Overview: We are looking for an experienced web developer or small team to design and build a horse marketplace website — similar in functionality to HorseQuest, Horsemart, or DragonDriving — but with a modern, user-friendly design and streamlined listing experience. The platform will allow users to buy, sell, and advertise horses, horseboxes, tack, and related services. We want a clean, professional look suitable for the equestrian industry, with strong mobile responsiveness. Core Requirements: Full website design & development (front-end + back-end) User registration/login (buyers & sellers) Paid and free listing options (Stripe/PayPal integration) Listing management dashboard (edit, renew, mark as sold) Advanced search & filter (location, breed, price, discipline, height, etc.) Image & video uploads for listings Featured/Premium listing upgrade functionality Admin panel to manage users, listings, and payments Email notifications (new messages, listing expiry, enquiries) Mobile-friendly and SEO-optimised Secure and scalable hosting setup Additional Nice-to-Have Features Seller verification or “Yard Verified” badge system Messaging system between buyers/sellers Blog / Articles section for SEO and news Integration for social media sharing “Saved Listings” and “Favourite” functionality Analytics dashboard for admin Optional future app compatibility (React Native or Flutter preferred) Tech Stack Preference (Open to Alternatives) Frontend: React / Next.js / Vue Backend: Node.js / Laravel / Django Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL Payment: Stripe or PayPal Hosting: AWS / DigitalOcean / similar Design Inspiration We like the clean, professional style of: HorseQuest (horsequest.co.uk) Horsemart (horsemart.co.uk) But want a more modern, minimal, and mobile-first design. Deliverables Fully functional live site (ready for launch) Documentation for admin use and maintenance 1–2 week post-launch support Budget & Timeline Budget: £2,000–£4,000 GBP (depending on experience and scope) Timeline: 6–8 weeks for full delivery To Apply Please include: Examples of marketplace or classified websites you’ve built. Your proposed tech stack. Estimated timeline and total cost. Any relevant experience in equestrian or niche marketplace sites. We’re looking for someone creative, reliable, and with strong communication skills. This project will grow long-term, with future opportunities for app development and maintenance work.