Web Developer For Local Event Finder —Buzz

Web Developer for Local Event Finder - **Buzz**

**Job Description:**

We need a savvy **Web Developer** to bring **"Buzz"** to life, a platform for local events in Summit County, Colorado, with an eye on expansion. Here's what we're looking for:

**Responsibilities:**
- **Develop** a basic website with:
- **Event submission form** for organizers.
- **Basic calendar, search, and filter functionalities**.
- **User account creation** for email collection (newsletters).
- **Integrate** Google AdSense for ad revenue.
- **Implement** a system for **paid priority listings** where businesses or events can pay to appear at the top of listings or in special sections.
- **Ensure** the site is mobile-friendly with basic SEO for local searches.
- **Add** Google Maps API integration for event locations.

**Future Scalability:**
- Prepare the site to potentially **require user accounts for viewing events** as "Buzz" grows.
- Plan for additional monetization features like **event promotion packages** or **sponsored content**.
- Require human verification of event before posted to prevent spam.

**Skills Required:**
- Proficiency in **HTML, CSS, JavaScript**, basic **PHP** or another backend language.
- Familiarity with **WordPress** or custom solutions.
- Knowledge of **Google AdSense** setup and integration.
- Experience with or ability to learn **payment gateways** for handling small transactions (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
- Basic SEO understanding.
- Web security basics.

**Nice to Have:**
- Experience with user authentication and email marketing tools.
- Knowledge of how to create a simple admin panel for managing paid listings.

**Project Details:**
- **Budget:** Up to $500 (firm)
- **Timeline:** MVP expected in 1-2 months from project start.
- **Work Structure:** Remote, flexible hours, with regular updates.

**Monetization Ideas:**
- **Ad Revenue:** Google AdSense for general ads.
- **Paid Features:**
- **Priority Listings:** Businesses pay to be featured prominently.
- **Event Promotion:** Sell packages for additional promotion (e.g., featured in newsletters, social media shoutouts).
- **Affiliate Links:** If viable, link to ticket sales or other services for a commission.

**How to Apply:**
- Provide your **resume or portfolio link** showcasing relevant projects.
- Include a brief **cover letter** on how you would manage this project within the budget, emphasizing monetization strategies.
- Mention your **availability** and **preferred communication method**.
- Give an estimated timeline for completion based on these requirements.

**Additional Information:**
- This is initially a **one-time project**, but there's potential for ongoing work as "Buzz" expands.
- We're looking for developers who can innovate within constraints.

**Location:**
- **Remote**, but must coordinate with U.S. time zones.

**Payment:**
- Payment via **OnlineJobs.ph's payment system** or another agreed-upon method, upon reaching agreed-upon milestones.


If you can turn "Buzz" into the digital equivalent of a town crier with a megaphone, while also setting up a lemonade stand (Google AdSense) and a VIP pass system (priority listings), then you're the developer we need. Let's make "Buzz" so popular that even the local bees start using it to find the best nectar events in town.