Bauwow
Social networking app for dogs
Bauwow Ltd, UK.
Request
Result
Technologies
- Java 8
- Swift
- Google Maps SDK / MapKit
- Glide / Core Graphics
- Facebook SDK
- Retrofit / Alamofire
- WebSocket
Result
Results
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Leading Pet Social Network
Bauwow became the largest social networking app for pet lovers in Europe and the UK.
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Expanding Community
Over 35,000 users and 80,000 pet-related businesses have joined the Bauwow platform.
Challenge
Previously, we worked together with our partner Bauwow Ltd to develop IoT tracking technology for their Dog Tracker Nano smart dog-collar. The successful project implementation convinced Bauwow Ltd that Cogniteq was the right company to help create a social networking mobile app for dog owners for both Android and iOS platforms.
The app helps coordinate daily dog-related activities, find the best places for walking and playing, connect with other pet owners, and share tips for dog care. Bauwow is designed not just as a social network for dog breeders, but as a community for true pet lovers who see dogs as family members.
Solution
When we started the project, the client already had an app prototype. However, the UI was pretty primitive, and the code had to be edited in a wide array of modules. Therefore, our first task was to refine the UI of the social network to make it attractive, easy to use, and human-centered. The layouts were provided by the client.
The main problem we faced was the app's old code. Our team had to plan the development of each feature taking this fact into account. We did everything possible to ensure the stable operation of the app. Our task was not to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality already present in the app, but, instead, to guarantee the proper operation of newly-added features.
Profile
Bauwow functions like a typical social network. When registering, each user gets access to a personal account that allows them to share information about a pet, pictures, videos, etc.
The Daily Bark
It is one of the most popular and in-demand modules in the app. It provides users with the ability to post photos of their pets, share news, “bark” photos of other dogs, and send/ accept friend requests. In addition, it allows dog breeders to arrange collective dog walking, track walking routes on the map, and share them on the social network.
My Areas
The app integrates Google Map services to help users find dog-friendly places nearby, including restaurants, bars, cafes, pubs, beaches, pools, accommodations, pet feeders, water stations, dog playgrounds, and more.
Health
The app is aimed not only at entertainment but also at caring for the dogs. In the Health module, users can record a pet's medical history, past surgeries, and other issues, or schedule a visit to a vet or groomer. In addition, users can store other medical information here: allergies, medications that need to be taken, toxic and dangerous foods.
Services for Dogs
The app also welcomes individuals and organizations that provide services for dogs to collaborate. Therefore, our specialists have developed a module for building a professional presence online and creating a customized proposal. For example, the owners of restaurants, cafes, pubs, campgrounds, and hotels can indicate "pet allowed" in the description of their outlets. This module helps users to find vets, groomers, pet shops, dog-sitters, etc.
Push-notifications
We have developed a push-notification feature. Bauwow users get notifications when people send a friend request, comment on, or like their posts.
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