Registration and Login: Allow users to register, log in, and manage their profiles.
Business Account Management: Enable businesses to create and manage their profiles, including updating information and managing listings.
Business Listings
Business Information: Businesses should provide details such as name, address, phone number, website, hours of operation, and category.
Categories and Tags: Support categorization and tagging of businesses to facilitate searching and filtering.
Search and Filter
Search Functionality: Provide a search feature that allows users to find businesses by name, category, location, and other criteria.
Advanced Filtering: Offer advanced filtering options such as location, rating, price range, and business type.
Business Profile Pages
Detail Pages: Create detailed profile pages for businesses with information, photos, reviews, and contact details.
Map Integration: Display the business location on a map for easy navigation.
Reviews and Ratings
User Reviews: Allow users to leave reviews and rate businesses.
Rating Aggregation: Display average ratings and user feedback on business profiles.
Listing Management
Claim Listings: Allow businesses to claim and verify their listings to update their information.
Premium Listings: Offer options for businesses to purchase premium listings or advertisements for enhanced visibility.
User Interaction
Contact Forms: Provide contact forms or direct messaging options for users to get in touch with businesses.
Save and Share: Enable users to save favorite businesses and share listings on social media.
Admin Panel
Dashboard: Provide administrators with a dashboard to manage user accounts, business listings, and reviews.
Content Moderation: Allow admins to review and approve new listings and user-generated content.
Notifications
Alerts: Send notifications for important events, such as listing approvals, review submissions, or updates.
Reminders: Notify businesses of upcoming subscription renewals or listing expirations.
Reporting and Analytics
Analytics: Provide businesses with insights into their listing performance, such as views, clicks, and user interactions.
Reports: Generate reports for administrators on system usage, user activity, and content moderation.
Integration
External Services: Integrate with external services like maps, social media, and payment gateways for enhanced functionality.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Speed: Ensure fast search results, page load times, and data retrieval.
Scalability: Design the system to handle increasing numbers of users and business listings efficiently.
Reliability
Availability: Ensure high availability with minimal downtime for users to access the directory and interact with listings.
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling to manage issues and maintain system stability.
Security
Data Protection: Use encryption and secure protocols to protect sensitive user and business data.
Authentication and Authorization: Implement strong authentication methods and role-based access control to safeguard user accounts and business information.
Usability
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface to simplify navigation and interaction.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to users with disabilities and supports various devices and browsers.
Maintainability
Code Quality: Develop clean, modular, and well-documented code to facilitate maintenance and updates.
Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation for users, businesses, and administrators.
Compliance
Regulatory Standards: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) and advertising standards.
Interoperability
Integration Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with other systems, tools, and services for seamless data exchange and functionality.
Backup and Recovery
Data Backup: Implement regular backups to prevent data loss and ensure data integrity.
Disaster Recovery: Develop a disaster recovery plan to restore operations in case of major disruptions.
