Community Classified Marketplace
Collegely is a community-driven classified marketplace built for students and general users to easily find and post ads for jobs, housing, cars, services, schools, and other items. The goal was to create a single, trustworthy platform where people could connect, communicate, and exchange goods or opportunities safely and transparently.
Faster Ad Posting with add-ons
Higher Engagement via chat & favorites
More Trust through verified profiles`
Admin Control for safe content
Quick Project Snapshot
United States
Classified Marketplace / Community Platform
Pay-per-add-on ad posting
Agile
Client overview
The client wanted a modern alternative to traditional classified sites that was simpler, safer, and more engaging for young users — especially students. Collegely was envisioned as a flexible platform where individuals could quickly post ads, businesses could showcase verified services, and admins could maintain oversight for trust and safety.
Post ads across multiple categories (jobs, housing, cars, services, items, schools).
Added Pricing master for posting ads (category and location-based pricing).
Manage ad lifecycle: active, completed, or cancelled.
Users can boost posts to appear on top.
Search and filter ads by category, price, or location
Mark favorites for quick access
Location-based visibility for nearby ads
Apply for business account with official documents and details
Admin approval for verification and credibility
Dedicated business profiles for public visibility
In-app chat between users for quick discussions
Notifications for messages, approvals, and activity updates
Report ads or users to maintain safety and quality
Also, report the message from chat
Manage categories, attributes, and add-on pricing
Approve/reject business users and ad postings
Review reported content and take corrective actions
Dashboard with analytics for revenue, user activity, and engagement
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Project Goals
Bring jobs, housing, services, and items together on one platform.
Replace subscriptions with add-ons for simple, category-based pricing.
Verify business users, review content, and manage disputes.
Enable chat, notifications, and favorites to keep users active.
Challenges & Solutions
Since anyone could post ads, there was always a risk of fake, irrelevant, or inappropriate content appearing. But forcing admin approval for every post could slow down genuine users and reduce platform activity.
Collegely introduced an admin toggle system. Platforms can start with strict approvals for safety and later shift to auto-approvals as the community grows. Admins can still review, reject, or delete ads anytime, with clear rejection reasons sent to users.
The client wanted ad pricing to vary by both city and sub-category, even within the same state. Managing multiple pricing combinations manually was complex and error-prone.
Developed a Pricing Master module that automates rate allocation based on city and sub-category. This flexible system allows admins to define unique pricing rules, ensuring accurate and location-specific ad costs without manual intervention.
Competing with established players like Craigslist and OLX made it tough to stand out. Students especially wanted a simple, affordable solution without the clutter of traditional classified sites.
Collegely focused on a student-friendly design and replaced subscriptions with an affordable add-on model. This lowered the entry barrier, making posting easier and helping the platform carve its own niche.
Classified platforms often face fake ads, misleading information, and unreliable sellers, which creates mistrust and damages user confidence over time.
Collegely added business account verification with admin approval and strong moderation of reported content. This built a safer, more reliable environment for genuine buyers and sellers.
Marketplaces often see users drop off after posting or browsing once, as there’s little to keep them engaged in the long run.
Collegely integrated in-app chat, favorites, and notifications. These features encouraged ongoing interactions, updates, and personalized engagement, motivating users to return frequently.
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