SolidBrain

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I have a financing company in Spain that’s mostly doing mortgages for clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolidBrain?

I went to them to develop a new mortgage calculator for my website. I’d used another developer to make the previous version. It was old, it didn’t look good, and it had too many steps to it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SolidBrain created a faster and smarter version of my calculator plug-in with a better design. They remade the plug-in from scratch, using the same concepts and logic.

What is the team composition?

There were 2–3 people working on it. In the beginning, two people took care of the communication. They had one programmer, and the other one was the project lead. I talked with the project lead the most and didn’t have that much contact with the programmer. 

How did you come to work with SolidBrain?

I posted a job on Upwork. I chose SolidBrain because they were in Europe in the same time zone as me. SolidBrain had good pricing as well.
How much have you invested with them?
I’ve invested less than $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with SolidBrain in October of 2019, and we finished in December of 2019. The project took longer than we anticipated, but two months is good for a plug-in of this caliber.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The plug-in is better than the one before it. I’m working on SEO and content now. There are a lot of things I need to do in order to improve my rankings on Google. The site was done by the end of December 2019, so it hasn’t been out for a long time. I think it’ll take me at least a couple of months to start getting clients.

How did SolidBrain perform from a project management standpoint?

I liked SolidBrain, and I’m definitely going to use them more in the future. My contact worked late hours, and I could talk to him whenever I wanted. We had a good connection through Skype, WhatsApp, and Upwork. The communication was really good in general, even on weekends.

I liked that they didn’t raise the price significantly when we had problems. The problems required probably about $50 more, which was fine for me. We could always advance through communication. 

Since I had all the information about the plug-in, I had the leading role in this project. But, my contact at SolidBrain organized everything. He created the steps, and we advanced through that. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed by their low price, along with their communication.

Are there any areas they could improve?

In the end, SolidBrain achieved our goals. I’m happy and I’m satisfied. I still have contact with them for support.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s really important to have briefings before starting to work on anything. I asked them for some additional things, and it was a bit messy. I would recommend that clients brainstorm everything before giving SolidBrain the job. They always work in the morning, so briefings should be before they finish work the day before.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a digital marketing company specialising in providing automation to enable SMEs to manage their day to day business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SolidBrain Software?

We needed a custom software built so we can crawl a database of prospective suppliers and contact them so we can work with them and build our supply chain

What were your goals for this project?

To achieve maximum accuracy with targeting a public database using filtering and logic

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We re-searched a number of different vendors on multiple platforms and interviewed them via video calls

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Petro and his team built a custom dashboard, API integration and the required logic we needed to harvest accurate data for our sales team to contact.

What was the team composition?

We only needed a small team for this project so the composition was made up of 1 project manager and a backend develpoer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We have been able to widen our supply chain which has enable us to serve our customers faster and we as a company have been able to drive down the cost of product.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

SolidBrain Software handled all of the project management side of things

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The team was quick, professional, and true to their word.

Are there any areas for improvement?

none so far

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are automating and optimizing ads on Amazon for sellers, vendors and agencies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SolidBrain Software?

SolidBrain developed our new website. We gave them illustrator templates and they made decent code out of it. It worked really well, since we only needed two review loops.

What were your goals for this project?

A nice new website that should replace our old one. It's made in laravel and they really managed to implement it well.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Previous contact.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We gave them an illustrator template and they built the website accordingly.

What was the team composition?

One SolidBrain frontend developer was working on our website. Marianna did all the communication.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The new website was important for our CR.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Marianna did a great job.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have really good frontend skills.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Clear code, but it's already quite good.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of Ketino, a women’s clothing store based in Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolidBrain?

We needed an e-commerce website to sell our clothes, display our catalog, and post business updates. We wanted customers to be able to purchase our products online, as well as in our existing stores. In addition to the site, we needed an accounting system to track sales.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided SolidBrain with our ideas and basic mockups of the site, and they created it from there. The site was custom-built using the Laravel PHP framework. They also developed a 1C:Enterprise-based accounting system.

What is the team composition?

The team consisted of 7-10 people, including front- and backend developers and a designer who I worked closely with.

How did you come to work with SolidBrain?

They are a well-known company that is local to us. We had no trouble finding them online and decided their diverse range of services was a great fit for our project.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $55,000

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together in January 2016, and we finished in January 2017. Though the project is finished, we are still in touch, and they always provide help if I need it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The launch of the site was very successful. We’ve received a high number of orders through the site, and the accounting system is integrated with all of our stores. We can now track products and automate some of the work that we couldn’t do in the past. Our clients are pleased with the functionality of the site, and we’ve received positive feedback from our users.

