endorsedOngoing

TikkTalk Marketplace Development & Production Deployment

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development • Software QA and Testing

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

Duration

126 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 February 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

TikkTalk

Oslo, Norway

Project Summary

Sloboda Studio developed and deployed a marketplace website (TikkTalk) building both frontend and backend using Ruby on Rails and Vue.js, integrating analytics, CRM, SEO tools, and WebRTC. They delivered the MVP, managed Heroku deployment and QA, and maintained a long-term relationship that supported timely launches and product improvements. The client credits the team with strong implementation, proactive testing, and reliable project management.

Key Challenges

Limited budget made hiring local engineers in Oslo unaffordable
Difficulty finding reliable individual freelancers and ensuring consistent staffing
Pressure to deliver a working product under tight deadlines

Project Deliverables

Frontend and backend website
Integrations with Google Analytics, SEO, CRM, ad-tracking, UX tools and WebRTC
SendGrid email integration
Heroku deployment and operations management
QA test coverage and automated tests
Initial MVP and 74 components implemented

Project Solution

Sloboda Studio built the client's frontend and backend using Ruby on Rails and Vue.js, integrated third-party tools for analytics, SEO, CRM, ad-tracking, UX management, and WebRTC, and implemented SendGrid for email. They managed deployment on Heroku, provided quality-assurance work and test coverage according to the client's specs, delivered the initial MVP (including 74 components), and continue to handle full development and operations. The engagement scaled to a team of approximately 10 consultants, eight of whom were from Sloboda Studio.

Project Outcome

Implemented tests proactively, improving product quality
Met deadlines and enabled timely releases, often working overtime when necessary
Fostered open collaboration and contributed ideas that improved planning and product decisions

Platforms

Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails
Vue.js
webRTC
Google Analytics
SendGrid
Heroku

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Sloboda Studio's quality and breadth of talent secured a long-term partnership. They've helped catalyze an eightfold growth in revenue annually. The team features an array of uniquely skilled technical specialists. They pair excellent and timely project management with reliable implementation.”
Gautam Chandna
CEO
Date: 05/20/2019