Creative Online Services

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Founded:
1999
Hourly Rates:
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees:
2 - 9
Avg. Project Cost:
$50,000+
Ratings:
4.2 9 Reviews

Services

  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Development

Industries Served

Energy & Utilities Financial Services Mining & Metals Real Estate Retail & E-commerce Food & Beverage Sports & Fitness Agriculture Human Resources

Where We Specialize

16% Vue.js
Vue.js 16%
E-commerce Development 13%
Game Development 12%
Testing Services 11%
Blockchain Development 9%
Mobile App Development 8%
Web Development 7%
AI Development 7%
Software Development 6%
Bot Development 6%
Cloud Computing Services 5%

Industry Expertise

Retail100%

Typical Project Size

59% Small Business
35% Enterprise
6% Midmarket Business

About

Creative Online Services has been in business since 1999, delivering technology projects for clients. Creative Online Services focuses on Digital Marketing. With 2 - 9 people on staff, Creative Online Services can take on projects of varying size. Typical hourly rates run around $100 - $149/hr, with an average project cost near $10,000. Overall, Creative Online Services is one of the options worth shortlisting for a technology project.

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Creative Online Services Delivered a Quality Cloud Services Solution on Time

Maya Gagnon / Co-Founder | Sep 05, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

The Cloud Services work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes.

If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We hired Creative Online Services to reduce our cloud bill and clean up an AWS setup that had grown messy over the years. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Cloud Services
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Ottawa, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Energy & Utilities company based in Ottawa, Canada. I'm the Co-Founder and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to reduce our cloud bill and clean up an AWS setup that had grown messy over the years so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Cloud Services, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive Quality Assurance & Testing Team

Sam Wilson / Head of Digital Transformation | Jul 18, 2026

The project went well overall. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. Their team changed one developer midway, which slowed things down for a couple of weeks. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Creative Online Services was brought in to run performance and load testing ahead of a big launch. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The project took roughly 3 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - May 2026
Business Type:
Financial Services
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pinecrest Lending Ltd is a Financial Services business in Christchurch, New Zealand. As Head of Digital Transformation, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Creative Online Services.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to run performance and load testing ahead of a big launch.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Quality Assurance & Testing — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Financial Services and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Amy Wright / Co-Founder | May 22, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We engaged Creative Online Services to move our application to Azure and set up proper backups and monitoring. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 4-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Cloud Services
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Mining & Metals
Location:
Birmingham, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Co-Founder at Bluepeak Mining. We operate in Mining & Metals and most of our customers are in and around Birmingham, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to move our application to Azure and set up proper backups and monitoring before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Cloud Services, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Mining & Metals clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Solid delivery, though timelines needed some pushing

Liam Sandhu / Head of Digital | Mar 21, 2026

We got a good result in the end, but the road there had a few bumps. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. Documentation at handover was a bit thin and we had to ask for more detail. I would recommend Creative Online Services to anyone looking for a dependable E-commerce Development partner.

Project summary

Our company worked with Creative Online Services to add subscriptions and a better checkout to our existing store. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
E-commerce Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Real Estate
Location:
Ottawa, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Crestview Properties Inc is a Real Estate business in Ottawa, Canada. As Head of Digital, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Creative Online Services.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to add subscriptions and a better checkout to our existing store before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
E-commerce Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Real Estate clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Reliable Quality Assurance & Testing Partner That Delivered What They Promised

Sophie Holmes / Program Manager | Mar 15, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project.

If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

Our company worked with Creative Online Services to set up automated testing for our web application. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 9 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
May 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Retail & E-commerce
Location:
Manchester, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Program Manager at Bluepeak Market Ltd. We operate in Retail & E-commerce and most of our customers are in and around Manchester, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to set up automated testing for our web application before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Quality Assurance & Testing — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Creative Online Services asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Capable Mobile App Development team — happy with the end result

Lauren Henderson / Chief Digital Officer | Mar 09, 2026

The final product works well for us, although the process could have been smoother. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Our company worked with Creative Online Services to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. Overall it was a 2-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Food & Beverage
Location:
Chicago, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Nimbus Foods LLC is a Food & Beverage business in Chicago, USA. As Chief Digital Officer, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Creative Online Services.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mobile App Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Creative Online Services asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Food & Beverage clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Dependable Quality Assurance & Testing Partner for a Growing Sports & Fitness Business

Kevin Sullivan / Founder & CEO | Mar 07, 2026

Creative Online Services did good work for us, and we would use them again. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The Quality Assurance & Testing work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. Their team changed one developer midway, which slowed things down for a couple of weeks. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We engaged Creative Online Services to take over manual and regression testing before each release. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Portland, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Founder & CEO at Stonebridge Sports. We operate in Sports & Fitness and most of our customers are in and around Portland, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to take over manual and regression testing before each release before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Quality Assurance & Testing, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Creative Online Services asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Sports & Fitness clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. They are a reliable Quality Assurance & Testing partner.

