Leading up to our April app launch, we wanted to break down the launch plan, the initial product and its functionality. This blog also contains screens of the business service providers dashboard which are seen below. This blog is to manage expectations and explore in detail the ShareRing roll out.
It would be foolish of us if we decided to roll out our app to everyone and all our providers from day 1.. that would be a true recipe for disaster! To this end, we’ve decided to stage the rollout across 4 areas: markets, regions, number of users, and features. We will also have another (very) exciting announcement about our target markets shortly after we release our test app.
To begin with, our target focus will be our sandbox environment in Melbourne, Australia. Our Melbourne sales team have been extremely busy on the road and have chosen a select pool of test providers from a range of different industries. The app testers will be chosen carefully from a select pool of local people (both technical and non technical). We have decided to initially proceed with our roll-out in this way, to make sure the product can be tweaked and perfected before releasing it to the masses. This means testing, testing, testing. We want our testers to completely pull the app apart and give as much feedback as possible. If they don’t manage to break it, then it doesn’t help us to make it better! Our development team will be taking all of the constructive criticism and reviews from our initial testers, fixing the bugs that arise and resolving any problems. This will ensure a seamless, efficient app for our release to the public.
ShareRing App Functionality
For the users of the app, it will be released on both Android and iOS. Upon download, the user will be able to create an account and wallet. Login and enter their credit card details (initially, using test/fake credit card transactions), and easily complete the ID verification process in just a few short taps. Once they have completed the first steps of the account creation, users can select the categories they wish to browse and see a full list of providers and their assets. Users can filter the assets by location, dates, price and popularity. Booking is simple, select the item and confirm the details are correct (the price you see is exactly what you will be charged). The provider will then confirm the booking and the asset is ready to go.
For the providers of the app, the dashboard will initially be available via web-browser only. Once registered, the home screen of the dashboard will provide an overview of all activity for that particular provider (as seen below). They will see a list of their assets, booking history, balance history and be able to communicate directly with users. The dashboard also allows for providers to add their assets and pricing, set up bank details and their company profile. Once they have uploaded their assets onto the platform, the providers will be able to adjust how they want bookings to work, and approve or disapprove booking requests. The functionality of auto-approving assets is still being perfected and will not be available for the initial roll-out (this is more about operational practicalities, as opposed to technology).
Both the user and provider have the option to receive push notifications and SMS notifications. This is to notify the user if their booking request has been approved and for the provider to see when their asset is in demand to be rented. Closer to the roll-out, we will be releasing further details about the users and providers journeys, which will include step by step instructions for both parties. During April, we will be hosting several sessions with the selected pool of app testers and providers who are located in Melbourne, to go over the processes with them and ensure there is an overall understanding of the platform and how they are helping perfect the product.
A Big THANK YOU to all Our Supporters!
We are super excited with what ShareRing has achieved in 1 short year, with ground breaking blockchain technology! Stay tuned for more announcements that we will be making closer to the roll-out!
