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BIRDDOG

Booking and discovery for outdoor experiences

Mockup of a booking and discovery platform for outdoor experiences.
BirdDog, Industry: Outdoor recreation, Services: Product development, Team size: 2 people, Architecture: Client/server
BirdDog, Industry: Outdoor recreation, Services: Product development, Team size: 2 people, Architecture: Client/server

The challenges our client faced

The product makes it easy to discover and book outdoor experiences, from guided trips to activities and getaways. With the concept validated, the focus shifted to scalability: faster discovery, a smoother booking flow, and reliable operations that run without constant manual effort.

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Limited scalability of the initial product

The first version proved the idea, but lacked key features needed for growth, monetization, and smoother operations.
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Poor performance and discovery

Slow load times, weak filtering, and manual browsing through hundreds of listings made it hard to find and book experiences.
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Manual operations and missed engagement

Without automated notifications and with a clunky admin flow, internal work slowed down and bookings were missed.

A scalable outdoor booking platform

A rebuilt product focused on speed, discovery, and automation, supporting secure transactions, faster booking flows, and stronger engagement.

Mockup of a scalable outdoor booking platform with discovery features.

How we solved it

We delivered a fast, secure booking platform that improves discovery, automates communication, and supports future growth.

Frontend

The frontend was built for intuitive search and smooth booking.
React
React
Redux
Redux
TypeScript
TypeScript

Backend

The backend was engineered to handle secure payments and scalable bookings.
Java
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Boot
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Vertex AI
Vertex AI
Stripe
Stripe
RudderStack
RudderStack

The results

The platform delivered measurable improvements across performance, engagement, and operations.
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Page load times reduced from 20 seconds to near-instant

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Around 20% of lost bookings recovered through promo codes

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Faster discovery with filters replacing manual browsing

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Automated emails reduced manual work and missed touchpoints

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