Roome

Our Story

At the heart of Roome lies a vision to simplify the chaotic world of student housing. Launched to address the unique challenges faced by students seeking compatible housemates or ideal properties, Roome is a mobile-first platform designed to make student living effortless. Built from the ground up with React Native for a smooth, cross-platform mobile experience and powered by a robust Laravel-based admin panel, Roome is engineered to handle high user demand while delivering a seamless experience. Here’s how we crafted Roome to redefine student housing.

What We Set Out to Do

Our mission was to create a platform that makes finding housemates and student properties intuitive, scalable, and stress-free:

• Develop a mobile-first app using React Native for a consistent, engaging experience on iOS and Android.
• Build a high-performance backend with Laravel to ensure fast searches and reliable performance.
• Design an intuitive interface that simplifies browsing properties and connecting with potential housemates.
• Optimize for discoverability with SEO strategies tailored to student housing and targeted ad campaigns to reach students effectively.
• Create a scalable platform ready to grow, whether expanding to new universities or adding features like roommate compatibility quizzes.

How We Made It Happen

• Mobile App Development: Using React Native, we crafted a responsive, cross-platform app that delivers a native-like experience on both iOS and Android. Students can browse listings, chat with potential housemates, and manage applications on the go.
• Robust Backend: The Laravel-based admin panel and API were optimized for high-load performance, with fine-tuned database queries and caching to ensure lightning-fast response times.
• User-Centric Design: Roome’s interface is clean, intuitive, and tailored to students. Features like filters for budget, location, and lifestyle preferences make finding the perfect property or housemate a breeze.
• SEO & Marketing: We boosted Roome’s visibility with targeted SEO for terms like “student housing app” and “find housemates for university.” Paired with optimized ad campaigns on platforms like Google and social media, Roome attracts students where they’re most active.
• Scalability Focus: Built with growth in mind, Roome’s architecture supports expanding to new regions, integrating advanced matching algorithms, or adding features like virtual property tours.

The Results We’re Proud Of

• High Performance: Roome delivers seamless performance with optimized APIs and database indexing ensuring quick load times for searches and chats.
• SEO Wins: Targeted SEO strategies, including schema markup and fast-loading pages, skyrocketed Roome’s organic traffic and rankings for student housing keywords.
• Ad Success: Smarter ad campaigns delivered higher engagement, driving more downloads and user sign-ups with cost-effective conversions.
• Mobile Engagement Surge: The React Native app’s intuitive design led to a significant increase in mobile usage, with students spending more time exploring listings and connecting.
• Future-Ready: Roome’s scalable architecture is poised for growth, ready to onboard new universities or roll out advanced features like AI-driven roommate matching.

Tools & Tech Behind the Scenes

• React Native (for a cross-platform mobile app with native performance)
• Laravel (for a high-performance, scalable backend and admin panel)
• MySQL (optimized for fast data retrieval)
• Tailwind CSS (for responsive, modern UI styling in the app)
• SEO Tools (Google Analytics, Search Console, and schema markup for discoverability)

Why This Matters

Roome isn’t just an app—it’s a game-changer for students navigating the housing maze. By combining React Native’s mobile prowess with Laravel’s backend reliability, we’ve created a platform that’s fast, user-friendly, and built to scale. Whether you’re a student looking for your next home or a developer dreaming of your own high-load mobile app, Roome’s success shows what’s possible with the right tech and vision.

Ready to build your own student housing solution? Let’s connect!