The Need
Tapping into the growing ‘gig econcomy’, AVLancer is the pioneer and market leader for connecting event producers/managers with the best audio visual freelance contractors in the industry. The client was quickly outgrowing their original WordPress website, and needed a more robust, and scalable platform. After discovery meetings with the client we learned more about the dynamic nature of the industry and how AVLancer was experiencing explosive growth that had already exceeded their existing website’s capabilities.
The Solution
To meet AVLancer’s immediate needs while building a long-term foundation for growth, Epic Apps implemented a phased approach. First, we enhanced and stabilized the client’s existing WordPress platform to ensure business continuity. This interim solution allowed AVLancer to keep onboarding users and processing transactions during a period of rapid expansion, avoiding disruption while a more powerful platform was in development.
Concurrently, our team designed and developed a custom Ruby on Rails web application tailored specifically for AVLancer’s unique two-sided marketplace. The new platform was built from the ground up with scalability, flexibility, and user experience in mind. Our discovery process uncovered a range of specialized needs—from complex scheduling logistics to real-time communication and performance tracking—which we translated into intuitive, user-centric features.
Key Features
- Call Sheet views for both freelancers and event producers with calendar view showing hourly shift times/dates, rates, and AV requirements
- Separate custom dashboard views for freelancers and producers with calendar views, client/contractor messaging, photo and document uploads
- Rating/commenting system of contractors