Dodson Development

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Founded:
2020
Hourly Rates:
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees:
2 - 9
Ratings:
4.6 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Retail & E-commerce Aerospace & Defense Mining & Metals Sports & Fitness Agriculture

Where We Specialize

10% Software Development
Software Development 10%
Salesforce Development 10%
Progressive Web App 10%
Bubble 10%
Cloud Computing Services 9%
Gambling 9%
Testing Services 8%
AR Game Development 7%
Bot Development 6%
AI Development 6%
Web Development 5%
Game Development 4%
Web3 4%
Mobile App Development 2%

Industry Expertise

Fitness63% Sports26% Automotive11%

Typical Project Size

40% Midmarket Business
36% Small Business
24% Enterprise

About

Dodson Development is a technology company founded in 2020. Dodson Development focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development. With 2 - 9 people on staff, Dodson Development can take on projects of varying size. Typical hourly rates run around $50 - $99 / hr/hr. Dodson Development holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 client reviews. The team is based in Raleigh, NC. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating Dodson Development.

Dodson Development Reviews

4.6 8 Reviews
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Solid Quality Assurance & Testing Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Faisal Al Harbi / Founder | Aug 02, 2026

Our experience with Dodson Development was really positive from start to finish. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly.

Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

We engaged Dodson Development to run performance and load testing ahead of a big launch. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 3 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Quality Assurance & Testing
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Retail & E-commerce
Location:
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Founder at Vertex Goods Co. We operate in Retail & E-commerce and most of our customers are in and around Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to run performance and load testing ahead of a big launch, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
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?
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 Retail & E-commerce 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?
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?
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?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive Game Development Team

Tom Ahmed / Managing Director | Jul 16, 2026

Dodson Development did an excellent job for us. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. 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. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

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

We partnered with Dodson Development to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. We worked together for around 4 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Game Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - May 2026
Business Type:
Aerospace & Defense
Location:
Nottingham, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Redwood Defense Systems Ltd is a Aerospace & Defense business in Nottingham, UK. As Managing Director, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Dodson Development.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Game Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Dodson Development asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
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?
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?
Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive Software Development Team

Sam Walker / Co-Founder & CTO | Jul 09, 2026

Dodson Development did an excellent job for us. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. 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.

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

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We engaged Dodson Development to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 8-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Retail & E-commerce
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Co-Founder & CTO at Maple Retail Ltd. We operate in Retail & E-commerce and most of our customers are in and around Christchurch, New Zealand.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Software 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?
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?
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.

Dependable AI & Machine Learning Partner for a Growing Mining & Metals Business

Charlotte Ahmed / CEO | May 10, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

Dodson Development was brought in to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs. 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 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Mar 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 CEO at Lumen Resources Ltd. 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 team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to add an AI chatbot to our support site that answers questions from our help docs so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end AI & Machine Learning — 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 Mining & Metals 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 Mining & Metals 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?
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?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
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 AI & Machine Learning partner.

Dodson Development Delivered a Quality Software Development Solution on Time

Josh Thompson / Head of Digital | May 05, 2026

Dodson Development did an excellent job for us. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. Happy to recommend them.

Project summary

Dodson Development was brought in to develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The engagement ran for about 3 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Software Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Brightpath Fitness is a Sports & Fitness business in Wellington, New Zealand. As Head of Digital, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Dodson Development.
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 develop a scheduling and dispatch tool for our field team so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Software Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. Dodson Development 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?
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?
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?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

James Shaw / IT Director | May 01, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with Dodson Development. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged Dodson Development to customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The engagement ran for about 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Jun 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Reading, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as IT Director at Evergreen Athletics. We operate in Sports & Fitness and most of our customers are in and around Reading, UK.
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 customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
CRM Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Sports & Fitness 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?
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?
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. They are a reliable CRM Development partner.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Noura Khan / CEO | Apr 10, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with Dodson Development. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out.

I would recommend Dodson Development to anyone looking for a dependable Cloud Services partner.

Project summary

We engaged Dodson Development 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. The project took roughly 2 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Cloud Services
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Sharjah, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the CEO at Evergreen Growers LLC, a Agriculture company based in Sharjah, UAE. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.
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?
End-to-end Cloud Services — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
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?
Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.
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.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Raj Chen / CEO | Mar 26, 2026

Dodson Development did an excellent job for us. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. 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.

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 Dodson Development to move our application to Azure and set up proper backups and monitoring. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 2 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:
Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Aerospace & Defense
Location:
Calgary, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Aerospace & Defense company based in Calgary, Canada. I'm the CEO and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to move our application to Azure and set up proper backups and monitoring, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
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?
They had relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense 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?
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?
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?
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.
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