Project Overview:

The Freelance Gig Finder App is a mobile application designed to connect freelancers with clients who need short-term or long-term projects completed. This app works as a micro-job marketplace where users can post jobs, bid for tasks, manage contracts, and track project progress — all in one place.

It is ideal for students, part-time freelancers, professionals, or small businesses looking to earn or outsource services like web development, graphic design, content writing, marketing, etc.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend (Mobile App - Hybrid):

  • HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

  • JavaScript (Vanilla or jQuery)

  • Apache Cordova or Ionic for hybrid mobile app development

• Backend:

  • Node.js / PHP / Java (Spring Boot)

  • RESTful APIs for user and gig management

  • MySQL / MongoDB for database

User Roles:

1. Client (Job Poster)

2. Freelancer (Job Seeker)

3. Admin

Key Features:

User Registration & Login

• Sign up/login for both clients and freelancers

• Email/mobile verification

• Secure password encryption and recovery

Profile Management

• Freelancer: Skills, experience, hourly rate, portfolio

• Client: Company details, payment info, posted jobs

Job Posting (For Clients)

• Post gigs or tasks with:

  • Title, description, budget, deadline, required skills

• Set payment type: fixed or hourly

• Optional: attach files or references

Gig Search & Filters (For Freelancers)

• Browse available gigs by:

  • Category, keyword, location (if needed), price, skills

• Save or apply to jobs

Proposal Submission

• Freelancers send bids with:

  • Price, timeframe, and cover letter

• Clients can review all proposals and chat with freelancers before hiring

Hire & Task Management

• Client selects freelancer

• In-app messaging and file sharing

• Track job progress and delivery status

• Mark tasks as complete with approval

Payments & Wallet (Optional)

• Secure payments via in-app wallet or external link

• Freelancers receive payment after task approval

• Admin earns commission on every transaction

Ratings & Reviews

• After project completion:

  • Clients rate freelancers

  • Freelancers rate clients

• Builds trust and credibility in the community

Admin Dashboard

• Manage user accounts and job listings

• View transactions and platform earnings

• Handle disputes or complaints

• Create reports on most in-demand skills, user activity, etc.