Animal Marketplace: Web Rebuild and Native iOS/Android Apps
Services Covered:

Industry
Media
Duration
14 months
Budget
50K - 199K
Start Date
1 February 2018
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
77/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
EBS Integrator rebuilt an online animal marketplace into a modern web platform using React and Node.js and delivered native iOS and Android apps. Key features included real-time chat, social login, saved-search alerts, and advanced search functionality. The website and apps were deployed and received positive user feedback despite initial bugs; the client highlighted strong technical expertise, organized processes, and effective project management.
Key Challenges
- Outdated legacy platform (built in 2003) lacking mobile responsiveness
- Need to rebuild the platform from scratch and deliver native iOS and Android applications
Project Deliverables
- Marketplace web platform rebuilt using React and Node.js
- Native iOS application
- Native Android application
- Real-time chat functionality
- Saved search with alerts
- Social login integrations
- Advanced/sophisticated search functionality
- Technical specifications and frontend designs
Project Solution
EBS Integrator revamped the marketplace platform using React for the frontend and Node.js for the backend and developed native mobile apps for iOS (Swift) and Android. They implemented features including a real-time chat tool, saved-search alerts, social login, and advanced search functionality. The vendor executed end-to-end development, produced full technical specifications and frontend designs, and provided ongoing feedback and testing throughout the engagement. The client collaborated primarily with a project manager supported by a frontend developer, backend developer, iOS specialist, and Android specialist.
Project Outcome
- The website deployed in December and the mobile apps launched
- The platform received positive user feedback despite initial bugs
- The client considered the project a success and was satisfied with the vendor's work
- Project management was strong with regular contact, though resource turnover caused some delays
- High-quality deliverables and detailed documentation were delivered, but additional QA would have reduced launch issues
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Tech Stack
React.js
Node.js
Swift
Android
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.63
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The website and apps have deployed, receiving positive user feedback despite some bugs experienced at the site’s launch. EBS Integrator produced top-notch development work with few delays. Their technical expertise, systematic processes, and organization made for a smooth workflow.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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