How to Use Phantom 5

A quick guide to help you get the most out of the platform.

@if(Auth::user()->isAdmin()) {{-- Admin Guide --}}

1 Admin Dashboard

Your dashboard gives you a snapshot of the entire platform. You can see total users, pending merchant applications, pending payments, active subscriptions, and recent orders. Access it from your profile dropdown.

2 Reviewing Merchant Applications

When someone applies to become a merchant, their application appears in the Merchants section. You will see their passport photo, business name, business description, and payment proof for their first subscription.

Click "Review" to view full details, then approve or reject the application. The merchant will receive an email notification with the decision.

3 Site Settings

Bank Details

Set the bank name, account name, and account number. This is displayed to merchants when paying for subscriptions and to customers when paying for orders.

Subscription Plans

Create and manage plans that merchants subscribe to. Each plan has a name, price in Naira, and duration in days. Toggle "Active" to show or hide a plan from merchants. Check "Premium" on any plan to give its subscribers featured home page listing benefits.

Featured Listings Settings

These settings control how premium merchant listings rotate on the home page:

  • Max Listings Per Merchant — The maximum number of listings pulled from each premium merchant. For example, if set to 10, only the 10 most recent listings from each merchant are used.
  • Rotation Interval (seconds) — How many seconds each slide stays visible before automatically rotating to the next one.
  • Per Slide — The total number of listings shown in each slide for that category.
  • Per Row — How many listings fit in one row. For example, if Per Slide is 8 and Per Row is 4, you get 2 rows of 4 items.

4 Posting Listings

As admin, you can post properties, products, and services from the Merchant Dashboard. Go to your profile dropdown, click "Merchant Dashboard", then navigate to Properties, Products, or Services and click "Create". Your listings are automatically featured on the home page without needing a subscription.

5 Payments & Orders

When a customer places an order and uploads payment proof, it appears in the Payments section. Click on a payment to view the proof image and details, then confirm or reject it.

The Orders section shows all orders across the platform. You can update order statuses and view order details.

6 Managing Users & Subscriptions

From the Users section, you can view all registered accounts, suspend or unsuspend users. The Subscriptions section lets you monitor active subscriptions and see which ones are expiring soon.

@elseif(Auth::user()->isMerchant()) {{-- Merchant Guide --}}

1 Getting Started

Once your merchant application is approved and your subscription is active, you can access the Merchant Dashboard from your profile dropdown. This is your central hub for managing everything.

2 Creating Listings

From your Merchant Dashboard, navigate to Properties, Products, or Services and click "Create" to add a new listing. Upload images, set your price, write a description, and choose a category.

An active subscription is required to create or edit listings. If your subscription expires, your existing listings remain visible but you cannot add new ones until you renew.

3 Subscription Plans

Choose from available plans: Monthly, Yearly, or Premium Yearly. To subscribe or renew, go to "Subscription" in your profile dropdown, select a plan, transfer payment to the displayed bank account, and upload your payment proof.

The admin will review and activate your subscription. You will receive an email when it is confirmed.

4 Premium Featured Listings

Upgrade to a Premium plan to get your listings automatically featured on the home page. Your most recent listings will rotate in the featured carousel, giving your business maximum exposure to all visitors.

5 Managing Orders

When customers place orders for your listings, they appear in the Orders section of your Merchant Dashboard. You can view order details, see payment status, and coordinate delivery with the buyer.

6 Business Profile

Keep your business profile updated from the Merchant Dashboard. Your business name, description, and contact information are visible to customers on your listing pages.

@else {{-- Customer/Buyer Guide --}}

1 Browsing Listings

Explore properties for sale or rent, building products, and professional services from the navigation menu. Use category filters to narrow down results and find exactly what you are looking for.

2 Placing an Order

Found something you like? On the listing page, click the order button, specify the quantity, add any notes for the merchant, and submit your order.

3 Making Payment

After placing an order, you will see the bank account details to transfer payment to. Make the transfer, then go to your order and upload a screenshot or photo of your payment receipt as proof.

The admin will verify your payment and update the order status. You will be able to track progress from "My Orders" in your profile dropdown.

4 Tracking Your Orders

Go to "My Orders" from your profile dropdown to see all your orders and their current status. You can view payment details, order items, and cancel any pending orders if needed.

5 Contacting Merchants

Have questions about a listing? Use the inquiry form on any listing page to send a message directly to the merchant. You can also reach us through the Contact page for general questions.

6 Becoming a Seller

Want to sell on Phantom 5? Click "Become a Seller" in your profile dropdown. Fill in your business details, upload your passport photo, select a subscription plan, transfer payment, and upload payment proof. Once the admin approves your application, you can start listing.

@endif