Build Social Networking Web App

I’m ready to launch a full-featured social networking web application and need a developer who can take it from concept to production. The core experience revolves around three must-have features: rich user profiles, a real-time messaging system, and an engaging activity feed that keeps everyone up to date on posts, likes, and comments.

The site has to be entirely browser-based, mobile-responsive, and built with clean, well-documented code. I’m open to the modern stack you prefer—whether that’s React or Vue on the front end, a Node/Express, Django, or Laravel backend, and a solid relational or NoSQL database—so long as it scales, is secure, and performs smoothly under load.

Deliverables I expect:
• Wireframes or a clickable prototype to confirm UX
• Front-end implementation with responsive styling
• Back-end API and database schema supporting profiles, messaging, and feed updates
• Real-time or near real-time messaging (WebSocket or equivalent)
• Admin tools for user and content moderation
• Automated tests plus a short deployment guide

Acceptance criteria will be the successful deployment of a staging version where I can register, create a profile, exchange messages, and see live updates in the feed without errors or noticeable lag. If this sounds like a build you’re excited about, let’s talk timelines and milestones.