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Drupal Backend Development for Home Services Platform

Services Covered:

Website Development

Industry

Home Services

Duration

4 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 September 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Grand Rapids, United States of America

Project Summary

Darwoft serves as the outsourced development arm for a home services platform, handling site redesigns, backend development and custom Drupal modules using JavaScript, PHP, and CSS3. They also migrated the backend from Rackspace to Pantheon and provide ongoing maintenance and updates. Their work has improved the client's professional brand image, and the client values direct communication with developers and the team's problem-solving commitment.

Key Challenges

Supplement internal development capacity with an external development arm

Project Deliverables

Ongoing website redesigns
Site updates
Maintenance of site functionalities
Backend and software development of custom Drupal modules
Migration of backend server from Rackspace to Pantheon

Project Solution

Darwoft provided ongoing website redesigns, site updates, and maintenance of site functionality for a large home services platform. They performed backend and software development for custom Drupal modules using JavaScript, PHP, and CSS3, and migrated the backend server from Rackspace to Pantheon. The engagement was supported by two to three developers working directly with the client, with the client spending around $10,000 per month.

Project Outcome

Improved professional brand image
Ongoing support for a major redesign and backend restructuring
High-quality work and effective problem-solving from the vendor
Streamlined collaboration enabled by direct developer communication and use of Trello

Platforms

Web
Cloud
CMS

Tech Stack

JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Darwoft’s work contributes to a more professional brand image. The cohesion of their team ensures in-depth problem solving and a high quality of work, while direct communication with the developers streamlines the process.”
Anonymous
CEO
Date: 11/28/2018