Contact person: Buildsionary.com - Construct Online Professional Networking Portal

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Location: Hialeah, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Professional Networking Portal Specification
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Demonstrate experience with:

-Membership systems
-Bidding/job boards
-Directory portals
-Mobile-responsive platforms
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Objective
We are seeking a development team or company to build a Professional Networking & Service Portal designed for the construction, real estate, remodeling, and lending industries. The platform will function as a directory, job board, bid exchange, and networking hub, while ensuring all members are verified, certified, and approved by an admin before being listed.
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Main Features0
1. Directory Listings
-Businesses and professionals can create detailed profiles.
-Profiles must include services, portfolio/gallery, certifications, reviews, and contact information.
-Freemium model: Free basic profiles, with premium tiers unlocking advanced features (priority listing, analytics, marketing tools).
-Each member will receive a certification badge verifying their business legitimacy.
-Admin approval required before profiles are visible.

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2. Job Board
-Users can post or find job opportunities.
-Categories include construction, remodeling, real estate, lending, design, inspections, and related services.
-Advanced filters (location, service category, job type).
-Employers and contractors can manage postings via dashboard.
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3. Bid Platform
-Private bidding system where verified members can submit bids for projects.
-Example reference: PlanHub.
-Bids remain confidential/private until selection.
-Supports milestone tracking, escrow integration, and offer/accept workflow.
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4. Education Hub
-Training materials, video courses, workshops, certifications, and downloadable industry resources.
-Possible integrations with LMS (Learning Management System).
-Members can earn badges/certifications to display on their profiles.

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5. Networking Tools
-Member-to-member private messaging.
-Community forums/discussion boards.
-Virtual meetups/webinars integration (Zoom or custom solution).
-Connection requests (similar to LinkedIn style).

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6. Membership & Verification
-Multiple membership levels (Free, Verified, Premium).0
-Businesses must submit documentation for verification (e.g., license, insurance, references).
-Admin panel to approve/reject members and certification status.
-Membership includes certification badge in directory.

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7. Analytics & Insights
-Businesses get dashboard analytics (profile views, job applications, bid activity).
-Admins have analytics for membership growth, transactions, and engagement.

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Target Users
-Home Builders
-Remodelers & Contractors
-Suppliers & Vendors
-Real Estate Agents
-Mortgage Lenders
-Inspectors, Designers, and Related Professionals

Technical Requirements
Tech Stack Options:
WordPress with custom plugins
Laravel (PHP framework)
Any scalable framework that supports growth

Admin Dashboard:
-Full role-based management (Admins, Moderators, Members).
-Approve/verify businesses.
-Manage job posts, bids, and educational content.


User Experience:

-Mobile responsive (must work seamlessly on phones/tablets).
-SEO-friendly architecture.
-Modern, professional design aligned with the construction/real estate industries." (client-provided description)