Technical Description of the Auction Platform Project for Storage Units

Project Overview

Development of a comprehensive web platform for conducting online auctions of storage units based on WordPress and WooCommerce using the premium plugin YITH WooCommerce Auctions.

1. BACKEND DEVELOPMENT

1.1 WooCommerce Setup and Auction Integration

Components:

• Installation and configuration of YITH WooCommerce Auctions Premium (license $149.99 - paid by the client)
• Basic installation of WooCommerce
• Payment system integration
• Configuration of product attributes
• Creation of custom post types for bids
• Setup of live bidding system
• Development of email notification system
• Automatic invoice generation

1.2 Commission System

Custom development of a dual commission structure (17% + 17%):

Functionality:

• Integration of seller's commission (17% withheld from the seller)
• Automation of buyer's premium commission (17% added to the final price)
• Dynamic commission calculator in real-time
• Dashboard with commission reporting
• Automatic calculation of GST on all commissions
• Transparent display of all commissions during bidding
• Detailed invoice generation with commission breakdown

1.3 Auction Listings Page

Functionality:

• Advanced filtering system:
  • By location
  • By storage unit size
  • By price range
  • By auction date
• Toggle between grid and list view
• Integration of interactive map
• Search by radius from a specified point
• Functionality to save search queries
• Quick preview cards for units
• Pagination of results
• Multiple sorting options

1.4 Auction Detail Page

Functionality:

• Full integration with YITH auction system
• Real-time bidding interface
• Setup of proxy bidding - automatic bid increase
• Buy-now functionality
• Image gallery with zoom feature
• Countdown timer until auction ends
• Display of bid history
• Tabs with detailed information about the unit
• Map with warehouse location
• Algorithm for recommending similar units

1.5 Buyer Registration and Authorization

Functionality:

• Setup of user account management in WordPress
• Registration system with mandatory email verification
• Integration of SMS verification
• Payment verification (live payment for confirmation)
• Social media login options (Google/Facebook)
• Password recovery system
• Tracking acceptance of user agreement

1.6 Buyer Dashboard

Functionality:

• Monitoring active bids in real-time
• Management of won auctions
• Watchlist functionality
• History of all payments
• Profile editing
• Notification settings (email, SMS)
• Display of buyer's commission information
• Support contact form

1.7 Seller Registration and Authorization

Functionality:

• Setup of seller account management in WordPress
• Registration system with email verification
• Integration of SMS verification
• Social media login options (Google/Facebook)
• Password recovery system
• Tracking acceptance of user agreement

1.8 Seller/Warehouse Dashboard

Functionality:

• Ability to create and publish auctions
• Management of account finances
• Editing of warehouse profile
• Support contact form
• History of payments and commissions
• Notification settings

1.9 Storage Landing Page

Functionality:

• Management of warehouse profile and information
• Display of all available storage units
• Description of warehouse policies and rules
• Detailed information about location
• Contact details

1.10 CMS and WordPress Setup

Components:

• Deployment on staging server
• Configuration of Content Editor via ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)
• Creation and setup of header/footer
• Setup of navigation menus
• Integration of Google Analytics for analytics
• Integration of social media

1.11 Home Page

Functionality:

• Hero banner with rotation of current auctions
• Integration of live countdown timers
• Dynamic grid of selected units
• Section "How It Works"
• Widget for upcoming auctions calendar
• Location-based search functionality
• Showcase of partner warehouses
• Customer feedback management system
• Newsletter subscription form

1.12 About Us Page

Functionality:

• Management of company information
• Description of platform advantages
• Explanation of how storage auctions work
• Section on legal compliance and licenses
• Profiles of team members
• Trust badges

1.13 How It Works Page

Functionality:

• Step-by-step guide for buyers
• Step-by-step guide for sellers
• Integration of video tutorials
• FAQ in accordion format
• Links to related help articles

2. FRONTEND DEVELOPMENT

2.1 Frontend Coding

Technical Requirements:

• Responsive layout of all internal pages
• Cross-browser compatibility (HTML/CSS works on all modern browsers)
• Use of modern libraries
• Progressive Enhancement approach
• React components for dynamic elements

2.2 Bid Pop Up

Functionality:

• Interactive interface for placing bids
• Real-time data validation
• Display of current bid and minimum increment

3. KEY FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Technology Stack:

• CMS: WordPress
• E-commerce: WooCommerce
• Auctions: YITH WooCommerce Auctions Premium
• Content Management: Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React
• Analytics: Google Analytics
• Integrations: Google/Facebook OAuth, SMS service

Main Functionality:

✅ Full-fledged online auction platform
✅ Dual commission system (17% seller + 17% buyer)
✅ Real-time bidding
✅ Proxy bidding (automatic increase)
✅ Advanced search with maps and filters
✅ Separate panels for buyers and sellers
✅ Multi-level verification (email, SMS, payment)
✅ Social login (Google, Facebook)
✅ Responsive design for all devices
✅ Interactive React components

Security:

• Email and SMS verification
• Payment information verification
• Secure transactions
• Compliance with legal requirements

4. CONCLUSION

The project represents a comprehensive platform for conducting online auctions of storage units with an automated commission system, separate interfaces for buyers and sellers, real-time bidding, and full integration with payment systems.

Document with materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10qjgFcyja0L2p8jVkOblpVma8IeoVLR-?usp=sharing