Akools
Akools is a restaurant directory website for people in Saudi Arabia, allowing natives to search for restaurants in their neighborhoods using different search parameters.
Technology:
Woocommerce, Wordpress
Service:
Web Application
Challenge
The client, Areeg, envisioned a platform that not only lists restaurants but also offers detailed information and custom search options to enhance user experience.
The objectives were:
Custom Search Options:
- Implement a detailed search option allowing users to filter restaurants based on various parameters.
Multi-Language Support:
- Ensure the website supports both English and Arabic to cater to a diverse audience.
Enhanced User Experience:
- Develop a platform that is user-friendly for both restaurant owners and seekers.
Solution
Codup, utilizing the flexibility of WordPress and custom PHP coding, delivered a feature-rich restaurant directory.
The key features included:
Restaurant Search Page:
- Enabled users to search for restaurants based on city’s name, restaurant’s name, timings, location, category, tags, food types, and additional amenities.
- Implemented auto-suggest dropdowns to enhance the user experience.
Restaurant Listing Page:
- Displayed comprehensive information about each restaurant, including name, address, category, tags, food types, menus, privacy information, amenities, image gallery, phone number, region, and timings.
Restaurant Blogging System:
- Allowed the admin to add posts related to specific restaurants, enhancing the content richness and user engagement.
Multi-Language Functionality:
- Implemented a feature allowing the admin to enter information in either English or Arabic and enabling users to view content in both languages.
Results
The development of Akools marked a significant milestone in connecting the people of Saudi Arabia with diverse dining options:
Enhanced Search Experience:
- The detailed search options and comprehensive restaurant listings enhanced the user experience, making restaurant discovery seamless.
Multi-Lingual Support:
- The inclusion of both English and Arabic ensured the platform catered to a diverse audience, enhancing accessibility.
Business Launch:
- The client successfully transformed their business idea into a digital reality, launching their platform and starting to generate revenue.
With Codup’s expertise, Akools not only became a comprehensive directory for discovering diverse dining options but also a platform that enhanced the user experience through detailed listings and custom search options.
