Staylime

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the Technologies Manager at Strapworks — an American enterprise company that manufactures and sells the widest collection of straps. We also offer a great variety of webbing and hardware to individuals and companies.

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

We hired Staylime for Magento 2 multistore development. With the primary goal of growing our target audience, we asked them to design three online stores (Strapworks, Honest Dog, and Killer Straps) to let Strapworks sell products to different clients. One of the stores was successfully launched in September 2021, and the other two will be live soon.

For the past 5 years, Staylime has provided us with ongoing maintenance and support services. Furthermore, they helped us enhance the Advanced Product Options Suite extension developed by Mageworx to tailor our business needs.

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

Since we use Adobe Commerce powered by Magento, we were looking for a trusted development partner with a wealth of experience with this technology. Mageworx, our vendor of Magento extensions, recommended Staylime to us. We considered several other agencies, but Staylime impressed us the most with their high level of service and open communication. Throughout the time, I found everyone in their team to be responsive and cooperative, which made me feel that the choice was right.

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

The scope of the project was extensive. It all started with the customization of the Advanced Product Options Suite extension, which didn’t cover the needs of a store with large amounts of product data like ours. Without going into technical detail, I could say that Staylime suggested and implemented the solution to this problem, which other vendors failed to do.

They’ve also made several other vital customizations on our website that greatly facilitate our business operations. No wonder we addressed their team again. This time, for custom Magento theme design and development services. Staylime designed custom themes for multi websites and rewarded us with excellent results.

For many years, they have been providing us with ongoing maintenance and support, including the following: regular updates of the platform, themes, and extensions, fixing compatibility and other issues if they arise, consulting of our team on new technology (we used to work with Volusion before Magento), AWS EC2 instance configuration and 24/7 server support. Staylime has done much for performance optimization.

They conducted a performance audit to find and uninstall unused extensions, including core ones, and gave their recommendations on removing bottlenecks between a codebase and a database. This allowed us to optimize website performance, which is important if you have hundreds of thousands of users per month. We continue working with Staylime. After the website release, they helped us set up Magento BI for better data management and analytics.

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

We communicate directly with their PM, Account Manager, and CBDO. The development team also includes frontend and backend developers, a devops engineer, and designers.

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

I’m satisfied with Staylime’s services in general and the designed website in particular. First, the website is fast: TTFB is 104 ms, which is rather impressive. Second, it’s secure due to the AWS EC2 server configured and maintained by Staylime’s team. Last but not least, it provides us with all the functionality, including multiple customizations, needed to operate an e-commerce business effectively.

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

The communication with Staylime’s team was one of the best we’ve ever had. They were very helpful and supported us in difficult times: when COVID-19 started, they made the price more flexible. Despite the fact that Staylime’s development team is located in Eastern Europe, we didn’t have any communication problems. Instead, different time zones gave us additional benefits: the team was working with the production site at low-traffic time periods and provided us with 24/7 support.

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

Staylime’s people. We have worked with several team members over the course of years, and each has impressed us in their own way. They have all done a top-tier job fulfilling all our requests and providing innovative solutions.

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

It may be that our project was particularly complex, but at times there was a disconnect in understanding what we wanted, and how. The only thing I can think of would be the discovery phase of any request, or major part of the projects, but even there I think Staylime did an admirable job.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO and Managing Partner of a global crypto marketing consultancy with offices in the UK, Estonia, Russia, and Belarus. Our company was founded in 2011 and has successfully implemented over 70 blockchain projects.

For what projects/services did your company hire Staylime?

We turned to Staylime for web design services. They developed our first corporate website, which existed for several years. After a while, we changed our market positioning to a crypto consultancy and, in this regard, needed to update our brand and site. Staylime’s team helped us with this. The goal was to develop a top-notch website that would reflect our business positioning and appeal to our target market, and they have accomplished this objective.

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

The choice was made upon the recommendation from our business partner who worked with Staylime in the past. We had a face-to-face meeting with Staylime during which their team impressed us with their expertise and gained our trust. Therefore, we selected them without hesitation.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

After requirement gathering and analysis, they provided us with the design concept in the video format. It was a motion design with 3D graphics and other progressive features, which we liked and approved immediately. Next, they provided the project framework and started desktop and mobile UI design. After the design stage was complete, they conducted QA to ensure everything was perfect. As the end result, we have got a state-of-the-art website that fully met our requirements.

