Hi, I am looking for an experienced web developer (or development team) to build a community-focused advertising and publishing platform. This project will be developed in phases, starting with a Phase 1 MVP and eventually expanding to a full ERP-style system. Phase 1 – MVP (Immediate Need) Core Features: Community Selector: Users can select their neighborhood or community (e.g., Borough Park, Williamsburg, Monroe, Flatbush). Publication Directory: A clean, searchable listing of community publications with: Logo & short description Language Weekly circulation Deadlines Contact information Optional basic pricing Request a Quote: Users can submit ad placement requests to publications, includin g: Business name & contact info Ad size and format Upload file / request graphic design assistance Phase 1 can be manual handling of requests Graphics Marketplace: Designers can list themselves with: Sample work Contact info Pricing Users can browse and contact designers directly Featured Placement / Monetization Test: Ability to highlight publications or designers for a monthly fee Simple front-page featured listings Admin Panel (Simple): Manage publications, designers, listings Approve new entries View quote requests Additional MVP Requirements Messaging System: Platform must be able to send SMS and email messages to: Designers in the marketplace Marketers / advertisers Must support custom templates and track delivery/responses High-Performance Management: Must handle large volumes of ads and sample graphics without slowing down Must include robust filtering and search options, e g: By neighborhood/community By publication type By ad size or designer skill Must support sorting, tagging, and easy navigation Full System Vision (Future Phase / Long-Term) The ultimate goal is to expand into a full ERP system with: Automated pricing and ad placement workflow Deadlines and reminders for publications and advertisers Online payments and invoicing Multi-role dashboards (advertisers, publications, designers) Advanced reporting and analytics Expectations from Developer Experience with large-scale web applications Strong knowledge of databases, filtering, and search optimization Ability to scale the MVP to a full ERP system Can provide advice on architecture and best practices from the start Next Steps: Please respond with: Your portfolio of relevant projects Estimated timeline and cost for Phase 1 MVP Experience with messaging systems and high-volume platforms I am looking for someone who can start with MVP quickly, and then scale into the full system, ensuring performance, reliability, and future growth. Contract duration of 1 to 3 months. Mandatory skills: JavaScript, PHP, CSS, API Integration, MySQL