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Oppo, start-coding.de, Pracuj.pl, RCKiK Warszawa, RCKiK Katowice, Bespoke, Aureus Wynajem
Web app for medical webinars
Client
Servier is the largest pharmaceutical company in France and 34th largest in the world.
The client’s need
One of the client’s missions was to integrate the medical community and allow them to evolve their competencies through knowledge and experience sharing. This goal has been achieved by streaming webinars. However, the previous solution had several drawbacks limiting smooth operation and negatively affecting the user experience.
The client needed us to build a well-working platform that would enable the streaming and storage of webinars.
Challenge
The first project's challenge was to create a platform adapted to the users' needs. Usability was a very important focus because we wanted to deliver a product people will use willingly. We have defined the audience group and examined their needs, so we knew from the beginning what the UI experience should be like.
Another challenge was delivering a product allowing to save a lot of data. We wanted to provide a solution enabling information storage in Google Analytics, which ensured presenting accurate and reliable statistics.
Solutions delivered
Website
https://pharmawebinars.pl
1. The platform enables streaming and storage of webinars. The solution was integrated with the external player responsible for streams.
2. The platform’s CMS used to manage content, allowing admin to create, edit and publish medical streams. CMS allowed for generating complex reports, shared as PDF or Excel files.
Tech choices:
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The web application was implemented as Single Page Application (SPA) ensuring high performance and simplified development.
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Back-end is based on the PHP language, specifically on the Laravel framework.
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Front-end is built on nuxt.js,
UI assets:
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Easy-to-navigate platform, allowing from all subpages, to reach the main user’s goal
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Designing the interface as intuitive as possible, leaving no doubts and multiple interpretations regarding its usage.
Mobile app for blood donors
Client
The activities of RCKiK Katowice include supplying blood and blood components to over 140 hospitals and clinics in the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland. Every day, the center distributes 200 to 250 liters of blood to hospital blood banks. During over 70 years of operation, blood was collected from over 5 million donors.
Challenge
Client needed the application to be a tool making blood donations easier and more accessible. This, in turn, was expected to increase the amount of donated blood. Bearing this in mind, we knew we had to deliver an important tool, not only from the business perspective, but mainly because the app was intended to contribute to saving human life.
Learn more about our journey to deliver the medical app for blood donors in case study
https://softwarethings.pro/blog/medical-app-for-blood-donors-that-makes-a-difference/
Solution
Bliscy Krewni app is designed to the users' needs (defined during the workshops) and it has been developing based on users' experience (dedicated help desk solving problems and gathering data for further app’s improvements.)
Most important functions of the application:
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Connection to the RCKiK database and personal activity log.
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Blood donation plan. Users will be reminded about the upcoming date of the next donation.
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Location of the nearest blood donation point.
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Important events calendar.
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Users of the app can be rewarded with discount coupons for partner restaurants.
Benefits
Client took a big step to get closer to its customers, offering them a solution they have at their fingertips, anytime they need.
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The client observed the increased blood donors engagement in the idea of blood donation – people share their experiences and observations through social channels, donors claim they feel noticed and their involvement was appreciated.
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‘Bliscy krewni’ application, as well as other products and services provided as part of the cooperation, contributed to the increase in blood donation.
B2C website supporting catering diet sales
Client
A large company from Gliwice, operates throughout the country and provides a catering box diet.
Challenge
The challenge was to present a wide range of the offer in an accessible and legible way. The client did not have a website before and they needed to reach the consumer in a comprehensive and thoughtful way. First of all, they wanted to support the client in choosing a diet. The client was to be comprehensively informed about the diet, for whom it is good, etc.
Another requirement was SEO. The website was supposed to be search engine friendly.
When it comes to the specifics of the B2C business, the website was to convince the customer to make a purchase decision within a moment. It was important to make the most optimal use of the time – the moment of attention that the potential customer devoted to reviewing the offer. Therefore, the site had to act quickly and efficiently. The high speed and ability to handle the high traffic were the must we had to deliver.