How did SolidBrain perform from a project management standpoint?

We had many Skype and face-to-face meetings. They had an open style of communication, so they considered all of my suggestions and ideas.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their speed and structure throughout the project left me 100% satisfied. SolidBrain brought my idea into reality; working with them was a revolution for our company.

Are there any areas they could improve?

At the moment, we are very satisfied with the site — but down the road, we will adopt a more modern design.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Choosing them for a project is the right choice, their speed justifies the cost.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a manager for General Auto. We provide auto parts for the local market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolidBrain?

We needed a professional company to build our web platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

SolidBrain developed our B2B auto part sales website. Our team prepared requirements, a wishlist, and details of our expectations for the product. We provided other documentation as well. They used JavaScript, HTML, and PHP.

How did you come to work with SolidBrain?

We received a recommendation from a business friend. It was ultimately a great decision.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost of their work was $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with SolidBrain in 2014, and we have an ongoing relationship. The project was completed, and it’s currently in support mode. The development lasted three years.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everything works fine, so we’re satisfied with the results. Our main measure of success is the increase in sales we’ve seen. We’ve attracted lots of new customers thanks to this web service, and the customers who use it give positive feedback. We are grateful to SolidBrain. They are an excellent team and company.

How did SolidBrain perform from a project management standpoint?

Collaboration is great. We talk on the phone but mostly communicate through Skype and Jira.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are quick to respond. When we contact them with an issue, they answer immediately and solve it promptly. They're professionals.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I highly recommend them. They're great at what they do.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Auto Standard Group specializes in distribution of auto parts. I’m a business development manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with SolidBrain?

We wanted to develop an online store to distribute auto parts.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built us a PHP platform. They also used JavaScript, including some Java libraries and frameworks.

How did you come to work with SolidBrain?

They were recommended to us. It was a great decision to go with them.

How much have you invested with them?

$120,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2014 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve had a great experience working with them. They provide quick feedback and are always in touch. The structure of the system was well built. Everything works very fast and is very stable.

We have about 10,000 customers using our service everyday and there have been no issues. We’re very happy with it.

How did SolidBrain perform from a project management standpoint?

The project management was very good. We used phone, email, and Skype to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I recommend them to other business partners. They’re professional at what they do and are a great company.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I didn’t see anything negative.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re a good choice to develop products for a company. They’re great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Tech Investment Group/ Net Studios, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SolidBrain Web Development Company?

We engaged them to provide ongoing technology consulting and to create a development plan for rapid growth.

What were your goals for this project?

We aimed to map technology using data analytics with predictive analysis.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Our long-term technology partner recommended using them.

Describe the project in detail.

SolidBrain built a scalable data analytics platform. The program makes predictions based on machine learning. It’s based on an MPLAB XC8 C variable structure. Users can manipulate algorithms using real-time variables, both known and unknown.

What was the team composition?

SolidBrain worked cohesively with our current in-house IT team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We haven’t launched the program yet.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our partnership was mutually beneficial.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their high-level communication and knowledge. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of a small e-commerce web development company located in Latvia. We exclusively develop OpenCart solutions and are also official OpenCart partners.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what reason(s) did your company hire SolidBrain?

We sometimes lack resources, so we’ve hired 1 – 2 developers from them.

What were your goals for this project?

We had to deal with various OpenCart customizations and extension development at a low cost.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I don’t remember how I found them.

Describe the project in detail.

There were several features involved such as cross-site login, Facebook login, and checkout customization.

What was the team composition?

We have direct communication with the developers but also have a project manager available for general questions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The results are always of high quality.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We provided tasks in Trello and the developer worked on them.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What’s most impressive is their knowledge in different areas such as frameworks other than OpenCart.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I am not aware of any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder / CEO of Bil reservedeler

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company specializes in the distribution of automotive parts to customers in various industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a CRM system

SOLUTION

How did you find SolidBrain?

• Clutch Site

Why did you select SolidBrain over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing first our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of SolidBrain’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

I recently worked with SolidBrain to develop a custom CRM system and integrate it with our B2B e-commerce platform, and I am extremely pleased with the results. From the initial planning stages through to deployment and training, the SolidBrain team was knowledgeable, professional, and responsive to our needs.