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

Project Manager, Art Director, Lead UI/UX Designer, and Graphic Designer.

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

With the website designed by Staylime, we have increased our online presence considerably. The new website fully aligns with our business vision and has positive reactions from our clients, which cannot but rejoice.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have been communicating with their team via messaging. They provided me with the statement of work every week and also presented the major milestones to be always in touch with the situation.

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

I was impressed with their clear understanding of the problem and the ability to solve it, as well as their willingness to think outside the box. We just told them what we wanted to have without going deep into technical details and Staylime’s team provided us with the desired results.

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

At an early stage, I wanted to have more feedback from their side. But after I expressed concerns to Staylime, the problem was quickly addressed.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of a startup business. We simplify dating by offering a tool allowing people to get acquainted via popular messengers and chatbots.

For what projects/services did your company hire Staylime?

Our company used to have an outdated Tilda-based landing page that we have quickly outgrown. Therefore, we addressed Staylime to develop brand identity design and create a corporate website that would reflect our business vision. The key goal was to create a modern design that would appeal to our target audience — generation Z.

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

We conducted market research and identified several potential candidates by calling them up. Staylime’s team impressed us with their individual approach to each case and high level of professionalism. Therefore, we opted for their design services.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Staylime provided us with complex services, including brand identity development and UI/UX design. First, we asked them to create a new logo design and a new landing page for our company. We admired the design concept developed by Staylime’s team, approved it, and soon launched our one-page website. It has successfully existed for more than a year. As time went on, our investments grew, and we decided to create a new website. Having good impressions of working together with Staylime, we addressed their team again.

The goal was to create a modern and vibrant design with extremely bright colors. In accordance with our wishes, they designed and developed our new website — bright, vivid, and with animated GIFs. They also developed our brand identity design, including a logo, a corporate presentation, banners, and social media design concept.

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

Our main point of contact was a PM. The team also comprised of an Art Director, Lead Designer, Graphic Designer, and Copywriter.

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

The website designed by Staylime helped considerably in attracting new customers and investors. I would say, it helped to generate a new “face” of ours. One of the major achievements was the fact that Product Hunt featured our brand as the #1 Product of the Day, of the Week, and of the Month.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated every week, mainly via online conference calls and chat messages. I have to admit that our teams have been working closely together, which was one of the key reasons for the project’s success.

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

I was impressed by the Staylime team’s creativity and deep involvement in each task. They take a responsible approach to every project and always listen to and feel a client in order to achieve the best results.

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

No, I don’t think so.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of a Swiss-based LED Company. We offer a vast collection of energy-efficient LEDs to B2C and B2B clients. We also sell them online trough our LED Store. With the help of our project managers, we are able to handle small and large lighting projects quickly and professionally.

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

Initially, we hired Staylime to migrate our Magento 1 store to Magento 2. Being pleased with their migration services, we entrusted them with website maintenance and support.

For the last three years, Staylime’s team has been helping our organization with different tasks such as compatibility issue fixes, Magento performance analyses, and custom extension development.

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

We were seeking experts who have the know-how in Magento. One of our partners recommended Staylime as a highly-reliable Magento vendor with a proven track record. So, we hired them and never regretted it.

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

The first important task was Magento 1 website migration to Magento 2. Staylime’s team helped us with database migration and the installation and configuration of a number of Magento 2 extensions.

The shift to Magento 2 was smooth and fast, and, therefore, we addressed their team again. Second, Staylime created a custom extension for us to stay compliant with the EU regulations for energy labeling.

With this extension, one can display the energy label of LED products below the price field.

This allowed us to stay legally compliant and ahead of the competition. Third, they provided us with a Magento performance audit. Staylime’s specialists analyzed the theme and extensions and gave practical recommendations on how to enhance our website performance.

They further help us to implement several of those recommendations.

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

I communicated directly with their account manager and a project manager.

