Solomono

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an employee

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The National Bank of Ukraine is a modern, open, and independent central bank.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• The objective is to develop and provide ongoing support for a robust and user-friendly e-commerce website based on SaaS-platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Оfficial marketing research followed by procurement

Why did you select Solomono over others?

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

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

15

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

Scope of work: 

• Design and develop a responsive and visually appealing e-commerce website. 
• Implement a user-friendly interface for product browsing, search, and filtering. 
• Develop checkout process, integrating with preferred payment gateways. Set up customer accounts with login, registration, and order history features. 
• API Integrate with - the internal accounting systems of the National Bank of Ukraine; - shipping and tracking functionalities. 
• Build a secure backend infrastructure to support the e-commerce website. Implement a dashboard to monitor sales, inventory, and other relevant metrics. 
• Create an admin panel for managing orders, processing refunds, and handling customer inquiries. 
• Perform load testing to ensure the platform can handle high traffic volumes. 
• Provide technical support for any issues or glitches that may arise post-launch. 

Key Deliverables: 

• Fully functional and responsive e-commerce website with integrated payment and checkout systems. 
• Secure backend infrastructure with admin dashboard.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Server uptime: 99,9% Platform can handle high traffic volumes 4,115 users per minute and 559 orders per minute. Website loading less than 1 second.

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

Solomono uses such instruments as Trello workspace, Jira. Yes, they deliver tasks on time or, in some cases, communicate with us if there is any reason for late completion. They priorities tasks according our requests.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Proactive Communication: Solomono engaged in proactive communication with our company throughout the project. Regular status updates, progress reports, and transparent communication about any challenges or delays foster a stronger sense of collaboration. 
• Integration Flexibility: Solomono building the e-commerce platform with high level of flexibility for integrating third-party tools and services, allowing NBU to easily add new functionalities as needed.

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

While the e-commerce platform developed by Solomono is functional, there could have been more focus on features for customer retention.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Manager at The Tropco / Carpco

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Online tropical and pond fish retailer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Api integration
• Google and Apple pay
• Cusom website modifications

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Referral

Why did you select Solomono over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The design and implementation of a custom calendar to allow our customers to select a convenient delivery day, the implementation of an api that allowed our local database to run stock control for both online and instore customers, the addition of daily selling thresholds and additional postage costs for different products or services. 

The assist with website server migration and general maintenance and server responsiveness. Improvement of SEO and tracking for Facebook and Google PPC. General assistance with customer user experience and website look.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A much nicer user interface for our customers. A huge time savings for our office staff with the website dealing with much of the finer detail around delivery and scheduling. Inventory is now correct with no overselling.

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

Absolutely faultless, whilst I had worried about the language barrier I needent have. Their understanding of English is better than mine :)They were happy to converse about my ideas and what was needed and add simpler solutions to my problems.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

I'm impressed by the ability to work on so many different platforms and in different languages. Also they stayed committed even during the Russian attacks, somehow working in between shellings and powercuts. Astonishing.

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

None that I know.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the operation manager of teleskop

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

e-commerce

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Developing and launching an online store

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Online Search

Why did you select Solomono over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The primary goal of the project was to develop and launch a fully functional e-commerce website for selling products online. The project encompassed various phases, from initial planning and design to implementation, testing, and post-launch support.

• Development and Integration
• Custom development of the e-commerce platform using modern web technologies
• Development of a robust product catalog with advanced search and filter options
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Comprehensive testing, including functional, performance, and security testing

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Page load time: key page load times were reduced to less than 2 seconds, significantly improving user experience and site speed.
• Fail-safe site performance: After launch, the site was observed to operate consistently without disruption, providing uninterrupted accessibility for users.

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

Regular progress updates were provided, and any potential delays were communicated proactively, with clear plans for addressing them. This helped maintain transparency and allowed for timely adjustments if needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed and was unique about Solomono was their commitment to a seamless client experience during the project.

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

While the overall experience with Solomono was highly positive, there are always areas for potential improvement. Here are a few suggestions that could enhance their service further:

• Enhanced Initial Planning: providing even more detailed initial planning and scoping could help in setting clearer expectations and avoiding misunderstandings. A more comprehensive discovery phase might better capture all project requirements from the start.
• More Detailed Reporting: while regular updates were provided, more detailed progress reports or dashboards could have offered deeper insights into the project's status, including specific metrics and KPIs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of bouquetsburo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We selling stuff to make the apartment more cozy and comfortable.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Creating a web shop with unique design
• Suitable CMS for the employees

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Friends

Why did you select Solomono over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have successfully developed an online shop that stands out with its stunning custom design, ensuring a visually appealing and unique shopping experience for users. Our shop is powered by a user-friendly CMS, which allows for easy management of products, categories, orders, and customers, streamlining the administrative tasks for shop owners.

Additionally, we have optimized the platform to deliver exceptionally high page loading speeds, providing a seamless and efficient browsing experience for customers, which significantly enhances user satisfaction and reduces bounce rates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• A significant rise in the number of visitors to the online shop, measured through web analytics tools. 
• An improvement in the percentage of visitors who complete a purchase, indicating effective design and user experience. 
• A decrease in the number of visitors who leave the site after viewing only one page, showing increased engagement.
• A measurable reduction in the average page loading time, contributing to better user experience and SEO rankings.
• Positive feedback and higher ratings from users regarding the site's design, ease of use, and performance.
• A measurable increase in the total sales and revenue generated by the online shop.

