Classified Made Easy – PHP Script

✨ Key Features

• Structured Listings: Categories, subcategories, custom fields (price, condition, mileage, etc.).
• Advanced Search & Filters: Keyword, price range, location radius, attributes; saved searches & alerts.
• Images & Media: Multi-image uploads, featured image, optional video/embed, image compression.
• Maps & Geo: Location picker with map preview (Google Maps / OpenStreetMap depending on version).
• User Accounts: Email/phone sign-up, social login (if enabled), profile pages, seller ratings.
• Messaging: Buyer–seller chat with spam controls and report/flag options.
• Monetization: Featured/bump/spotlight plans, subscription bundles, coupons, taxes & fees.
• Payments: Stripe / PayPal / local gateways (pluggable), invoice history and receipts.
• Moderation & Safety: Email/SMS verification, reCAPTCHA, word filters, approval queues, blacklist.
• SEO & Sharing: Clean URLs, meta controls, OpenGraph/Twitter Cards, XML sitemap, schema markup.
• Localization: Multi-language UI, multi-currency, RTL support, regional formats.
• Notifications: Email/SMS/push (where configured) for replies, offers, expiring ads.
• Analytics: Listing views, CTR, favorites, top categories; exports for finance/ops.
• CMS Pages: Blogs/news, FAQs, privacy, terms, cookie consent banner (GDPR-ready).

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Language: PHP 8.1+ (modern OOP)
• Framework: Native PHP or Laravel-based depending on release (routing, MVC, templating)
• Frontend: Bootstrap/Tailwind + vanilla JS/Alpine.js
• Database: MySQL 8+ / MariaDB 10.5+
• Caching: File/Redis (optional) for performance
• Integrations: SMTP mail, reCAPTCHA, Maps provider, payment gateways

Server Requirements: PHP 8.1+, Composer (if framework-based), MySQL/MariaDB, Nginx/Apache with TLS; extensions mbstring, openssl, intl, fileinfo, json, pdo_mysql, gd/imagick.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the source to your server; set correct folder permissions for storage/uploads.
2. Install dependencies (if applicable): composer install --no-dev --optimize-autoloader.
3. Configure environment: copy .env.example → .env; set APP_URL, DB, mail, cache, reCAPTCHA, maps, payment keys.
4. App key & DB: php artisan key:generate → php artisan migrate --seed (or run installer wizard if included).
5. Link storage for media: php artisan storage:link.
6. Optimize: php artisan config:cache route:cache.
7. Admin setup: Log in → create plans, categories, custom fields, locations; set taxes and currencies.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full PHP source code (front site + user dashboard + admin)
• ✅ Listing, search, chat, payment, and moderation modules
• ✅ Database migrations/seeders (or SQL dump) & sample data
• ✅ Email templates, translation files, and theme assets
• ✅ Environment examples, README/quick-start docs
• ✅ GPL license file

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (latest two versions)
• Responsive: Mobile-first listing and posting flows
• API (optional): JSON endpoints for mobile apps if included in your release

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GPL—you may study, modify, and redistribute under GPL terms.
• Customization Tips:
  • Create vertical packs (Auto, Real Estate, Jobs) by cloning categories + custom fields and tailored search facets.
  • Use featured/bump pricing with limited-time badges to drive ARPU without hurting UX.
  • Enable automated review queues and keyword filters to keep marketplaces safe and high-quality.
• SEO Assurance: Keyword-rich category pages, structured data (Product/Offer/Place/JobPosting for verticals), and transparent licensing support E-E-A-T and organic growth.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Please retain attribution to the original marketplace author (e.g.,
CodeCanyon) to acknowledge their expertise and code provenance.

🔒 Disclaimer

This package is a GPL redistribution provided for educational, testing, and development purposes. We are not the original vendor and do not offer official support or warranties. All third-party brands (Stripe, PayPal, Google Maps, reCAPTCHA) remain the property of their owners. Before launch, ensure compliance with local classifieds laws (consumer protection, prohibited items), tax/VAT rules, KYC/AML where required, and privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA).