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I am looking for an experienced PHP/Osclass developer to modernize an existing marketplace website built with Osclass 8.3.1 using the Epsilon theme. This is NOT a rebuild project. The goal is to improve the existing marketplace while keeping the current architecture, theme, database and licensed plugins. The website is already live and functional. Current Platform Osclass 8.3.1 Epsilon Theme Licensed OsclassPoint plugins Existing marketplace with listings and users Main Scope 1. Homepage & UI Polish Improve the overall appearance while keeping the existing design. Tasks include: homepage polishing header improvements spacing and alignment typography category icons listing cards responsive improvements footer improvements Reference style: OLX Pakistan Bikroy (Reference only, not a copy.) 2. Search Improvements Improve the existing search. Requirements: search by title search by description search by category search by subcategory partial keyword matching where possible Improve the search results page. Search should remain easily accessible throughout the website. 3. Categories Improve category navigation. Requirements: proper subcategory navigation improved category pages category-specific fields Example: Vehicle fields should not appear when posting a Phone advertisement. 4. Vehicle Categories Improve vehicle posting fields. Tasks include: more vehicle brands more models "Other" option manual entry where appropriate 5. Locations Improve location selection. Requirements: major PNG cities should appear first cleaner location selector better usability No database restructuring is required. 6. Listing Page Improve listing presentation. Tasks include: better photo gallery mobile swipe pinch-to-zoom full screen images seller block improvements contact button improvements similar listings section Reuse existing functionality wherever possible. 7. User Dashboard Improve the appearance and usability of the existing dashboard. No completely new dashboard should be developed. 8. Footer Update footer information. Fix incorrect links. Remove placeholder content. Requirements The developer must: keep the existing Osclass architecture keep the Epsilon theme reuse existing licensed plugins avoid unnecessary core modifications keep future update compatibility whenever reasonably possible NOT Included This project does NOT include: Business Stores Store subscriptions Online payments Delivery system Mobile applications AI features React / [login to view URL] rebuild Laravel rebuild Business Stores will be developed in a separate future phase. Deliverables Modern responsive marketplace Improved UI/UX Improved search Bug fixes Fully tested functionality Clean and maintainable code Required Experience Please apply only if you have experience with one or more of the following: Osclass PHP Marketplace websites Classified websites E-commerce UI/UX Epsilon theme (preferred) Please include examples of similar work.
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I've modernized Osclass marketplaces with Epsilon, keeping core architecture intact. Worked directly with Osclass 8.3.1, Epsilon theme, and OsclassPoint plugins. I'll handle UI polish via theme overrides without core edits, ensuring responsive improvements stay compatible. Search will use Osclass's existing LIKE queries with partial matching—no Elasticsearch needed. Categories and vehicle fields will be adjusted through Osclass's item form hooks. Locations will be reordered via admin panel and CSS tweaks. Listing page will get custom CSS for gallery and JS for mobile interactions—no new plugins. Dashboard will use Epsilon's existing UI components with minor CSS fixes. Starting from the test environment to validate changes before live deployment. Available immediately. Thanks, Andrii
$350 USD in 8 days
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Hi there, We understand you're looking to modernize your existing Osclass 8.3.1 marketplace website with the Epsilon theme, focusing on improving the UI/UX, search functionality, and overall user experience without altering the current architecture or licensed plugins. Our team at Webbook Studio has extensive experience with PHP, Osclass, and marketplace development, having worked on similar projects such as a learning platform website and an e-commerce site for a luxury leather retailer, both utilizing PHP and custom design. One question: Are there any specific design or functional elements from the reference sites (OLX Pakistan, Bikroy) that you would like us to prioritize or incorporate into the modernization process? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
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Hi there, I understand you're looking to modernize your Osclass 8.3.1 marketplace using the Epsilon theme without a full rebuild. I’ll focus on enhancing performance, responsiveness, and user experience while preserving your existing data and structure. My approach includes: - Auditing and optimizing the current database for faster queries and better scalability - Updating PHP and JavaScript code to ensure compatibility with modern standards - Refactoring HTML/CSS to improve layout responsiveness and accessibility - Enhancing theme functionality with clean, maintainable code - Implementing lightweight optimizations (lazy loading, asset minification, caching) - Ensuring cross-browser and mobile compatibility I have extensive experience working with Osclass platforms and customizing Epsilon themes for improved UX and SEO. I’ll deliver a streamlined, future-ready marketplace that performs well and looks professional across all devices. Best Regards, Khorshed Alam, RS Software
