Brief: To develop a social networking website targeted at the scuba diving community.
Outcome: A social networking site was created from the ground up in PHP utilising the Zend MVC Framework. The initial beta versions allowed scuba divers to create online ‘dive logs’, showcasing their dives amongst the community with photos and technical information. Divers could communicate on ‘dive boards’ within their profiles and dives, or in a communal forum.
The site received huge amounts of positive feedback when demoed at UK dive shows and several hundred members had signed up within days of its launch.
There were many plans for evolving the site, especially in the social networking aspects – allowing divers with similar niches and interests to find each other through the site. Sadly, the project was pulled in its infancy due to funding issues.
It can be found at Youscoob.com until the hosting expires, although it does have a distinct ghost town feel.