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<p>Codezilla was there from the beginning of this year’s first day of Bucharest Tech Week. The results of our presence there? Spectacular and insightful.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What could have been more appropriate as an insightfulness tool at the Innovation Summit than an app about what AI can do for your business? This is what we decided to ask attendees: Have you met AI? Have you closely seen what it can do for your business? Have you ever wondered how useful your personalized answer can get to help you meet your objectives?</p><h4>The Answer, Revealed by Codezilla and ChatGPT</h4><p>We took a stand right in the lobby and offered answers to attendees who needed solutions for their businesses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since we closely work with technology and the latest trends, we set up an example of how a standard tool can apply directly to you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our specialists developed the Have you met AI? app, which provided users with personalized initiatives, tools, and next steps for their business objectives, depending on the industry, scope, and tech assets.</p><h4>Insights from our CEO</h4><p>Sebastian Doroftei, our CEO, has shared tech insights at the Racing into the Future of Innovation panel. Tech is about finding the best solutions for customers from different industries and with unique products and services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, technology evolves constantly. We recommend investing in new technologies even before projects start to arrive, so you can develop a specialized team.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even though a new technology is hard to evaluate at first, we recommend thoroughly studying it. Codezilla has done so since the beginning. Our specialists were among the first who <a href="https://codezilla.global/services/mobile-development">developed mobile apps</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We invest in new technologies and recommend this approach to allow developers to continuously learn and evolve.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sebastian Doroftei took the stage at the <a href="https://www.techweek.ro/innovation-summit">Innovation Summit</a>, together with other speakers such as Tobias Matter (Head of Bosch Engineering Center Cluj), Cristian Patachia (Orange Business Development &amp; Innovation Manager), and Dan Cristea (Head of Digital Software Development Practices BCR). The event also brought together international speakers like Rahaf Harfoush (NYT Best Selling Author &amp; Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture), and Mark Batey (International Creativity and Innovation Expert).</p><h4>The Codezilla Innovation Team</h4><p>Tech leads, project managers, and marketing representatives discussed with guests, offered tips and recommendations, and got into insightful debates on technology and much more. Codezilla participated at the Innovation Summit together with other event partners such as Bosch, Orange Business, and Google.</p>

<p>Codezilla was there from the beginning of this year’s first day of Bucharest Tech Week.</p>

Codezilla Gave More at Innovation Summit | Bucharest Tech Week

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<p>The Romanian software development company Codezilla announces its global expansion initiative by opening an office in Chicago, Illinois, USA.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With over two decades of experience and a team of more than 120 skilled programmers, most of Codezilla’s services are already delivered to international customers - from Europe and America. As part of the 2023 development strategy, it has been decided to open an office in the USA, to facilitate local communication with clients and grow the business at a faster pace.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The development services will be provided with the help of the teams from the offices in Bucharest and Iași. At this time, there are only support teams in the US.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"<i>It's no secret that we invest in strengthening the brand outside of Romania as well, and America was a natural first option. This is due to the opportunities there, but also to the fact that, when it comes to customers from Europe, we can more efficiently ensure the local presence of specialists from the headquarters in Romania</i>" said Sebastian Doroftei, CEO of Codezilla. "<i>If the assumed objectives are achieved, next year we will initiate the opening of other international offices</i>".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>The USA Team</h4><p>All of the company's efforts in the United States will be managed by John Hitchins, who joined the Codezilla team this month as Business Growth Manager.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>John comes with over 25 years of experience in coordinating IT projects and with a strategic mind working on the specs of the American market. The natural alignment with Codezilla's values, as well as the development strategy it already implements from its Chicago headquarters, make this partnership a very valuable one for the company, whose goals are bold ones.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Codezilla in Figures</h4><p>After announcing the expansion of its portfolio of services and the growth of turnover by more than 40% compared to the previous year, Codezilla's revenues in the first four months of 2023 exceeded the results of the same period last year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Expectations for 2023 numbers are higher, with 25% growth expected from Chicago projects alone, but also local growth at least similar to previous years.</p>

Codezilla is happy to announce its global expansion initiative by opening an office in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

