B2B~12 hours to build

Client Portal Builder

Look like an enterprise. Charge like one too.

The Problem

Freelancers and small agencies share files via email, track projects in spreadsheets, and communicate through scattered channels. It looks unprofessional and creates friction. Enterprise clients expect a polished experience, but building a custom portal is expensive and time-consuming.

The Solution

A white-label client portal that agencies can set up in minutes. Custom branding, file sharing, project timelines, and secure messaging—all under your domain. Look like you have a 10-person team when it's just you.

How it works:

Create portal

Add logo, colors, domain

Invite clients

Email invite, secure login

Collaborate

Share files, track progress

Market Research

The freelance economy is massive (60M+ in US alone). Agencies need professional tools to compete with larger firms. Client portal tools like Copilot and Dubsado prove the market.

Dubsado raised $7M+ for client management—proves demand
70% of clients prefer self-service portals (Forrester)
Average agency spends 5+ hours/week on client communication

AI Prompts to Build This

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1. Project Setup

Create a Next.js app for a Client Portal Builder. Multi-tenant architecture with: - Agency dashboard: create portals, manage clients, brand settings - Client-facing portal: project view, files, messages - Each portal gets unique subdomain: clientname.portal.yourdomain.com Use Supabase for auth (both agency and client users) and storage for files. Support custom domains with Vercel's domains API.

2. Core Features

Build the main portal features: 1. Project timeline: visual progress tracker with milestones 2. File sharing: drag-drop upload, organized by project folder 3. Messages: threaded discussion per project 4. Task checklist: simple to-do list for client approvals 5. Invoice/payment status (integrates with Stripe later) Each client only sees their own projects. Real-time updates via Supabase subscriptions.

3. White Labeling

Implement white-label customization: - Logo upload (header + favicon) - Brand colors: primary, secondary, background - Custom welcome message/instructions - Agency contact info in footer - Email templates use agency branding - Remove all "Powered by" references on paid plans Store brand settings per portal, apply via CSS variables.

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