Development of a Expert Engagement Platform for Knowledge Sharing and Monetization

The client requires an accessible and scalable application to facilitate communication between users and experts across various fields. The platform should enable experts to build their reputation, monetize their expertise through subscriptions, private chats, and live video sessions, while providing users with quick access to valuable insights. Challenges include integrating payment and messaging systems, ensuring high performance, and preparing the architecture for future scalability.

A digital platform designed to connect thought leaders and experts with users seeking specialized advice through short-form answers, private consultations, and discussions, supporting influencer-driven monetization.

• Develop a ready-to-use mobile and web application enabling expert profiles, question answering, and discussion hosting.
• Implement seamless integration with payment systems and third-party messaging apps for real-time communication.
• Create an adaptable architecture that supports scalable addition of new features and increased user base.
• Reduce initial development costs through cross-platform development, aiming for an app launch within 5 months.
• Ensure application performance, security, and usability meet high standards to support rapid growth and monetization.
• Enable experts to create private sessions, such as 1-on-1 chats and live videos, for sensitive topics or personalized advice.

• Expert Profile Management: Enable creation and customization of profiles, showcasing areas of expertise and available services.
• Q&A and Content Sharing: Allow experts to answer questions and convert Q&A into public content for wider audience engagement.
• Private Sessions: Facilitate secure private chats and live video calls for sensitive or personalized consultations, billed on a fee basis.
• Inbox Messaging System: Support real-time communication between users and experts, with notifications and history management.
• Smart Dashboard: Provide analytics and management tools for subscription metrics, revenue projections, and engagement insights.
• Subscription & Payment Integration: Seamless linking with payment gateways to handle subscriptions, private session fees, and financial reporting.

• Payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for monetization
• Real-time messaging APIs or platforms for instant communication
• Live video communication services (e.g., WebRTC or third-party providers)

• High performance with quick load times and responsive interactions
• Scalability to support rapid user growth and feature expansion
• Robust security protocols to safeguard sensitive user and expert data
• Availability and uptime SLA of 99.9%
• User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation

The platform aims to enable experts to monetize their knowledge efficiently, resulting in increased revenue streams from subscriptions and private sessions. It is expected to reduce development costs significantly by utilizing cross-platform solutions, support rapid deployment within 5 months, and create a scalable infrastructure that can handle growth to thousands of active users and experts, ultimately establishing a trusted community for knowledge exchange and professional influence.