<p>Codezilla announces its global expansion initiative by opening an office in the USA.</p>

Codezilla Expands to the US with the Opening of a New Office in Chicago

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Tech Insights

<p>SaaS or Software as a Service has revolutionized software applications for businesses and even the way of working. Imagine that a cloud-based delivery model allows you to access software by subscription without additional local installation or maintenance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SaaS has grown in popularity in the B2B market segment as it’s easy to use, comes with training and it uses fewer resources than locally developed options. Let’s explore how SaaS has impacted the industry (and our world)!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>How Saas Is Changing the Business Game</h4><p>Saas works simply – a cloud provider hosts applications that become available to customers by request. Users access applications or products through the web and mobile browsers. The provider handles maintenance and updates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Saas companies create, develop, host, and maintain products while having instant access to a global market. According to Statista, Saas is expected to be worth around <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/505243/worldwide-software-as-a-service-revenue/">195 billion U.S. dollars</a> by the end of 2023.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For businesses and end users, Saas applications have plenty of benefits. Here are a few of them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Accessibility</strong>: Software products are accessible to businesses of all sizes, regardless of their location. The costs are transparent, therefore, easy to manage. Businesses can use the tools within a few days, without the fuss that local applications involved before. Moreover, now small businesses have access to the same tools as big businesses.</li><li><strong>Cost-effectiveness</strong>: SaaS products are cost-effective since companies purchase one subscription instead of many software licenses that also need local installations, and resources for further maintenance.</li><li><strong>Scalability &amp; flexibility</strong>: Businesses can scale operations easily and quickly. Moreover, subscriptions can upgrade or downgrade the subscription according to company needs.</li><li><strong>Care-free innovation</strong>: SaaS products adapt to industry needs. As tech evolves and innovates, so do software products. Updates are automatic, so in-house technical staff doesn’t have to go through all the burden of maintenance.</li><li><strong>Team collaboration</strong>: Teams from different departments can easily collaborate on common files. Users store data in the cloud and can access it from anywhere anytime.</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h4>The Most Impactful Examples of Saas</h4><p>You may already use Saas for your business without even knowing it. Here are five examples that impacted many industries globally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Salesforce</h3><p>The cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software has changed business sales processes. Among the features of Salesforce are customer service, sales automation, and marketing automation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With <a href="https://ascendix.com/blog/how-many-companies-use-salesforce/">150,000 global customers</a> – among which are Spotify, Amazon Web Services, and Toyota, Salesforce is a top SaaS platform.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Microsoft Office 365</h3><p>The productivity suite is the go-to choice for businesses that operate on the cloud with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over a million companies worldwide rely on the Microsoft 365 Suite.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Dropbox</h3><p>Dropbox is a top leading cloud-based file storage and sharing platform. Dropbox has changed how teams collaborate on documents and other types of files.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The platform offers features such as automatic syncing, version control, and many others that make it easy for users to work on the same documents, regardless of their location.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Zoom</h3><p>Zoom has seen impressive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic when it became the first option for video conferencing worldwide.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The platform can provide options to have video meetings, webinars, and many other types of events.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>HubSpot</h3><p>HubSpot is a cloud-based marketing and sales platform that has transformed the way businesses manage their inbound marketing efforts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The platform provides features for email marketing, social media management, and analytics insights, making it a popular choice for businesses looking to streamline their marketing and sales processes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>How Does the Future of Saas Look?</h4><p>Software as a Service has everything it takes to grow and evolve. While businesses continue to move operations to the cloud, providers come up with more solutions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We should see more innovative solutions emerge, together with boundaries between SaaS and other technologies becoming blurred. The influence that SaaS has on technology will last for years to come, while businesses might tend even more to turn to cloud-based products.</p>

SaaS has revolutionized software applications for businesses and even the way of working. Let’s explore how SaaS has impacted the industry (and our world)!

<p>SaaS or Software as a Service has revolutionized software applications for businesses and even the way of working. Imagine that a cloud-based delivery model allows you to access software…</p>

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What Can Saas Do for Your Business?