$470 USD in 7 days
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Hello, With over 493 positive client reviews, my name is Yasir and as a part of the A4Logic team, I have extensive experience in PHP and Osclass. Your project requires an expert who can improve the existing marketplace while preserving the architecture, theme, and licensed plugins. My flexible understanding of Osclass paired with my proficiency in Epsilon theme will aid in revitalizing your marketplace without impacting its core components. My experience lends greatly to your project's core scopes - a well-polished homepage and UI experience, enhanced search functionality, improved categories, refined vehicle posting fields, better location selections, revamped listing pages, updated user dashboards, and upgraded footers; all tasks I can execute seamlessly. My developed sites include similar functionalities like search by keywords or category so upgrading your search system would be an easy task for me. I prioritize future update compatibility and avoid downstream effects through unnecessary core modifications. This ensures that no matter the upgrades or changes down the road, your platform will remain cohesive and operate smoothly. Not only do I ensure bug-free functionality but I also deliver clean code making it easier for future troubleshooting or feature additions. Trust me to deliver modern responsive marketplaces with improved UX/UI based on professional work ethics! Thanks!
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With extensive experience in PHP and Osclass development, I understand your need to enhance your existing marketplace website built on Osclass 8.3.1 using the Epsilon theme without rebuilding it. My past work includes similar projects where I improved UI/UX while maintaining the current setup. Could you share more details about the specific customization requirements you have in mind to further enhance the user experience and functionality of the marketplace? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
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Hello, I'm Elias, a Miami-based senior software engineer with 20 years of experience in PHP and web development. I see you're looking to modernize your existing marketplace website built on Osclass. Your goal appears to be enhancing user experience and optimizing performance for your customers. I have built similar marketplace systems before and focus on secure architecture, responsive UI, and scalability. My approach would involve: 1) Understanding your current workflows and identifying key improvements. 2) Designing an updated user experience and system architecture. 3) Implementing new core features and necessary integrations. 4) Conducting thorough testing to ensure everything functions well. 5) Launching the updated site and providing ongoing support. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1) What specific features do you feel need the most modernization? 2) Are there existing integrations with third-party services that we should consider? 3) How do you envision managing user permissions and roles in the updated marketplace? I've successfully completed similar projects, though most were under NDA, so I can't share links. However, I would be glad to discuss the architecture and decisions made. Additionally, I ensure a maintainable codebase for future updates, easing ongoing enhancements.
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Hello there, I will modernize your Osclass 8.3.1 marketplace on the Epsilon theme, delivering a polished homepage, improved search with partial keyword matching, proper category-specific fields (so vehicle brands do not appear on phone listings), and a refined listing page with mobile swipe and pinch-to-zoom for the photo gallery. On a similar classified site, fixing category field logic and cleaning up search alone reduced user complaints by half. Happy to share that example in chat. Questions: 1) For the vehicle brands and models, do you have a list ready or should I compile one from common PNG vehicle imports? 2) Do you have staging access set up, or will I work on a cloned copy first? Share your site URL and current plugin list, and I will outline the exact changes grouped by each of your eight scope areas. Ready to start whenever you are. Kamran
$277 USD in 10 days
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★★★ PHP/Osclass SPECIALIST ★★★ Hi, To modernize your marketplace website, I can improve the UI and enhance search functionality. I will polish the homepage, improve the header, and enhance the overall appearance while keeping your existing design. I will also focus on making search more effective by allowing searches by title, description, and category. I will ensure that the category navigation is user-friendly and that the vehicle posting fields are comprehensive. I have experience with Osclass and have worked on similar projects. You can view my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/techplusintl. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further details. Thanks!
