Custom 'Directory & Reviews / Lead Generation Model' Marketplace Platform

Web developer required to build a custom marketplace platform similar in functionality to TrustATrader.com and MyJobQuote.co.uk with a strong focus on trust, usability, and scalability.
This includes designing a clean, mobile-responsive interface and developing a full system where tradespeople can register, submit applications with document uploads, and be manually approved before their profiles go live.
The platform must include detailed trader profiles (services, locations, portfolios, and reviews), a customer job posting system, and a structured quote system where traders can respond to jobs.
A key requirement is building a custom workflow that links jobs, quotes, and verified reviews so only genuine customers can leave feedback. The system should also support advanced search and filtering by trade type and location, with Google Maps integration, along with a user-to-user messaging system (incl. WhatsApp integration), automated notifications, and a smart matching system that alerts relevant traders to new jobs.
Integrate recurring payments and subscriptions, multilingual functionality, SEO optimisation, and a comprehensive admin dashboard for managing users, jobs, and reviews.

Due to the complexity of these features—including messaging, matching logic, and workflow automation—the platform should ideally be built using a custom framework like Laravel for scalability and flexibility. However, it can also be developed using WordPress if the developer is highly experienced and confident in delivering a robust, scalable solution with significant custom development beyond standard plugins.

1. Foundation Setup
2. UI/UX & Frontend
3. Trader System
4. Trader Profiles
5. Search & Discovery
6. Job Posting System
7. Messaging System - direct trader-customer chat (inbox-style) & WhatsApp simple click-to-chat.
8. Quote System
9. Job → Review Verification System
10. Reviews & Ratings
11. Matching & Notifications System
12. Job Lifecycle Automation
13. Payments & Monetization (WooCommerce subscriptions & MB Way)
14. Multilingual Support - English - (Portuguese/Spanish/French)
15. Forms & Contact
16. Admin Panel & Moderation
17. Notification System
18. SEO & Performance
19. Analytics & Tracking

A workflow PowerPoint presentation can be provided, expanding on the requirements.

Domain and hosting in hand.

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