Ikhono - iCan

About Ikhono - iCan Android App

The traditional method of leaving handwritten advertisements at local shops and shopping centers is a time-honored way for businesses to get their message out to potential customers. However, in today's digital age, this method is becoming increasingly outdated. Enter "ikhono - iCan," an innovative new app that is modernizing the way small businesses and local service providers, advertise their services.

So, what is "ikhono - iCan?" Essentially, it's a mobile app that allows anyone to create and distribute digital advertisements to potential customers in their local area. Using the app, create a personal profile and add links to your social media, showcase your previous work to potential customers and ensure your message is reaching the right people.

What sets "ikhono - iCan" apart from other advertising apps is its ease of use and affordability. Unlike traditional advertising methods, which can be expensive and time-consuming, "ikhono - iCan" allows you to create and distribute your business and contact info, quickly and easily, without breaking the bank.

How it works:
* Download the app.
* Ensure you have a good data connection and GPS on and set to use
Satellites to locate your device.
* Agree to the required permissions and terms.
* Allow the app to update the allowed services icons.

For service providers
* Tap the 'Create your own' button.
* Complete the application section with your information.
- Gmail
- Name and contact number
- Include some description of your services using key words relevant to your services
- Add one or more skills (at least one)
- Add up to three locations (at least one)
- Add some links to your social media profiles (at least one)

* Upload your submition .
* Check your email for your access code and copy/paste into the required field and tap 'Submit'.
* Tap the 'From Ratings' button to the left of your star rating on your first introduction with a client. This creates an encrypted QR code that identifies you and allows the client to submit a one time rating of your service.

Your profile will now be visible to clients for 6 months. Starting with a 3 star, greenhorn rating. Within 10 days of the free period expiry, you will be notified here, with a new button appearing, allowing you to purchase more access at a minimal fee. You can do changes of your profile by tapping the 'My Advertising' button on the start screen. Any changes to your profile resets the age of the service provider profile, so do your changes early.

You can install the app and your profile on any other android device without changing your profile age. Tap the 'Login' button and select your Gmail to download your existing profile to the new device.

For clients
* Select the skill you require.
* Select the area where you need this skill.
* Use the key word search function to filter through large results.
* Tap the 'Search' button.
* Select a service provider to view more info about this service provider.
- Skills
- Preferred places of service delivery
- Links to the service provider's social media profile
* Add this service provider to your contacts.
* Verify and rate a service provider by tapping the 'Provider Intro' button.
* Tap the 'Scan' button to scan a QR code generated by the app on the service provider's phone, this verifies that the person is indeed the provider they claim to be.
* If the provider is verified and the service is completed, you will have access to rate this service provider on these questions:
- How would you rate the quality of service?
- Was the attitude of the service provider professional and friendly at all times?
- How likely are you to recommend the service provider to a friend or colleague?
- Was the price fair?
- Was the service provided in a sensible, timewise fashion?





Rank names and star colors are related to the age of a service provider profile.
- Greenhorn 0 to 6 months
- Amateur 6 to 12 months
- Artisan 1 to 2 years
- Professional 2 years and longer