SayPro Tasks to Be Done for the Period – Week 1

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

1. Initiate Updates to the Location Database

Updating the location database is crucial for ensuring accurate and efficient location-based ad placements in the SayPro Classifieds system. The following tasks need to be completed:

1.1. Review Existing Location Data

• Conduct an audit of the current location database to identify outdated or missing locations.
• Check for inconsistencies in location names, duplicate entries, or incorrect formatting.
• Verify if current locations align with SayPro’s geographical coverage and business strategy.

1.2. Research & Gather New Location Data

• Collect new location data from official geographic and mapping sources.
• Standardize location names to match industry best practices.
• Incorporate commonly used names and alternative spellings to enhance user searchability.

1.3. Implement Database Structure Enhancements

• Modify the database schema to support additional location attributes (e.g., subregions, zip codes, GPS coordinates).
• Ensure database indexing is optimized for fast searches and filtering.

1.4. Integrate Custom Location Input

• Enable users to manually enter custom locations if their preferred location is not listed.
• Implement validation rules to prevent incorrect or misleading location entries.
• Develop a verification process to approve user-submitted locations.

1.5. Test & Deploy Database Updates

• Perform database testing to ensure new locations are correctly stored and retrieved.
• Fix any detected bugs or inconsistencies before deployment.
• Roll out database updates in a staged manner to prevent disruptions.

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2. Design the User Interface for Custom Location Selection

A well-designed user interface (UI) will enhance the user experience when selecting or adding custom locations for their ads. The design phase will involve:

2.1. UI/UX Research & Wireframing

• Analyze competitors and industry standards for location selection interfaces.
• Create wireframes for different UI elements, including dropdowns, search fields, and interactive maps.
• Gather feedback from key stakeholders before proceeding to development.

2.2. Develop Interactive Location Selection Features

• Implement a search bar with predictive text to help users find locations quickly.
• Add a map-based selection tool to allow users to pinpoint their exact location.
• Enable filtering by region, city, or district to streamline location selection.

2.3. Customize UI for User-Submitted Locations

• Design an intuitive input field where users can enter custom locations.
• Provide real-time validation and suggestions based on existing locations.
• Display a confirmation message when a custom location is successfully added.

2.4. Ensure Mobile Responsiveness & Accessibility

• Optimize the UI for mobile users, ensuring ease of navigation and input.
• Implement accessibility features, including screen reader compatibility and high-contrast mode.

2.5. Conduct User Testing & Refinements

• Perform A/B testing with different UI designs to determine the most user-friendly version.
• Gather feedback from test users and make necessary refinements.
• Ensure the final UI is smooth, responsive, and fully functional.

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3. Coordination & Deployment Strategy

• Assign tasks to SayPro Classified Office developers and UI designers.
• Set milestones for weekly progress checks and reporting.
• Prepare training materials and documentation for internal use.
• Ensure the updates are aligned with SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR’s strategic objectives.
• Schedule a soft launch for internal review before making the feature publicly available.

By the end of Week 1, SayPro should have a structured and enhanced location database, along with a well-designed UI prototype for custom location selection.