Rankly Social Lists Platform Development
Services Covered:

Industry
Media
Duration
24 months
Budget
200K - 999K
Start Date
1 August 2012
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
68/100
Good
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Client
Rankly
Project Summary
CodeIT developed Rankly, a social-list blogging platform, from detailed concept sketches into a fully functioning web product using Zend (Zend 2) for the backend and advanced JavaScript on the frontend. The vendor produced mockups and delivered the final website between 2012 and 2014. Within three months of release the site attracted over 100,000 unique visitors per month and traffic continued to grow. The client praised CodeIT's diligence, quality of coding, and collaborative workflow.
Key Challenges
- Build the platform from scratch based on concept sketches.
- Develop a scalable social media website capable of handling millions of users.
- Create an attractive, fast, and secure site optimized for viral growth.
Project Deliverables
- Working mockup
- Final working website (social lists/blogging platform)
- Backend implemented on Zend/Zend 2
- Frontend implemented with advanced JavaScript
Project Solution
The vendor was selected after an extensive screening process and interviews. Working from the client's concept sketches, CodeIT developed interactive mockups and then implemented the agreed-upon functionality. They built the backend using Zend/Zend 2 and implemented an advanced JavaScript frontend, delivering a final, working web platform. The engagement included designers, project managers, developers, and QA resources distributed between Norway and Ukraine.
Project Outcome
- Attracted over 100,000 unique visitors per month within three months of release.
- Traffic continued to grow, with users responding positively to the site.
- Client reported high satisfaction with CodeIT's diligence, quality, and collaboration.
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
JavaScript
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The website attracts more than 100,000 unique visitors per month and the traffic continues to grow, thanks to CodeIT’s high-quality coding. They were diligent, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence. They provided premium results and were priced accordingly.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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