Brief for Membership Platform Development

Description

Project OverviewBusiness Growth Engine (BGE) is a membership platform designed to provide a high-quality experience for business professionals through continuous learning, community engagement, and exclusive resources. We are seeking an expert in proprietary membership platforms (e.g., Kajabi, Teachable) who can effectively analyze BGE’s feature requirements and propose an optimal solution for delivering our Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
ObjectiveWe aim to create a streamlined MVP that prioritizes essential features, minimizes complex customizations, and ensures scalability. Your role is to identify a platform that can deliver the highest percentage of required features natively, suggest minimal coding solutions for non-native features, and propose native alternatives for any remaining features that might otherwise demand extensive custom code.
Scope of Work
Platform Evaluation and Feature BreakdownAnalyze BGE Requirements: Review the provided BGE User Epics document to understand the project’s detailed feature needs, including:Must-Have Features: These are essential to the MVP and should be prioritized in the evaluation.Nice-to-Have Features: These will enhance the experience but are flexible based on feasibility and platform limitations.Determine Platform Suitability: Based on your expertise, identify the proprietary platform (e.g., Kajabi, Teachable, or other recommended) that can fulfill the highest percentage of the project’s features natively.Feature Categorization: Break down features into the following categories:Native: Can be implemented directly through the platform without code.Simple Code: Can be implemented with minimal coding, such as custom widgets or plugins.Alternative Solutions: If a feature is resource-intensive or challenging to code, suggest native alternatives that align closely with the intended purpose.
Feature Breakdown and Recommendations
Provide Detailed Recommendations for Each Category:Native Features: List all features that the platform can handle natively (e.g., community tools, course modules) with brief descriptions.Simple Code Features: Identify features that require minimal coding (e.g., custom access controls, additional content display) and estimate development effort.Alternative Features: For complex requirements, suggest native features or alternative approaches that deliver similar outcomes and user value.Provide Cost and Timeline Estimates:Cost: Provide a rough estimate for each feature category (native, simple code, alternative) to help us understand budget implications.Timeline: Outline the time required for each feature category, with a focus on delivering the MVP within a practical timeframe.
Sample Analysis of Platform Compatibility
Mock Example Response (for your reference):“Platform X can deliver 60% of these features natively, including x... y... z.... An additional 20% can be achieved through simple code solutions like x... y... z.... For the remaining 20%, we suggest substituting features such as x, y, z, which maintain similar functionality and can be implemented natively.”
DeliverablesPlatform Evaluation DocumentProvide a document breaking down the platform’s compatibility with BGE’s requirements, including feature categorization, suggested alternatives, and feasibility analysis.
Cost and Timeline OutlineInclude estimates for each feature category to inform our budget planning.
Examples of Relevant Past WorkShare previous examples of membership sites with similar functionality. Highlight any instances where native features were successfully used to replace custom coding requirements.
Ideal Freelancer Profile
We are looking for an expert with:Proven Experience in membership site development on Kajabi, Teachable, or similar platforms.Strategic Insight on achieving the best outcomes with minimal coding.Problem-Solving Ability to suggest practical alternatives where needed.Portfolio of Similar Projects where native features or lightweight coding solutions were leveraged for custom-like functionality.
How to Apply
Please respond with:Proposed Platform and Feature Analysis: Briefly outline the platform you recommend, along with an initial assessment of native, simple code, and alternative features.Relevant Project Examples: Links or case studies of membership platforms you have developed that demonstrate similar features or solutions.Estimated Cost and Timeline: A preliminary estimate for delivering the MVP based on native and minimal code solutions.