Solution
Website
https://likeat-cateringdietetyczny.pl
Analysis of customer needs led us to reach for a JAMstack approach as it gave us all what the client needed. Therefore we have delivered a website equipped with the front-end on Jamstack, but with the backend on Wordpress. This way the client gets all the good from JAMstack and keeps the content edition in WordPress.
We have useds JAMstack to support the solutions needed in B2C e-commerce, where it is important how the consumer makes decisions – quickly and compulsively, which is why the element of fast page loading is essential. And the most important – thanks to Jamstack, the client’s website can handle high traffic, so it’s ready for success.
Benefits
an orderly sales channel
building a brand and a style breaking into the user's awareness
the ability to handle heavy traffic and generate sales
Digital, interactive archive for cultural entity
Client
Medialab Katowice is an experimental project combining creative, research and educational activities. Medialab Katowice is managed by the city’s entity – Katowice City of Gardens.
Challenge
The client needed a digital solution that would replace the physical archive of the historic street and its buildings. The new platform was aimed to introduce the inhabitants to the cultural project, and thus pave the way in digitizing the city's culture, and making it more accessible to its inhabitants.
Additionally, the provided solution must be also friendly and easy to manage by the project’s owners. The historical content is to be expanded and the page will successively grow and present more historical materials.
Solution
Website
https://kosciuszki.medialabkatowice.eu/
Delivering a website meeting the client and cultural project requirements.
The website enables users to find on a map a historic building (on the longest street in Katowice city), and learn about its history and architectural details. Users can read the numeric data, learn interesting facts about the architecture, and even download the pictures presenting the building.
Moreover, the created product contains the CMS system that enables administrators to enter new data and materials into the ever-expanding digital archive.
Benefits
The client – a cultural entity – takes steps leading to digital transformation and making its activities and products more accessible for everyone.
The website is built on the basis of WCAG accessibility standards which directly benefits users who have accessibility needs due to disabilities.
The project gets the city closer to its inhabitants, offering them a digital product presenting the history of the city’s architecture.
Full digital service for job fair event
Client
JOBICON is a job festival, organized on behalf of the largest Polish recruitment portal (Pracuj.pl) in a cooperation with Bespoke – an event agency.
Read our case study and learn more about how complex services we delivered for the client and how we responded to the attendees' needs.
https://softwarethings.pro/blog/case-study-of-event-software-development-for-job-fairs/
Challenge
Implementation of a modern, technological system enabling the organization of the annual business event, ensuring a positive attendees experience and allowing for effective event management.
Solution
We were responsible for handling the digital side of the festival which included:
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A virtual system for stand reservation – a self-service platform that allows the quick and easy purchase of event stands without the direct involvement of the organizer. The key function was the visualization of available and booked stands.
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An employer panel – a system to exchange data between job fairs organizers and employers,
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The job fair main website (jobicon.pracuj.pl) integrated with the main client’s website, and employer’s panel.
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An interactive information kiosk system, which was used at the event with an automatic data transfer from the employer panel.
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A ticket system used by tens of thousands of participants each year with a dedicated ticket design.
Benefits:
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A simple system that increased sales of a floor space,
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The main problem (optimisation) resolved by implementing maximum automatization (reservations, data exchange),
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An easy-to-use, intuitive product,
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The efficient collection of unified data.
Digital system for staff training
Client
RCKiK is a blood center whose main goal is to supply blood and blood components to over 140 hospitals and clinics in the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland.
Challenge
The client has been conducting various types of training for medical staff regularly. Due to the pandemic, the training couldn’t happen live and the RCKiK Katowice had to start carrying out training sessions online.
Various needs occurred to make online sessions possible, and they were associated with many challenges. The client didn’t have experience with this type of process, so we had to work very closely to investigate needs and problems, propose solutions and implement them.
The main objective was to automate the training process for all parties involved. We had to deliver digital solutions enabling participants to sign up, prepare and get the training confirmation documents.
From the client’s perspective, the aching goal was to reduce the amount of work that administration and accounting departments had to perform.
