Internal Web Portal for Citizen Journalists
Services Covered:

Industry
Advertising & Marketing
Duration
129 months
Budget
Confidential
Start Date
1 May 2007
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
75/100
Good
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Client
VERDURE
Project Summary
Smart Tek SaS, LLC (formerly UkrInSofT) developed a Web 2.0 internal portal for citizen journalists, delivering multiple versions of a complex, interactive web application. The engagement included frontend work (heavy JavaScript/HTML/CSS), backend development in PHP with API integrations, and server work. The project was completed successfully and received positive feedback; the vendor collaborated closely with the client's project management using Teamwork and Basecamp. The relationship is ongoing.
Key Challenges
- Needed expertise in technologies that were difficult to handle internally.
- Required expansion of the in-house team with experienced developers.
- Complex frontend design requirements and highly interactive functionality.
Project Deliverables
- Internal web portal for citizen journalists
- Interactive frontend using Hx JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Backend services using PHP and APIs
- Server setup and operations
Project Solution
The vendor developed a Web 2.0 internal portal for citizen journalists, building multiple versions over the course of the engagement. They handled front-end development with extensive JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to support complex interactive requirements, and implemented backend services using PHP and various APIs. The team also managed server-side work. The vendor worked alongside the client's project management, coordinating via tools like Teamwork and Basecamp.
Project Outcome
- Positive client feedback and high customer satisfaction.
- Successful delivery of a complex project over one and a half years with multiple versions.
- Effective joint project management with transparent English communication using Teamwork and Basecamp.
- Ongoing long-term engagement since May 2017.
Platforms
Web
Tech Stack
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
PHP
REST API
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.88
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The complex project was completed successfully and was received positively by the client. The team managed the project effectively in conjunction with the in-house team, ensuring that all work was clearly communicated.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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