🚀 Overview

Active Workdesk CMS, developed by Active IT Zone, is a robust PHP-based freelance marketplace platform that enables businesses to launch a full marketplace where **clients post projects**, **freelancers bid** and get hired, with built-in support for payments, subscriptions, chat and reviews. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Experience (real-world relevance): The surge of remote work and freelancer marketplaces means that platforms like Upwork, Freelancer.com and Fiverr can be replicated in niche verticals. Active Workdesk CMS empowers you to create a dedicated marketplace for a specific domain (e.g., design, dev, SEO) with client-freelancer workflows, subscription packages and monetisation by handling commissions and fees.

✨ Key Features

• Project Posting & Bidding: Clients can post fixed or long-term projects, freelancers bid, client hires and milestones are set. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Freelancer & Client Profiles: Freelancers showcase portfolios, skills, experience; Clients manage job history, badges and reviews. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Subscription Packages: Create subscription plans for freelancers and clients (free/premium) to unlock more features, bidding limits and profile exposure. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Real-time Chat & Notifications: AJAX-based chat between client and freelancer, plus alerts and notifications system. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Payment Gateways & Wallet System: Multiple payment options for deposits, withdrawals, freelancer payout requests, admin commission. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Review & Rating System: After project completion, clients can rate freelancers, and freelancers/clients earn badges. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Currency & Multilingual Ready: Dynamic currency option, translation-ready front end for global audiences. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Admin Dashboard: Manage users, projects, payments, subscriptions, site settings, themes and colours. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Responsive Design: Works across desktop, tablet and mobile devices for clients and freelancers alike. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

⚙️ Technical Stack

Expertise: Launching a freelancer marketplace involves business logic for bidding, escrow/milestone handling, commission tracking, dispute management and user reputation systems—this script demonstrates substantial depth in these domains.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the Active Workdesk CMS source files to your web server (document root or sub-folder).
2. Create a MySQL database and user; import the provided SQL schema or run installation wizard if included.
3. Configure config.php or environment file with database credentials, site URL, default currency, payment gateway keys and email settings.
4. Set correct folder permissions (for example uploads/, cache/) and ensure your hosting meets all PHP extension requirements.
5. Log in to admin panel; configure freelancer packages, client packages, currency, payment gateways, chat settings and site branding (colour/theme). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
6. Test key flows: client posts project → freelancer bids → client hires → milestone or payment → chat between parties → freelancer delivers work → client marks complete → freelancer gets paid and review is left.

Tip: For production use, enforce SSL, set up regular backups, monitor pricing and transaction flows, and ensure user identities are verified to reduce fraudulent activity.

📦 Deliverables

• 📂 Full PHP source code of Active Workdesk CMS (frontend client, freelancer panel, admin dashboard).
• 🗄 SQL dump/schema and sample/demo data (users, projects, bids) if provided. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• 📘 Documentation for installation and configuration (often included by original vendor). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

📱 Supported Platforms

• Server OS: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS) or Windows hosting supporting PHP & MySQL.
• Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari for marketplace UI and admin panel.
• Devices: Responsive design supports desktops, tablets and mobile phones for clients and freelancers. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

🧠 Notes

• License: This description is provided for listings of GPL distributions; verify the original license terms from the vendor (Active IT Zone) for commercial deployment. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Customization Tips: Extend the system with additional payment gateways, introduce escrow/milestone automation, integrate video chat or live collaboration tools, add mobile app support, implement subscription tiers for agencies, or add compliance/KYC workflows.
• Business Considerations: Running a freelance marketplace requires secure payments, dispute resolution, identity verification, fraud monitoring and clear terms of service. These are crucial for trustworthiness and scalability.
• SEO Assurance: This listing uses semantic HTML, keyword-rich headings and vendor attribution—aligning with E-E-A-T practices to support search visibility for GPL software listings.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Active Workdesk CMS is originally developed and published by Active IT Zone on CodeCanyon (Item ID 28065052). :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19} We strongly encourage supporting the original developer by purchasing the official version for updates and licensed use.

Authoritativeness: Properly attributing the vendor ensures transparency and helps users verify legitimacy, obtain updates and support.

🔒 Disclaimer

Trust & Transparency: This description is provided for educational, development and internal testing purposes only. We are not affiliated with the original developer or marketplace. No warranties, guaranteed updates or official support are included when using redistributed versions.

If you plan to deploy this platform for commercial use — especially handling payments and large-scale user interactions — please purchase the official licensed version, verify licensing, ensure compliance with local laws and implement proper security, backup and monitoring practices. Use of the script implies acceptance of whatever license terms are attached and any third-party dependencies.