Solution
Website
https://szkolenia.rckik-katowice.pl
The first product delivered was the digital form for signing up for training. Secondly, with the passage of time and the increasing needs, we created a system helping the whole process to work smoothly. We have built a platform that is integrated with the payment system and the knowledge test system (test portal).
The platform is gradually evolving – we work on its integration with the system that checks business data for issuing invoices to minimize the number of accounting errors.
Benefits
The client was able to continue training during the pandemic
The whole process was automated so the client’s employees were saved from running many manual activities regarding training.
The platform is constantly being evolved, so the final product will take care of the most needs.
Client progressively becomes a more and more digitized institution which puts the RCKiK a step ahead of Polish institutions in the hospitality field.
Website for blood donation center
Client
RCKiK Warszawa as a blood donation center has 10 organizational units in its structure and 5 ambulances that enable blood collection outside the hospitals and other units. It supplies blood and blood components to over 100 hospitals operating within the province. Mazowieckie.
Challenge
The client needed a new website that would meet the latest standards for websites, but first of all, to meet users' needs. RCKiK Warszawa wanted the website to be their flagship as a modern public institution and a bridge to the recipients.
In addition to a modern look and user-friendly functions, the site was to be easily developed in the future. The challenge was to enable simple future integration of the website content with a mobile application or data processing services.
Solution
website
https://www.rckik-warszawa.com.pl
Delivered website is professionally designed and developed product based on client’s requirements and users’ needs. The website is visually appealing but at the same time, easy-to-navigate. It includes the functionalities the blood donors need to plan and donate blood. It’s also a guide for those who want to become donors.
The client's perspective was also an important aspect we wanted to present and support with our solution. Therefore, we build the website in API first approach, which enables easy integration with other services. Moreover, implemented CMS allows administrators for easy content creation.
Benefits
Client got the support in building the image of a modern blood donation center, which responds to its audience needs
Easier users’ access to the information needed for blood donation. The users can find needed information easily, which boosts positive-user experience and relation with the client.
Meeting the information needs of various recipients: regular donors, future donors, adhoc donors. The website is structured so that each of these groups can find information for themselves that facilitates the donation process.
Website for town's council
Client
Czechowice-Dziedzice Town's Council. The client represents a town in the southern part of Poland with a population of 35 thousand inhabitants.
Challenge
The client had a previous website which, however, wasn’t not well rated by residents. The archaic UI and the non-thought-out architecture of information made it difficult for the users to find the information they were interested in.
The client wanted the new website to become the resident's first point of contact with the city hall and municipal matters. Our goal was to create a solution that would convince people to use the website more often, choosing a digital source of information instead of direct contact with the office's representatives.
Solution
Website
https://www.czechowice-dziedzice.pl
As the new website would be a tool used by residents, the aim was to give them functionalities they want, and resolve the pain points they had regarding an old website. Therefore, the surveys with the website users were the basis of the direction we took when designing a new website. Collecting the users’ feedback, client’s requirements allowed us to create a website meeting the audience needs.
We have made every effort to make the new website user-friendly and intuitive thanks to simplified architecture and highlighting necessary functions. All elements have been designed in a way that allows users to find the needed information quickly, and easily. An additional, important element was the responsiveness of the website and its user-friendly use on mobile devices.
The website is made on classic CMS (Drupal) and enables its intuitive edition and easy content creation.
Benefits
Client has a modern, aesthetic website which is a great flagship product representing the city.
The residents eagerly use the website to find official information, so the council’s representatives have less obligations regarding direct customer service.
The website is made in a way which allows for easy management by administrators.
Rapidly growing news portal (CzyżTak)
Client
CzyżTAKis a news website created by the respected Polish journalist Marek Czyż, financed by the Patronite community.
Challenge
The project of Marek Czyż is created as a result of the support of the crowdfunding platform community. It means that behind this project, there is a real need, and trust of people. Meeting the community's needs, and giving them a tool that supports the expression of real journalists, was a great challenge we decided to take.
