Requirement : SMS Notification Feature for Buyers (Auction Live Alerts)

We propose adding a new SMS Notification System to notify buyers when an auction goes live or when important updates are available.

Prerequisite

To enable SMS notifications, you will need:

• Twilio Account (or any SMS gateway of your choice)
• API Credentials:
  • Account SID
  • Auth Token
  • Sender Phone Number

These details must be provided to integrate SMS sending.

Feature Details

1. Admin Backend – SMS Notification Panel

A new admin screen will be created in the backend to manage SMS alerts.

Panel Functionalities:

• Buyer List Display
  • Shows all registered buyers participating in the auction.
  • Checkbox option for each buyer.
  • “Select All” and “Select Individual Buyers” options.
    
• Message Box
  • A text input area for writing custom SMS messages.
  • Character counter to follow SMS limit.
    
• Send Options
  • Send to All Buyers
  • Send to Selected Buyers Only
    

2. Mobile Number Verification on Registration (Buyer Side)

To ensure only valid users register, we will add phone verification.

Flow:

1. User enters mobile number during registration
2. System sends a 6-digit OTP via Twilio
3. User must enter the OTP to complete registration
4. Verified phone number gets stored in the user profile

This improves security, reduces fake registrations, and ensures buyers receive SMS notifications.

3. Twilio SMS API Integration

• Secure integration using Twilio REST API.
• Error handling for invalid numbers, API limits, or delivery failures.
• Option to switch / update API credentials in admin settings.

4. Expected Outcome

Once completed, the admin can:
✔ Notify all buyers instantly when an auction goes live
✔ Send reminders or updates
✔ Send targeted SMS to selected bidders
✔ Improve engagement & increase live participation

Development Effort: 20 hours

Effort

• Estimated Effort = 27 hours

Commercials

• Total Cost
  • 27 hours x USD 45/hour = USD 1215
• Final Discounted Cost
  • USD 1215

Objective

To integrate and configure the HivePress Membership plugin with our auction theme in order to provide buyer membership and bidding credit functionality with minimal custom development.
This approach leverages HivePress’s core membership features while ensuring compatibility with our theme’s existing Seller Dashboard and auction flow.

Scope of Work

1. Plugin Configuration & Integration

• Install and configure the HivePress Membership plugin.
• Align plugin functionality with our auction theme.
• Customize and disable overlapping features to ensure a smooth, unified workflow.

2. Feature Alignment & Adjustments

Since the Auction Theme already includes seller functionality, the following HivePress modules will be disabled or modified:

• Seller Dashboard
• Listing submission and approval workflow
• Listing management (status, drafts, approvals)

3. Offline Dealing Module

• Set up a basic offline transaction module for product-related deals handled outside the online payment system.
• Ensure clear status tracking between seller, buyer, and admin.

4. WooCommerce & Payment Integration

• Connect HivePress membership packages with WooCommerce products to enable package purchases.
• Configure Razorpay for secure online payments.
• Automatically update buyer bid credits after successful purchase.

5. Testing & Workflow Verification

Full end-to-end testing to ensure:

• Seller lists product → Admin approves listing
• Buyer purchases membership → Credits added automatically
• Buyer places bids → Auction closes → Non-winners’ credits released

Deliverables

• HivePress Membership plugin setup and configuration
• WooCommerce + Razorpay integration
• Bid credit sync with purchased membership
• Seller dashboard and listing approval flow validation
• Complete workflow testing and delivery

Effort

• Total Development Effort = 15 hours

Commercials

• Standard Rate: USD 45 / hour
• Total Cost (Before Discount): 15 hours × USD 45 = USD 675

Special Offer

We’re offering a 30% compatibility discount since this integration involves adapting an external plugin (HivePress) to work seamlessly with our auction theme.

• Discount (30%): USD 202
• Final Project Cost: USD 472

Objective

To develop a custom buyer membership and bidding credit system that seamlessly integrates with your existing auction theme.
This system will allow buyers to purchase bidding packages, manage their credits, and participate in auctions efficiently — while giving the admin full control over package management, credit tracking, and payment processing.
The goal is to create a stable, scalable, and future-proof solution that removes dependency on third-party plugins like HivePress and provides a smooth user experience for both buyers and administrators.

Scope of Work

1. System Architecture & Setup

• Design the database structure for storing user bid credits, package details, and transaction history.
• Integrate the new system seamlessly with the existing auction and WooCommerce setup.
• Add a global settings panel under the admin menu for enabling/disabling the system and managing global options like credit expiry duration.

2. Admin Dashboard

• Create a dedicated “Bid Credits” admin page to:
  • View all users’ available and used credits.
  • Track package purchase and usage history.
  • Manually add, deduct, or reset user credits.
• Provide filters and search options for easy management.
• Add capability to export credit reports if required (optional future extension).

3. Package Creation & Management

• Build a custom Gutenberg block for adding and displaying bidding packages.
  • Fields include: Title, Description, Icon/Image, Price, Credit Value, Linked WooCommerce Product.
• Allow easy placement of packages on any page using Gutenberg.
• Ensure packages are fully manageable without code — from the WordPress admin.

4. Frontend Buyer Page

• Create a dedicated Buyer Packages Page where users can view and purchase available packages.
• Ensure design consistency with your current theme or reference layout.
• Show package details, available credits, and purchase button (linked to WooCommerce checkout).

5. Payment Gateway Integration

• Implement Razorpay for secure online payment processing for Buyer Package Purchasing.
• Test and validate the complete checkout flow with both live and test modes.
• Automatically credit the user’s account after successful payment confirmation.

6. Email Notifications

• Send confirmation emails to both the buyer and admin after successful package purchase.
• Include transaction details, purchased credits, and current balance in the email body.

7. Bidding Logic Integration

• Modify the bidding system to:
  • Deduct bid credits when a user places a bid.
  • Prevent bidding if insufficient credits are available.
  • Automatically release unused credits back to non-winning bidders when the auction ends.
• Ensure full compatibility with existing auction logic and cron-based auction closure processes.

8. Testing & Deployment

• Conduct full end-to-end testing including:
  • Package purchase flow
  • Credit addition and deduction
  • Auction bid placement
  • Credit refund/release
  • Email and payment confirmations
• Deploy to the live site after final verification and client approval.

Deliverables

• Fully custom buyer membership and credit system
• Razorpay integration with checkout flow
• Admin credit management dashboard
• Automated email notification system
• End-to-end workflow testing and production-ready deployment

Effort

• Total Development Effort = 30 hours

Commercials

• Standard Rate: USD 45 / hour
• Total Cost (Before Discount): 30 hours × USD 45 = USD 1,350

Special Offer

Since this system will be fully integrated with our own auction theme, we are offering a special 50% contribution discount as part of our continued collaboration and long-term partnership.

• Discount (50%): USD 675
• Final Project Cost: USD 675