NextDoor

Outcome

The team of Computools's engineers applied their knowledge and expertise in the industry and the field of web platform development - marketplaces - to successfully implement the client's idea. In the course of work on the project, ready-made and individual solutions were used to ensure the stable operation of the platform. The marketplace was launched in a small area of the United States in test mode, and in a short time, it gained popularity and began to make a profit.

Several key options we solved:

Simplified user registration and authentication through social media.
Implemented service provider bookings, ratings, and reliable recommendations.
Built-in strong analytics and marketing services.

+69%

Throughput, Users

+63%

Average Order

+58%

Increasing Productivity

+68%

Increasing Revenue

+44%

Reducing Costs

+71%

Business Process Automation

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The main idea of the project was to create an online social networking service for people who live in the same area to give them the ability to bring together and help each other in performing household matters. The client turned to Computools for a reliable software development solution - marketplace - to provide robust services.

Computools’s engineers built a 2-sided software as a service and home-improvement social platform. This social commerce platform where users interact with businesses and communities in their residential zip code to get useful updates around their community; complete projects and tasks from local service providers; find relevant deals from businesses and other users. This is intended for two types of users: regular users and businesses. Each category has received its own set of functions and options. Businesses have access to the business dashboard and receive notifications for potential projects in their area. Regular users have projects, dashboard, social features, a profile, and a newsfeed. Monetization of the platform is carried out through a monthly subscription and advertising in specialized blocks, additional fees for project promotion.

The project was built from scratch

Tough schedule

Preliminary marketing research showing high demand for such a platform

Unoccupied business niche, low level of competition (at the time of project creation)

Well-planned auditory coverage and interactions model

Communication Framework

Computools

Business Analyst

Project Manager

Team Lead

Quality Assurance Specialist

Angular Technology Lead

NextDoor

CEO

Communication

Constant communication with the client is crucial for solving urgent questions, discussing tasks, and current issues of the web development services project. To communicate with the customer in this project, the most convenient instant messengers were selected. Regular conferences and meetings were held on Skype, and WhatsApp was used for urgent discussions. This made it possible to timely perform tasks in accordance with the necessary requirements.

Business Process Mapping

CONSULTING

A fruitful project collaboration begins with counseling. At this stage, our experts identify the main objectives of the project, conduct market research, look for ready-made solutions. Risks are also calculated and potential barriers are predicted.

DESIGN

At this stage, the project specification is developed, the basic processes and the algorithm for the implementation of tasks are determined. During the discussion, the need for adjustments, additions, or removal of unnecessary functions is revealed.

ENGINEERING

To work on the project, the necessary experts have highlighted: a project manager, analysts, developers. After the intro-meeting, all tasks are distributed. The entire web development services process is conducted according to the chosen methodology and the created specification. As a rule, the Agile approach is used, which allows conducting constant tests and code reviews, improving the quality of the finished product. In the end, a series of necessary tests are carried out for additional verification.