<p>Name a successful business that works well and isn’t visible in the online world… Yep, it’s hard for us too. You need at least a website and a social media page. To begin with, a website’s performance is crucial to online success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Users expect to quickly and efficiently obtain information or the services they are looking for. Therefore, a slow-loading site can lead to an unpleasant and frustrating experience. In addition, a website that loads slo-o-o-wly can have a negative impact on SEO (search engine optimization), which can affect the site's ranking in search results and, implicitly, its traffic and sales.</p><h4>What Influences a Website’s Performance?</h4><p>In general, there are a number of factors, including site size and complexity, hosting, image optimization, use of third-party code (such as analytics tools or plugins), and speed user login.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Google PageSpeed uses two main indicators to determine the site’s score - <strong>speed metrics</strong> and <strong>user metrics</strong>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speed metrics refer to the time required to load and display the content of the page, as well as the time required to allow interaction with it. These include:</p><ul><li><strong>First Contentful Paint </strong>(FCP) → the time required to display the first content of the page.</li><li><strong>Largest Contentful Paint</strong> (LCP) → the time required to display the largest content of the page.</li><li><strong>Time to Interactive</strong> (TTI) → the time required to allow interaction with the page.</li><li><strong>Cumulative Layout Shift</strong> (CLS) → the measure of content instability, i.e. how much content elements move during page loading.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>User metrics refer to the user's experience and how he interacts with the page content. These include:</p><ul><li><strong>First Input Delay</strong> (FID) → the time it takes to allow the user to interact with the page, such as the time it takes to click a button.</li><li><strong>Total Blocking Time</strong> (TBT) → the time during which the page is blocked and the user cannot interact with it.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://pagespeed.web.dev/">Google PageSpeed Insights</a> evaluates these metrics and provides a performance score, which can be used to determine how well the site is performing in terms of speed and user experience. The score is from 0 to 100 and the higher it is, the better the site's performance.</p><h4>How Can Website Performance Be Improved?</h4><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Image Optimization</h3><p>One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve website performance is image optimization. This can be achieved by reducing the size and resolution of the images used on the site so that they are smaller and easier to load.</p><p>It is also important to use appropriate image formats such as JPEG or PNG and avoid heavier formats such as BMP or TIFF.</p><p>In addition, it is recommended to use WebP and AVIF. These formats can be used by reducing the size of image files and the loading time.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Code Optimization</h3><p>Another important aspect is code optimization. You can achieve this by removing unused or redundant code, as well as by using compressed and minified code. In addition, it is important to avoid the excessive use of third-party code or plugins that can slow down the site's performance.</p><p>Another optimization technique is critical CSS, the technique that involves the fast and priority delivery of the necessary CSS to render the basic content of the page. This is important for optimizing site performance, as CSS can affect page load time, especially on mobile devices or weaker connections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here are some details about the critical CSS implementation:</p><ul><li><strong>Identifying critical content</strong> → The first step in implementing critical CSS is identifying the critical content of the page. This is the basic content of the page that must be rendered as quickly as possible to provide a good user experience.</li><li><strong>Writing Critical CSS</strong> → Critical CSS should only contain the styles needed to render critical content and should be as small as possible. It can be done by using a critical CSS library or by manually creating a portion of CSS.</li><li><strong>Delivering non-critical CSS</strong> → After the critical CSS has been delivered and rendered, the non-critical CSS can be delivered. You can complete this by using an asynchronous loading technique or by delaying its loading until the critical content has been rendered.</li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Cache Management</h3><p>Using the cache can significantly improve website performance. You can achieve this by temporarily storing information from the website on the user's device so that they are not downloaded every time the website is accessed. This can reduce loading time and improve user experience.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Appropriate Hosting</h3><p>Choosing the right hosting is also important. It is recommended to opt for quality hosting, with high bandwidth and fast and stable servers.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>Using a Simple and Clean Design</h3><p>A simple and clean design can significantly improve website performance. Using a limited number of images, fonts, and colors can reduce the size of the site and improve loading time.</p><p>You should also avoid the excessive use of visual effects or animations, which can slow down the site's performance.</p><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Performance Testing and Monitoring</h4><p>Testing and monitoring website performance is crucial to identify problems and fix them in a timely manner. There are a number of tools available, such as Google PageSpeed Insights or <a href="https://gtmetrix.com/">GTmetrix</a>. You can use them to evaluate site performance and identify issues.</p><p>All these optimizations are great for SEO (search engine optimization) because the site's performance can affect its ranking in the search results. Google has explicitly stated that site performance is a key factor for ranking in search results and that sites with better performance will rank better.</p><p>In addition, site performance can indirectly affect SEO by impacting the user experience and bounce rate. If users leave the site due to slow loading or an unpleasant experience, this can negatively affect the site's ranking in search results.</p><h4>&nbsp;</h4><h4>Ready to Have a Performing Website?</h4><p>Human attention span is now 8 seconds. However, when it comes to a website, if it doesn’t load in 3 seconds, it turns into bad UX. Nobody wants a lead that doesn’t turn into a customer because of slow loading, right?</p><p>According to Statista, there are almost <a href="https://www.statista.com/chart/19058/number-of-websites-online/">2 billion websites</a> in the world. Imagine the competition! So, the next step for your business growth and success might just be a fast-performing website!</p><p>If you need a website for your business, <a href="https://codezilla.ro/">Codezilla</a> has the right solution for you!</p>

