Professional Network Forum Development

I need a modern forum site built specifically for a professional network where community discussions are the focal point. Members must be able to create detailed user profiles, exchange private messages, jump into real-time group chats, and operate under clearly defined roles (admin, moderator, premium member, etc.). Because the audience will also buy and sell services, I want an integrated marketplace that lets users post, search, and complete transactions directly on the platform. You may code from scratch with a stack you’re comfortable with—Node/React, Laravel/Vue, Django, or a proven forum engine like Discourse or Flarum—as long as the result is responsive, secure, and straightforward for me to maintain. Deliverables • Fully functional forum deployed on my server • Git repo with clean, well-commented code and README • Admin dashboard for roles, categories, and marketplace moderation • Modern UI that matches my branding (logo, colors, typography) • Documentation covering setup, environment variables, and scaling tips Acceptance criteria • Sign-up, login, and profile editing run error-free • Private messages and group chat deliver instantly and persist in the DB • Role permissions restrict or allow actions exactly as configured • Marketplace listings can be created, searched, and purchased (sandbox gateway is fine) • Average page load stays under two seconds (Lighthouse > 90) I’m aiming for completion within a month and will test features as each milestone lands. Let me know how you’d bring this professional community to life.

Project ID: 39730987