BizHive
Local Businesses & Services Directory
BizHive is a modern business directory platform designed to help people discover, connect with, and support local businesses and services. The system provides business owners with a centralised platform to manage their online presence, while giving users an intuitive way to explore services in their local area.
The platform combines powerful directory features with a clean, user-friendly experience across both web and mobile.
"GBWS did a fantastic job building BizHive. Professional, efficient, and great to work with from start to finish"
Project Overview
The goal of the BizHive project was to build a scalable, user-friendly business directory that goes far beyond a traditional listings website.
BizHive empowers local businesses to create detailed profiles, showcase their services, and engage with customers, while users can easily browse, search, and discover trusted businesses in their area, all from one central platform.
Key Features
- Customisable Business Profiles
- Businesses can create and manage their own profiles, including descriptions, services, images, contact details, and opening hours. Each profile is designed to present businesses professionally and consistently across the platform.
- Business Listings & Categories
- BizHive organises businesses into clear categories and service types, making it easy for users to find exactly what they’re looking for, from trades and services to retail and hospitality.
- Location-Based Search
- Users can search and filter businesses by location, category, and service, helping them quickly discover relevant local providers nearby.
- Reviews & Ratings
- Customers can leave reviews and ratings, allowing businesses to build trust and credibility while helping users make informed decisions.
- Claim & Manage Listings
- Business owners can claim their listings, update information, and manage their presence directly through the platform.
- Admin & Moderation Tools
- A powerful admin dashboard allows platform administrators to manage businesses, categories, user accounts, and content efficiently.
Tech stack & project outcome
The result is a robust, scalable web application built to support long-term growth and high traffic while maintaining a fast, modern user experience.
BizHive has been architected with future expansion in mind, including premium listings, subscriptions, and additional features for business owners, making it well-suited to evolve into a full SaaS platform for local business promotion.
Website & API
The BizHive web platform is built using the Laravel framework, with a focus on clean architecture, performance, and security.
- Backend
- Laravel (RESTful API architecture)
- Frontend
- Blade templates, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js
- Database
- MySQL
- Authentication
- Laravel Breeze
- Interactivity
- JavaScript (ES6), AJAX
- APIs
- RESTful endpoints powering dynamic features
Mobile App
The BizHive mobile app extends the platform to mobile users, allowing them to browse businesses, search by location or service, and engage with listings on the go.
Built using React Native, the app delivers a smooth cross-platform experience and is designed to scale alongside the web platform.
Why Choose gbws for your next project?
At gbws, we combine strategy, design, and technology to deliver digital experiences that make an impact. Our multidisciplinary team takes a holistic approach blending creative thinking with technical precision to produce solutions that are visually engaging, user-friendly, and performance driven.
Whether you’re a startup building your first product or an established enterprise enhancing your digital presence, we partner with you from concept to completion.
With a focus on collaboration, transparency, and measurable results, gbws is more than a service provider, we’re your long-term digital partner dedicated to helping your business grow.
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