Project Type

E-Commerce & Ticketing Platform

Client

Karma Tickets

Location

Canada

Task

Platform Development, PWA Mobile App, TicketEvolution API Integration, Payment Processing, SEO Optimization, Push Notifications, Admin Panel, Hyper-Local Targeting

Canada's favourite 'No Crazy Fees' event and sports ticketing platform specializing in game day deals with completely fresh, modern design and seamless user experience.

Comprehensive ticketing solution featuring both a responsive web platform built with Next.js and a Progressive Web App (PWA) for mobile users, integrated with TicketEvolution API for real-time ticket inventory.

Built with Next.js frontend and Node.js backend managing authentication, shopping cart, and purchase history, featuring Stripe and Braintree payment processing, OneSignal push notifications, and full SEO optimization for event discoverability.

Problems

Canadian sports and event enthusiasts faced excessive service fees and hidden charges on major ticketing platforms, making live entertainment increasingly expensive and frustrating for consumers.

Existing ticketing websites offered poor mobile experiences without native-app-like functionality, leading to abandoned purchases and frustrated users trying to buy last-minute game day tickets.

Ticket buyers struggled to discover local events and hyper-local deals, while platforms lacked proper SEO optimization making it difficult for fans to find affordable tickets through search engines.

Solutions

No Crazy Fees Model - Transparent pricing structure eliminating excessive service charges for affordable ticket access

Next.js Frontend - Fast, responsive web application with server-side rendering for optimal performance

Progressive Web App (PWA) - Native app-like mobile experience with offline capabilities and home screen installation

TicketEvolution API Integration - Real-time access to comprehensive ticket inventory for sports and entertainment events

Stripe & Braintree Integration - Multiple payment gateway options ensuring secure, flexible transaction processing

Node.js Backend - Robust server infrastructure managing user authentication, cart functionality, and order management

OneSignal Push Notifications - Real-time alerts for price drops, new events, and personalized game day deals

SEO-Optimized Event Pages - Fully indexed ticket pages ensuring maximum discoverability through search engines

Hyper-Local Targeting - Location-based event discovery helping users find nearby games and entertainment

Admin Panel - Comprehensive management dashboard for configuring featured events and promotional campaigns

Process

Our development approach focused on creating a transparent, user-friendly ticketing experience that eliminates pain points associated with traditional platforms while maximizing ticket discoverability.

We prioritized mobile-first design with PWA capabilities to capture the growing segment of on-the-go ticket buyers seeking last-minute game day deals.

01

Platform Architecture & API Integration

Built modern Next.js frontend with PWA capabilities ensuring fast loading, offline functionality, and app-like mobile experience.

Integrated TicketEvolution API for real-time ticket inventory management and developed Node.js backend handling user sessions, cart management, and purchase workflows.

02

Payment Processing & Notifications

Implemented dual payment gateway integration with Stripe and Braintree providing flexible, secure transaction processing options.

Configured OneSignal for personalized push notifications alerting users to price changes, new events, and exclusive deals based on preferences.

03

SEO Optimization & Launch

Developed comprehensive SEO strategy with server-side rendering, optimized meta tags, and structured data ensuring all event pages were fully indexed and discoverable.

Deployed admin panel for event curation and promotional management, launching platform with hyper-local targeting features connecting Canadian fans with nearby entertainment.

Results

Successfully launched Karma Tickets as Canada's favourite 'No Crazy Fees' ticketing platform, attracting sports and entertainment fans seeking transparent pricing and game day deals.

The PWA-enabled mobile experience significantly reduced cart abandonment rates while push notifications drove repeat purchases through timely alerts for price drops and new event listings.

SEO-optimized event pages achieved strong organic search visibility, while hyper-local targeting and the no-fees model positioned Karma Tickets as a compelling alternative to traditional ticketing platforms in the Canadian market.