SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Monthly Monthly Classified Custom Locations: Allow users to specify custom locations for their ads by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR
Task: Analyze Current Ad Placement Systems and Plan Integration of the Custom Location Feature
Objective:
To evaluate the existing classified ad placement systems and develop an integration plan for the custom location feature, ensuring that users can specify custom locations for their ads. This feature is based on the SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5: SayPro Monthly Classified Custom Locations initiative and will be implemented under the SayPro Classified Office in coordination with SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR.
Step-by-Step Breakdown of Tasks
1. Research & Analysis of Current Ad Placement Systems
🔹 Review Existing System Functionality:
- Identify how locations are currently assigned in the classified system.
- Analyze whether users can currently select predefined locations or if any manual location entry is available.
- Examine how location-based searches are performed by users.
🔹 Evaluate System Limitations:
- Identify challenges or missing features in the current setup.
- Determine whether existing features support dynamic custom locations or need modifications.
- Assess compatibility with third-party map APIs (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, etc.).
🔹 Compare With Industry Best Practices:
- Research classified ad platforms that offer custom location selection (e.g., Craigslist, OLX, Gumtree).
- Note user-friendly features from these platforms that could be integrated into SayPro’s system.
2. Define Requirements for the Custom Location Feature
🔹 User Needs & Functionalities:
- Users should be able to enter a specific location manually.
- Option to select locations via a map interface or dropdown.
- Ability to save frequently used locations for quicker ad posting.
- Integration with geolocation for auto-detection of current location.
🔹 Technical Considerations:
- Database changes required to store custom locations.
- Front-end UI modifications to allow users to enter/select locations.
- API integration for mapping services and location verification.
- Testing for accuracy and performance optimization.
3. Develop an Integration Plan
🔹 Plan Custom Location Feature Implementation:
- Define a phased development approach (Prototype → Testing → Final Integration).
- Identify required resources (developers, UI/UX designers, API specialists).
- Set up timelines and milestones for feature rollout.
🔹 Coordinate With Relevant SayPro Teams:
- SayPro Classified Office: Ensure seamless integration within classified ad workflows.
- SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR: Align with marketing strategies to promote the new feature.
- Development Team: Define technical requirements and API selection.
🔹 Draft Initial System Modifications Document:
- Outline necessary database updates for custom location storage.
- Detail changes to the ad submission interface to accommodate location entry.
- Define criteria for testing accuracy and efficiency of location-based searches.
4. Create an Initial Prototype and Conduct Testing
🔹 Prototype Features:
- Basic manual location entry.
- Location selection via dropdown or search field.
- Mapping tool integration (if feasible in the first phase).
🔹 Testing Criteria:
- Ensure locations entered are correctly saved and retrieved.
- Validate location-based searches return relevant ads.
- Test UI usability for non-technical users.
🔹 Feedback & Adjustments:
- Collect feedback from a test group.
- Identify necessary improvements before full-scale development.
Deliverables for the Week
✅ Current Ad Placement System Analysis Report
✅ Custom Location Feature Requirement Document
✅ Integration Plan Document (Phased Approach & Milestones)
✅ Prototype Demo & Preliminary Test Results
By completing these tasks, SayPro will lay the groundwork for an improved classified ad system, enabling users to specify custom locations efficiently.
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