endorsedOngoing

Website Rebuild and AWS Migration for High School Sports Media

Services Covered:

Website Development • UI/UX Design • Cloud Consulting and Services

Industry

Social Networking

Duration

88 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 April 2019

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

79/100

Good

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Client

SchoolDuels

Baltimore, United States of America

Project Summary

Velvetech rebuilt the client's legacy PHP site into a mobile-friendly React site and migrated the infrastructure to AWS. They designed and implemented an improved admin portal and backend features to simplify uploading scores and schedules. End users and coaches reported the site is quicker and easier to use, and the client praised Velvetech's responsiveness and project ownership.

Key Challenges

Migrate from an older PHP site to a mobile-friendly React site
Adopt a new technology stack and migrate infrastructure to AWS
Improve admin workflows for uploading scores and schedules

Project Deliverables

Rebuilt website and migrated infrastructure to AWS
Admin portal design and implementation
Backend admin features to simplify uploading scores and schedules

Project Solution

Velvetech performed a full rebuild of the site, migrating the infrastructure to AWS and implementing new features in the admin portal. They designed the admin portal and implemented backend improvements to make uploading scores and schedules easier. The website frontend design was handled by a third-party while Velvetech focused on backend, platform migration, and the admin experience.

Project Outcome

End users (parents) reported satisfaction with the site content and usability
Coaches adopted the admin panel after an initial learning curve and found it quicker and easier
Overall project quality was good and the vendor maintained effective communication despite language and time differences

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Multiple types of users are pleased with the new site, both because of its content and backend functionality. Velvetech LLC took pride in their work and effectively removed roadblocks, including a language and time difference. Customers can expect a professional and energetic partner.”
Jake Shipley
CEO
Date: 02/17/2020