Online Business Directory with Social Networking Test phase, srs, design phase and source code final deliverable
Domain/Category
Web Programming
Abstract / Introduction
The Business Directory with Social Networking web application is a platform that brings businesses and consumers together in one place. The purpose of this project is to create a webbased business directory website that enables users to search for and connect with businesses in their local area. The directory will also feature social networking capabilities that allow users to create profiles, connect with other users, and share information about events and promotions.
The web application will have several key features, including user registration and authentication, business registration and profile creation, search and filtering options, social networking functionalities, reviews and ratings. The goal of the platform is to create a centralized location for businesses and consumers to connect and interact, ultimately benefiting both parties. Through advertising options, businesses can increase their visibility within the directory, while users can find products and services more easily and engage with their local community. The Business Directory with Social Networking web application has the potential to be a valuable tool for businesses and consumers alike, streamlining the process of finding and connecting with one another.
Functional Requirements:
- User registration and login:
- User account creation
- User login functionality
- Profile editing and updating
- Email verification
- Business listing:
- Business account creation
- Business profile creation
- Business services and products listing – Business contact information listing
- Search functionality: – Keyword search
- Location-based search
- Category-based search
- Reviews and ratings:
- User-generated reviews
- Star rating system
- Ability for users to up-vote or down-vote reviews
- Social networking features:
- User and business profile pages
- User and business follow feature
- News feed displaying followed user and business activities
- Messaging system:
- User to user messaging
- User to business messaging – Business to user messaging
- Advanced search features:
– Search filters for ratings, popularity, and location – Sorting search results based on user preference
- Admin panel:
- User management
- Business management
- Review and rating management – Content moderation
- Mobile responsiveness:
– Website should be optimized for mobile devices – Responsive design should adapt to different screen sizes
- Analytics:
- User behavior tracking
- Most popular businesses
- Most common searches – Time spent on the website
Tools:
- Server-side programming language: PHP
- Framework of PHP : Laravel, CodeIgniter or any other framework of PHP
- Scripting and styling languages: HTML and CSS
- Customer-side scripting: JavaScript and JQuery
- Database: MYSQL IDE: PHP Storm or NetBeans or any one of your choice Local host Server: WAMP or XAMPP
Supervisor:
Name: Hafiz Muhammad Azeem Sarwar