Users expect to obtain information or the services they are looking for quickly and efficiently. A slow-loading site can lead to an unpleasant and frustrating experience. How can you have a fast-performing website?

<p>Users expect to obtain information or the services they are looking for quickly and efficiently. A slow-loading site can lead to an unpleasant and frustrating experience. How can you have a fast-performing website?</p>

Why Is Website Performance Critical for Your Online Business?

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Case Study

<p>Obviously, prices and quality of products are important, together with brand confidence. But… Is it possible that you'd be attracted by a fresh perspective to online shopping through an app featuring live streaming and lifestyle content? A platform like Explorado proposed just that. It integrates shopping, relaxation, and infotainment. Creating its mobile app was the next natural step for this daring company that wants to revolutionize e-commerce. Here, we come into the picture.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Challenges</h4><p>The challenge was that we needed to deliver very fast. In just 2 months time, we had to "give birth" to the Android and iOS app based on the existing back-end and the provided design.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Approach and Solutions</h4><h3>App Development Technology</h3><p>The application had the goal of being multiplatform, with a high loading speed as it is also hosting a digital shop, as well as live streams. Therefore, we’ve chosen <a href="https://codezilla.ro/blog/react-native">React Native</a> for front-end purposes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We have worked based on the design template while keeping in mind that all native mobile apps require further updates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Large Team, Many Resources</h3><p>Given the deadline, we’ve allocated a large team to the project, to make sure that the development process is finished on time, while more pairs of eyes would ensure that bugs would be prevented. Also, we built a large enough team so that the deadline wouldn’t feel a burden for any one of the developers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Every step of the project included consultancy and know-how, to make sure that the client has a complete picture of the project deployment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Waterfall Approach</h3><p>We’ve chosen Waterfall delivery for quick results and to make sure speed mixes with success.</p><p>The Waterfall approach allows us to have a clear and complete view on the entire project from the beginning.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Our Results</h4><p>We’ve managed to deliver the desired results 2 days before the deadline.</p><p>Therefore, we have proven to ourselves once more that the right choices lead to the right results.</p>

Case Study: Quickly Developing the Explorado App

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<p>Not always something that looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, is a duck. Sometimes it's a swan! And React Native is clearly a swan.&nbsp;<br><br>You already know that you want to develop a mobile app for your business, but don't know how to get started?&nbsp;<br><br>When we talk about <a href="/blog/case-study-medlife-mobile-app">native applications</a>, each technology has its own needs, We will have two developments, with two different teams, with different technical capabilities and different budgets. So, the questions start to arise: what do I start with, Android or iOS? Or can I do both? How will it affect my customers if I do only one? Will I need a bigger budget if I want both of them?&nbsp;<br><br>With trumpets and fireworks, React Native enters the scene.</p><h4>What Is React Native?</h4><p>React Native is an open source platform that allows the development of cross-platform mobile applications. This means that the developed application will be accessible on both Android and iOS with a single development.&nbsp;<br><br>This is possible because, although it looks and feels like a native platform, the code is written in JavaScript. Swan, right?</p><h4>Platform Benefits</h4><p>It is clear that the main obvious benefit is to have a mobile application that is accessible from the beginning, for all customers who want to use it, whether they prefer Android or iOS. The good news is that React Native offers, in addition:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Speed in development.</li><li>Cost efficiency.</li><li>Easy integration with external plugins on all operating systems.</li></ul><p>In addition to the advantages over native Android or iOS applications, it is good to know that React Native also has a good loading speed and that it invests in continuous platform development.&nbsp;<br><br>Most of the time, when we talk about developing a mobile application, React Native is the obvious choice, and now we hope it is clear why.</p>