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Hi, I can modernize this Osclass marketplace without disturbing the live architecture , that’s usually where the real risk hides, not in the visible UI. Your scope is clear: polish the Epsilon theme, tighten search, improve category logic, refine listing pages, and keep everything update-friendly. I’ve worked with PHP, marketplace/classified platforms, theme customization, and plugin-based workflows, so I can improve the frontend experience while reusing existing OsclassPoint plugins and avoiding unnecessary core changes. I’ll focus on cleaner spacing, responsive fixes, smarter search behavior, category-specific fields, vehicle/location usability, and dashboard/listing refinements. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. Could you share which pages feel most urgent, and do you already have a staging copy for testing? Which OsclassPoint plugins are active on the site today? Are there any custom theme overrides I should preserve carefully? Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Thanks, Asad
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Hi there, Since this is explicitly not a rebuild, and vehicle fields shouldn't leak into a Phone listing, the category-specific field logic is really the technical core here, everything else (search, UI polish, listing pages) builds on getting that separation clean within the existing Osclass architecture. My plan: Improve category navigation and category-specific fields first (vehicle brands/models with "Other" manual entry, subcategory logic), then tackle search improvements (title, description, category, partial keyword matching) within the existing OsclassPoint plugin structure Polish the homepage, listing pages (gallery, swipe/zoom, seller block, similar listings), location selector, and dashboard, keeping the Epsilon theme and current architecture fully intact I bring 13+ years and 1500+ projects of PHP and marketplace/classifieds development experience, so working within an existing Osclass setup without disrupting update compatibility is familiar ground. I'm not attaching examples in this proposal, but happy to walk through my approach directly, and can start with the category and search improvements since those touch the most other parts of the site.
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Hi As a seasoned PHP/Osclass developer with broad-ranging skills in website design, optimization, and web development, my team and I have what it takes to modernize your marketplace. We've worked extensively on similar projects and are intimately familiar with the technologies you're using (Osclass 8.3.1, Epsilon theme) as well as the functionalities you need to maintain. Our expansive expertise extends beyond Osclass into marketplace and classified websites, which is paramount for success in this project. Drawing from our prior experience, we know how to polish the UI while preserving the previous design - making sure to improve layout, spacing, fonts, and align icons (as demonstrated in OLX Pakistan or Bikroy). On top of that, we'll enhance the search functionality to allow for better category navigation using subcategory features. Having said that, it'll be difficult to choose someone else who understands your requirements as thoroughly as we do! Thanks....
$750 USD in 7 days
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I'll work within your existing Osclass 8.3.1 + Epsilon setup, no rebuild - polishing the homepage, header, typography, category icons, and listing cards; improving search (title/description/category/subcategory with partial keyword matching); tightening category and vehicle-field navigation; refining the location selector for PNG cities; upgrading the listing page gallery (mobile swipe, pinch-zoom, fullscreen) and seller/contact blocks; cleaning up the user dashboard's appearance; and fixing the footer's links and placeholder content. I'll keep your licensed plugins, database, and update compatibility intact throughout, and test thoroughly before handover.
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Hello, I HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING ON OSCLASS, PHP, MARKETPLACE, CLASSIFIED, AND E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS, AND I CAN SHOW YOU SIMILAR PROJECTS. I have carefully reviewed your requirements and can modernize your existing Osclass 8.3.1 marketplace while preserving the current architecture, Epsilon theme, database, and licensed plugins. I will enhance the homepage, search functionality, category navigation, vehicle fields, location selector, listing pages, user dashboard, responsive UI/UX, and overall performance without unnecessary core modifications, ensuring future update compatibility. I have 10+ years of experience in PHP, Osclass, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and marketplace development. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEARS OF FREE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURCE CODE. WE WILL WORK WITH AGILE METHODOLOGY AND WILL ASSIST YOU FROM ZERO TO PUBLISHING ON STORES. I am available on desk as per your convenient time zone and will work on your project until you are satisfied with my work. I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks, Christina
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Hi, I've shipped PHP marketplace work with category-specific fields and search improvements, most recently a React and Laravel classifieds build where partial keyword matching on title and description was the core of the results page. One thing worth deciding early: category-specific fields in Osclass 8.3.1 can be handled through the built-in custom fields per category so vehicle inputs never show on a phone listing, without touching core. That keeps you update-compatible, which matters given the licensed Epsilon and OsclassPoint setup. Do you have staging access, or should we polish on a cloned copy first? For UI and responsive polish close to this, we revamped a booking site's full front end. ProHunt: proof of front-end redesign work Since this is fixed, we can start with a milestone on the homepage and search so you release only on delivered work. Which area hurts most right now, search or the listing gallery? Adil
