Project Overview

A comprehensive User-Generated Content (UGC) marketplace platform connecting Dutch brands with content creators. This two-sided marketplace required full-stack development to transform Figma designs into a production-ready platform with complex payment processing, automated invoicing, and seamless headless CMS integration.

The Challenge

The client needed a sophisticated marketplace platform that would handle multi-role user management, process complex financial transactions with automated invoicing, integrate headless WordPress for SEO-optimized content, and provide comprehensive dashboards for creators, clients, and administrators all while ensuring pixel-perfect design implementation.

Technical Solution & Key Features

Frontend Development

• Built responsive Next.js application with pixel-perfect Figma implementation
• Developed custom video carousels with auto-rotate functionality and player controls
• Created seamless user registration flows with Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) API integration for automated company verification
• Implemented smooth transitions and enhanced UI/UX across all user touchpoints

Headless WordPress Integration

• Converted WordPress blog into headless CMS architecture
• Rebuilt blog pages in Next.js ensuring consistent user experience
• Configured SEO Framework plugin for optimal search visibility with proper metadata, OpenGraph tags, and structured data

Payment & Financial Systems

• Integrated Moneybird API for automated invoicing and accounting
• Implemented Mollie payment gateway supporting iDEAL, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards
• Built automated fee calculation system with 20% platform commission and variable service charges
• Developed intelligent invoice/receipt generation based on business registration status
• Created payout request workflow with automated VAT calculations

Multi-Role Dashboard Architecture

• Creator Dashboard: Financial overview, payout requests, profile management, completion alerts
• Client Dashboard: Transaction history, invoice access, payment methods, UGC Credit system
• Admin Dashboard: User management, content moderation, account approvals, dispute resolution, analytics

WooCommerce Integration

• Connected academy course sales with automated creator badge assignment
• Streamlined educational content delivery and certification tracking

Results & Impact

• Production-ready two-sided marketplace with automated financial workflows
• Seamless WordPress-to-Next.js integration maintaining SEO performance
• Multi-currency payment processing with comprehensive compliance documentation
• Reduced manual administrative burden through automated invoicing and payout systems
• Scalable architecture supporting future platform expansion
• Enhanced user experience with real-time company verification and role-based dashboards