Coupon Boost: Dynamic Discount Mobile App

## Scope of Work: Coupon Boost Mobile Application This document outlines the scope of work for the development of a mobile application ("Coupon Boost") that connects merchants with consumers through a coupon listing and claiming platform. The app will feature a dynamic coupon value system, social feed, merchant messaging, and robust tracking functionalities. **I. Project Goals:** * Develop a user-friendly mobile application (iOS and Android) that facilitates coupon distribution and redemption. * Implement a dynamic coupon value system based on consumer engagement. * Provide a platform for merchants to manage coupons, interact with consumers, and track performance. * Create a social feed for users to share experiences and for merchants to promote their offerings. **II. Target Audience:** * **Consumers:** Individuals seeking discounts and deals in their local area. * **Merchants:** Businesses looking to attract new customers and increase sales through coupon promotions. **III. Functional Requirements:** **A. Consumer App:** 1. **User Accounts:** * Registration/Login (email, social media integration). * Profile management (name, location, preferences). * Coupon tracking (claimed, used, expired). * Push notifications (new coupons, expiring coupons, merchant messages). * In-app messaging with merchants. 2. **Coupon Discovery:** * Search/filter coupons by category, location, keyword. * List view and map view of available coupons. * "Boost" feature: Display coupons ranked by popularity/claims. * Coupon details view (description, terms, expiration date, merchant info). 3. **Coupon Claiming & Redemption:** * "Claim" button for saving coupons to user's account. * "Use" button for marking coupons as redeemed (requires confirmation). * Display of QR code or unique identifier for coupon redemption at merchant location. 4. **Social Feed:** * Location-based feed displaying posts from merchants and other users. * Ability to post pictures and comments. * Ability to rate merchants (star rating system). 5. **Sharing:** * Share coupon details via social media, email, or messaging apps. **B. Merchant App (Admin Panel):** 1. **User Accounts:** * Registration/Login (business information verification). * Profile management (business name, address, contact info). * Subscription management (if applicable). 2. **Coupon Management:** * Create new coupons (description, terms, expiration date, initial value). * Set coupon parameters (e.g., limit on claims, boost thresholds). * View active coupons. * **Crucially:** Prevent editing of coupon details *after* a coupon has been claimed. * Track coupon performance (number of claims, redemptions). * View current number of active coupons. 3. **Messaging:** * Send messages to consumers who have claimed their coupons. * Receive and respond to messages from consumers. 4. **Reporting & Analytics:** * Dashboard displaying key metrics (coupon performance, user engagement). * Exportable reports. 5. **Social Feed Management:** * Post updates and promotions to the location-based feed. * Respond to user posts and comments. **IV. Technical Requirements:** * **Platform:** iOS and Android native mobile applications. * **Backend:** Secure server infrastructure (cloud-based preferred). * **Database:** Scalable database to store user data, coupon information, and social feed content. * **API:** Well-documented API for communication between mobile apps and backend. * **Push Notifications:** Integration with push notification services (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging). * **Payment Gateway Integration:** (If applicable for subscription model). * **Location Services:** Integration with location services for coupon discovery and feed filtering. * **QR Code Generation/Scanning:** Functionality for generating and scanning QR codes for coupon redemption. **V. Design Requirements:** * User-friendly and intuitive interface for both consumer and merchant apps. * Consistent branding and visual identity. * Responsive design for different screen sizes. **VI. Deliverables:** * iOS mobile application. * Android mobile application. * Backend server infrastructure and API. * Admin panel for merchant management. * Documentation (API documentation, user manuals). **VII. Timeline & Budget:** * *To be determined based on detailed feature prioritization and development resources.* This requires further discussion and estimation. **VIII. Acceptance Criteria:** * All functional requirements are met. * Application performance meets agreed-upon standards. * User acceptance testing (UAT) completed successfully. **IX. Project Management:** * *To be determined.* Agile methodologies are recommended. This Scope of Work serves as a starting point for the development of the Coupon Boost application. Further details and refinements will be discussed and agreed upon during the project planning phase.