Private Customer Area with BuddyPress

Briefing for BuddyPress Development Project Scope The goal is to build a secure and private Customer Area using BuddyPress for The Website. This platform must include all necessary functionalities equivalent to those available in WP Customer Area (including premium features) but implemented with BuddyPress plugins and customizations. The solution must be secure, scalable, and fully customizable using Elementor. Designfocus • We misuse Buddypress to create Customer Areas • Most Groups (=Teams) will have between 3 to 10 members • Minimaze focus on creating several groups / being members of other groups.. • Focus on documents (uipload/download) • Communication with collegues / other teammembers Plugins installed: • Elementor Pro • Buddypress • Buddypress documents • BuddyBuilderPro Key deliverables: • Private workspaces (hidden Group (=Team)s) for each Team. • Secure document storage outside public_html. • Full role-based functionality, including activity feeds, notifications, and private messaging. • Responsive design using Elementor for all pages. ________________________________________ Flow and Pages 1. General Layout • Toolbar: o Always visible, regardless of login status. o Dynamic content:  Non-logged-in users: Login and Call-to-Action links (e.g., Learn More, Sign Up).  Logged-in users: Profile, Group (=Team)s, Notifications, Documents, and Logout. • Sidebar Navigation: o Role-specific links for Customers, Partners, and Admins. o Accessible only after login. ________________________________________ 2. Registration and Onboarding • Page 1: Registration o URL: /register (Elementor template). o Registration fields:  User Role (e.g., Customer, Partner, Other).  Team Information (Name, Industry, Size).  Required agreement to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. o Email verification setup. • Page 2: Account Activation o URL: /activate (Elementor template). o Confirmation and welcome message. • Page 3: Welcome Page o URL: /welcome (Elementor template). o Introduction to platform features:  Private Group (=Team) (Team Workspace).  Document Management.  Messaging and Collaboration Tools. ________________________________________ 3. Hidden Group (=Team)s (Private Team Workspaces) • Group (=Team) Features: o Each Group (=Team) corresponds to a Team workspace. o Group (=Team)s must be:  Hidden: Not listed in public directories.  Private: Accessible only by Group (=Team) members or admins. o Group (=Team)-specific features:  Activity Feed: Collaboration updates, notifications, and discussions.  Member List: All members within the Team workspace.  Document Management: Upload, share, and access Team-specific files. • Page 4: Group (=Team) Dashboard o URL: /Group (=Team)s/[Group (=Team)-name] (Elementor template). o Displays:  Group (=Team) Activity Feed.  Shared Documents.  Group (=Team) Members. • Page 5: Group (=Team) Administration o URL: /Group (=Team)-admin (Elementor template). o Manage:  Group (=Team) Memberships.  Permissions for document access.  Notifications and announcements. ________________________________________ 4. Document Management • Secure Document Storage: o Documents uploaded in Group (=Team)s or via user profiles must be:  Stored securely in a folder outside public_html.  Accessible only by authorized users. o Ensure compliance with platform security standards. o Include functionality for versioning and logging file access. • Page 6: Document Area o URL: /documents (Elementor template). o Features:  Centralized repository for user documents.  Group (=Team)-specific document access control.  Upload, download, and organize files. • Page 7: Document Sharing o URL: /Group (=Team)s/[Group (=Team)-name]/documents (Elementor template). o Team-wide document sharing interface. ________________________________________ 5. Activity and Collaboration • Page 8: Activity Feed o URL: /activity (Elementor template). o Aggregated activity feed:  Personal activity.  Group (=Team)-specific updates.  Notifications for mentions or document changes. • Page 9: Connections o URL: /connections (Elementor template). o Manage friend or connection requests. ________________________________________ 6. Messaging and Notifications • Page 10: Private Messaging o URL: /messages (Elementor template). o Features:  One-on-one messaging.  Group (=Team) messaging.  Message attachments. • Page 11: Notifications o URL: /notifications (Elementor template). o Centralized notifications for:  Group (=Team) activity.  Document uploads or edits.  Messages or mentions. ________________________________________ 7. User Profiles • Page 12: Profile Page o URL: /profile/[username] (Elementor template). o User-specific data:  Personal Info (Bio, avatar, and contact links).  Group (=Team) Memberships.  Activity History. • Page 13: Edit Profile o URL: /profile/edit (Elementor template). o Update personal details and preferences. ________________________________________ 8. Admin Dashboard • Page 14: Admin Dashboard o URL: /admin-dashboard (Elementor template). o Features:  Overview of platform activity.  Management of Group (=Team)s and memberships.  Monitor document uploads and access logs. ________________________________________ 9. Help and Support • Page 15: Help Center o URL: /help (Elementor template). o Tutorials, FAQs, and support contact form. ________________________________________ Technical Specifications 1. Hidden Group (=Team)s: o Group (=Team)s must be private and hidden by default. o Membership determines access to Group (=Team) activities, documents, and messaging. 2. Secure Document Handling: o Documents stored in a folder outside public_html. o Implement BuddyPress Documents for document management and permissions. o Include encryption and secure file access. o Log all file uploads, downloads, and edits. 3. Elementor-Based Design: o All pages and components must be built in Elementor. o Use Elementor Pro for advanced features (e.g., dynamic content, responsive design). 4. Toolbar: o Always visible with role-based content:  Login links for non-logged-in users.  Profile, Group (=Team)s, Notifications, and Logout for logged-in users. ________________________________________ Design Considerations • Branding: o Colors: #003F70 (dark blue), #004B83 (lighter blue), and #ffffff (white). o Typography: Clean and professional fonts. • Responsiveness: o Ensure all pages work seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. ________________________________________ Timeline • Development: [Insert Start Date] - [Insert End Date]. • Testing and Review: [Insert Date]. • Launch: [Insert Date]. ________________________________________ Deliverables 1. Fully functional customer area using BuddyPress with all pages built in Elementor. 2. Hidden Group (=Team)s (Team-specific workspaces) with private activity feeds and document sharing. 3. Secure document storage outside public_html, with proper access control. 4. Always-visible toolbar with dynamic role-based content. 5. Comprehensive admin dashboard for Group (=Team) and document management.