I am launching a statewide, all-caste matrimony portal focused on Maharashtrian users and I need a developer who can take it from concept to fully-functioning site. The core build can be on WordPress with a solid membership plugin stack, but if you feel Laravel, Django, or another framework will serve performance and scalability better, I’m open to hearing why and how you would implement it within my lean-to-mid budget. What the site must do • Phone-number-based registration and OTP login to keep onboarding frictionless for local users. • Rich profile creation covering personal information, education, profession, caste, multiple photos and privacy toggles (e.g. hide contact details until match). • Advanced search that lets members filter simultaneously by age & caste, city & education, and profession & income level so results feel precise rather than generic. • Two-layer communication: real-time chat for instant conversations plus a message inbox to keep longer threads organised. Users should be able to send interests, shortlist profiles, and block or report if needed. • Admin dashboard where I can verify profiles, flag suspicious activity, manage subscriptions, run offers, and see analytics at a glance. • Payment gateway integration (UPI / cards / wallets) for premium plans, with coupon or limited-time discount support. • Fully responsive UI that loads quickly on mid-range Android phones, as that’s where most traffic will come from. • Basic on-page SEO setup—clean URLs, meta tags, schema for profiles, XML sitemap, and image optimisation—to help us rank for regional keywords right out of the gate. Acceptance criteria 1. Working staging site deployed on my server for review. 2. All core features above tested end-to-end (registration through payment). 3. Admin guide or short video walkthrough covering routine tasks—verifying users, refunding, editing plans. 4. Source code and credentials handed over on approval. If you have recent experience building matrimonial or niche community platforms, especially with phone OTP and Indian payment gateways, let’s talk about your approach and timeline.