Fidamano

The Problem

The client wanted to launch a digital marketplace in Italy but had no platform to bring his idea to life.

• The Goal: He wanted to connect everyday users with local, trusted Italian craftsmen and service providers based on their specific region and location radius.
• The Monetization Issue: He needed a built-in way to actually make money from the platform.
• Multi-Platform Need: The system needed to work flawlessly on both computers and mobile phones so people could find help on the go.

The Solution

We engineered a high-performance marketplace platform from scratch, built specifically for localized discovery:

• Radius-Based Search: Implemented location-tracking and smart regional filters so users can find craftsmen exactly within their immediate area.
• Advanced Provider Filtering: Built deep filtering options allowing users to sort providers by ratings, availability, job size, and specific skills.
• Dual-Sided Dashboard: Created a dedicated side for customers and a separate portal for service providers to register, list their skills, and manage jobs.
• Paid Profile Boosting: Solved the monetization problem by building a system where providers can pay to sponsor their profiles and jump to the top of search results.
• Web, PWA, & Play Store Launch: Deployed the main web application on Render, built a lightweight Progressive Web App (PWA) for mobile users, and got the official app approved and launched on the Android Google Play Store.

The Result

• Successful Launch: The platform officially went live across Italy with zero technical hitches.
• Immediate User Adoption: After running initial promotions, the client successfully signed up his first wave of active users and service providers.
• Ready to Scale: With automated payment systems for sponsored listings and an active app on the Play Store, the business is now fully equipped to scale across multiple regions.