Case Study
BizConnect - Business Social Networking Platform

Business Social Network is a comprehensive, multi-service digital platform designed to connect local businesses with a broad consumer audience. Based on the development project's visual assets, Business Social Network integrates a local business directory, an e-commerce marketplace, an events portal, and a deals and coupons section into a single, user-friendly interface. The platform aims to serve as a one-stop solution for users to discover, engage with, and purchase from local businesses, while providing businesses with the tools they need to grow their online presence and customer base.

About

Local business directory connecting consumers with 4M+ businesses. Provides location-based search, reviews, and digital storefronts for small businesses.

Features

Location-Based Search
Find nearby businesses using GPS and radius filtering. Drives qualified local traffic to physical locations.
Review System
5-star ratings with photos, verified reviews, and helpful voting. Builds trust and increases conversion by 270%.
Business Profiles
Free digital storefronts with hours, photos, services, and contact info. Complete profiles get 7x more inquiries.
Category Browsing
50+ categories with trending keywords. Helps users discover businesses beyond direct search.
Multi-Channel Contact
Click-to-call, email forms, directions, and social links. Increases conversions by 40%.

Technical Development

Geospatial Search

Frontend
Google Maps integration, autocomplete, infinite scroll
Backend
PostGIS radius queries, Elasticsearch text search, Redis caching

SQL

SELECT *, ST_Distance(location, point) AS distance FROM businesses WHERE ST_DWithin(location, point, radius) ORDER BY distance;

Review System

Frontend
Star ratings, photo upload with cropping
Backend
Image processing (Sharp), sentiment analysis (AWS Comprehend), anti-fraud ML
Database
Reviews table with unique constraint per user/business