Industry: Social Media / Creator Economy
Project Overview
This is a modern social networking platform built to empower creators and strengthen connections with their supporters. The platform enables creators to monetize their content, sell digital products, and engage directly with fans through subscription-based memberships and real-time communication.
In addition to the web platform, a mobile app version was developed, backed by complete APIs for seamless cross-platform use, ensuring that users and creators enjoy a consistent experience on any device.
Key Features
- Creator Earnings & Monetization – Track earnings, manage subscriptions, and sell digital goods.
- Online Digital Shop – Dedicated storefront for eBooks, courses, and other downloads.
- Stripe Payment Integration – Secure, seamless transactions for subscriptions and payouts.
- Membership Plans – Multiple tiers with varying access and perks for supporters.
- Social Engagement Tools – Posts, comments, likes, and a following system to foster interaction.
- Audio & Video Posting – Upload and share media, with optimized processing using FFMPEG.
- Subscribers & Followers Management – Built-in tools for creators to manage and engage their communities.
- Real-Time Chat System – Direct communication between creators and followers.
- Mobile App – Companion Flutter app connected via APIs for on-the-go engagement.
Technology Stack
- Backend: PHP (Laravel Framework)
- Frontend (Web): Laravel Blade
- Mobile App: Flutter (API-driven)
- Payment Integration: Stripe
- Identity Verification: Veriff (AI-powered)
- Media Processing: FFMPEG (for encoding & compression)
- File Storage: AWS S3 (for large-scale uploads)
- APIs: Custom-built APIs for mobile synchronization
- Job Queues: Laravel Queues for background tasks (video encoding, emails, file handling)
Challenges
The client’s goal was to create an all-in-one platform that:
- Allowed creators to generate sustainable income beyond advertising.
- Ensured secure identity verification to protect creators and users.
- Supported large-scale media uploads without compromising performance.
- Provided a real-time, community-driven experience (chat + social features).
- Integrated seamlessly with mobile apps while maintaining consistency.
Our Solution
We built CreateHQ as a scalable and feature-rich platform that merges monetization, digital commerce, and community interaction.
- Implemented multi-tier membership plans with automated subscription handling.
- Integrated Stripe for global payment processing and fast payouts.
- Used FFMPEG for efficient media processing, ensuring smooth video/audio playback.
- Deployed AWS S3 for reliable, scalable storage of large media files.
- Integrated Veriff for AI-powered identity verification to increase platform trust and security.
- Delivered a Flutter-based mobile app fully powered by APIs, ensuring cross-platform consistency.
- Leveraged Laravel job queues to handle background tasks, keeping the system fast and responsive.
Results & Impact
- A complete creator-first platform combining monetization, social engagement, and e-commerce.
- Streamlined payouts and global transactions via Stripe integration.
- High-quality media sharing through optimized encoding and scalable storage.
- A secure, verified ecosystem where both creators and users feel protected.
- A seamless cross-platform experience across web and mobile apps.
Key Takeaway
CreateHQ showcases how modern creator platforms can integrate subscriptions, digital commerce, and real-time engagement into a single ecosystem. By focusing on monetization tools and seamless community interaction, it empowers creators to grow sustainable businesses while delivering richer experiences to their supporters.