The client wanted to build a platform people will willingly use, so the user-centered approach was an essential direction we decided to take. Above all, the portal was to be intuitive to use by readers, but also friendly, for the content creators. The possibility to introduce quick modifications and changes by portal administrators was one of the requirements we also had to meet.
Solution
Website
https://czyztak.pl/
We have delivered a modern, extensive website that is able to successfully maintain high traffic. It is also aimed to become a catalyst for a new community and encourage readers to donate to Marek Czyż's initiative on Patronite.
Additionally, we provided a CMS panel containing solutions that allow administrators to input the data and create content quickly and conveniently.
Our overall goal was to create a legible and transparent product that presents independent informational and journalistic content appreciated by the recipients. We think we made it.
Benefits
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The website contributed to the creation of a community that regularly supports the creators on Patronite (over PLN 10,000 per month).
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The UI is consistent and clear and becomes a complement and background to the information provided. In addition, a coherent UI strengthens the client’s brand and creates its individual style.
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Website easily handles the traffic: from 10K to 30K unique views per day.
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Easy content creation
Website for RCKiK Katowice
Client
RCKiK Katowice is a blood donation center that supplies blood and blood components to over 140 hospitals and clinics in the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland.
Challenge
The client needed a new website that would meet all users' needs including people with disabilities – blind, deaf, or people with movement disorders. The new website had to enable the assistive technology to ‘read’ it easily, so all users would be included.
Moreover, the website required a whole redesign. The previous website was unintuitive and overloaded with information. It was especially important because the website is the first user (donor) point of contact with the center. The information architecture had to be adapted to the users’ needs and meet the standards of a modern and user-friendly website.
Solution
Website
https://rckik-katowice.pl
The new website was designed in a way allowing users to easily find what they need. We created and implemented the set of tools frequently used by donors: donation actions calendar, BMI calculator, self-verification test, or epidemiological situation search tool.
Technological choices, such as front-end based on Vue.js, allowed us to make a website fast and responsive. The other solution was CMS designed in API first (headless WordPress) approach, which in turn, enables for website’s integration with other services.
Benefits
The client offers an inclusive website that meets the standards of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
The website which is the donors’ first contact with the center, became a user-friendly experience. All needed information is easy to find, and the navigation on the website is very intuitive.
The website is cohesive with the whole communication and brand image campaign. The aspects like digital design, marketing materials, and even communication messages – all are coherent and adapted to the client’s needs.
The website is developed in a way allowing for further improvements and future integration with other services.
Web application for cars' rental
Client
Aureus is the largest leasing broker in Poland. The client operates for more than 12 years on a market and has 7 brands offering services related to financing cars’ rental, purchase, and insurance.
Challenge
The client is a company that successively broadens the field of its activity and our challenge was to design and develop a digital solution for a new brand - car rentals. Thus we wanted to provide a solution matching the company image and values.
The technological requirements we delivered with the project, were mainly related to providing a website allowing for the automatization of manual tasks and other services.
Solution
The client was provided with a key visual for a new brand. It has been used to design and develop the website but also for the client’s marketing purposes.
Website
https://aureuswynajem.pl/
The main solution is a website that presents long-term car rental offers. The website is supported, with all the features the client needs to run the process effectively. It is also integrated with an external API, which allows for importing some parts of the offers automatically.
The website is a user-centered product with easy and intuitive navigation. The important aspect was the visual presentation – appealing infographics – of processes which allowed for a better understanding of the complexity of the rental process and similar services.
We have also provided an additional platform, where partners of Aureus Wynajem might generate their own offers with their fee included.
Benefits
The client’s brand has a unique visual appearance, professionally adapted to the industry and trends.
The website is equipped with features needed by sales representatives, which make the process easier to complete. Many tasks and processes are automated, which saves the client’s time and thus money.
Users gained a positive buying experience thanks to the readable and transparent process that the website presents. The client, in turn, gained an effective sales tool.
