biznesrumia.eu
Free local business directory for Rumia and surroundings - from idea to launch
The Challenge
Local businesses in Rumia, Reda, and nearby towns have limited options for online visibility. The major Polish business directories treat smaller cities as an afterthought, and Google Maps alone isn't enough to build a meaningful presence. Local entrepreneurs needed a simple, free tool to get themselves on the map.
As a company from Rumia, we know this problem firsthand. We live here, work here, shop here. So we decided to build the solution ourselves.
The Solution
We built biznesrumia.eu - a free local business directory with a modern tech stack. The core principles:
- Zero cost for businesses - adding a listing is and always will be free
- Simplicity - adding a business takes 30 seconds, no bureaucracy
- Performance - the site loads instantly thanks to edge computing
- Local SEO - every business gets a dedicated, locally optimized page
Tech Stack
Lightweight, flexible backend framework - full control over business logic and API.
Relational database with ORM - hierarchical categories, search, filtering.
Interactive maps showing business locations - no Google Maps licensing costs.
Payments for promoted listings and bot protection - modern, secure solutions.
Results
- Over 62 business categories with hierarchical structure
- Interactive maps showing the location of each business
- Business promotion system with Stripe payments (7/30/90 days)
- Business owner panel for self-managing listings and photo galleries
- Admin panel with moderation and analytics
- Security: CSP headers, CSRF protection, rate limiting, 2FA
- Planned: online bookings, business blog, Google Business Profile integration
Why Does This Matter?
biznesrumia.eu isn't a commercial project - it's a community initiative. It shows our philosophy: technology should serve people, not the other way around. If we can build a modern platform for an entire local community, we can definitely build a great website for your business too.