The Ideas Maker

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Founded:
2015
Hourly Rates:
$25 - $49 / hr
Employees:
2 - 9
Ratings:
4.4 8 Reviews

Industries Served

Healthcare Automotive Legal Services Insurance Travel & Hospitality Government & Public Sector Real Estate

Where We Specialize

19% IT Services
IT Services 19%
Game Development 17%
Bot Development 17%
IT Consulting 17%
AI Development 11%
Mobile App Development 8%
Web Development 7%
Ruby on Rails 4%

Industry Expertise

Restaurant58% Food42%

Typical Project Size

49% Midmarket Business
46% Enterprise
5% Small Business

About

The Ideas Maker works with clients to plan, build, and ship digital products. Their core services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development. With 2 - 9 people on staff, The Ideas Maker can take on projects of varying size. Typical hourly rates run around $25 - $49 / hr/hr. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating The Ideas Maker.

The Ideas Maker Reviews

4.4 8 Reviews
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Reliable Web Development Partner That Delivered What They Promised

Arjun Gupta / Senior Product Manager | Jul 30, 2026

The Ideas Maker did good work for us, and we would use them again. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. 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. Estimates on a few features were optimistic and those took longer than planned. I would recommend The Ideas Maker to anyone looking for a dependable Web Development partner.

Project summary

We engaged The Ideas Maker to build a customer portal where clients can log in, track orders and download invoices. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The project took roughly 6 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Gurugram, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Healthcare company based in Gurugram, India. I'm the Senior Product Manager 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 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?
End-to-end Web Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
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?
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?
Yes. They are a reliable Web Development partner.

Dependable IT Managed Services Partner for a Growing Automotive Business

Meera Kulkarni / Managing Director | Jul 29, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. 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. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We engaged The Ideas Maker to provide ongoing monitoring and support for our cloud infrastructure. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 5 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Managed Services
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Chennai, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Automotive company based in Chennai, India. I'm the Managing Director and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
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 provide ongoing monitoring and support for our cloud infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly IT Managed Services. 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. The Ideas Maker 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?
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.

They listened, asked the right questions, and delivered

James Walker / VP of Engineering | Jul 15, 2026

The project went well overall. 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.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out.

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

Project summary

We hired The Ideas Maker to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 7 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Legal Services
Location:
Birmingham, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the VP of Engineering at Cobalt Legal Ltd, a Legal Services company based in Birmingham, UK. 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?
We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack.
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?
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?
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?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
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.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Nicole Nguyen / IT Director | Jul 13, 2026

Our experience with The Ideas Maker was really positive from start to finish. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. I would recommend The Ideas Maker to anyone looking for a dependable Game Development partner.

Project summary

Our company worked with The Ideas Maker to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Game Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Atlanta, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the IT Director at Keystone Wellness, a Healthcare company based in Atlanta, USA. 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 develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch before our busy season.
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. The Ideas Maker 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 Healthcare 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?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive Game Development Team

Priya Carter / Operations Manager | May 21, 2026

The Ideas Maker 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. 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. I would recommend The Ideas Maker to anyone looking for a dependable Game Development partner.

Project summary

The Ideas Maker was brought in to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The project took roughly 5 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:
Game Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Insurance
Location:
Portland, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Harborview Assurance LLC is a Insurance business in Portland, USA. As Operations Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The Ideas Maker.
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?
Game Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
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?
They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Insurance 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.

Great Experience With The Ideas Maker on Our IT Managed Services Project

Mark Morgan / IT Manager | Apr 07, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with The Ideas Maker. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. 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.

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. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with The Ideas Maker to manage our servers, backups and helpdesk. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 6 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:
IT Managed Services
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Travel & Hospitality
Location:
San Diego, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Sage Journeys Inc is a Travel & Hospitality business in San Diego, USA. As IT Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The Ideas Maker.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to manage our servers, backups and helpdesk, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IT Managed Services, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. The Ideas Maker 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 Travel & Hospitality clients before.
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. 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?
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've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Rob Lloyd / Operations Manager | Mar 14, 2026

The project went well overall. 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. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features.

The Web Development work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. We had to follow up a few times on smaller bug fixes after launch.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged The Ideas Maker to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Government & Public Sector
Location:
Leeds, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Operations Manager at Oakline Council Services Ltd, a Government & Public Sector company based in Leeds, UK. 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 redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Web 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?
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?
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, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.
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.

Would happily work with them again

Rohan Desai / Co-Founder | Mar 11, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

The Ideas Maker was brought in to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The project took roughly 7 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jun 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Real Estate
Location:
Jaipur, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Co-Founder at Greenfield Properties Pvt Ltd. We operate in Real Estate and most of our customers are in and around Jaipur, India.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to rebuild a slow, outdated web app and move it to a new framework before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Web 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?
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?
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?
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, 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?
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.
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