The main goal of the project is to create a content curation website in REACT for the web publishing company Crow Report. This website will serve as a platform for aggregating, organizing, and presenting content from various sources in a user-friendly and engaging manner. The website should provide value to users by offering them a curated selection of high-quality content based on their interests and preferences. A membership program will be developed so users and save preferences, favorites etc. A video of similar sites will be provided upon matching for reference purposes.

Project Plan: Content Curation Website for Crow Report

Project Goal:

Create a content curation website for Crow Report, serving as a platform for aggregating, organizing, and presenting high-quality content from various sources in a user-friendly and engaging manner. The website will offer curated content based on user interests and preferences, with a membership program allowing users to save preferences and favorites.

Student Deliverables:

1. Source code for the website, with automated live updating of content from multiple sources.

2. Sales and marketing program in PDF format for display ads and sponsorships (e.g., Google Ads).

3. Digital marketing plan in PDF format for site promotion on social media, including sponsored ads and cost analysis.

Tasks for Students:

1. Research and Analysis:

  - Research target audience demographics, content consumption habits, and preferences.

  - Analyze competitor websites and identify best practices in content curation and presentation.

2. User Interface Design:

  - Develop a user-friendly interface for content aggregation and presentation.

  - Design consistent page layouts for the website to maintain a cohesive look and feel.

3. Content Recommendation and Personalization:

  - Implement algorithms for content recommendation based on user preferences and browsing history.

  - Develop features for personalization, allowing users to customize their content feed.

4. Usability Testing:

  - Test the website for usability across different devices and browsers.

  - Gather feedback from test users to identify areas for improvement in user experience.

5. Content Moderation and Quality Control:

  - Create a system for content moderation to ensure the quality and relevance of curated content.

  - Implement tools for users to report inappropriate content and provide feedback.

6. Customization Tools:

  - Provide users with tools to customize their content preferences, save favorites, and manage their membership settings.

Support for Students:

- Provide guidance and mentorship throughout the project duration.

- Offer assistance with technical challenges and troubleshooting.

- Review and provide feedback on project milestones and deliverables.

- Facilitate access to resources and tools necessary for project completion.

Skills and Technologies:

- Web development and design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.).

- User experience (UX) design principles and best practices.

- Content curation and recommendation algorithms.

- Quality assurance and testing methodologies.

- Understanding of user behavior and preferences online.

- Researching and analyzing the target audience and their content consumption habits.

- Developing a user-friendly interface for content aggregation and presentation.

- Implementing algorithms for content recommendation and personalization.

- Testing the website for usability and performance.

- Creating a system for content moderation and quality control.

- Providing tools for users to customize their content preferences and settings.

I will provide as much of my time as I can!

Once the project is completed, however, I would be interested in possibly having students continue with paid work.