🚀 Overview

MicroLab is a full-featured micro job freelancing platform that connects freelancers with clients for small-scale projects. Designed for modern gig economy businesses, it enables task posting, bidding, project management, and secure payments. Inspired by real-world freelance marketplaces, MicroLab is suitable for entrepreneurs, agencies, and startups looking to launch their own gig-based platform quickly and efficiently.

✨ Key Features

• Freelancer Profiles: Showcase skills, portfolios, and ratings.
• Client Dashboard: Post tasks, review proposals, and manage projects.
• Task & Project Management: Create, assign, and track small jobs efficiently.
• Secure Payment System: Escrow, withdrawals, and multiple payment gateway integration.
• Ratings & Reviews: Allow clients and freelancers to rate completed jobs.
• Notifications: Email and in-app alerts for new tasks, proposals, and messages.
• Admin Panel: Manage users, tasks, payments, and platform settings.
• Responsive Design: Fully optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

⚙️ 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 minimum
• Optional: Integration with third-party APIs for payments, messaging, or analytics

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload MicroLab Laravel project files to your web 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. Run migrations and seeders using php artisan migrate --seed.
6. Access the admin panel to manage users, tasks, and platform settings.

📦 Deliverables

• Full MicroLab Laravel source code
• Database SQL file and migration scripts
• Documentation & installation guide
• GPL license for free use, modification, and redistribution

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
• Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux (via browser)
• Mobile: Fully responsive for iOS & Android devices

🧠 Notes

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

Customization Tips: Add additional payment gateways, real-time chat, AI-powered matching, or advanced analytics dashboards.

SEO Assurance: Semantic HTML ensures search engines can index tasks, freelancer profiles, and platform features efficiently.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by Original Author / Marketplace.

🔒 Disclaimer

This micro job freelancing platform 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.