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Social Media Platform Maintenance – GAC Nation
GAC Nation, with over 50,000 downloads on the Google Play Store, is a positive-only social community app for 100,000+ users seeking authentic, negativity-free connections. The platform features social forums, music sharing, and AR shopping experiences.
Space-O Technologies provided web and app maintenance services for a social media platform, including performance optimization, bug fixes, feature updates, and support for third-party integrations across Android, iOS, and the web. These ongoing maintenance efforts ensured fast load times, smooth user experience, and reliable platform stability. Do you need web and app performance enhancements for your social platform?
Abstract of GAC Nation
GAC Nation reimagines social media as the world’s first positive-only “phygital” social network. The platform features three core components:
- GAC Chronicle – A community discussion forum with emoji-only reactions, “Vibe of the Day” interactive questions, and positive-focused content feeds that foster uplifting interactions.
- GAC Music Wall – A Spotify-integrated music sharing platform where users discover songs, create collaborative playlists, and connect through shared musical experiences.
- GAC Boutique – A digital marketplace with Snapchat AR integration for virtual merchandise try-ons, offering curated product collections that complement the community experience.
The platform operates on a unique “citizenship” model where users apply to become “GACians,” creating a curated community focused on positive interactions. Available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, GAC Nation caters to users who seek social media experiences free from the negativity commonly found on traditional platforms.
Built on NestJS backend infrastructure with a React-based admin panel, the platform includes Apple Pay integration for secure transactions, Expo SDK for real-time notifications, and AI-powered content moderation to maintain community standards at scale.
About Our Client and Project Requirements
Our client is an entrepreneur and designer based in Dallas, Texas. He founded GAC Nation LLC to create a positive alternative to the negative aspects of social media. Operating from Fairview, Texas, the company developed this platform to provide users with positive digital community experiences.
When our client approached Space-O Technologies, GAC Nation was already live and available for download on both Android and iOS app stores. The platform had established its core user base but required technical optimization and feature enhancements to support continued growth and improve user experience.
The client required web and app maintenance services to address performance bottlenecks, implement advanced algorithms, integrate additional third-party services, and scale the infrastructure and code to manage growing user activity efficiently. Our goal was to maintain platform stability, enhance speed, and ensure adherence to community standards as the user base expanded.
Why GAC Nation Partnered with Space-O for Technical Support?
Space-O Technologies was selected as GAC Nation’s maintenance partner based on our proven expertise in supporting complex social platforms and our established track record with enterprise clients. Our technical expertise in platform enhancement and ability to work independently with existing systems made us the ideal choice for GAC Nation’s requirements.
Our team’s experience with social media architecture, performance optimization, and third-party API integrations aligned perfectly with GAC Nation’s specific needs. The client appreciated our collaborative approach and our understanding of the unique challenges faced by positive social platforms.
Maintenance and Enhancement Challenges
We Addressed
Through our maintenance services, we identified key areas for technical enhancement and optimization:
Performance Optimization Opportunities
The feed system was optimized to improve data loading and user experience. We applied query-level caching, lazy loading, and index-based retrieval, restructured MongoDB pipelines, and refined API pagination. These changes reduced server response time and client memory use, enabling faster feed rendering and smooth scrolling under high user load.
Content Curation Enhancement
The platform needed advanced algorithms to automatically surface positive content while reducing manual moderation requirements and maintaining community standards.
Third-Party Integration Development
Implementation of seamless integrations with Spotify for music sharing, Snapchat for AR shopping experiences, and Apple Pay for secure transactions.
Infrastructure and Administrative Enhancement
The growing community required robust infrastructure scaling and sophisticated admin controls for effective community management and comprehensive analytics.
Web and App Maintenance Services We
Provided to GAC Nation
We have been providing web and app maintenance services for GAC Nation for over six months, implementing advanced features and significant platform optimizations across Android, iOS, and web versions of the platform. Our dedicated maintenance team, comprising backend developers, frontend engineers, mobile specialists, and a project manager, collaborated to enhance performance, improve scalability, and ensure a seamless user experience across all devices and operating systems.
Smart Feed Algorithm Development
We developed a LinkedIn/Facebook-style content curation system featuring intelligent scoring algorithms that combine recency, engagement, and user preferences. Implemented advanced caching with configurable TTL and smart pagination, achieving 99% memory reduction and 75% database query optimization.
Advanced Content Moderation Implementation
We integrated Sightengine AI for automated analysis of image, video, and text content. This system automatically detects and filters inappropriate content, reducing the need for manual moderation while maintaining community standards.
Mobile App Integration Enhancement
We implemented mobile support, including the Expo SDK for push notifications, QR code generation for app downloads, and mobile-optimized API responses, ensuring seamless cross-platform functionality.
Performance Optimization & Infrastructure
We optimized JWT token size to reduce 400 Bad Request errors, implemented database query optimization with smart indexes, enhanced memory management, and improved error handling with production deployment optimizations.
View Tracking & Analytics System
We developed advanced user behavior tracking for authenticated users and guest analytics using IP + User Agent hashing. This system provides real-time view counting, engagement metrics, and comprehensive analysis of user behavior.
Administrative Interface Enhancement
We created a comprehensive admin panel featuring real-time log streaming via EventSource, an innovative UI for configuring feed algorithms, and remote server log access, enabling effective platform management and monitoring.
GAC Nation’s Technology Infrastructure
Space-O provides ongoing maintenance and enhancement for GAC Nation’s comprehensive technology infrastructure:
Frontend Development
React 18.2.0
Redux Toolkit
Webpack 5
SassBackend Infrastructure
NestJS 10.3.0
Node.js
MongoDB
Mongoose ODMMobile Development
Expo SDK
iOS/Android Native IntegrationCloud & Storage
AWS S3
CDN Optimization
Media CompressionThird-Party Integrations
Spotify Web API
Snapchat AR
SendGrid
Sightengine AIDevelopment Tools
TypeScript
Babel
Winston Logging
Better Stack MonitoringLet Space-O Help You With Web and App Maintenance Services
Maintaining a successful social media platform requires continuous optimization, feature updates, and technical excellence. At Space-O Technologies, we offer comprehensive web and app maintenance services, focusing on performance optimization, algorithm enhancements, and user experience improvements that drive engagement and growth.
With experience supporting Fortune 500 companies and social startups, our team ensures platform stability and long-term success through security updates, infrastructure scaling, feature enhancements, and support for third-party integrations. Our maintenance services deliver measurable improvements that enhance user experience and help achieve your business goals.
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