Statement of Work: Mobile App for “Blast the Community”

1. Objective

Develop a mobile app that mimics the functionality of the “Blast the Community”

WordPress site (https://www.blastcommunity.com),

focusing on integrating GeoDirectory features. The app will allow users to view events, places, real estate listings, Airbnb bookings, and professional profiles, with enhanced search and filtering options.

2. Scope of Work

2.1 App Features

Home Screen

Display featured events, places, real estate listings, and professional profiles.

Quick navigation to major categories (e.g., Events, Places, Real Estate, Airbnb, Professional Profiles).

Search Functionality

Search by nearest location (GPS-enabled).

Search by categories, tags, city, or listing name.

Listings & Details

View detailed listings for:

Events: Time, location, description.

Places: Description, address, reviews, contact information.

Real Estate: Price, features, photos, contact information.

Airbnb Bookings: Availability, pricing, description, photos, reviews.

Professional Profiles: Name, profession, contact details, services offered.

Geolocation

Use geolocation to search for nearby listings (events, places, real estate, Airbnb, and professionals).

Favorites

Ability to save and manage a list of favorite listings.

2.2 Technology Stack

Front-end: React Native or Flutter (cross-platform mobile app development).

Back-end: Integration with WordPress site’s GeoDirectory plugin API for fetching data and user actions.

Database: Sync with WordPress and potentially a cloud-based NoSQL/SQL database for optimized performance.

Geolocation Services: OpenStreetMaps for geolocation and mapping.

2.3 Design & User Experience

UI Design: Simple, clean, and aligned with the branding of “Blast the Community.”

Navigation: Easy-to-use bottom navigation bar with links to Events, Places, Real Estate, Airbnb, Profiles, and Favorites.

Responsiveness: App should adapt to various mobile screen sizes.

Performance: Focus on fast loading times, even with a large number of listings.

2.4 Testing & Quality Assurance

Functionality Testing: Ensuring all features (search, listing views, favorites, etc.) work as expected.

Compatibility Testing: Ensure the app works across various iOS and Android devices.

Performance Testing: Optimizing load times for listings and geolocation services.

3. Deliverables

Mobile App: A fully functional mobile application for both iOS and Android.

API Integration: Integration with the GeoDirectory API and other relevant WordPress site APIs.

Source Code: Full source code, documented for future maintenance.

User Guide: Documentation for app users detailing how to navigate and use key features.

4. Timeline

Phase 1: Requirements Gathering & Design (1 week)

Phase 2: Development of Core Features (3 weeks)

Phase 3: Testing and Quality Assurance (1 week)

Phase 4: Launch & Post-Launch Support (1 week)

Total estimated time: 6 weeks

[Is it feasible to shortened this down to 4 weeks]

5. Cost Estimate

Estimated cost: [$X,XXX]. This includes development, testing, design, and API integration.

6. Maintenance & Support

Ongoing maintenance will be offered after the launch to handle any bugs, updates, or new feature requests. Maintenance packages can be discussed after project completion.

7. Assumptions

Access to necessary WordPress APIs will be available for integration.

User data and listings will be handled by the existing WordPress site.

8. Approval & Sign-off

Upon approval of this Statement of Work, the project will commence with the agreed timelines and deliverables.