RateMyBaliBuilder

A paid search database for vetting Bali builders. Help expats avoid construction horror stories.

🚨 The Problem

Expats building in Bali have no reliable way to check if a builder is legit. Horror stories include:

• Deposits vanishing
• Shoddy work
• Abandoned projects
• No accountability

✅ The Solution

A curated database of builders with traffic-light ratings:

• 🔴 Blacklisted - Known problems, avoid at all costs
• 🟡 Unknown - No data yet, proceed with caution
• 🟢 Recommended - Verified good reputation

💰 Revenue Model

Action	Price
Basic search	$10
Unlock full details	$20
Submit a review	+$20 credit reward
Credit pack	$50

🎯 Market Opportunity

• 250,000+ long-term expats in Bali
• 6-8 million tourists/year
• $3-5 billion/year real estate industry
• Zero dominant competition in this space

Target: 15,000-50,000 active users in 12-24 months

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, Tailwind CSS 4
• Backend: Next.js API routes, Supabase (PostgreSQL + Auth)
• Payments: Xendit/DOKU (Indonesia-friendly)
• Storage: Supabase Storage (review photos)
• Deployment: Vercel

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ratemybalibuilder.git
cd ratemybalibuilder

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

cp .env.example .env.local

Edit .env.local with your Supabase credentials:

• NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL
• NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY
• SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY

4. Set up the database:

# Run the schema in your Supabase SQL editor
cat supabase/schema.sql

5. Run the development server:

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000

📁 Project Structure

├── src/
│   ├── app/              # Next.js app router pages
│   │   ├── (auth)/       # Login/signup
│   │   ├── admin/        # Admin dashboard
│   │   ├── search/       # Search for builders
│   │   ├── submit-review/# Submit reviews
│   │   └── account/      # User account & credits
│   ├── components/       # React components
│   ├── lib/              # Utilities
│   │   └── supabase/     # Supabase clients
│   └── types/            # TypeScript types
├── supabase/
│   └── schema.sql        # Database schema
├── docs/
│   └── plans/            # Design docs
└── public/               # Static assets

📊 Key Features

For Users

• Search builders by name/phone
• Traffic light rating system
• Submit reviews for $20 credit
• Buy credit packs
• View search history

For Admins

• Approve/reject reviews
• Manage builders database
• Add to blacklist
• View user transactions

🎯 Launch Strategy

Phase 1: Seed the database (Week 1-2)

• Import existing blacklist
• Manually add 20-30 recommended builders
• Ensure search results show data

Phase 2: Soft launch (Week 3-4)

• Post in 2-3 Bali expat Facebook groups
• Offer first 50 users a free search
• Gather feedback, fix bugs

Phase 3: Review collection (Week 5-8)

• Incentivize review submissions ($20 credit)
• Post regularly in expat groups
• Grow database organically

Phase 4: Scale (Month 3+)

• Facebook/Instagram ads
• Google Ads ("Bali builder reviews")
• SEO optimization

📈 Success Metrics

• Searches per week
• Search → unlock conversion rate
• Reviews submitted per week
• Credit purchases
• Monthly recurring revenue

🔒 Security

• Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) enabled
• Auth required for all actions
• Admin routes protected
• Payment webhooks verified

📄 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

💡 Contributing

Not accepting contributions yet (pre-launch). After launch, open to PRs for:

• Bug fixes
• Performance improvements
• New payment integrations

📞 Contact

Questions? Contact: [your email]

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Built to solve a real problem in Bali's construction industry.