endorsedOngoing

Open-source development and content support for TYPO3

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

110 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 June 2017

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

TYPO3

Germany

Project Summary

Macopedia contributed open-source development work for the TYPO3 CMS using PHP, JavaScript and databases, while also supporting marketing with content creation and competitor analysis. The engagement produced high-quality, scalable code that met budget, timeline, and quality expectations, and the client continues to use Macopedia for ongoing work.

Key Challenges

Replace an outdated tree implementation to support very large sites (up to 750,000 pages) and enable performant navigation of huge content hierarchies

Project Deliverables

Open-source software components (PHP and JavaScript) to extend the CMS
Content briefs for copywriters to support marketing efforts
Competitor analysis to inform content strategy
Ongoing code contributions and maintenance for the TYPO3 project

Project Solution

Macopedia provided open-source development using PHP, JavaScript and database technologies to extend the client's CMS. They also supported marketing activities by creating content briefs for copywriters and performing competitor analysis. The vendor delivered paid development work and remains the go-to provider for future outsourcing needs.

Project Outcome

Delivered proper technical implementation with high user satisfaction
Met budget, timeline, and quality requirements
Provided responsive support with quick turnaround on feedback (responses within about four hours)

Platforms

Tech Stack

JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The development project was successful, with satisfied clients and appropriate technical implementation. The team kept to the budget, timeframe, and quality requirements, demonstrating their ability to address any issues quickly and accurately.”
Mathias Schreiber
Product Owner, TYPO3 at TYPO3
Date: 03/05/2018