What is Cityhangaround?
Cityhangaround helps users find and connect with local businesses, discover offers, and explore services in their city, all in one easy-to-use platform. Perfect for local entrepreneurs and customers alike.
Problem
Users struggle to discover and engage with local businesses efficiently, relying on fragmented platforms or word-of-mouth. Limited visibility of real-time offers and no centralized tool for direct connection reduce customer-business interactions.
Solution
A local business discovery platform where users can search, explore offers, and directly connect with nearby services. Examples: browsing restaurant promotions, booking salon appointments, or contacting a plumber via in-app messaging.
Customers
Local residents seeking services/offers and small business owners aiming to attract nearby customers. Demographics: Urban adults (25-50), tech-savvy entrepreneurs.
Unique Features
Combines real-time offers, service booking, and direct business-customer communication in one app; emphasizes hyperlocal discovery with user reviews and geo-targeted recommendations.
User Comments
Convenient for finding last-minute deals
Wish more businesses joined
Easy interface but occasional app glitches
Helpful for local entrepreneurs
Saves time compared to Google searches
Traction
Launched in 2023, 10k+ active users, 500+ registered businesses; founder has 2.3k LinkedIn followers. Recent update added in-app payment features.
Market Size
The global local services market is valued at $50 billion, with 60% of consumers prioritizing 'near me' searches (Google, 2023).
