eGostitelj
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Web Designer
Fullstack Engineer
Copywriter
Next.js
PostgreSQL
🚀 Project Overview
A regulatory compliance SaaS solution helping Slovenian short-term rental hosts automate guest data collection, storage, and government reporting to eTurizem platform.
That was me scratching my own itch, as I'm an Airbnb host myself and wasn't satisfied with the current solutions.
Key Features
QR-code digital forms & printable templates
Booking.com/Airbnb integration
Automated XML export for government reporting
Multi-property management dashboard
Tourist tax calculation engine
2-year encrypted data storage
Unique Value Proposition
First platform combining automated compliance reporting with property management features specifically designed for Slovenian market regulations.
🛠️ Technical Stack
Frontend
Next.js 14 App Router, shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS, React Table, react-hook-form
Backend
Next.js API Routes, Prisma ORM, PostgreSQL (Supabase), Zod validation
DevOps
Vercel deployment, GitHub Actions CI/CD, PostgreSQL backups
💡 Technical Challenges & Solutions
1. Guest Data Collection Friction
Challenge: Low guest compliance with manual forms
Solution: QR-code system with ID photo OCR + mobile-optimized forms (80% adoption rate)
2. Platform Integration Complexity
Challenge: Airbnb/Booking.com API limitations
Solution: CSV import wizard with duplicate detection + booking reference tracking
3. Regulatory Data Security
Challenge: GDPR-compliant 2-year storage requirements
Solution: Row-level security + automated data purge cron jobs
🔗 Links & Documentation
🎓 Learning Outcomes
Technical Learnings
OCR implementation with Tesseract.js
Complex tourist tax calculations
Arhaic XML API communication with state IT system
GDPR-compliant architecture design
Business Learnings
Freemium model validation (20% conversion rate)
Localized marketing strategies
Project Management Insights
Prioritizing government compliance features first
User testing with non-technical hosts
💼 Business Overview
Target Audience
10,368+ Slovenian Airbnb/Booking.com hosts
Property management agencies (17% of market)
Market Strategy
Partnership with Slovenian Host Association
Establish as the authority in hosting community.
Cold email outreach
Competitive Advantage
58% faster reporting vs igost.si
Modern UI vs bentral.si's legacy system
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Posted Jan 28, 2025
Developed a tool that streamlines guest data collection via QR/forms, integrates with Airbnb/Booking.com, generates reports, and securely stores.
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