I need a full-featured web platform that supports my trading software-as-a-service. The site will welcome two distinct roles—Admin and Trader—each with their own dashboards, permissions, and workflows. Alongside the core account area, the platform must host comprehensive educational resources (videos, articles, and step-by-step tutorials) and an interactive community forum where traders can post strategies, ask questions, and follow topics. Clean navigation between the learning section, the forum, and the trading tools area is essential so users never feel lost. Security, scalability, and a professional look are non-negotiable. Role-based access should be airtight, separating administrative functions (user oversight, content management, analytics) from the everyday trading experience. I’m happy for you to choose the stack—whether you prefer React + Node, Django, Laravel, or another modern framework—so long as it delivers fast load times and is easy to maintain. Deliverables I’ll use to sign off: • Responsive front-end and back-end code in a Git repo • User authentication with Admin and Trader roles fully tested • Integrated learning hub and forum, both searchable • Clear deployment instructions (Docker or traditional) plus minimal docs for routine admin tasks If you have prior experience building SaaS dashboards, community features, or trading-related platforms, let’s talk specifics and set realistic milestones. PHASE 1 — SaaS FOUNDATION (Week 1) 1️⃣ Tech stack (this is solid & proven) Frontend Next.js (App Router) Tailwind CSS Deployed on Vercel Backend Node.js (API routes OR separate server) PostgreSQL (or Supabase) Hosted on DigitalOcean Auth Email + password JWT tokens Payments Stripe (later) Manual payment first (WhatsApp) 2️⃣ Database schema (simple but powerful) users - id - email - password_hash - created_at licenses - id - user_id - account_number - plan - expiry_date - is_active logs - id - license_id - last_ping - ip This is enough to run a SaaS. PHASE 2 — EA ↔ SERVER LICENSE SYSTEM (MOST IMPORTANT) EA logic (inside MQ4) Your EA will: Read: Account number Broker Send request to: https://api.yoursite.com/verify Server replies: { "status": "ok", "expiry": "2026-06-30" } If: ❌ expired ❌ account mismatch ❌ disabled ➡ EA stops trading immediately MQ4 pseudo-flow OnInit(): if (!VerifyLicense()) return(INIT_FAILED); OnTick(): if (!license_ok) return; With: periodic recheck (every 30–60 mins) no internet → EA pauses safely PHASE 3 — WEBSITE (xaubot-style, but cleaner) Pages you NEED (not optional) 1️⃣ Landing Page What it does Why it survives NY session Risk controls CTA → “Start Trading” 2️⃣ Performance Myfxbook / FXBlue Drawdown shown clearly 3️⃣ Pricing Monthly Quarterly Lifetime (limited) 4️⃣ Dashboard Add MT4 account number See license status Expiry date PHASE 4 — PAYMENT FLOW (don’t overcomplicate) Start like this (smart move) User clicks Buy ↓ WhatsApp opens ↓ You confirm payment ↓ You activate license in admin panel ↓ User runs EA Then later: Stripe webhook → auto activate PHASE 5 — ADMIN PANEL (YOU control everything) You need: Activate / disable users Bind MT4 account Extend expiry Emergency kill switch Example admin actions: “This guy abusing martingale? → Disable” “Promo user → +30 days” PHASE 6 — SECURITY (REAL TALK) Things you must do: Deliver EX4 only Account number binding Server-side expiry Periodic re-validation Obfuscate MQ4 logic Things you should NOT do: Send mq4 Lifetime unlimited access without control Trust frontend-only checks ⏱ REALISTIC TIMELINE Week 1 Next.js site Auth system License DB Manual activation Week 2 EA ↔ API verification Dashboard Admin panel Week 3 Stripe Auto activation Scaling