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

Thanks to Staylime’s team, we migrated to Magento 2 on time, thus avoiding risks associated with the Magento 1 end of life. Also, they helped us improve the website performance by conducting thorough analyses and providing actionable recommendations for store speed optimization.

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

We communicated mainly via email and Telegram messaging. They are project-driven and deliver consistently on time and on budget.

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

I know their team to be trustworthy and capable. What impressed me most was their active engagement in the project.

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

I wish the cost of their service were lower.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Fiberglass and artificial grass topiary. I’m the CEO of a creative topiary store based in Miami, Florida.

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

We addressed Staylime to develop a Shopify-based online store that will let us manage and grow our ecommerce business. The goal was to create a clean, modern design with a minimalistic layout that would reflect the nature of the products that we sell.

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

We were looking for an American vendor with a proven track record of successful projects. Also, the decisive factors were the vendor’s competence in E-commerce web development and a high level of professionalism. Staylime fully met these requirements and, therefore, was entrusted with the Green Animals store development.

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

Staylime’s team first analyzed our requirements and proposed their vision of what the Shopify store would look like. After the concept was agreed upon, they moved to website development which took about a month.

The special task was to create a custom “Get a quote” button enabling our customers to request the price of any topiary by clicking on it. All requests should be later sent to an instant messenger to be able to respond to them proactively.

Staylime’s team did a great job with this task and the project as a whole, proving their professionalism.

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

We worked directly with their UI/UX designers and a PM.

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

We’re delighted with the results. The e-store developed by Staylime is fast and user-friendly, with a minimalistic design yet all the required functionality — just like we wanted. The timeframe is also worth noting: they managed to develop a fully functioning Shopify website in a month. We appreciate this.

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

We communicated mainly by email. Their team was exactly on time, so there weren’t any project delays.

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

Staylime’s willingness to tailor their approach to our needs was impressive. The team has shown dedication and hard work over the month of joint work and made favorable impressions.

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

No, everything was great.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder and head engineer for a niche e-commerce company that specializes in turbochargers. We've used woocommerce for many years until it was clearly holding us back, and decided to switch to magento2. We've worked with numerous different devs over the years and consistently was frustrated with the lack of professionalism, communication and code quality.

For what projects/services did your company hire Staylime?

We previously hired a "premier" magento2 dev firm that couldnt deliver as promised. After months of little to no progress, we fired the original devs and Staylime was able to pick up the pieces and get the project to the finish line

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

We found staylime when a "wholesale pricing plugin" was not performing as expected. the original supplier of the plugin referred us to staylime to fix the issues

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We had a hot mess on our hands, handing over an incomplete project with a number of puzzle pieces needing to be pieced back together. Staylime started by taking a look at the project and creating a trello board to manage progress. Then they worked through issue after issue diligently and thoroughly

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

In total we worked with our account Rep and he worked through their dev team.

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

Staylime's quality of codeing along with their communication and timeliness were unlike anything we've seen from previous devs. In fact I am not tempted to reach out to anyone we've worked with previously for any reason whatsoever

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Highly effective. Their attentiveness and work ethic were a breath of fresh air, and they communicated effectively to keep us updated.

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

The timeliness, can-do attitude and knowledge/quality of code makes Staylime a no-brainer for anyone needing e-commerce development.

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

Im thrilled with staylime and have no suggestions to change anything.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Operations Manager of an online hardware supplier. We sell commercial doors, frames, and hardware to construction companies across the United States. We also sell commercial and residential hardware to online buyers.

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

Our website has been a work in progress for the last 4 years as it’s been a separate wing of our current company. Building the site on Magento 2, we needed some help laying the groundwork necessary to have a robust and well-functioning site. We partnered with Staylime to help bring the expertise of in-house developers so we could continue to focus on running day to day operations of the company.

Our goal was to have Staylime go above and beyond our expectations for a well-run website and build complex product configurators to streamline ordering across our customizable product offering.

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

A colleague that had been using Magento 2 before us had mentioned they heard good things about Staylime as an Ecommerce developer. Upon due diligence after connecting with the Staylime team, they excelled in checking all the boxes for a valuable partner for us. The deciding factors were plentiful for us.

