This involved everything from conceptualizing the idea to implementing the right technological solutions to ensure the platform’s success. Our intervention spanned several key areas:
- Consultation and Planning:
We began by engaging in detailed discussions with the Fundahope team, offering our expertise on best practices for crowdfunding platforms. This included advising on essential features, selecting the appropriate technology stack, and choosing the most effective payment gateways.
- Design:
Our team designed the Fundahope website with a focus on user experience. The design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also mobile-friendly and emotionally engaging, ensuring users feel connected to the causes they support.
- Technical SEO:
We implemented a robust technical SEO strategy, creating a well-structured SiteMap, enhancing site security, and optimizing the website for easy crawling and indexing by Google. This approach was critical in ensuring the platform’s visibility and accessibility to potential users.
- Development, Testing, and Launch:
Hellotree took charge of the entire development process, meticulously coding the website and integrating it with essential services:
- Payment Gateway Integration: We integrated the platform with the Bank of Beirut (BOB) for secure payments, including a recurring payments feature.
- SMS Notifications: The platform was also integrated with Twilio API to enable real-time SMS notifications for users.
- Hosting: We hosted the platform on Digital Ocean, ensuring a reliable and scalable infrastructure.
Before launching, we conducted rigorous testing to ensure every detail was flawless, culminating in a successful launch.