The1stMovement

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Founded:
2006
Hourly Rates:
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Avg. Project Cost:
$100,000+
Ratings:
4.6 8 Reviews

Services

  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Development
  • Chat Bots & AI Development

Industries Served

Events & Event Management Automotive Gaming & Gambling Agriculture Financial Services Information Technology Government & Public Sector Healthcare

Where We Specialize

14% Blockchain Development
Blockchain Development 14%
Implementation Services 13%
DevOps 12%
Web Development 8%
iGaming Payment Solutions 8%
AI Development 7%
IT Services 7%
Game Development 6%
Salesforce Development 6%
Data Visualization 5%
Big Data Analytics 4%
Wearable 4%
Mobile App Development 3%
Bot Development 3%

Industry Expertise

Hospitality67% Travel33%

Typical Project Size

47% Enterprise
30% Small Business
23% Midmarket Business

About

The1stMovement is a technology company founded in 2006. The1stMovement focuses on Web Development. The1stMovement employs 10 - 49 people. Typical hourly rates run around $100 - $149/hr, with an average project cost near $25,000. Overall, The1stMovement is one of the options worth shortlisting for a technology project.

The1stMovement Reviews

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Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Stephanie Miller / Senior Engineering Manager | Oct 16, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. 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. 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 hired The1stMovement to customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Events & Event Management
Location:
New York, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Senior Engineering Manager at Greenfield Experiences Inc, a Events & Event Management company based in New York, 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 customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end CRM Development — 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 Events & Event Management 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 Events & Event Management 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?
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?
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.

Good value and a team that genuinely cares about the result

Ashley Patel / IT Director | Oct 12, 2026

We were happy with the final result. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. 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.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. Documentation at handover was a bit thin and we had to ask for more detail.

We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We hired The1stMovement to help us choose and plan the rollout of a new core system. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. We worked together for around 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Consulting
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - Sep 2026
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Portland, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as IT Director at Clearfield Motors. We operate in Automotive and most of our customers are in and around Portland, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to help us choose and plan the rollout of a new core system, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly IT Consulting. 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?
They had relevant experience in Automotive 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 Automotive 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?
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.

Great Experience With The1stMovement on Our Game Development Project

Andre Hayes / Director of Technology | Jun 07, 2026

Overall we had a good experience working with The1stMovement. 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.

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

Project summary

We hired The1stMovement to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Game Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Gaming & Gambling
Location:
Atlanta, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Sage Play is a Gaming & Gambling business in Atlanta, USA. As Director of Technology, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The1stMovement.
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 develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch.
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?
They had relevant experience in Gaming & Gambling 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?
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. They are a reliable Game Development partner.

Professional Web Development Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Nathan Martin / Director of IT | Jun 01, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. 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. 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. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We partnered with The1stMovement to redesign and rebuild our company website on a modern stack. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 5 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Web Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Agriculture
Location:
Gold Coast, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Maple Growers Pty Ltd is a Agriculture business in Gold Coast, Australia. As Director of IT, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The1stMovement.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Dependable IT Managed Services Partner for a Growing Financial Services Business

Johan Naidoo / IT Director | May 27, 2026

The1stMovement did an excellent job for us. 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. 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. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

The1stMovement was brought in to provide ongoing monitoring and support for our cloud infrastructure. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. Overall it was a 8-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Managed Services
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Financial Services
Location:
Durban, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Greenfield Capital is a Financial Services business in Durban, South Africa. As IT Director, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The1stMovement.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to provide ongoing monitoring and support for our cloud infrastructure before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end IT Managed Services — 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. The1stMovement asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
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?
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?
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.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Lerato Botha / Managing Director | May 23, 2026

Our experience with The1stMovement was really positive from start to finish. 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. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things.

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

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

Project summary

We partnered with The1stMovement to review our technology setup and give us a roadmap for the next two years. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 3-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IT Consulting
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Jan 2026 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Information Technology
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Managing Director at Maple Systems, a Information Technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. 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 needed to review our technology setup and give us a roadmap for the next two years, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IT Consulting, 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 Information Technology 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?
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?
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.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Naledi Botha / Managing Director | May 20, 2026

Our experience with The1stMovement was really positive from start to finish. 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. 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 Blockchain Development 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

Our company worked with The1stMovement to build a Web3 dashboard and wallet integration for our platform. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The project took roughly 8 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Blockchain Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Government & Public Sector
Location:
Durban, South Africa

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Managing Director at Swift Civic Solutions (Pty) Ltd. We operate in Government & Public Sector and most of our customers are in and around Durban, South Africa.
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 Web3 dashboard and wallet integration for our platform so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Blockchain Development — 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. The1stMovement 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 Government & Public Sector 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. 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?
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?
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 team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

Darragh O'Connor / Product Manager | Jan 19, 2026

Our experience with The1stMovement was really positive from start to finish. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. 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.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired The1stMovement to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. 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 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Nov 2025
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Galway, Ireland

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pioneer Medical Ltd is a Healthcare business in Galway, Ireland. As Product Manager, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for The1stMovement.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes, 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?
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?
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?
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?
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 Mobile App Development partner.
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Got questions about our specialized technology solutions? We have the answers to help you make informed decisions.

What The1stMovement charges comes down to a handful of variables — how complex the project is, the number of development hours involved, the tech stack required, team size, and which engagement model you pick. Based on available data, The1stMovement's typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

What tends to set The1stMovement 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 2006, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.

Most businesses reach The1stMovement 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 Aerospace & Defense, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Agriculture, Human Resources and Automotive, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

When you're weighing up a software partner such as The1stMovement, 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 Aerospace & Defense, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Agriculture, Human Resources and Automotive, and it has been operating since 2006.

That depends on where The1stMovement is based and who they primarily serve — some firms like this operate fully offshore, some are local-first, and plenty run a hybrid model that mixes both. For context, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Agriculture, Human Resources and Automotive.

Most professional shops, including The1stMovement, 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, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Agriculture, Human Resources and Automotive, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.

The1stMovement isn't necessarily limited to one region and may take on clients across several countries, depending on market demand and business partnerships.

It's a common line of work for a company like The1stMovement — multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing hooked up properly, and cloud-native deployment built for a product meant to scale as a service rather than a one-off build. For context, its listed capabilities span Chat Bots & AI Development, Web Development and Mobile App Development, and it has been operating since 2006.

The1stMovement generally runs something close to a standard structured process — requirements gathering, UI/UX design, development in agile sprints, QA testing along the way, deployment, and support once it's live. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Agriculture, Human Resources and Automotive, and it has been operating since 2006.

The most reliable route is giving The1stMovement 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, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Gaming & Gambling, Agriculture, Human Resources and Automotive, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
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