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Building a Community-Centric Local Deals & Business Promotion Platform

Built a dual-sided marketplace with frictionless mobile coupon browsing for shoppers and a streamlined vendor SaaS dashboard for local businesses to publish promotions without sign-up barriers.

RoleFull-Stack Developer
CategoryE-commerce & Local Advertising
ClientConfidential
DomainE-commerce & Local Advertising

Tech Stack

React NativeNext.jsNode.jsMongoDBAWS

Project Overview

The client set out to bridge the gap between budget-conscious consumers and local businesses struggling with high advertising costs. The platform features a mobile application for shoppers to find local coupons without printing, and a vendor dashboard for businesses to list services and promotions for free.

The Challenge

  • Challenge 01

    Enabling shoppers to browse and claim mobile coupons effortlessly without creating user accounts or printing physical vouchers.

  • Challenge 02

    Providing local businesses—a often non-technical audience—with a streamlined process to register, create web pages, and post live promotions in minutes.

  • Challenge 03

    Supporting businesses of all sizes from local salons to national retail brands with flexible geographic and category filtering.

Technical Implementation

Shopper-Centric Mobile Application

Developed the consumer-facing mobile experience prioritizing speed and accessibility. Implemented a no sign-up required flow allowing shoppers to instantly browse local deals by category. The architecture supported digital coupon redemption, eliminating physical printing and streamlining in-store checkout.

Streamlined Vendor Dashboard (SaaS)

Engineered a secure, web-based vendor portal with a simplified onboarding flow enabling business owners to sign up, input details, and publish their first deal within minutes. Backend logic handles dynamic offer updates for real-time promotion adjustments to drive immediate foot traffic.

Dynamic Data Architecture

Structured the database to efficiently categorize and serve location-based offers, rapidly querying and displaying the most relevant nearby deals whether users search for auto services, boutiques, or online businesses.

Key Achievements & Impact

  • Impact 01

    Launched a platform providing 100% free advertising for small businesses with an accessible digital storefront.

  • Impact 02

    The frictionless mobile coupon system connected shoppers with real local discounts, helping businesses drive repeat traffic and loyalty.

  • Impact 03

    Eliminating shopper sign-ups and simplifying vendor onboarding removed traditional barriers, accelerating adoption on both sides of the marketplace.

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