<p>Not always something that looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, is a duck. Sometimes it's a swan! And React Native is clearly a swan …</p>

Native Mobile Applications:  React Native, the Obvious Choice. Why?

<p>When you begin a new website development project with a content management system in place (CMS), the most important decision you must make is what technology to use.&nbsp;<br><br>For sure, the first option that comes to mind is WordPress, the most widespread CMS technology, that obviously has a lot of well-known advantages. However, WordPress is not a perfect fit for every website. So, before deciding, make sure you have all the facts. An alternative that is winning grounds, especially on high complexity projects, is Drupal.&nbsp;<br><br>Let’s find out what are the main attributes of Drupal and when it’s the right CMS for your project.</p><h4>Advanced Technology and High Performance</h4><p>Advanced technology of the platform means a lower resource consumption, that can be translated into fast loading and high performance of the website. So, if your project is a high complexity website, to minimize your server costs and have an increased performance after launch, Drupal is the best way to go.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Fun fact:</strong> did you know that the first 3 seconds in your website loading are decisive for the first impression of the user?</p><h4>Perfect Integration and Stability</h4><p>When all the elements are a perfect match, like a puzzle, the user experience is pleasant, website management becomes easier and the possibilities for customization and scaling become limitless. This is exactly what Drupal offers you: perfect integration of all the elements that work together perfectly, in the platform, for a unitary and stable result.&nbsp;<br><br>If you have a high number of processes and functionalities on your website, choosing Drupal assures perfect integration between them.</p><h4>Flexibility and Scalability</h4><p>Perfect integration of all the elements means you will have endless development possibilities on an already developed basis. By being one of the most flexible CMS platforms, Drupal is perfect if you think that your website will be modified often in time.&nbsp;<br><br>Because on other platforms it may be easier to build a new website from scratch, than to build up new functionalities that weren’t considered from the beginning, you can consider a Drupal website a long-term investment.</p><h4>Security</h4><p>Since we are talking about an open-source platform, it’s normal to raise the security question. However, Drupal is maybe one of the most stable and secure CMS platforms you can choose and that’s why:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The Drupal security team, formed by more than 40 specialists, constantly works to identify, and fix vulnerabilities.</li><li>Passwords are encrypted in the database, including characters, which makes them almost impossible to break.</li><li>There is a community review system on every module, for a detailed check-up</li><li>Can be created a very detailed limited access in the platform, to ensure the necessary limits on accounts to maintain security.</li><li>There are constant updates that ensures fast solving for every potential security breach identified</li></ul><h4>Free of Charge</h4><p>Even if we are talking about a top platform, very stable, flexible, and technologically advanced, Drupal is an open-source platform, so you won’t pay any extra money besides the actual website development.</p><h4>Conclusion</h4><p>Drupal is the perfect choice for a high complexity project or a website with the potential for constant updates.&nbsp;<br><br>If you are not sure that this is a perfect match for you or you have any more questions, you can contact us, and we will help you make an informed and strategic decision.</p>

<p>When you begin a new website development project with a content management system in place (CMS), the most important decision you must make is what technology to use …</p>

Why Choose Drupal for Your Website?