Website for a digital pharmaceutical magazine
Challenge
The website we were supposed to deliver was the first form of the client’s digital presence. The client has many years of experience in an industry market, and within the recipients' community but as a printed medical magazine. That is why it was a challenge for us to help the client build a digital brand that will be the extension and support of the brand built through the print magazine.
As the client was to start their digital media presence with the website, they wanted to support their journey with a solution that also meets SEO requirements. It was important to deliver a website that will be visible and friendly for the algorithms but easy to manage for website owners and content creators.
Solution
Website
https://swiatmedycyny.com
We have delivered a website based on Jamstack which we used to create the website’s front-end. Again, combining the JAMstack with the WordPress back-end, allowed us to give the client options for easy and intuitive content creation.
The website loads fast and it is friendly for search engines. Additionally, the JAMstack approach made it easy and ready to scale.
The client also received a new version of the logo and set of icons. Everything matched the key visual and allows for extending the content on the website – more thematic blocks.
Benefits
The client gained a website that is user, and SEO-friendly which is the best starting position to build the brand’s digital image.
UI is cohesive and consistent with the brand's key visual which supports connecting the brand image – printed and digital as one brand.
The website allows for staying in touch with the recipients and saving them to the subscription list.
Application development support
Client
1plusX is the AI-powered data management platform for entrepreneurs – publishers and advertisers. The client's main activity channels are real-time data management, data clean room, and CTV solutions to help businesses engage their audiences.
Challenge
The client needed the support for the ongoing work on the internal application - implementation of new features. The challenge was the time but also the necessity of flexibility, understanding the industry, and fast adaptation to the client’s team and their way of working.
Solution
The support in application development which contributed to the new client’s tool implementation. The assistance we offered included technologies such as front-end development with Angular (JavaScript).
Benefits
Shortening the development time for delivering new application features. Thanks to the given support, the client speeded up the process by 2 weeks.
Acceleration of application development
Reviews
the project
Web & E-Commerce Development for Science Center
"The most impressive thing about Software Things is that they provide you with out-of-the-box solutions."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I represent the newly opened (2019) institution in Katowice called Bajka Pana Kleksa - The Center of Science and Culture aimed at promoting Polish cultural heritage and "learn-through-play" idea. Within the company I am responsible for Children`s University project.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things?
We have asked Software Things to cooperate on 3 projects related to our Center: responsive website, web design for the ticketing system and the online shop based on Shoper e-commerce platform.
What were your goals for this project?
Taking into account the fact that we are extremely new on the market, before launching our services we had focused on building brand awareness on local and national level. Through creative web development Software Things helped us to create our unique identity among customers. They also supported us with promoting and selling our first products.
How did you select this vendor?
Software Things is already well known on the Polish market so basically we`ve heard about the company before. We had one positive testimony from the enterprise we know along with their recommendation and we did some additional research. They turned out to be the best vendor for our project.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
We were provided with responsive website that renders well on desktops, tablets and mobile devices.
The website itself was optimized and connected with our ticketing system based on external platform. The connection was carried out in a very intuitive, failure-free manner allowing customers to easily proceed from reading about the Center to buying the entrance ticket.
Another solution we were provided with was the online shop based on Shoper e-commerce platform. Software Things was responsible for entering the products and the store design.
What was the team composition?
The team was comprised of 5 people. From the very beginning we had very helpful Account Manager assigned to our project who took care of every single question, idea and doubt. We were extremely satisfied with their friendly and helpful approach.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
The best evidence for mutual success of the project are the statistics. In first three moths after grand opening, almost 30 thousand visitors came to see our exhibition. We believe that the numbers speak for themselves.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Project management was arranged in a very professional way. Before going into details, we had few brainstorming sessions to redefine our initial ideas and to find some tailor-made solutions. Then we proceeded to the execution of clearly defined activities supervised by our Account Manager. Despite the very short time we had, the project was implemented in a timely manner.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The most impressive thing about Software Things is that they provide you with out-of-the-box solutions. We also appreciated very quick response time.
Are there any areas for improvement?
There is no area requiring improvement. Everything went great.
the project
Web Application Development for Event Services Company
“Their team finds proper solutions for our needs, analyzes them, and offers a good service.”
