What's New
The latest features and improvements on StarkPros.
March 2026
Major Platform Update
- Pro messaging inbox for direct customer-pro communication
- Project portfolio showcase for pros to display their work
- Availability calendar so customers know when pros are free
- Promotions & deals system for special offers
- Customer referral program with tracking
- Response templates for faster pro replies
- Business verification request system
- Full-text search across all businesses
- City landing pages for all Stark County cities
- Dynamic OG images for better social sharing
- Command palette (Ctrl+K) for quick navigation
- Cookie consent and accessibility compliance
February 2026
Enhanced Business Profiles
- Service packages with pricing display
- Photo gallery with lightbox viewer
- Review helpful voting system
- Owner response to reviews
- Callback request form
- Share button with Web Share API
- Response time badge and tracking
- Pro badges (Top Rated, Fast Responder, etc.)
- Print-friendly business profiles
January 2026
Platform Launch
- Business directory with 10+ service categories
- Lead wizard for quote requests
- Pro dashboard with analytics
- Customer dashboard with project tracking
- Admin panel for platform management
- Blog with local content
- SEO-optimized category pages
- Mobile-responsive design
- Erie Blue design system