Web Developer for University Ranking Website

We are seeking a skilled web developer to design and build a standalone website for a new university ranking. The ideal candidate will have experience in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong understanding of web design principles. The project involves creating a user-friendly interface and ensuring the website is optimized for performance and accessibility. If you have a passion for education and a knack for creating engaging web experiences, we would love to hear from you! Please indicate an expected timeframe and budget for the project in your application. The ranking concept and methodology have already been developed. We now need someone to recommend the best platform and build a clean, professional website to present the ranking, explain the methodology, and display business profiles or ranking entries. The site should be easy to update, mobile-responsive, credible, and scalable for future ranking editions. Scope: Recommending the best platform/CMS and hosting approach Designing and building the standalone website Homepage, ranking page, methodology page, and school profile pages Banner advertising spaces Search/filter functionality Simple backend or CMS structure for updating ranking data Basic SEO and analytics setup Guidance on maintenance and future updates