1. A hands-on approach with great recommendations to further bring our development ideas to fruition
2. Wonderful communication through emails, web calls, and Trello Board
3. Project ownership which felt like they were truly members of our team
4. Price Competitiveness for the types of work we wanted completed.

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

We have been working with Staylime on a continuous basis for almost 2 years. We originally started our Partnership with one project to help us build complex, product configurators that would allow our site visitors to customize their product selection in real-time with images, colors, functions, etc. that all changed dependencies based on customer selection.

It was a really big undertaking in Magento 2 but the Staylime team did such a tremendous job that we continued to work with them on additional projects. The inaugural project included setting up customizable options within each product, adding multiple layers of costs/prices, swappable images based on dependency selections, and development within Magento to handle tens of thousands of product variations.

In addition to building our custom configurators, they enhanced the speed and functionality of this massive undertaking. Continued projects over the years have been updating UX/UI for better shopping experience, improving branded themes, rolling out add-ons and extensions to make back-end operations more suitable for us, bulk pricing/costing tools to allow for customizable options to be updated by formulas or percentages across individual or groups of products, server migration from Amazon AWS to MageMojo, Order Confirmation and Shipping Notification Emails, Order Status Updates, SSH Permissions, general troubleshooting, and constant aid in Magento 2 that our team is not able to fulfill. Their work has been plentiful and they always go above and beyond.

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

We have predominately worked with just one project manager who has been with us since day 1! His name is Andrew V. and he has been a tremendous teammate and asset! He allows us to feel comfortable with the Staylime team and he understands our company very well.

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

Overall site speed has doubled since our continuous work with Staylime. Sales, Customer Happiness, and Ease of Site Use have all increased. Errors, Page Timeouts, and Backend Issues have all decreased.

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

Originally we worked mostly through email which was a bit challenging due to the complexity of some of our projects. As a result, we moved to Trello Boards and have occasional video chats to walk through any complex projects to ensure we are all on the same page. Communication has improved considerably since implementing Trello (and communication was even good before).

Trello Boards have been absolutely amazing for us to consolidate information by project, have rapid communication, schedule project timelines, and prioritize projects based on how many hours they will take to complete. They are very quick at responding and always have great feedback or suggestions when we come to them with project requests.

Trello also allows us to always have an understanding of upcoming projects that need to be worked on so Staylime can provide feedback and help diagnose issues all while completing other projects for our team.

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

The most impressive trait about Staylime is that there has yet to be a project they cannot complete! Everything we request of them has been completed and with amazing execution. Their team goes the extra mile to provide amazing customer service, timely project completions, and expertise in Ecommerce Development!

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

The Staylime team has been great and there is nothing I would recommend for improvement.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder & CEO of spanienweinonline. We specialize in importing and distributing Spanish wines across Switzerland, with more than 2,800 wines available. We have a physical shop as well as a webshop.

What challenge were you trying to address with Staylime?

We needed a web developer to help us create an e-commerce shop in order to promote our wines all over Switzerland, so we hired Staylime.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Staylime developed an e-commerce shop on Magento 2. They customized several functions and gave it accessibility across different platforms mobile devices. On the site, customers can purchase a single bottle of wine or mix different wines in a case to be packaged and shipped. 

They’ve recently upgraded the site to Magento 2.42, and continue to provide maintenance, support, adjustments, and upgrades.

What is the team composition?

I work with the CEO, the chief developer, and a project manager. There are other developers working on their side, as well.

How did you come to work with Staylime?

I searched online for Magento developers and saw Staylime’s good reviews on Clutch. I met with them in person to describe our needs and see what they could offer. They were knowledgeable and offered competitive pricing, so we decided to bring them in.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested around $25,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working together around February 2020, and the project is still ongoing.

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

The e-commerce website went live by the deadline we set, and it’s responsive and accessible from any device. The customized functions Staylime created work well and have saved us time by taking on tasks that were previously done manually. 

We’ve never had a crash or downtime since the shop went live. The Magento upgrade has gone smoothly, which makes me quite happy. I am satisfied with the partnership and will continue to work with them.

