Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Fairfield, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"1. Project Overview

We seek a qualified development partner to build a web-based marketplace that connects homeowners with contractors. The platform must allow users to post jobs, receive and compare bids, review contractor profiles, communicate through the platform, and complete the hiring process online. Examples [login to view URL] & Thumbtack.com. Also very similar to Freelancer.com for Contractors.

2. Core Features
Homeowners

Create account; post projects with photos, budget, and timeline

Receive and compare bids from contractors

View contractor profiles, ratings, licenses, and insurance

Secure in-platform messaging

Leave verified reviews

Contractors

Create professional profile with credentials

Select service categories & service areas

Receive leads and submit bids

Manage job pipeline

Respond to reviews

Admin

User management

Contractor verification workflows

Fraud prevention & dispute management

Reporting dashboards

SEO and content controls

3. Required Platform Capabilities

Modern UI/UX and fully responsive mobile-first design

Fast performance and cloud scalability (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Secure authentication, encryption, and compliance (GDPR/CCPA)

Scalable database + API-driven architecture

Optional: Payments, escrow, or subscription billing

4. Top SEO Requirements

Core Web Vitals optimization (LCP < 2.5 sec, CLS < 0.1)

Clean SEO-friendly URLs (e.g., /plumbers/dallas-tx)

Auto-generated local landing pages for services + cities

Structured data: LocalBusiness, Review, Service, FAQ, Breadcrumb

XML sitemaps + [login to view URL] management

Internal linking automation & CMS for content

Google Search Console + GA4 integration

5. Deliverables

UX/UI design

Full frontend + backend development

Contractor onboarding & verification workflows

Project posting & bidding system

Messaging, reviews, and notification system

Admin portal

SEO-ready architecture

QA testing & deployment

Maintenance and optional ongoing support

6. Proposal Requirements

Company background & relevant case studies

Technical approach + recommended stack

Project timeline with milestones

Detailed cost breakdown

Post-launch support plan" (client-provided description)