Mobile App Development Case Study

MyNetworx: Bringing Business Networking Together in One App

Business networking involves more than attending meetings. Members need to connect with other professionals, manage their networking activity, exchange referrals and keep track of upcoming events.

Probeck developed MyNetworx as a connected business networking platform, combining a mobile application for members with a comprehensive web-based management system for networking organisations and group administrators.

The result is a platform designed to make networking easier for members while giving organisers the tools they need to manage their communities.

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iOS & Android: Cross-platform mobile development
Connected platform: Mobile app and web administration
Member networking: Profiles, referrals and connections
Group management: Organisations, members and events

The Challenge

Networking Involves More Than Just Meetings

Networking organisations need to manage activity for members, group leaders and organisation administrators, each with different priorities.

Members need to know when meetings are happening, communicate with other members, develop business relationships and exchange referrals. Organisers need to manage groups, memberships, invitations, events and the day-to-day administration involved in running a networking community.

The challenge was to bring those activities into one business networking and membership management platform without presenting every administrative control to every member.

A mobile application could provide convenient access to the functions members use regularly. More complex organisation management would be better suited to a dedicated web portal, where administrators have more space and the right controls for detailed tasks.

The Platform

One Platform, Two Connected Experiences

MyNetworx was developed as a mobile application supported by a central web platform and REST API.

The mobile app and web portal communicate with the same underlying business system instead of maintaining separate records. Members can access their networking information through the app, while group administrators and organisation managers use the web platform for more detailed administration.

This connected architecture allows the platform to develop without requiring every management feature to be placed inside the mobile app. New business rules and services can be supported centrally, then made available through the interface where they are most useful.

The mobile application is the member-facing part of a larger system. The shared data, permissions and business rules behind it are what allow both experiences to work together.

Member mobile appFocused access for everyday networking

API and business systemShared data, permissions and rules

Web administrationOrganisation and group management

Mobile App Features

Networking Tools Available to Members

The MyNetworx mobile app concentrates on the networking tasks members are likely to carry out from their phone.

Member Profiles and Digital Networking

Members can maintain their networking profile and share their details with other professionals. QR code profile sharing provides a convenient way to exchange networking information.

Groups and Organisations

Members can access the networking groups and organisations they belong to, keeping their professional communities available in one mobile experience.

Meetings and Events

The app supports networking meetings and events, including participation and attendance-related interactions. Members can respond to invitations and manage relevant activity.

Referrals and Connections

Members can manage professional connections and exchange the referrals that help business relationships develop beyond a meeting.

Notifications

Mobile notifications help members remain informed about relevant networking activity and communications.

One Shared Mobile Codebase

React Native and Expo support the Android and iOS applications from a shared codebase, helping the two mobile experiences develop together.

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MyNetworx mobile app showing a demonstration upcoming networking event within a phone — The member events view brings upcoming networking activity and attendance information into one place.

MyNetworx event screen showing demonstration attendance totals, RSVP choices and an attendance register — Event information, responses and attendance records remain connected within the app.

MyNetworx create event screen using demonstration title, location, date and time information — Structured event creation captures the practical details members and organisers need.

MyNetworx notification preferences for events and networking groups — Notification preferences give users control over relevant email and push updates.

Behind the Scenes

More Than Just a Mobile App

Behind the mobile interface sits a bespoke PHP application, MySQL database, REST API and administration portal.

The architecture allows the mobile app to stay focused on frequent member tasks while the web portal handles more complex organisational requirements.

It also demonstrates why bespoke mobile application development often extends beyond interface design. Authentication, permissions, data structures, APIs, file access and administrative tools all contribute to the experience members see on their phones.

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Organisations and networking groupsMembership managementUser roles and permissionsNetworking meetings and eventsMember profiles and connectionsReferral functionalityNotificationsAdministrative reporting and managementFile storage and access controlsPayment-related web functionality

Designing for Different Users

The Right Tools for the Right People

Members and administrators use the same platform for different purposes.

Someone opening the mobile app may want to check networking information, manage a profile, respond to an invitation or connect with another professional. An organisation administrator may need to manage membership records, organise groups or configure more advanced settings.

Separating these experiences keeps the mobile application clear and focused while ensuring the overall platform can support more detailed organisational work.

Member experience

Networking profile
Groups and organisations
Meetings, events and invitations
Connections, referrals and notifications

Administrator experience

Organisation and group management
Membership records
Roles and permissions
Reporting and advanced settings

Technology

Technology Chosen for a Connected Platform

React Native and Expo provide a shared foundation for the iOS and Android apps. The supporting PHP and MySQL platform holds the business data and rules used by both mobile and web users.

A REST API connects those interfaces to the central platform. Azure Blob Storage provides file storage, and Stripe integrations support payment-related functionality within the web platform.

The value of this architecture is the separation of concerns: the mobile app can concentrate on a clear member experience while the same core system supports administration, security and future development.

React NativeExpoPHPMySQLREST APIAzure Blob StorageStripe integrations

The Result

A Connected Networking Platform Built to Evolve

MyNetworx demonstrates how a mobile application can form part of a much larger business system.

Members have convenient mobile access to their networking activity, while organisations can manage their communities through the connected web platform. Because both interfaces use the same underlying system, functionality can continue to develop as the requirements of networking organisations evolve.

For Probeck, the project brings together mobile app development, API development, databases, permissions, administration systems, file storage and third-party integrations in one platform.

The outcome is a unified system supporting networking members and group administrators through experiences designed for the work each needs to do.

Have an App Idea That Needs More Than Just an App?

MyNetworx demonstrates how a mobile application can work alongside a much larger business platform, connecting users, information and administration through one integrated system.

Whether you need a customer-facing mobile app, an internal business application or a platform connecting multiple types of users, Probeck can help design and develop software around your requirements.