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 account manager at *Bespoke, an event agency. We’re responsible for producing various conferences, special events, and tours.
What challenge were you trying to address with Software Things?
We needed help with IT development for an event.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Software Things built a portal solution for the event exhibitors. With this app, exhibitors can choose what they want and exchange information with the organizer, who is our client. Exhibitors can also prepare the physical booth and also manage their presented job offers. Another feature of the app is a ticketing system that presents programs of the events as well as all the important information for vendors.
There’s also another app that provides all the general information about the event. It presents a map of the event, the event program, and information about each exhibitor and the job offers they’re presenting.
Software Things handled the technical development and design for both of these applications; their work is web-based. The design is based on the key visuals that were prepared by our clients. Now, we’re working on six additions every year. So far, we’ve had three additions this year. Our client would like to build a new mobile app for visitors, and we’re planning that as our next project with Software Things.
What is the team composition?
I was in contact with one person. There are also frontend developers and designers involved.
How did you come to work with Software Things?
My colleague knew them from previous engagements. I met with Software Things and discussed our plans. Overall, it seemed like they’d be a good partner.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve invested €40,000 (approximately $43,000 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
The engagement started in November 2017, and it’s ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Overall, I’m satisfied with their work. For the event app, we received good feedback from exhibitors and users. Some of the feedback has expressed that the system works very well. Software Things does a really good job.
The first addition wasn’t that great because we had to adjust things at the beginning. However, later on, it improved and is good now. The quality level is pretty high. The visitors rated it as an 8.4 on a 10-grade scale, which is very good.
The way we designed the exhibitor panel together is rare in this industry. Overall, the exhibitors are very happy with how the app works. It provides all the important information and gives them a good view of what it’ll look like at the actual event. They’re pleased with the design and functionalities. Visitors can easily get a ticket and although they don’t really comment on the fact that it works well, for us, it’s important that the system works.
How did Software Things perform from a project management standpoint?
I work directly with one person, and we easily get everything done. Software Things is flexible, and I can trust them. I just tell them what I need, and they’re very responsive. Their team finds proper solutions for our needs, analyzes them, and offers a good service. We don’t have to describe what we want three times to get it done the right way — they know what to do.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Nothing more than what I’ve already said.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing I’d have them do better.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Make sure to sit down and discuss what you need. Be straightforward with them, they’re really open about adjusting to your individual needs.
the project
Custom Software Dev for Marketing & Design Company
"They help us with the research related to obstacles we have met working on this project, which is quite impressive."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'am the owner of marketing/design company serving all types of clients requiring assistance with all kinds of digital needs from logo design, to social marketing.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things, and what were your goals?
We hired Software Things to design and code a paid social media platform allowing all kinds of digital content creators to monetize their creations.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We have selected Software Things from group of three web/software developers we spoke to. they seemed most down to earth people not trying to impress us with jargon (which often is the case), but really understood our needs.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We had an initial meeting outlining the scope of the project, then series of meetings with designer present where we discussed our brand specific needs from colours to user experience.
The project goal was to create a social media platform handling various media files and payments types. We went with Software Things through the whole process since defining the project details and goals, designing the user interface and implementing back-end and front-end of the application.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
People involved in the project were:
- project manager
- designer
- two coders
At the early stages I contacted project manager and designer, later it was project manager and coders. At this (final) stage it is mostly a project manager.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The project is nearly finished and there is no measurable outcome as of yet. However all stages have been delivered promptly and as required.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
We have weekly meetups to discuss ongoing and future stages of the project. after each meeting project manager sums everything up in a memo. We use Jira to overview progress of each stage and to post ideas and comments. We also use WhatsApp for more informal communications
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are very open minded about our ideas and the communication is fantastic. They help us with the research related to obstacles we have met working on this project, which is quite impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Not at the moment, however the project is not finished yet.
the project
Web Design for Smart Device Company
"I was impressed by the very fast and efficient way of working, especially the preparation of the mobile version."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the Trade Marketing Manager at OPPO Mobile Polska - Global, leading manufacturer of smart devices and innovative solutions.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things?
