Freelance Post: Web Developer for Emergency Housing Platform with Mapping and Booking Features
Project Overview: We are developing an innovative emergency housing platform to streamline the process of finding and booking temporary accommodation for homeless and vulnerable individuals. The platform will connect local councils, housing authorities, and private property providers, making it easy for them to manage and access temporary housing options. We're seeking a skilled Webflow (or alternative website builder) developer to create a responsive and user-friendly website using a template that meets our design requirements and includes mapping and booking features.
Objective: The main goal is to create an intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing website that enables users to efficiently navigate and interact with the platform, while incorporating mapping and booking features. The website will serve the following target audience:
Local councils and housing authorities responsible for providing temporary housing to homeless and vulnerable individuals Private property providers looking to list their properties as temporary accommodation options Vulnerable individuals and families in need of temporary housing Project Needs:
Template Selection: Provide examples of suitable templates that align with our design requirements, branding, and include mapping and booking features Ensure the chosen template is responsive, accessible, and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices Customization and Development: Customize the chosen template to match our branding, including logo, color palette, and typography Implement the UI/UX design requirements, such as navigation menus, housing option cards, real-time booking system, and mapping feature Ensure seamless user flow, from login to browsing, booking, and managing temporary accommodations Mapping and Booking Feature Integration: Integrate mapping features using APIs such as Google Maps API, Mapbox API, or LeafletJS Display available housing options on an interactive map, allowing users to easily visualize and search for properties based on location Implement additional map features such as filtering options, property details on hover, and directions Develop a user-friendly booking system that allows users to easily book and manage temporary accommodations Content Management System (CMS) Integration: Integrate a user-friendly CMS that allows our team to easily manage and update the website content, including housing listings, user information, news updates, and map data Set up user roles and permissions within the CMS to ensure proper access and control for our team Testing and Optimization: Thoroughly test the website on various devices and browsers to ensure optimal performance and compatibility Optimize the website for search engines and accessibility compliance Training and Documentation: Provide training and documentation for our team on how to use and maintain the website, including the CMS, mapping, and booking features Offer ongoing support and assistance as needed Timeline:
Template selection: 3 days Development Process: Website completion: 3 weeks - 5 weeks
By providing a visually appealing and user-friendly website for our platform, complete with integrated mapping and booking features, we aim to create a positive and efficient experience.
