?
To not have to create manual invoicing going out
How did you select this vendor?
Used our scheduling system api to create an almost autonomous platform
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Created a browser based realtime fetching system from the scheduling system to both create outgoing invoices based on all our appointments separated by client name and also an incoming invoicing platform for our counsellors to bill us
What was the team composition?
One person
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
It has saved us at least 20 hours per week in invoicing time.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Mike was very effective and made changes as requested
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Just that they could so what was requested as we approached a few companies for about a year and no one was able to do it.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Probably not
Razor Sharp Consulting built a functional and responsive social media application. The team quickly fixes bugs and communicates effectively. Customers can expect a skilled and dedicated team while working with Razor Sharp Consulting.