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