How did Staylime perform from a project management standpoint?

They have been transparent and communicative, especially regarding cost estimates. They always present the figures for our approval and always stay within the limits we’ve set. 

We use Trello and Google Docs. There, Staylime is responsive and has always finished tasks on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They quickly understood what we wanted without us having to give overly detailed explanations. They’re also extremely proactive and know Magento very well. For example, when it was time to do the Magento upgrade, they had a list of potential issues that could occur with the customized tools. They tested them to ensure there would be no crashes when we went live. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Honestly, nothing is missing with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be prepared and know what you want, how it should look, and where you’re going with it. That helps you achieve results faster.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Operations Manager at Zorg Totaal Winkel B.V.. We sell several aids and mobility products, mainly to the private market. My responsibility is the growth of our (online) presence & revenue and optimization of processes.

For what projects/services did your company hire Staylime?

Our new Magento 2 website had the basic functionality we required it to have, but we needed/wanted some UX improvements to make the content more clear for our (mostly older) end users. Our main goal here was to set us apart from the competition and show our expertise through our online channel (website).

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

First of all, we looked for several solutions that include custom options for Magento 2, but none of these fit our exact requirements. Staylime provided the right solution because of their customization, personal approach and quick response time.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We created a design and wrote some basic code to give a clear idea of what we wanted. We provided images and descriptions of what functionality we were looking for. Based on this we got an estimation. After our approval and payment, the development started right away and was carried out within the agreed timeframe. Some small issues that appeared were dealt with correctly afterwards.

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

In total, we worked with 2 people: the Sales Representative and the Project Manager. The development etc. was carried out swiftly without our involvement.

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

After the successful delivery of the end result, we have a better user experience when using our website. Also, we see an improved lead quality for visits to our store after checking the website. People are better informed because they understand the options and possibilities that we offer.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our communication with the Sales Representative at the start of the project was great. After that, it was carried over to the Project Manager and he kept us in the loop considering the progress. We communicated mostly by email and sometimes a quick phone call for status updates.

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

Prices were quite acceptable and the customization was done within a rather short timeframe. We will not hesitate to recommend this company or ask them for any similar customization in the future.

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

This is probably because we are very strict when it comes to the details, but QA could be slightly improved to make sure everything is 100% according to what's discussed before delivering the end result.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Mageworx, a renowned ecommerce service provider and one of the leading Magento extension and Shopify app vendors.

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

We approached Staylime to develop a brand-new Mageworx website that would reflect the company’s new business vision and positioning following our strategic objectives. Started as a Magento extension vendor, our company has quickly evolved and extended our services to offer Shopify app development as well. Therefore, we decided to take on a huge redevelopment project, aiming to revamp our website.

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

Staylime has been our trusted partner for several years. Therefore, when the question of a vendor arose, we turned to them without hesitation to bring the new website to life.

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

The project started with the development of a new visual and brand identity for Mageworx. Staylime created a new minimalistic logo and a corporate style that clearly translate the company’s expertise. Next, they moved to UI/UX design and managed to develop a clean and modern look with custom 3D visualizations and animations. They also built an eye-catching Product page and reworked the catalog structure to introduce a boutique-like experience to our customers.

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

We worked directly with their project manager. The team comprised a solution architect, a frontend developer, a backend developer, an art director, a designer, and 2D/3D illustrators.

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

We’re entirely satisfied with the result. Staylime went beyond common industry standards and ordinary approaches to create a website perfectly reflecting our vision of what an experienced Magento and Shopify solution provider’s website should look like. Moreover, they acted as ecommerce business consultants and helped us reshape the way we market our products and services. The newly launched website turned out to be exactly what we expected: modern, fresh, easy to navigate, and more user-friendly than the previous one.

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

Staylime’s team was always open to discussing all project details, including deadlines, requirements, progress, and whatnot. There were no communication problems: they provided us with frequent updates via email and regular status meetings.

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

Their commitment to work. They had taken all tasks from research to development seriously and with great passion. I was also impressed by their team’s design skills and outside-the-box thinking.

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

There aren’t any. From start to finish, everything was perfect.