<p>One thing is clear: in 2022 we like things to move. Especially if they move well. This is valid both in real life and online.&nbsp;<br><br>Animations have always been those key elements that attract attention. Yet, it seems that 2022 has taken the whole concept of website animation to another level. And we really like it, because modern sites are creative, dynamic and they inspire interaction, which is, after all, the ultimate goal when it comes to what we want to happen online.&nbsp;<br><br>We leave below some animation ideas that you can implement on your site, to be up to date with the latest trends.</p><h4>Animated Intro</h4><p>We know that the site should load in 3 seconds, but if it takes longer, during which time a nice animation appears on the screen and presents a preview of the site, tells a beautiful story or simply, it is eye catching, does not bother anyone.</p><h4>Punctual Animations</h4><p>This is the most typical form of animation, but hey, classic remains classic and doesn't go out of style. This category includes any on-page animated element that is not related to a particular user or site action:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Animated background videos that tell the story of the brand or which gives you a mood.</li><li>Animated icons or design elements.</li><li>Logo animation.</li><li>Short GIFs.</li></ul><h4>Micro Interactions</h4><p>Similar to punctual animations, micro interactions are small animations, but they happen in connection with the user's actions on the site. They can be activated by clicking on them, on the mouseover or on other actions defined as a cause and effect (enter the menu - animate the logo, press a key - go to the next page or change the background of the page you are on).&nbsp;<br><br>The charisma of these small animations is given by the interaction with them and the user's power over what happens on the site. If they turn into little games or stories, they are even more attractive and interesting.</p><h4>Scrollytelling</h4><p>Scrolling is the technique of telling an animated story, which unfolds in front of the user as he scrolls. It is perhaps the most dynamic form of animation that you can integrate into your site. Also, it offers countless possibilities for decline.&nbsp;<br><br>We can have a website that is built element-by-element as we go through it or that just changes and animates. We can also have animated floating elements, which we keep with us throughout the length of a web page or we can even tell a whole story using user-controlled animation on a single frame. Sky is the limit!</p><h4>Parallax</h4><p>Parallax is the father of animations, being one of the techniques used for years. In this case, the elements of the website move seemingly independently of each other, with different speeds, giving the feeling of dynamism and animation.&nbsp;<br><br>Although in recent years it has had its ups and downs in terms of popularity, Parallax has returned in force due to the possibility of combining it with storytelling. And the result is pretty cool!</p><h4>All of the Above</h4><p>Good news, modern websites in 2022 are priceless because they don't have to be limited by one type of animation. As long as the used effects overlap nicely and match, telling the story together and using them does not have the undesirable result of overloading the user experience, we can say that the merrier principle fits perfectly!&nbsp;<br><br>We hope that our information will inspire you to choose or create a website that is as dynamic and lively as possible!</p>

<p>One thing is clear: in 2022 we like things to move. Especially if they move well. This is valid both in real life and online. Animations have always been those key elements …</p>

2022 Website Trends: Animations

<p>In the context of the growing interest in easier and more eco-friendly transport, Splash offers alternative urban mobility solutions - renting electric scooters in Bucharest. To support its premium brand position, because of its modern fleet &amp; high-quality scooters, Splash needed a mobile application that would strengthen its position - with an emphasis on quality and intuition.</p><h4>Challenges</h4><p>Create a mobile application for Splash that would include the following requirements:</p><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Simplicity and intuitiveness for the user (UX &amp; UI).</li><li>Stability and performance, regardless of the number of active users.</li><li>Managing the information and data obtained for the best decisions and personalized communication</li></ol><h4>Approach and Solutions</h4><h3>UX &amp; UI design</h3><p>When we first built the user flow and design for the app, our focus was to create simplified processes and build an overall pleasant user experience.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Based on the phone number, we created a simple authentication process.</li><li>Easy access to all the essential information on the first screen.</li><li>Easy and intuitive access to start the ride by pressing a button.</li><li>Centralizing payment possibilities (prepay, per trip, subscription or voucher) and facilitating the prepayment process or saving card data in a single section (wallet).</li></ul><h3>Development Technology</h3><p>The application was built to be multiplatform, accessible in the same form on iOS and Android, easily scalable, with good loading speed and very stable, taking into account multiple subsequent updates from the beginning.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>To comply with all of this, <a href="/blog/react-native">React Native</a> was chosen for mobile applications, and for the backend we created a microservices architecture using the Node JS server with the Express JS framework and a database on SQL - Mongo DB.</p><h3>Admin Interface</h3><p>We built an admin with multiple functionalities outside the essential categories, to later facilitate the processes of optimization and updates, marketing automation and enhanced customer journey or BI.&nbsp;<br><br>For development we used React, being a mature framework, with many libraries, which offers speed in development and security, having a solid community of developers.</p><h3>Custom Feedback</h3><p>Knowing that the application is only half the experience, and the feedback from the reality of using e-scooters is perhaps the most important, we used the application to manage it easily and quickly, giving customers the opportunity to give feedback directly in the app, after each ride.&nbsp;<br><br>In addition, where it is possible, we have automated feedback management directly from the platform (for example, when a scooter receives 3 feedbacks with a star, it automatically goes into maintenance).</p><h3>Constant Maintenance and Optimizations</h3><p>With all of the implementations detailed above, we created an app with multiple tools and automations. It allowed us to bring relevant updates, from real experience and analysis on significant data, which would add value to the brand.</p><h4>Results</h4><p>Two years after it was released, Splash became the largest alternative transport company with 100% Romanian capital, on the Romanian market. This is an achievement obtained based on user experiences and compliance with the brand promise (something to which the application had a substantial contribution), without significant marketing budgets.&nbsp;<br><br>Moreover, the Splash brand continues to grow, and will soon launch a ride-hailing mobility service.</p>

