Location-Based Service Discovery Platform - NearIF

Backend Development

• Developed a robust backend using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Node.js) to ensure fast, scalable performance.
• Implemented geolocation and mapping algorithms for highly accurate, real-time service discovery.
• Integrated MinIO (S3-compatible storage) for secure, high-performance media storage (documents, portfolio images, certificates).
• Built secure APIs for role-based access: customers, providers, and admins.

Frontend Development (Web+PWA)

• Developed an interactive frontend using React.js and Next.js, optimized for speed, SEO, and dynamic rendering.
• Engineered PWA capabilities, enabling mobile-app-like performance directly through mobile browsers.
• Styled using Tailwind CSS for responsiveness and consistency across all device sizes.
• Implemented real-time UI updates for search results, chat, and notifications.

Features Included

• Instant location-based search using GPS and dynamic filtering,
• Real-time chat between users and service providers,
• Instant notifications for new messages, booking updates, and reviews,
• Profile management with images, documents, and service portfolios,
• Ratings, reviews, and service history tracking.

Admin Panel Development:

✅ Built a comprehensive admin portal for complete platform oversight.

✅ Optimized dashboard for analytics, speed, and workflow efficiency.

✅ Features included:

• User & provider management
• Category and service management
• Provider verification (approve/reject)
• Report resolution and dispute handling
• Content moderation

Instant Search Performance

The platform now delivers precision location-based results within milliseconds, enabling users to find nearby services faster than traditional search methods.

Rapid User Adoption

Within the first few months of launch:

• Active users increased significantly due to the responsive UI and mobile-first PWA experience.
• Service providers rapidly onboarded, attracted by the verified profile system and business visibility.

Verified & Trustworthy Service Marketplace

With ratings, reviews, chat, and profile verification, Nearif has built a trust-based ecosystem for local services, essential for platforms targeting community-level interactions.

Secure & Scalable Architecture

Thanks to the MERN stack, Next.js, and MinIO storage, Nearif is engineered for:

• Large file handling,
• High traffic,
• Multi-role scalability,
• Global expansion possibilities.