Development of a Modern Subscription-Based Content Library Platform with Advanced Search and Seamless Integration

The client manages a vast library of millions of digital assets including videos, images, and templates that require efficient ingestion, organization, and searchability. Users demand rapid, reliable search results and intuitive browsing, even with vague search queries. They also need a secure, streamlined subscription and payment system to facilitate unlimited downloads annually. Additionally, existing desktop applications used by target users need to integrate seamlessly with the web platform, ensuring consistent access and management of assets. The client seeks to improve user experience, increase subscription growth, and reduce content management overhead.

A mid-sized media company providing digital assets such as stock videos, images, and templates targeted towards niche professional markets, seeking to expand user engagement and streamline content distribution.

• Deliver a fast, responsive, and highly filtered search experience with response times under 6 milliseconds using modern search technologies.
• Implement a user-friendly browsing system allowing discovery by categories and flexible filtering, accommodating uncertain search intents.
• Create a scalable, secure, and effortless subscription management system supporting recurring payments and annual unlimited downloads.
• Integrate automated media previews, such as GIFs for videos, to enrich user interaction and reduce manual media management effort.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing desktop applications via API endpoints for content browsing and access.
• Develop administrative tools for content management, subscription oversight, and customer support with granular access controls.

• High-performance search engine with millisecond response times and advanced filtering options
• Comprehensive browsing categories and metadata tagging for efficient content discovery
• Automated generation of media previews (e.g., GIFs for videos) for quick visual assessment
• Secure, fast subscription purchasing and renewal process with integrated payment gateway (e.g., Stripe)
• Subscription plan management supporting multiple tiers, including unlimited downloads on an annual basis
• Robust API providing access to content browsing, search, and downloading functionalities for integration with desktop software
• Administrative dashboard with granular access controls for content moderation and user management

• Payment gateway integration (Stripe) for subscription transactions
• Tax calculation service (TaxJar) for accurate tax compliance
• Media processing system (Mux) for generating and managing media previews
• Content search service (Algolia) for rapid filtering and discovery
• API endpoints for desktop application integration

• Search response times under 6 milliseconds for optimal user experience
• System scalability to support over 1 million assets and high concurrent user load
• Secure handling of payment and personal data adhering to PCI DSS standards
• High availability and uptime to ensure reliable access for users
• Ease of content upload, tagging, and moderation to facilitate ongoing library growth

By implementing this modern, high-performance content library platform, the client aims to significantly enhance user engagement, with faster search results and improved content browsing. The streamlined subscription process is expected to boost subscription growth and retention. Automating media previews and integrating with existing desktop tools will reduce operational overhead and improve user experience. Overall, these improvements are projected to increase content downloads, expand customer base, and support scalable growth across the company's offerings.