Contact person: Build a Deaf Creator Video Platform – Frontend Video Submission, Profiles, & Feed (WordPress + BuddyBoss)

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Location: Fresno, United States

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"roject Description:
We're building [login to view URL], a modern, video-first community platform where Deaf creators and learners can share, grow, and monetize their ASL-native content.
The concept is inspired by [login to view URL], but designed with a cleaner, mobile-first interface, better accessibility, and full support for community-building features.
We’re using WordPress + BuddyBoss and are looking for a skilled developer to implement the key features described below.
Core Features to Implement:
1. Frontend Video Submission
Users can submit:
YouTube or Vimeo link
Or upload an MP4 video
The form must include: Title, Description, Category
Fully mobile-optimized
Must include a moderation toggle so that the admin can choose whether submitted videos go live immediately or remain pending for review
2. ASL Video Feed / Blog Page
Visitors can switch between:
Grid layout
Traditional feed layout
Each post shows: Thumbnail, Title, Creator Name, Post Date
Filterable by category or group
Toggle must preserve filters and scroll position when switching layouts
3. Creator Profile Pages
Each user profile should include:
Basic Information:
Display Name
Profile Picture
Banner Image
Pronouns (optional)
Location (optional)
About Section:
About Me
Creator Type (e.g., Artist, Educator, Business Owner)
Languages Used (e.g., ASL, LSQ, English)
ASL Video Bio (optional video embed)
External Links:
Personal Website
Business Link (Shopify, Etsy, Wix, etc.)
Social Media Links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
[login to view URL] Site Link (if applicable)
Monetization and Support:
PayPal / Stripe / Ko-fi / CashApp donation links
Affiliate or referral links
Booking/Service link (Calendly, TidyCal, etc.)
Creator Tier Badge (Free or Pro)
Profile Tabs or Sections:
My Videos
Groups Joined
Favorites or Bookmarks (optional)
Badges and Achievements (optional, GamiPress-compatible)
Reviews or Testimonials (optional)
4. Group Spaces and Community Areas
Ability to create and join topic-based groups (e.g., Deaf Artists, ASL Teachers)
Each group has an activity feed, video sharing, and comments
5. Engagement Tools
Threaded comments under video posts
Reactions such as like, support, and favorite
Optional features like view counts, badges, personal bookmarks
6. Responsive and Accessible Design
Must work smoothly on modern mobile and desktop browsers
Responsive layout with strong readability
Clear motion cues and keyboard navigation
Must meet or exceed a Lighthouse mobile performance score of 90
No accessibility regressions (should meet or approach WCAG standards)
Tech Stack (Already Installed):
WordPress (hosted via StablePoint)
BuddyBoss Platform and Theme (licensed)
All-in-One Video Gallery (optional)
Rank Math SEO
WPForms Lite
Elementor (optional)
We are open to plugin and framework recommendations if you have a more effective approach to layout, submission, or profile handling.
Deliverables:
Frontend “Submit Your Video” page or form
Fully functional vlog feed with layout toggle
Custom creator profile layout with all fields described
Group pages with video sharing and comment threads
Styling and layout enhancements for visual polish
Documentation for managing video submissions and profile data
Optional Future Features (Phase 2+):
Paid creator memberships and tier system
Founders program badge for early adopters
LearnDash integration for ASL courses
Affiliate link management for creators
GamiPress XP, ranks, badges, and reward systems
To Apply, Please Include:
Links to similar WordPress or BuddyBoss sites you’ve built
Your preferred page builder or frontend stack (Elementor, Gutenberg, custom, etc.)
Estimated time to complete Phase 1
Fixed price quote (preferred)
Any questions about content structure, data modeling, or moderation logic
Budget:
We are budgeting $1,200 to $2,000 USD for Phase 1, depending on depth and timeline.
This can be broken into milestones for payment if preferred.
Strong performance on this project will lead to future feature development work.
Bonus Consideration:
We prioritize freelancers with experience in:
Accessible design or disability-focused platforms
Video content and creator monetization tools
BuddyBoss or WordPress-based communities" (client-provided description)