Overview

HireUp is a modern, high-performance freelance marketplace designed to eliminate the clutter and friction of existing platforms. It connects freelancers and clients through a fast, secure interface handling the complete workflow—from discovery and real-time communication to project management and secure payments.

Key Features

• Full-Stack Marketplace: Complete ecosystem with freelancer profiles, gig listings, and client discovery tools.
• Real-Time Communication: Instant messaging and file sharing powered by Supabase, keeping conversations contextual and efficient.
• Secure Payments: Integrated escrow system ensuring funds are held securely until work is completed, with clear transaction history.
• Dual Dashboards: distinct, optimized experiences for freelancers (gig management, earnings) and clients (hiring, project tracking).
• SEO & Performance: Server-side rendering with Next.js 16 ensures ease of discovery, while code splitting and image optimization deliver lightning-fast load times.

Technologies Used

• Next.js 16: App Router, Server Components, SSR for SEO.
• React 19: Frontend UI library.
• Supabase: Authentication, Real-time Database (PostgreSQL), and Row-Level Security.
• TypeScript: End-to-end type safety.

Challenges and Learnings

Building a two-sided marketplace required balancing the distinct needs of freelancers and clients. Implementing a secure escrow system and reliable real-time messaging taught valuable lessons in trust architecture and state synchronization. Utilizing Supabase's Row-Level Security was crucial for ensuring data privacy in a multi-user environment.

Outcome

HireUp successfully delivers a streamlined, secure, and responsive platform that improves the freelance experience, demonstrating how modern web technologies can elevate complex marketplace workflows.