🚀 Overview

GoStock is a Laravel-based platform that allows you to create a stock photo marketplace offering both free and premium images. Users can browse, download, and purchase images, while administrators and contributors can manage uploads, categories, and licensing. Inspired by real-world stock photo platforms, GoStock provides a scalable, user-friendly, and revenue-generating solution for photographers and businesses.

✨ Key Features

• User Accounts: Register as a buyer or contributor with profile management.
• Photo Upload: Upload and manage images with categories, tags, and descriptions.
• Free & Premium Access: Offer free downloads or monetize premium photos.
• Search & Filters: Advanced search by category, tag, or license type.
• Payment Integration: Handle purchases securely with PayPal, Stripe, or other gateways.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage users, photos, sales, and licensing agreements.
• Responsive Design: Accessible on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Analytics & Reports: Track downloads, earnings, and top contributors.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP Laravel 8.x / 9.x
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap / Vue.js
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server Requirements: Apache/Nginx, PHP 7.4+, Composer, 2GB+ RAM
• Optional: Cloud storage for media, analytics services

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload Laravel project files to your server.
2. Run composer install to install dependencies.
3. Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL file.
4. Configure .env with database, mail, and payment gateway settings.
5. Access the admin panel to manage categories, contributors, and images.
6. Test photo uploads, free & premium downloads, and payment processing before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Full Laravel source code for GoStock
• Database SQL file and configuration templates
• Documentation & installation guide
• GPL license for free use, modification, and redistribution

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
• Server: Linux or Windows with PHP & MySQL/MariaDB
• Mobile: Fully responsive on tablets and smartphones

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to use, modify, and redistribute.

Customization Tips: Add subscription plans, watermarking, AI-powered search, or multi-language support for global reach.

SEO Assurance: Semantic HTML ensures photo pages, contributor profiles, and marketplace content are indexable and optimized for search engines.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by Original Author / Marketplace.

🔒 Disclaimer

This stock photo marketplace script is distributed under the GPL license. Redistribution, modification, and commercial use are permitted under GPL terms. All rights remain with the original developer, and users should credit accordingly.