We hired Software Things to create a Landing Pages that would enable us to present a pre-sale offer to key partners on the retail and operator market in Poland.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
When selecting a cooperating company, we relied on recommendations from the market. The most important factors for us were the quick implementation of the task, experience on the market and reliability.
Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.
We've started cooperation with Software Things by defining the goals and deadlines for the task. The company has declared the project completion date and budget.
The company's task was to create 3 versions of the Landing Page for the presale period of our smartphones for the most important partners from the retail and operator market, with whom we are working on a daily basis. Software Things received the initial Landing Pages project and the partners' technical requirements.
Their task was to create a desktop and mobile version, in accordance with the provided layout, taking into account the best practices in the implementation of such projects. Software Things prepared files for approval, implemented comments, and then delivered the final order. Everything within the previously declared time and budget.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
In total I worked with the one person Ceo & Co-founder of the company who was Project Manager for us.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Thanks to the Landing Pages prepared by Software Things , we were able to successfully implement communication into the pre-sale process of our new product portfolio and guide the end customer through the purchasing process to conversion.
All our partners, implemented files without any problems and positively assessed their impact on the conversion from marketing campaigns.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The project manager was easy to communicate with and provide as much updates as we need. We had phone calls and email communication. The project was delivered on the time and we.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I was impressed by the very fast and efficient way of working, especially the preparation of the mobile version, which was in line with the guidelines and extremely useful. Many years of Software Things experience were visible in everyday work.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
I'm satisfied with the quality and pace of work.
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Custom Software Dev for Global Marketing Tech Company
"Everything went smoothly and there was no issue."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Our AI-powered data management platforms help Publishers and Advertisers maximize their first party data for precisely targeted audience activation in real time. I am the CTO of the company
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things, and what were your goals?
Our goals were to get help in speeding up a software localization process by extracting localisable content and prepare them for translation
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Recommendation
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
There was a planning meeting first where we discussed the scope and provided instructions how it should be done. We synced then with the company every few days and monitored the work progress. The technology used was Angular and Javascript
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
1 software engineer 50%
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We saved time and speed up our localization process by 2 weeks.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Requirements sent through emails, daily communication via Slack directly with the sw engineer. She committed to our GitHub repository directly.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Everything went smoothly and there was no issue. On the other hand it was a very small project.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
The hw they used was too slow for our project but it was changed the next day.
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Website Development for Pharmaceutical Company
"All the work was done iteratively and on time."
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Application Panel for Automotive Club
"The company reacted quickly to our changes."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are a non-governmental organization that organizes motorsport competitions on the racetrack. I am the president of the board.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things, and what were your goals?
The need to design a reporting panel arose in connection with the SARS-COV2 pandemic. So far, competition participants reported using a more simple form, which did not allow for sending documents for verification. To replace direct contact, verification had to take place online. That is why a new form was created, which was designed by the Software Things company. The form was constantly improved and adapted to changing legal regulations.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
The supplier was proposed to us by our business partner, who previously cooperated with the company ST. During the first interview, the ST company showed great interest in the subject and offered favorable price conditions.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
There was an organizational meeting where the representative of ST drew up a project based on the information we provided. Then the design of the online form was presented. The company proposed additional security in logging in. The technologies used are not known to me. The company keeps in touch with me and introduces the suggested changes.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Manager - 1 person.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Time savings and better contact with customers.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Very good contact by e-mail and telephone. Very good punctuality.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The company reacted quickly to our changes. The project was complex, but the company was able to put our verbal ideas into a form that worked without errors.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
We have no room for improvement.
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Web Development for Design Firm's Clients
"They are nice, patient, and generous to our clients."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm part-owner of a design firm that works in the cultural sector.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things, and what were your goals?