Skilled Web Development Team That Understood Our Business

Eva de Vries / Director of IT | Feb 22, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We partnered with Creative Online Services to build a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. Overall it was a 7-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Swift Farms BV is a Agriculture business in Eindhoven, Netherlands. As Director of IT, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Creative Online Services.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Web Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Good work overall, with a few bumps along the way

Georgia Harris / Co-Founder | Feb 10, 2026

The final product works well for us, although the process could have been smoother. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

It has made a real difference to how our team works day to day. Documentation at handover was a bit thin and we had to ask for more detail. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We engaged Creative Online Services to set up automated testing for our web application. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The engagement ran for about 8 months.

  • Overall Rating 3.5
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Human Resources
Location:
Gold Coast, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Bridgewater People Solutions Pty Ltd is a Human Resources business in Gold Coast, Australia. As Co-Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Creative Online Services.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to set up automated testing for our web application so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Quality Assurance & Testing, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Human Resources and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Human Resources clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
What did you like most about working with this company?
How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our specialized technology solutions? We have the answers to help you make informed decisions.

Creative Online Services typically covers the standard range of software development work — mobile apps, web platforms, custom internal tools, UI/UX design, cloud infrastructure, AI integrations, and larger enterprise builds. Its core focus areas include Web Development and Mobile App Development.

Generally, yes — companies like Creative Online Services tend to work well with startups because of what they typically offer: MVP builds, product strategy input, architecture that can scale later, and dedicated teams that keep costs manageable while still moving fast. For context, it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Nonprofit & NGO, Sports & Fitness, Legal Services and Human Resources, and it has been operating since 1999.

It depends heavily on scope. A lean MVP might be a matter of weeks, while a full enterprise system or a larger digital transformation project can stretch into months once you factor in development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 2 - 9 professionals, Creative Online Services can scale resources based on project urgency.

What tends to set Creative Online Services apart usually comes down to some mix of technical depth, relevant industry experience, how clients describe working with them, their development approach, communication habits, and whether they can actually deliver something that scales. Founded in 1999, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.

Like most established software teams, Creative Online Services typically sticks around post-launch for ongoing maintenance — bug fixes, performance tuning, security patching, new feature work, and general technical support. For context, its listed capabilities span Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Nonprofit & NGO, Sports & Fitness, Legal Services and Human Resources.

Most businesses reach Creative Online Services through its website, a direct email, or a contact form — any of which works for discussing what you need, booking an initial conversation, or asking for a rough estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Nonprofit & NGO, Sports & Fitness, Legal Services and Human Resources, and it reports a team size of 2 - 9 professionals.

When you're weighing up a software partner such as Creative Online Services, it's worth looking past the pitch and checking the portfolio, what past clients say, relevant industry background, technical range, how they communicate, pricing structure, project management style, and what support looks like after launch. For context, it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Nonprofit & NGO, Sports & Fitness, Legal Services and Human Resources, and it reports a team size of 2 - 9 professionals.

Usually, yes — a dedicated developer arrangement is a common option with firms like Creative Online Services, where you get engineers working exclusively on your project as an extension of your in-house team rather than as a separate outsourced unit. For context, its listed capabilities span Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it reports a team size of 2 - 9 professionals.

Most professional shops, including Creative Online Services, expect to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before getting into specifics — it's a fairly standard ask and a reasonable one to make before sharing anything sensitive. For context, its listed capabilities span Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Nonprofit & NGO, Sports & Fitness, Legal Services and Human Resources.

The most reliable route is giving Creative Online Services a clear, specific brief up front — through their website form, a direct email, or a call — since a vague ask tends to get a vague answer back, while a concrete one usually gets a proper estimate. For context, its listed capabilities span Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Advertising & Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Nonprofit & NGO, Sports & Fitness, Legal Services and Human Resources.
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