Oct 27, 2026
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EBIG5
Completed

EBIG5

$75,000+
7-12 months
South Africa
2-5
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Service categories
Service Lines
Artificial Intelligence
Software Development
Ecommerce
Domain focus
Business Services
Commerce
Consumer Products & Services
Programming language
HTML
JavaScript
TypeScript
Frameworks
jQuery
Node.js
React.js
Subcategories
Artificial Intelligence
AI Integration
AI Proof of Concept
Software Development
Business Software

Challenge

We started with a comprehensive discovery phase that included competitor research and crafting a Lean Canvas model to guide the project. We then developed a design prototype using Figma.

One of the major challenges of this project was integrating payment systems like Stripe, PayPal, and Paystack, as these typically require a significant amount of documentation and an established user base for payout capabilities. Since we were building a worldwide platform from scratch without existing users, this posed a unique obstacle.

Through detailed research and strategic negotiations, we secured early-stage integration agreements with PayStack and PayPal, enabling the platform to support global transactions from the start.

The core functionalities we added included user profiles for service providers and clients, a sophisticated payment system, an admin panel, an escrow service for secure transactions, tools for creating and listing services, multilingual support, and chat features.

Solution

The eBig5 project was successfully completed, resulting in a robust and scalable service marketplace designed to connect users with various services. Our comprehensive approach ensured that the platform met the client’s vision for a user-friendly and future-proof solution.

A major achievement was integrating complex payment systems. Despite the challenge of launching without an established user base, we secured early-stage agreements with Stripe, PayPal, and Paystack, allowing for multi-currency transactions from day one.

The platform was built using a strong tech stack with PHP (Laravel) for the backend and React.js with Typescript for the frontend, ensuring speed and reliability. Key features like user profiles, a secure escrow system, service creation tools, and multilingual support were successfully implemented.

Communication tools such as notifications and chat, along with an advanced admin panel, were integrated to enhance user engagement and management.

Results

1) Launched the initial project version
We developed and launched the initial version of the project, laying down the essential structure for a robust, scalable service marketplace. This foundational phase paved the way for further development and set the stage for user growth.

2) Integrated international payment systems
Our team implemented integration with international payment systems such as Stripe, Paystack, and PayPal, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions and multi-currency payments.

3) Incorporated multilingual support
Peiko’s specialists added multilingual support to the platform, ensuring it could serve users from different regions and backgrounds.

4) Designed a complex admin panel
We built a comprehensive and sophisticated admin panel, providing the tools needed for effective platform management. This included features for user oversight, service tracking, and analytics, enabling seamless administration and operational control.

5) Added user profiles and service categories
Our experts developed user profiles for both service providers and clients to create a tailored user experience. We also crafted a Category Service Board to help users easily browse and access services organized by specific categories.

6) Created notifications and chat features
We incorporated real-time notifications and chat functionality to foster instant communication between users. This feature significantly boosted user engagement and streamlined interactions.

7) Implemented a payment escrow service
A payment escrow service was introduced to build trust and ensure secure transactions between users. Holding funds until all conditions are met safeguards against fraud and provides users with confidence.