diff --git a/assets/css/custom.css b/assets/css/custom.css
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+/*
+ * Verified Local Directory - Custom Stylesheet
+ * Palette:
+ * - Primary Accent: #2E7D32
+ * - Secondary Accent: #4CAF50
+ * - Background: #1B262C
+ * - Surface: #223038
+ * - Text: #F0F0F0
+ */
+
+body {
+ background-color: #1B262C;
+ color: #F0F0F0;
+ font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
+}
+
+h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
+ font-family: 'Roboto', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
+}
+
+a {
+ color: #4CAF50;
+}
+
+a:hover {
+ color: #66bb6a;
+}
+
+.navbar {
+ background-color: #223038;
+}
+
+.hero-section {
+ padding: 100px 0;
+ text-align: center;
+ background: linear-gradient(rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1), transparent);
+}
+
+.hero-section h1 {
+ font-size: 3.5rem;
+ font-weight: 700;
+ margin-bottom: 30px;
+}
+
+.search-bar {
+ max-width: 600px;
+ margin: auto;
+}
+
+.search-bar .form-control {
+ height: 58px;
+ border-radius: 30px;
+ padding-left: 25px;
+ border: none;
+}
+
+.search-bar .btn {
+ height: 58px;
+ border-radius: 30px;
+ padding: 0 30px;
+ background-color: #2E7D32;
+ color: #fff;
+ border: none;
+}
+
+.search-bar .btn:hover {
+ background-color: #388e3c;
+}
+
+.categories-section {
+ padding: 60px 0;
+}
+
+.category-card {
+ background-color: #223038;
+ border-radius: 8px;
+ text-align: center;
+ padding: 30px 20px;
+ transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
+ border: 1px solid transparent;
+}
+
+.category-card:hover {
+ transform: translateY(-5px);
+ box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
+ border-color: #2E7D32;
+}
+
+.category-card .icon {
+ font-size: 3rem;
+ color: #4CAF50;
+ margin-bottom: 15px;
+}
+
+.category-card h5 {
+ font-size: 1.25rem;
+ margin: 0;
+ color: #F0F0F0;
+}
+
+.footer {
+ padding: 20px 0;
+ background-color: #223038;
+ text-align: center;
+ margin-top: 40px;
+}
+
+/* Search Results Page */
+.search-results-section {
+ padding: 60px 0;
+ background-color: #1B262C;
+ color: #F0F0F0;
+ min-height: 80vh;
+}
+
+.listing-card {
+ background-color: #223038;
+ border: 1px solid #3c4d58;
+ border-radius: 8px;
+ transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
+ height: 100%;
+ display: flex;
+ flex-direction: column;
+}
+
+.listing-card:hover {
+ transform: translateY(-5px);
+ box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+}
+
+.listing-card .card-body {
+ padding: 1.5rem;
+ flex-grow: 1;
+}
+
+.listing-card .card-title {
+ color: #F0F0F0;
+ font-weight: 700;
+}
+
+.listing-card .card-subtitle {
+ color: #a0b3c1;
+}
+
+.listing-card ul {
+ padding-left: 0;
+ list-style: none;
+ margin-top: 1rem;
+}
+
+.listing-card ul li {
+ margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+ color: #a0b3c1;
+ display: flex;
+ align-items: center;
+}
+
+.listing-card ul i {
+ color: #4CAF50;
+ margin-right: 0.75rem;
+ font-size: 1.2rem;
+}
+
+.listing-card a {
+ color: #66bb6a;
+ text-decoration: none;
+ transition: color 0.3s;
+}
+
+.listing-card a:hover {
+ color: #ffffff;
+}
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diff --git a/assets/images/no_results.svg b/assets/images/no_results.svg
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diff --git a/assets/js/main.js b/assets/js/main.js
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diff --git a/db/migrations/001_create_listings_table.sql b/db/migrations/001_create_listings_table.sql
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+
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS listings (
+ id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
+ name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
+ description TEXT,
+ category VARCHAR(100),
+ address VARCHAR(255),
+ phone VARCHAR(20),
+ website VARCHAR(255),
+ is_verified BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
+ created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
+);
+
+-- Insert sample data
+INSERT INTO listings (name, description, category, address, phone, website, is_verified) VALUES
+('Green Leaf Cafe', 'A cozy cafe with organic coffee and homemade pastries.', 'Restaurants', '123 Main St, Anytown, USA', '555-1234', 'http://greenleafcafe.com', TRUE),
+('QuickFix Plumbers', '24/7 emergency plumbing services.', 'Plumbers', '456 Oak Ave, Anytown, USA', '555-5678', 'http://quickfixplumbers.com', TRUE),
+('The Cutting Edge', 'Modern hair salon for men and women.', 'Salons', '789 Pine Ln, Anytown, USA', '555-9012', 'http://thecuttingedge.com', FALSE),
+('AutoCare Experts', 'Complete auto repair and maintenance services.', 'Auto Repair', '101 Maple Dr, Anytown, USA', '555-3456', 'http://autocareexperts.com', TRUE),
+('Paws & Claws', 'Veterinary clinic and pet supply store.', 'Veterinarians', '212 Birch Rd, Anytown, USA', '555-7890', 'http://pawsandclaws.com', TRUE),
+('Builder Bros.', 'Residential and commercial construction services.', 'Construction', '333 Elm St, Anytown, USA', '555-2345', 'http://builderbros.com', FALSE);
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