Full-Stack Developer Needed: B2C Directory Marketplace App (Bubble.io or WordPress)

Overview: We are looking for an experienced, independent full-stack web developer to build a responsive, two-sided directory and scheduling marketplace website. The platform connects Business users with Individual users. To keep our launch cost-effective, we are building a Virtual Ledger System where actual financial transactions are handled externally, but user balances, booking fees, and earnings are tracked internally via virtual credits/tokens. We are open to building this platform using either Bubble.io OR WordPress (using a robust directory framework like HivePress or Brilliant Directories combined with advanced booking plugins like Amelia/LatePoint). Core Features & Technical Requirements: 1. Dual-Role User Authentication & Profiles: Individual Users: Secure login, profile creation (title, location, industry), a custom availability calendar, and a private "Earned Balance" wallet dashboard. Business Users: Secure login, corporate profile, an active dashboard tracking upcoming meetings, and an "Available Balance" wallet dashboard. 2. Advanced Search & Directory Filters: A dedicated directory view accessible only to logged-in Business accounts. Businesses must be able to search, filter, and sort Individual profiles by specific criteria (industry, location, skills). 3. Virtual Ledger & Escrow Booking System (Crucial Feature):Per-Meeting Fee Logic: Businesses pay a set amount of virtual credits to book a meeting. Individuals earn credits for attending. Escrow Architecture: When a business requests a meeting, the system must verify their Available_Balance, deduct the credits, and temporarily lock them in an Escrow_Hold state. Completion Workflow: Once a meeting finishes, a dashboard prompt asks both parties to confirm attendance. Upon confirmation, credits transfer from escrow to the individual’s Earned_Balance.Dispute Handling: If a dispute is raised, the credits must lock in escrow and flag an alert on the Admin Dashboard. 4. Admin Management Dashboard (For Platform Owner):Secure portal to view all users, modify individual ledger balances manually (e.g., when a user pays us cash externally), resolve disputed meetings, and approve/log manual "Payout Requests."Project Scope & Deliverables:Database design and clean architecture setup.Frontend design implementation (fully responsive for mobile and desktop views).Thorough testing of the multi-user booking and ledger logic. Final Deliverable: A fully functioning Minimum Viable Product (MVP), deployment assistance, and brief documentation outlining the database schema. Budget & Timeline: Budget: Fixed-price milestone-based payments (To be discussed based on your chosen platform recommendation). Timeline: Looking to launch the core MVP within 4 to 6 weeks. How to Apply: Please start your application with the word "LEDGER" so I know you have read this entire description. In your proposal, please answer the following questions: Would you recommend building this specific project on Bubble.io or WordPress, and why? Please share links to at least two live websites you have built that feature multi-user logins or a search directory marketplace. Briefly explain how you would structure the database rules for our automated meeting escrow system. Note: We are looking to work directly with an independent, dedicated freelancer.