EndorsedendorsedOngoing

Sizzl Dating App Redevelopment and Rebrand

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development
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Industry
Industry

Social Networking

Duration
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8 months

Budget
Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date
Start Date

1 June 2022

Team Size
Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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72/100
Good

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Client

Sizzl Connections

mapLondon, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Nordstone rebuilt and rebranded a mobile dating app for a social networking company, working across mobile and web technologies (React Native, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, MySQL) and cloud APIs. The project is ongoing; Nordstone has met deliverables on time, resolves issues quickly, and runs weekly written updates with biweekly online meetings. The vendor worked closely with the client's nontechnical founders to deliver a user-friendly product.

Key Challenges

  • Redevelop the existing dating app
  • Rebrand and redesign the app's UI and features
  • Replace monthly subscription model with micro-payments for premium features

Project Deliverables

  • Redeveloped mobile app
  • New branding and designs
  • New feature implementations
  • Micro-payments payment flow for premium features

Project Solution

Nordstone was selected after an Upwork tender and interviews and then rebuilt and rebranded the client's complex, issue-filled dating app. They worked closely with the client to introduce numerous new features and a redesigned UI, and implemented payment changes including micro-payments for premium features. The engagement used technologies such as HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React Native for iOS/Android, PHP/Yii2, MySQL, AWS and Google Cloud APIs, and Redux, with a project manager providing weekly updates and biweekly meetings.

Project Outcome

  • Deliverables met on time
  • Issues resolved immediately
  • Regular communication with weekly emails and biweekly meetings leading to improved project management and a user-friendly app

Platforms

  • MobileMobile
  • CloudCloud
  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • HTMLHTML
  • CSSCSS
  • JavaScriptJavaScript
  • React NativeReact Native
  • iOSiOS
  • AndroidAndroid
  • PHPPHP
  • MySQLMySQL
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • ReduxRedux
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star5 out of 5 stars

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The project is still ongoing, but Nordstone has already shown reliability by completing the deliverables promptly and resolving issues immediately. Online biweekly meetings ensure that the internal team is well-updated. Their calm and patient approach is commendable.”

Anonymous

Co-Founder

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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