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

Their Project Manager responded very quickly and was always polite. I would say generally items were delivered on time and within budget. I am so satisfied with my collaboration with this company.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Virtual Meeting

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

What stands out about Solomon is their ability to seamlessly combine aesthetic appeal with high functionality. The custom design of the online shop is not only visually stunning but also tailored to create a unique and engaging user experience.

Additionally, the company has developed a highly intuitive and user-friendly CMS that simplifies the management of products, categories, orders, and customers, making it accessible even for those without technical expertise.

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

I didn`t find.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the MD of a Web Dev Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Website development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Integrate website with Mocrosoft Navvision using API

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Existing Customer

Why did you select Solomono over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Good value for cost
• Responsive to queries

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Deveoped a Web Application integrated with 4PS

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Solomono delivered the project in a timely maner and left us with a satisfied client

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

They ensured excellent project management and response times.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

Engagement and undertanding of the project

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

Nothing to add

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Vanclaes Boat Trailers

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Vanclaes is a boat trailer manufacturer with a very large product catalog from small unbraked Jetski Trailers till massive 20 TON air brakes Lorry trailers. We sell our trailers in 25+ countries via our own partnernetwork. Vanclaes is well known for the use of stainless steel and the high end roller solutions which make launching and retrieving the boat on the slipway easy als with big boats in the Lorry categorie. With Vanclaes you get a very durable and sustainable product for the same price as the conventional competition. Vanclaes guarantees best value for money! 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Renew our current website / dealer portal
• Introduce practical systems for configuring trailers
• create a shop in shop dealer system
• SEO improvement

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Referral

Why did you select Solomono over others?

• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

First goal was to modernize the current website and webshop to a mobile friendly and more dynamic design. This goal was quickly achieved within the given budget. 

Lateron we have worked in close relationship together on lots of technical improvements to make working both internally as external easy. We have created a huge list of special systems which helping us on a daily basis to sell more trailers and to keep track on the production proces. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a lot more trafic on our website and webshop. 

Since we work with this software also on daily basis within the company and factory we have a huge advantage in heaving up to date data and shared knowledge everywhere needed. 

Our dealers and partners like working with the tools and software we created and continue there partnership because of Vanclaes heaving the best and most easy ordering system and dealer portal. 

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

Solomono is very quick in there response both in new project as in already achieved projects which needs an update or fix. They so far always have stayed writhing the budget both in time and money which is extrodenairy in the world of software development. 

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their programming skills in combination with still being easy to talk and write to. Further we live the hands on mentality of just getting started and being flexible long the way instead of spending hours of expensive time in covering themselves for legal problems or mistakes they might make. They simply start, report test and adapt when necessary without making a big deal about it. This is a key thing to get to succes and to stay within budgets and time planning. 

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

I can't mension anything at this very moment. We are very happy! 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Operator of Hospitaliity Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hospitality Industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create a e-commerce website from scratch
• Superior navigation and look and feel
• Allow me administrative access to pages on the website to modify as desired

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Solomono over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Delivery ecommerce web site incorporated with a payment processing system 
• Allow administrative access to apartment calendar 
• Front end navigation and design 
• Back end database 
• Administrative access to modify the website as required by the operator

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Functionality and design 
• My business requirement 
• Budget 
• Timing

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

Certainly. All items were delivered on time and mostly under-budget. Very flexible with my ever changing requirements.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

Great technical knowledge World class customer service. They really went the extra distance to assist me to make correct decisions to make my business succeed. Valuable advise when requested. Very professional and pleasant to work with at a personal level.

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

No. Solomono exceeded my highest expectations. World class service. I am a customer for life based on this pleasant experience working with Solomono.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of the company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are one stop service for all kinds of kitchenware.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Mobile friendly E-commerce website
• Still keep the old database
• SEO improvement
• Old url link still valid on new website

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

• Clutch Site
• Oscommerce site

Why did you select Solomono over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Solomono were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Improve current old style website to a new mobile friendly website. Maintain old important url links by redirect to a new url. Improve SEO. Improve search speed, search display, product display on the site.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Mobile userfriend site. Number of visitors Google ranking on main keyword search

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

Good management and optional solutions. Fast response. Initative problem-solving.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

Impressive service on how they still maintain the old url links and still be able to use all old database of products and customers' data. Excellent new website display.

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

The Thai language is not good based on Google translation.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Osseosource

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Dental implant identification system

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• update the osCommerce system
• add functionality and new features to the system
• improve front-end interface

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

advertisment on the OsCommarce website

Why did you select Solomono over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• the were able to develop features that other couldn't

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

Our website based on OsCommerce required unique search feature enhancements to be developed. Solomono developed and implemented the requested features. The work was done promptly and at a very reasonable cost.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New search module with a user-friendly interface with highly efficient and accurate data retrieval.

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

Their project management was excellent. The items were always delivered on time. Their response to our needs throughout the project and continuing support after completion was perfect.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

Very quick to respond and able to address all our needs and concerns. Always find the solutions and give us advice on how to continue. All was done at a very reasonable price.

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

Shorten this questioner.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of EsseShop

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ecommerce

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• website improvements

SOLUTION

How did you find Solomono?

Online Search

Why did you select Solomono over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

migration from old to new website. Custom forms at our request.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

new website with many more visitors than in the past.

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

They're very punctual and precise in management.

What was your primary form of communication with Solomono?

Email or Messaging App

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

prices in line with the market but a highly customizable ecommerce solution.

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

no