GigFlow is a complete, ready-to-launch freelance services marketplace platform. Built with pure PHP 8 and MySQL, fully self-hosted, and fully customizable.

WHO IT'S FOR
Entrepreneurs, agencies, and developers who want to launch their own freelance services marketplace without months of development. Perfect for niche marketplaces (local services, design, programming, marketing, AI services, etc.).

WHAT YOU GET
A complete platform where buyers post requirements, sellers offer gigs, payments are held in escrow, and you earn a configurable commission on every transaction.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 5-minute installation wizard - no coding required
- Beautiful modern admin panel with full control
- Built-in messaging system between buyers and sellers
- Wallet system with deposit and withdrawal
- Escrow payments (funds held until delivery approved)
- Reviews and ratings
- Mobile-responsive on all pages
- Dark mode support
- Configurable platform commission (default 10%)
- Editable static pages (FAQ, Terms, Privacy) from admin
- Clean, well-commented code - no obfuscation
- Complete documentation included (PDF + Markdown)

MONETIZATION BUILT-IN
Configure your platform commission and start earning from day one. Approve or reject seller withdrawals manually through the admin panel.

TECHNOLOGY
Pure PHP 8 with MySQL/MariaDB. No framework dependencies. Modern responsive CSS with custom variables for easy theming. Vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery required). Works on any standard PHP hosting.

DEMO ACCESS
Demo URL provided. Default admin credentials are included in the documentation for quick testing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full source code (PHP, CSS, JS, SQL)
- Installation wizard
- Complete admin panel
- Database schema with sample categories
- Comprehensive documentation (PDF and Markdown)

You can test the platform live at: https://gigflow.netcona.com/

Admin login:
URL: https://gigflow.netcona.com/admin/
Email: [email protected]
Password: admin123

Complete freelance marketplace platform

5-minute graphical installation wizard

Admin panel with full management capabilities
User registration and authentication (Buyer, Seller, Admin roles)
Unlimited gigs with rich descriptions and images
Advanced search with category, price, and rating filters
Secure escrow payment system
Built-in per-order messaging system between buyers and sellers
Real-time notifications
Wallet system with deposit, withdrawal, and transaction history
Reviews and ratings system
Public seller profiles with portfolios and stats
Category management with FontAwesome icons
Admin can edit FAQ, Terms, Privacy pages without coding
Configurable platform commission (default 10%)
Withdrawal approval workflow for admin
Order management with delivery, revisions, and approval flow
Mobile-responsive design on every page
Dark mode support
SEO-friendly URL structure
Bcrypt password hashing for security
Session-based authentication with role-based access
PayPal and Stripe integration ready
Clean, well-commented code with modular structure
Complete documentation in PDF and Markdown

PHP 8.0 or higher

MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
Apache or Nginx web server
PHP extensions: mysqli, mbstring, json, session
Recommended: GD library (for image handling)
Apache mod_rewrite enabled
Minimum 64 MB PHP memory limit
Minimum 50 MB disk space
Works on shared hosting, VPS, or cloud

1. Download the ZIP archive after purchase.
2. Extract the contents and upload all files to your web root via FTP or cPanel File Manager.
3. Create a MySQL database in your hosting control panel and note the credentials.
4. Open your site URL with /install/ at the end (example: https://yoursite.com/install/) in any browser.
5. Follow the 5-step installation wizard: requirements check, database setup, admin account, site settings, completion.
6. Delete the /install/ folder from your server for security.
7. Log in to the admin panel at /admin/ and start configuring your platform.

The full documentation is included with the download (documentation.md and documentation.pdf) and covers installation, customization, payment gateway setup, admin guide, troubleshooting, and FAQ.