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Hello, I see you're looking for a PHP/Osclass developer to enhance your existing marketplace built on Osclass 8.3.1 with the Epsilon theme. The goal is to modernize the user interface, improve search functions, and refine category navigation while keeping the overall structure intact. With 7+ years of experience in PHP and marketplace websites, I can help create a more polished and user-friendly platform that aligns with your vision. I would focus on enhancing the homepage and UI elements to ensure a fresh look without losing the current design. Additionally, I'll work on streamlining the search functionality and improving the user dashboard for better usability. What specific features or improvements do you envision for the search functionality to ensure it meets user needs effectively? Best regards, Ivan Mandinski
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Hello!, I am a Florida-based senior software engineer(frontend, backend, ecommerce, etc) and I read your marketplace modernization project carefully. I understand you want an experienced PHP/Osclass developer who can improve the site’s look, performance, and usability without breaking the marketplace flow. I have about 15 years of experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, database management, and website optimization, so I’m comfortable working with legacy Osclass code and modernizing it in a clean, practical way. My approach would be: 1) review the current setup and find quick wins 2) improve UI/UX and responsiveness 3) optimize backend and database performance 4) test everything before launch I’ve worked on similar marketplace and directory-style builds, including: - local service marketplace platform - used equipment listing portal - rental classifieds website - community buy/sell directory Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1) What needs the most attention right now: design, speed, search, posting flow, or admin tools? 2) Are you looking for Osclass customization only, or custom PHP features too? 3) Do you have any reference sites or design direction in mind? I’m serious about the details and would love to help turn this into a smoother, faster marketplace. -James
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Hi! My name is Marjan and I'm here to offer you my services as a skilled applicant with over a decade of experience working on Freelancer.com. l believe I am the best fit candidate for this project due to my extensive experience; I would like to have a discussion to get to know that we both are on the same page. Once the scope will be locked, I will start working on it right away.
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Hello, I work with PHP marketplace websites where existing themes, plugins, and live data must stay intact. Your Osclass 8.3.1 site needs careful Web Development, not a rebuild, so the Epsilon theme and OsclassPoint plugins would remain in place. I would polish the homepage, listing cards, footer, and responsive Website Design while improving search across titles, descriptions, categories, and subcategories. Any JavaScript for gallery swipe, zoom, and usability fixes would be added cleanly, with future updates and current database structure protected. Best regards, Teo
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Hi there! I'm Markiyan, a full stack developer and CEO of a web agency, and I'd love to help you modernize your existing marketplace website built with Osclass. I understand you need to improve the overall appearance, search functionality, category navigation, and listing pages while keeping the current architecture, theme, database, and licensed plugins. I've worked on similar projects, including a website for a luxury leather retailer and an online shop for a Scandinavian fashion brand, both using PHP and custom designs. My team and I have experience with Osclass, PHP, and marketplace websites, and we're confident we can deliver a modern, responsive, and fully functional marketplace with improved UI/UX, search, and bug fixes. We'll reuse existing functionality wherever possible and ensure future update compatibility. One question: are there any specific design or functionality elements from the reference websites (OLX Pakistan, Bikroy) that you'd like us to incorporate into the modernized marketplace? Feel free to message me to discuss the details! — Markiyan
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Hi, I understand the goal is to modernize the existing Osclass marketplace website using the Epsilon theme while maintaining the current architecture and functionality. I will enhance the homepage design, improve search functionality, refine category navigation, optimize vehicle posting fields, enhance location selection, upgrade the listing presentation, and improve the user dashboard. Could you please provide more details on the specific category-specific fields required for the improved navigation? Looking forward to chatting. Thank you.
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Hi there, I'd like to ask how you envision the homepage polishing to look in terms of style and layout. I'm experienced in PHP and have worked on marketplace websites, which positions me well for modernizing your existing Osclass site. I can help improve the UI/UX as outlined, including enhancing the search functionalities and categories navigation while preserving the existing architecture and licensed plugins. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I guarantee that I will deliver you a high-quality result. Regards, Ali
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