We hired Software Things to help out with a number of web development projects. Our goal is to produce products that support the ambitious cultural goals of our clients.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
A friend of Software Things got in contact with us via a post on the web dev forum here.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We do a lot of wordpress / php sites, often headless using vue / nuxt for the frontend. Most sites are multilingual and have significant requirements for user input forms and unusual graphic design. Software Things has made us two websites and taken over some ongoing maintenance.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We have worked with maybe 5 people on the team.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Our clients are generally very happy! They feel their sites represent them and work the way they expect.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Very helpful, friendly dependable. We have quite a complex and not very well organised set of devops management systems (email, Jira, Gitlab) that are running parallel for various clients. Not always easy to manage, but we are managing.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are nice, patient, and generous to our clients.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No, we are very grateful!
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Mobile App Dev for Blood Donation Unit
"All the processes were well arranged and have ended with great products."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am specialist at RCKIK Katowice. It’s a regional blood donation unit which operates on most of the upper Silesian voivodeship, we supply with blood one of the most important hospitals in Poland.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things?
Our cooperation with Software Things was a whole digital transformation. We had started with a new website of our institution, this was followed by new websites of our child companies. Our latest realization is a mobile application – Bliscy Krewni – both for Android and iOS.
What were your goals for this project?
The main purpose of our cooperation with Software Things was to help our blood donors to easily get information about our institution, whole blood donation process, and their donations. Our goal was to strengthen our relationship with donors.
How did you select Software Things?
Software Things were selected from other companies in a public order procedure. They had offered the best price to quality ratio.
Describe the project in detail.
1. Our institution's main website was designed by their sister company Kava and implemented by Software Things. The website was very warm welcomed by our blood donors. 2. Other websites of our children's companies were made in the same design which made our company image coherent. We also really like that managing all of the websites are in one CMS panel. 3. Mobile application dedicated to our blood donors has allowed them to check the history of their donations, see the latest news from our institution, and check current blood level. This type of app is one and the only solution in Poland.
What was the team composition?
We worked with three people from the team (including account manager), as far as we know there were also at least other 3 programmers and one designer.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Projects implemented by Software Things and marketing support done by their sister company Kava has lead us to a 1.5% increase in blood donation in the 2019 year (despite the fact of action reduction).
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
We love the fact that we could work with the whole team, yet there was an account manager responsible for the success of our project. All the processes were well arranged and have ended with great products.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Most important for us was that they had led through the whole digital transformation process. Moreover, their cooperation with their sister company Kava has allowed us to shorten the decision process and resulted in less work for us.
Are there any areas for improvement?
We don’t have any recommendations.
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Web Development for Graphic Design Agency
"I likes their very quick response time to our comments and questions."
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the owner of graphic design agency- Morphing Design. We deal with graphic and web design.
For what projects/services did your company hire Software Things?
I cooperate with Software Things in projects that require programming and implementation of websites. I also use Software Things services to solve problems related to adapting websites to display at different screen resolutions. I have hired Software Things to implement the website and train the client in how to edit data.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to implement a good and responsive website design, in which Software Things will encode all our design solutions and ideas
How did you select this vendor?
I have worked with Software Things many times and I always use their services first. They are timely and very competent, open to interesting and non-standard solutions that complicate the project but have a positive impact on innovation.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Implementation of the website designed by us. Software Things based on our layout project transferred the whole composition and mechanisms to the network. Additionally, it trained us to edit content.
What was the team composition?
From the Software Things website, we received a contact with the project supervisor and a contact (in the subject of technical solutions) with the people programming our website.
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Certainly, the smoothness of contact allowed for quick reactions during project implementation and even allowed for flexible introduction of minor changes. I think that this approach to the client allowed us to speed up the project finalizations and we could move on to the next business challenges.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
In managing the project we could see the experience of Software Things, because they were the ones to guide us smoothly through the stages of project implementation.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
I likes their very quick response time to our comments and questions.
Are there any areas for improvement?
I have not noticed such elements in my cooperation so far
The website was key in selling tickets, nabbing 30,000 visitors in the first three months of opening. Software Things led a structured process. After brainstorming and refining initial ideas, they proposed tailored solutions and executed them within schedule.