Case Study: Developing the Splash Mobility Mobile App & Admin Interface

<p>In the context of the growing interest in easier and more eco-friendly transport, Splash offers alternative urban mobility solutions - renting electric scooters in Bucharest …</p>

<p>Following an extensive rebranding process, Decor Floor, the market leader in flooring solutions, has become Wemat and recently launched its new website, www.wemat.global, developed in partnership with Codezilla.</p><h4>Challenge</h4><p>The main purpose of the new website is to be a presentation, which represents the new brand in relation to what it means, what it can do, its vast experience, and its multiple successful projects. This means many interconnected variables on different levels and different scenarios (services offered, partners, projects, specific image galleries).&nbsp;<br><br>Our main challenge was to build the new Wemat website in such a way that all these variables connect coherently with each other, both for the end-user and for the Wemat marketers who wanted an easy and intuitive CMS.</p><h4>Approach and Solutions</h4><h3>Structured and Comprehensive Approach</h3><p>From the beginning, the project was divided into as many defining elements as possible, from component types, content structures and the interconnectivity between them, static and dynamic pages defined at component level and the dynamic links on each area.&nbsp;<br><br>Using a Waterfall approach, we started the project development with the complete documentation, directions and deadlines for each stage and a clear objective regarding the result. In this process we used tools like Figma and Jira for the whole BA and PM process.</p><h3>Content Structures and Dynamic Pages</h3><p>All variables were defined as separate content structures, easy to enter in the CMS, structured and organised according to the flow agreed with the client.&nbsp;<br><br>At the frontend level, the pages were built dynamically, using Axios to fetch data from the structures of content created in the site's pages.</p><h3>Intuitive Management Console</h3><p>For the administration console we chose Strapi, one of the easiest and most intuitive open source CMS development technologies.&nbsp;<br><br>In addition, to add convenience and speed to content management, we used React Meltdown to render texts on the WhatYouSeeIsWhatYouGet principle.</p><h3>Used Technologies</h3><ul><li>Front end: ReactJS, React-markdown, React-slick, Axios, Sass.</li><li>Back end: Strapi, NodeJS.</li></ul><h4>Results</h4><ul><li>Short development time. It took only one month for the first stage of launching the website, as well as the completion of some functionalities and tasks related to the second stage. All of these translate into the completion of the whole project before the agreed deadline.</li><li>Easy administration console even for a non-technical user, with structured content upload and ease of understanding.</li><li>Dynamic website, which automatically pulls its content without duplicated information in pages or differences between pages with the same content.</li><li>Happy customer :)</li></ul>

Case Study: Codezilla Developed the New Website for Wemat Global

<p>Following an extensive rebranding process, Decor Floor, the market leader in flooring solutions, has become Wemat and recently launched its new website …</p>

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