The Coven - Web design & Development Brief

I am looking for an experienced development team to review the project, evaluate possible technical architectures, and provide recommendations before further development proceeds. I am not committed to a specific technical solution. I would like recommendations on the best approach for: scalability maintainability user experience SEO cost speed to market The outcome of this review should be a recommended architecture, estimated timeline, and estimated budget. Project Overview The Coven is a platform for sexuality facilitators. The platform serves two audiences: Facilitators Professionals working in: sexuality facilitation somatic practice tantra embodiment intimacy coaching relationship coaching related fields Seekers Individuals looking to find and connect with facilitators. The vision is to create a platform that combines: Professional directory Facilitator profiles Community Courses Resources Messaging Practice-building tools Existing Assets The following assets already exist: Brand identity Sitemap Domain and hosting WordPress installation BuddyBoss setup LearnDash setup Membership structure Replit prototype The Replit prototype currently contains much of the desired user experience and design direction. The WordPress ecosystem currently contains much of the desired backend functionality. What Needs To Be Built Public Marketplace Public-facing website including: Homepage About Pricing Facilitator directory Facilitator profiles Resource pages Course pages Facilitator Portal Authenticated member area including: Community Messaging Resources Courses Profile management Membership management Future Features Booking calendar Session payments Facilitator reviews Analytics Events Course publishing Facilitator Memberships Starter (Free) Profile creation Community access Resources Peer messaging Basic analytics Pay-per-course access Not publicly visible in directory. Pro ($39.95/month) Everything in Starter plus: Public directory visibility Client inquiries Client messaging Priority profile visibility Monthly course credit Studio ($59.95/month) Everything in Pro plus: Booking calendar Availability management Session scheduling Payment collection Practice management tools Facilitator Application Flow Facilitators complete an application form. Applications enter review status. Profiles become publicly visible only after approval. Core Directory Features Search by: Location Modality Session type Current modalities include: Somatic Intimacy Tantra Pleasure Education Consent & Boundaries Erotic Massage Sexual Trauma Support Couples Intimacy Embodiment Sacred Sexuality Kink & BDSM Non-Monogamy Breathwork Relationship Coaching Trust & Safety The platform should support: Facilitator review process Community standards Reporting system Profile approval workflow The Coven is a platform and does not mediate disputes between facilitators and clients. SEO Requirements The platform should support: Public facilitator profiles City pages Modality pages Search-friendly URLs Indexable directory content Examples: /facilitator/name /directory/city/london /directory/modality/tantra Architecture Review Request Please evaluate and provide recommendations for: Option 1 Continue with WordPress, BuddyBoss, and LearnDash as the primary platform. Option 2 Use WordPress/BuddyBoss/LearnDash as the backend with a custom frontend experience. Option 3 Rebuild the platform entirely using a modern custom stack. Option 4 Any alternative architecture you would recommend. Questions To Answer Please provide: Which architecture would you recommend and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option? Estimated development cost for each option. Estimated timeline for each option. Long-term maintenance considerations. Scalability considerations. SEO considerations. Any risks or concerns you see with the project. Primary Goal The goal is to create the leading professional ecosystem for sexuality facilitators, combining community, education, visibility, and client discovery within a single platform. The priority is making the right long-term architectural decision before committing further development resources. I have attached a site map. I have also created a prototype of the site on replit. You can view it here: https://replit.com/join/nhhnkjvxpq-marc504