Building a community first business directory for the Helderberg.
first.
Where they
started.
Baykin Com Connect wanted one trusted home for Helderberg businesses, where locals could discover, compare and support providers in their own community.
- Local businesses were scattered across Google searches, Facebook posts and word of mouth.
- Customers had no central place to find, compare or read genuine reviews of local providers.
- Off the shelf plugins could not handle the custom logic, and marketplace templates were bloated or too limited.
The
approach.
- 01
Platform strategy
A discovery session mapped directory structure, subscription model and user flows, with a phased launch plan.
- 02
Custom marketplace build
Multi vendor support, profiles, listings, categories, location filtering and search, built for performance.
- 03
Subscription and membership
Three tier plans controlling visibility, listing limits and premium features, with payments and account management.
- 04
Review and trust system
Ratings and reviews that build credibility for verified providers.
- 05
Brand and UI design
A clean, modern interface for business owners and consumers alike.
- 06
Launch and optimisation
Deployment plus ongoing refinements through the launch period.
What it
changed.
- Laravel
- MySQL
- Paystack
- Mobile first design
Let’s buildsomethingworth making.
Thirty minutes, your ideas and someone who knows their stuff. A free first chat to see what makes sense.
- Talk to the people doing the work
- Clear pricing in ZAR or USD
- Replies in about 3 hours
- A clear plan before we start
- One team for build, growth and cloud
- A clear handover when we’re done