Classifieds/ Directory Website Developer

More detailed description / tech & design specs can be found here: [login to view URL] The primary purpose of the website is to provide a secure and affordable platform for individuals in the adult entertainment industry to advertise their services and content. Our main focus will be on adult entertainers from various categories and genders, offering them multiple advertising options to gain additional exposure and reach a wider audience. The core objective of the site is to create a safe space operated by and for sex workers, ensuring their privacy and safety are prioritized. While advertising is the main function, the website will also extend to other adult users, allowing them to post classified ads for free. This will not only increase traffic but also provide an opportunity for entertainers to monetize their listings and drive more traffic to their profiles. For example, banner ads can be placed between classified ad posts. Since the site’s revenue will come from adult entertainers, we will offer different subscription levels tailored to their needs. This includes a default free tier, ensuring entertainers have an affordable advertising option at all times. Additionally, there will be VIP and ELITE levels with added benefits such as the number of images, tier banners or tags indicating their investment in their business, and number of videos. Detailed descriptions of these benefits will be provided later. Apart from tiered memberships, the site will also offer "upgrades" that users can purchase in addition to their subscription. These upgrades can include banner spaces, rotating images on the frontend, sticky ads displayed for 24 hours, and limited availability options. Further details on these upgrade options will be provided in the future. Furthermore, the website will allow a separate user type to create accounts and post simple classified ads within their own categories (e.g., woman seeking man, man seeking woman, etc.). However, this user type will not have the ability to make purchases. [login to view URL] 1. User Registration and Profiles:** - User registration with email verification. - User profiles for service providers & NOT classified ad posters. - Service provider profiles to include business information, services offered, availability, and geographic coverage and act as a way for website users to see other ads places on the platform and give viewers some back details about the account and its history. Classifieds users should not have a profile displaying this information. **2. Service Provider Availability:** - Real-time availability settings for service providers. - Automated timer for availability status, which switches off after a user-defined period unless turned back on. - Notification system to alert users of service provider availability changes. **3. Classified Ads:** - Classified ad section with categories for non-service providers. Displayed in a list/thumbnail vs the advertising Eros style grid as can be seen on their site today. - User-friendly classified ad creation with options for text and up to 4 images. (Simplicity is key for these posts and users as they will not have the options to purchase anything in these types of accounts for classifieds posts( - Ad editing, deletion, and "bump to top" feature for ad posters and classifieds. **4. Monetization Strategies:** - Monthly membership tiers for service providers, with different options and pricing. (Example: Free advertising, VIP & Elite membership tiers each with their own benefits.) - Additional monetization options for service providers: - Featured listings for increased visibility. - Wider geographic exposure or multiple service areas/listings. - Highlighted or premium placement in search results. - Payment processing for user subscriptions and upgrades. **5. Location-Based Features:** - Geolocation services to match service providers with users in their area. (maybe not this if it makes organization of ads and posts more difficult. ) - Location-based search functionality for users seeking services. **7. Messaging and Communication:** - Built-in contact form for users to communicate with service providers that will direct to their email and not be stored on the site. Classifieds users will also be directed to their email address for reply. **8. Search and Filters:** - BASIC search and filtering options to find specific services in a way that is fair and focused on the service provider and their having paid for the advertising location / placement. - Filters based on category , location, availability, and status package (vip or elite) **9. Reporting and Moderation:** - Reporting system for users to flag inappropriate content or behavior. - Moderation tools to manage user-generated content. **10. Mobile Responsiveness:** - Ensure the website is mobile-responsive for easy access on smartphones and tablets. **11. SEO and Analytics:** - Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine visibility. - Integration with analytics tools for tracking user behavior and ad performance. **12. Security and Privacy:** - Secure user data storage and protection. - Compliance with data privacy regulations. **13. User Support:** - Provide user support channels (e.g., email, chat, or a knowledge base) for assistance. **14. Scalability:** - Ensure the system can handle a growing number of users, ads, and service providers. . **16. Content Management:** - Content management system for administrators to manage categories, ads, and user accounts. **17. Hosting and Infrastructure:** - Choose robust hosting and infrastructure to ensure site stability and performance. **18. Regular Updates and Maintenance:** - Plan for ongoing maintenance, security updates, and feature enhancements. **20. Data Backup and Recovery:** - Implement regular data backups and a recovery plan to prevent data loss. Please understand the basic idea of the website. Open to suggestions within reason and willing to work with developers preferred methods to accomplish the goal. Looking for developers willing to work with payments in milestones. Or be paid for completing steps so that the payments can be broken up into smaller amounts until the project is near complete to make a large final payment.