How Experience Solutions modernized issue tracking using GravityKit

Experience Solutions built an automated issue-tracking app for a sailing club using GravityKit. Experience Solutions Founder Anthony Cimino used Gravity Forms and GravityKit to create a no-code system for submitting, managing, visualizing, and editing issue data. The result was a streamlined app that eliminated manual data entry and saved the sailing club significant time and effort.

Meet Anthony Cimino

Anthony Cimino has extensive experience in the technology industry. Through Experience Solutions, he’s worked with hundreds of clients, delivering high-value websites, custom apps, and strategic insights.

Founded in New York City in 2008, Anthony’s agency, Experience Solutions, has helped hundreds of clients around the world move online and solve web-based problems.

Discovering GravityKit

Anthony was looking for a solution that could save time and reduce the need for custom development. After testing several similar tools, he chose GravityKit for its flexibility and ease of use.

His goal was to build a full CRUD system without having to code everything from scratch. With GravityKit, he was able to set up this functionality in minutes, avoiding complex custom work.

GravityView’s DIY layout was a key differentiator, giving him full control over the front-end design without unnecessary CSS or restrictive templates. Ongoing, responsive support from the GravityKit team further reinforced the decision.

Prior to discovering GravityKit, I had to hire developers, or build solutions that could take months. Then I would have to maintain that custom code for years. GravityKit allows me to focus on getting results today.

Building with GravityKit

The app that Anthony built enables a sailing club to track issues with their boats. Each time a member takes a boat out, they are required to fill in a checklist, and report any issues they encounter.

This was previously done using pen and paper! Not only was the system inefficient, members would sometimes forget to complete the paper checklists, and when they did remember, the operations team often had a hard time deciphering their handwriting. It was time for an update!

Anthony brought the club into the digital age with an automated app that removed complexity and increased efficiency.

First, he assigned each boat a unique QR code. Scanning the code loads a digital copy of the checklist pre-populated with the boat type and number. This is powered by Gravity Forms!

GravityView powers the front end interface, giving the operations team visibility over submitted issues. If an entry is submitted without any issues, that data is stored but not shown in the View.

“GravityView displays the issues that matter, allows for filtering by issue type and highlights any issues that are marked critical”, said Anthony.

The app also makes use of GravityView’s built-in data export capabilities, as well as GravityEdit for faster entry editing.

“GravityEdit’s inline editing makes it easy to change the status of an issue. And the Export CSV option links to a CSV export of all entries, not just ones in the View (which only shows entries that have an issue).”

Furthermore, Anthony used GravityCharts to build an executive dashboard with additional information and helpful visualizations.

The system that Anthony built is a great example of how our different tools fit together, enabling you to create powerful web apps without needing custom code!

The impact

GravityKit has fundamentally changed how Experience Solutions delivers client projects. Before adopting GravityKit, building custom systems often required hiring developers, months of development time, and long-term maintenance of custom code. With GravityKit, Anthony can now focus on delivering results quickly—without sacrificing flexibility or quality.

Today, GravityKit is in use across eight client sites, with plans to continue expanding its role in future projects. Its tight integration with the Gravity Forms ecosystem makes it a natural choice for building efficient, data-driven applications.

Beyond the product itself, ongoing feature development, educational content, and responsive support have made GravityKit a tool Anthony actively recommends to other site builders looking to streamline their workflows and solve real-world problems faster.

Takeaways

GravityKit enabled Experience Solutions to launch an app that makes it easy for a sailing club to track issues with their boats. Not only did this help streamline their operations, it saved the club time and money!

This case study highlights the versatility and efficiency that GravityKit brings to the table, making it an invaluable tool for developers and businesses alike.

Anthony’s journey with GravityKit is a testament to how the right tools can transform ideas into impactful solutions.