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MapExplorer

Community Location Discovery Platform

2025
3 months
2 developers
Full Stack Development

Project Overview

A web-based platform where users discover and share interesting locations worldwide. Features interactive maps, user-submitted points of interest, photo galleries, admin moderation, and community contributions with gamification elements.

The Problem

Traditional travel and location apps are dominated by commercial listings. Travelers and locals struggle to find authentic, hidden gems and unique spots that only locals know about. There's no easy way to share and discover community-curated locations.

Our Solution

MapExplorer creates a community-driven discovery platform where anyone can contribute locations. Users submit points of interest with photos and descriptions, admins moderate submissions for quality, and the community benefits from authentic, curated recommendations.

Target Users

Who benefits from this solution

Travelers seeking authentic local experiences
Local guides and enthusiasts
Photography enthusiasts finding unique spots
Hiking and outdoor adventure seekers
Urban explorers discovering hidden gems
Tourism boards and local communities

Key Features

Powerful capabilities that make a difference

Interactive map with categorized pins (Parks, Dining, Sights)
Detailed location pages with photos and descriptions
User submission system with photo upload
Admin moderation queue with approve/reject workflow
User profiles with contribution history
Category filtering and location search
Verified location badges
Get directions integration
Responsive dark mode UI
Draft saving for incomplete submissions

Platform Screenshots

Explore the user interface and experience

MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 1 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 2 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 3 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 4 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 5 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 6 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 7 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 8 - React, Next.js development
MapExplorer Community Location Discovery Platform - Web platform screenshot 9 - React, Next.js development

Technology Stack

Tools and technologies we used

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSMapbox GLNode.jsPostgreSQLCloudinary

Our Responsibilities

From concept to delivery

1Product strategy and feature planning
2UI/UX design with modern dark theme (Figma)
3Frontend development with React and Next.js
4Map integration with Mapbox/Google Maps
5Backend API development with Node.js
6Database design for locations and users
7Admin dashboard development
8Image upload and optimization pipeline
9Authentication and user management
10Deployment and performance optimization

Project Outcome

The impact and results delivered

MapExplorer empowers communities to share local knowledge and helps travelers discover authentic experiences. The platform creates a virtuous cycle where contributors gain recognition while users discover unique locations they wouldn't find elsewhere.

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