Upsurge - Social Network for Climbers
Launched a niche social platform connecting climbers worldwide with location-based discovery, media sharing, and community engagement features.
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Upsurge
Upsurge is a social networking app built for climbers — enabling users to connect, share climbs, discover other climbers nearby, and engage with a global climbing community.
Problem Statement
Climbers lacked a dedicated platform to connect with fellow enthusiasts, discover climbing spots, and share their experiences. Existing social networks were too generic and didn't cater to the climbing community's specific needs.
Challenges Faced
Building a scalable social platform with location-based features and rich media support.
Location-Based Discovery
Implementing efficient geospatial queries to help climbers find others and spots nearby.
Media Upload & Storage
Handling large volumes of photos and videos with compression and efficient storage.
Community Moderation
Building moderation tools to maintain a positive community environment at scale.
Scalability & Performance
Ensuring the platform scales smoothly as the user base grows globally.
Our Development Roadmap
Building a social platform from concept to global launch.
Community Research
Interviewed climbers to understand needs, pain points, and desired features.
Backend & Infrastructure
Built Firebase backend with geospatial queries, storage, and real-time features.
Mobile App Development
Developed React Native apps with social features, feeds, and location services.
Testing & Beta
Conducted beta testing with climbing communities and iterated based on feedback.
Community Research
Interviewed climbers to understand needs, pain points, and desired features.
Backend & Infrastructure
Built Firebase backend with geospatial queries, storage, and real-time features.
Mobile App Development
Developed React Native apps with social features, feeds, and location services.
Testing & Beta
Conducted beta testing with climbing communities and iterated based on feedback.
Our Solution
We built the full mobile and backend system for Upsurge — the user-facing apps (iOS & Android), backend APIs, social features, feeds, location-based match systems, and community tools.
Social Networking Features
Complete social platform with profiles, feeds, follows, and engagement features.
Location-Based Discovery
Find climbers and climbing spots nearby using geospatial search.
Media Sharing
Share photos and videos with automatic compression and cloud storage.
In-App Messaging
Real-time chat system for connecting climbers and organizing sessions.
Key Features
Features designed to connect and engage the climbing community.
User Profiles
Detailed profiles showcasing climbing interests, experience level, and achievements.
Social Feed
Share posts, photos, and videos with the climbing community.
Follow & Connect
Follow other climbers, build friendships, and grow your network.
Local Discovery
Find climbers and events near you using location-based search.
In-App Messaging
Chat with other climbers to organize sessions and share tips.
Media Uploads
Share photos and videos with automatic compression and cloud storage.
Notifications & Alerts
Push notifications for likes, comments, messages, and nearby climbers.
Privacy Settings
Granular privacy controls for profile visibility and location sharing.
Admin & Moderation Tools
Comprehensive moderation panel for maintaining community standards.
Global Community
Connect with climbers worldwide while discovering local communities.
"Divtechnosoft built us an amazing platform that has brought climbers together from around the world. The app is fast, reliable, and our community loves it."
What We Learned
Key insights from building a niche social network.
Niche Communities are Powerful
Focused communities create higher engagement than generic social platforms.
Location Features Drive Value
Local discovery features significantly increase user engagement and real-world connections.
Media Optimization is Critical
Efficient media handling and compression are essential for mobile app performance.
Platform Evolution
Success with one niche community validated the multi-tenant SaaS model for other communities.
Technologies Used
Modern stack for building scalable social platforms.
React Native
Firebase
Google Cloud
Next.js
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