The end result is a fully functional CRM system that meets our specific requirements, is integrated seamlessly with our e-commerce platform, and has helped us to streamline our business processes and improve productivity. The training provided was also top-notch, and our team was able to quickly and easily adopt the new system. Overall, I highly recommend SolidBrain for anyone looking for custom software development services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Improved efficiency: One measurable outcome could be a reduction in the time it takes to manage customer data and communication. This could be measured by tracking the time spent on these tasks before and after the implementation of the new CRM system.
• Increased sales: Another measurable outcome could be an increase in sales as a result of the improved user experience on the e-commerce platform. This could be measured by tracking the number of orders and the revenue generated before and after the integration of the CRM system.
• Improved customer satisfaction: A third measurable outcome could be improved customer satisfaction as a result of the more streamlined and efficient ordering process. This could be measured through customer feedback surveys or by tracking customer retention rates.

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

I found SolidBrain's project management to be excellent throughout our engagement. The project manager was very supportive, kind and had a good level of English. They were always responsive to our needs and provided regular updates on the project's progress. I was particularly impressed with their ability to deliver items on time and within budget. Any issues or delays were communicated clearly and handled promptly.

Overall, I felt that they were very professional and well-organized, and I would certainly work with them again in the future.

What was your primary form of communication with SolidBrain?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Custom solutions: One of the most impressive aspects of SolidBrain may be their ability to develop custom software solutions tailored to their clients' specific needs. This sets them apart from other software development companies that may rely on pre-built or off-the-shelf solutions.
• Communication: Another unique aspect of SolidBrain may be their clear and responsive communication with clients. This can be critical for ensuring that project requirements are met and that clients feel informed and supported throughout the process.
• Technical expertise: SolidBrain's technical expertise in developing and integrating software solutions may be another impressive aspect of the company. This can give clients confidence in the quality and reliability of the products and services they deliver.
• Professionalism: SolidBrain's professionalism and attention to detail may also stand out to clients. From project management to development to testing and support, SolidBrain has a reputation for delivering high-quality work in a timely and professional manner.

Ultimately, what is most impressive or unique about SolidBrain may depend on the individual client's experience and needs.

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

Everything was good.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Co-Founder at Precis Digital Precis Digital is a data-driven digital marketing agency founded in 2012 by three former Google employees. With an ambition of challenging the status quo within digital marketing, Precis Digital has created a practice that is innovative, effective and above all, transparent. Specialising in digital media buying, analytics and creative, Precis helps leading brands across industries develop and execute successful data-driven digital strategies.

Through our proprietary technology and innovative approach, we have rapidly become one of the leading agencies in Europe and among the highest ranking workplaces in Scandinavia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire SolidBrain, and what were your goals?

We came up with solutions for faster communication with the clients, reduction of supply chain costs, and improvement of shipping handling. The database includes over 23 000 000 goods Development and implementation of automobile parts search for particular vehicle model Implementation of uninterruptible CI/CD integration A fast search is necessary for a pleasant customer experience. Our developers used ElasticSearch to reach this goal and ensure the maximum efficiency of the service.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We interviewed multiple candidates, but what won us over was their emphasis on helping our business succeed, not just giving our website a makeover. The comprehensive audit of the entire business was invaluable and led to more informed and confident design decisions.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

• Back-end - PHP (Laravel)
• Front-end - VueJs
• Mobile - iOS, Android
• Database - MySQL
• Cloud - AWS
• DevOps - Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, NewRelic

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

My team worked directly with the CEO, CCO, multiple UX/UI designers, and Project Manager + 6 Devs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Our new B2B Platform provides clients with access to the range of products offered by the company. Thanks to the integration of Laximo and TecDoc services, the search process of the necessary automobile parts takes up to several seconds. The adjustment of ElasticSearch ensures that the system users will get the most suitable results. Thus, after the implementation of our platform, the number of Our clients has grown by 40%.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

This was probably the most well-managed project I’ve been a part of. Their sprint approach was incredibly detail-oriented, and we’ll actually borrow some aspects of their project management to run our marketing. Overall, they knew how to run a tight ship — their control was impressive, even bordering on mechanical. Communication tools: Jira, Telegram, Slack

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

Their responsiveness, communication, and delivery were excellent; SolidBrain was just a conveyor for that. Their DNA was using technology to be responsive and ensure there weren’t loose ends. Overall, that was the most impressive aspect and the thing I took from them.

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

No. I look forward to engaging them again as other projects come up.