FreeDM: Service marketplace for cleaning and home care

The idea

Finding reliable cleaning and care service providers is fragmented and time-consuming. We built FreeDM as a platform to bridge the gap: entrepreneurs and companies connect with buyers. Service providers control their own hours and focus on delivering quality services. Initially oriented towards cleaning and elderly care, with plans to expand into babysitting services.

What we built

A Sharetribe Go service marketplace with features for both buyers and providers:

• Availability management Combined date and time availability that service providers can set and edit, with search for specific date and time slots
• Landing page An engaging landing page to attract users and explain the platform's benefits
• Referral and bonus codes Generating and applying codes to incentivize user growth
• VAT integration VAT invoicing and emailing for VAT-paying users, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Guest checkout Simplified purchasing for new users without requiring an account
• Subletting option Option for users to offer their booked services to others
• Booking limitations Limits how many users can book a facility within the same time slot, ensuring optimal service delivery

The result

We built a well-rounded marketplace that connected service providers with customers. Availability management and guest checkout improved usability. Referral codes helped drive growth. VAT integration ensured compliance. The subletting feature and booking limitations added flexibility for both sides. The platform handled bookings and payments, allowing service providers to focus on their work.