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I need a full-stack developer to craft a custom-built news portal that mirrors the structure and ease of use of Mongabay Brasil while adding dedicated spaces for News, Legislation, and Public Competitions. The stack is already defined: React on the front end and a Node.js back end. From the editor’s side everything must feel like a lightweight CMS—upload an article, assign it to the right section, hit publish, and see it go live instantly. Each new publication should trigger an automatic email to every subscriber on the list without any extra clicks from the editor. Theme styling should follow modern newsroom aesthetics but remain fully customizable, so future brand tweaks are painless. Key deliverables • Responsive React front end with three clearly separated content sections • Node.js (Express or similar) API, wired to a database you recommend for articles, users, and subscriptions • Simple, secure admin dashboard that lets an editor create, edit, schedule, and archive posts • Automated email alert system (SendGrid, Nodemailer or an equivalent you are comfortable with) fired on every new post • Deployment and basic documentation for hand-off so I can manage hosting, backups, and minor tweaks myself I’m looking for clean, well-commented code and a short walkthrough once everything is live. If you have previous newsroom or content-heavy site experience, that’s a plus—feel free to share links in your proposal.
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With over 15 years of experience as a full-stack developer, I have successfully built and launched numerous websites and applications, including content-heavy platforms like WordPress and Laravel. As the Co-Founder & CTO of usatechsoft, I pride myself on delivering clean, scalable solutions that not only meet the client's expectations but also provide long-term value. Using my expertise in React.js and Node.js, I can craft a customized news portal for you that emulates the structure and functionality of Mongabay Brasil while incorporating dedicated spaces for News, Legislation, and Public Competitions. The CMS backend will be user-friendly yet powerful enough to manage articles effectively: create, edit, schedule, archive posts - all with ease. With chosen database recommendations for robustness such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, we can ensure efficient data management for articles, users, and subscriptions. One area where my experience sets me apart is the automated email alert system. I’ve successfully built it using multiple platforms like SendGrid or Nodemailer to trigger automatic emails to subscribers on every new post without adding any burden on editors' tasks. My aim is not just to complete your project but also ensure that you have all required knowhow as an admin from deployment to hosting to managing minor changes yourself. Choose a seasoned professional who goes beyond coding - let's build a cutting-edge news portal together!
$500 USD in 12 days
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Hello, I'm Elias, a Miami-based senior software engineer with 20 years of experience in full-stack development. I have a strong background in creating customized web applications and understand that your main goal is to build a news portal that mirrors a specific structure while providing an intuitive user experience. I've developed similar systems where the focus was on secure architecture, responsive UI, and maintainability. My approach to your project would involve these phases: 1) Understand the business workflow and technical requirements. 2) Design the user experience and architecture. 3) Develop the core features and API integrations. 4) Test everything thoroughly before launch. 5) Deploy and provide post-launch support. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1) What specific features do you envision for user personalization in the news portal? 2) Are there any particular third-party APIs you plan to integrate for news aggregation? 3) How do you envision managing user roles and permissions for content submission? I've built similar systems before, and while most of my projects were completed under NDA, I would be happy to discuss the architecture and features in detail. Additionally, I can ensure a scalable architecture that will grow with your needs.
$500 USD in 5 days
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With experience in developing custom news portals and expertise in React and Node.js, I understand your need for a seamless, user-friendly CMS like Mongabay Brasil. Can I ensure a smooth workflow by integrating the required functionalities and automating subscriber alerts? How do you envision the scalability of the platform as your audience grows? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$310 USD in 10 days
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8.5

Hello, I’d be glad to build your customized news portal with a responsive React frontend and structured Node.js backend. I can implement the News, Legislation, and Public Competitions sections, a lightweight editor dashboard, scheduling and archiving, subscriber notifications, and secure database-backed content management. I’ll also provide deployment support, clean documentation, and a walkthrough for future maintenance. A useful improvement would be role-based editor permissions to keep publishing workflows secure. Check out my portfolio here:- https://www.freelancer.com/u/installerpoint Best Regards, Muhammad Adeel
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, You’re not just building a news site, you’re creating an editorial workflow where publishing must be effortless, section structure must stay clear, and subscriber alerts must happen reliably without adding work for editors. I can build the React frontend and Node.js backend around that goal, with dedicated News, Legislation, and Public Competitions sections, a secure lightweight CMS, scheduling and archiving, responsive newsroom styling, and automated email delivery through SendGrid or Nodemailer. My PHP experience also helps when integrating hosting environments or future content migrations, while JavaScript and HTML will keep the interface maintainable and flexible for later branding changes. I’ll recommend the database based on hosting and growth needs, implement the API and permissions carefully, then handle deployment, documentation, backups guidance, and a walkthrough for your team. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. We can begin by defining the editorial roles, publication states, and subscription flow, then move through the portal in clear milestones. Should subscribers receive every new article, or be able to choose alerts for News, Legislation, and Public Competitions separately? Best regards, Asad Which publishing and subscription rules should the portal support, for example, scheduled posts, editor approvals, unsubscribe hand
$750 USD in 14 days
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Hello, I’d be glad to build your customized news portal with a responsive React frontend and maintainable Node.js API. I can structure the platform around News, Legislation, and Public Competitions, with a lightweight editor dashboard for creating, scheduling, publishing, and archiving content. The system can include secure authentication, a suitable database for articles and subscriptions, and automated subscriber notifications through SendGrid or Nodemailer. I’ll also focus on reusable theme components so future branding changes remain simple. Deployment documentation, backup guidance, and a concise live walkthrough will be included. A useful improvement would be adding role-based editor permissions to support future newsroom growth. Regards Muhammad
$250 USD in 9 days
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O ponto que mais quebra em portais assim é o disparo de e-mail a cada publicação: se o envio for feito na hora do clique em "publicar", uma lista grande trava o painel e o editor fica esperando, e uma falha no meio pode mandar e-mail duplicado ou nenhum. Por isso eu faria o publish só marcar o artigo e enfileirar o envio em background (fila com workers), disparando em lotes pelo SendGrid, com idempotência por artigo para que ninguém receba o mesmo alerta duas vezes — o editor clica e segue trabalhando. A stack seria React no front com as três seções (Notícias, Legislação, Concursos) como categorias de um mesmo modelo, Node/Express e PostgreSQL para artigos, usuários e assinaturas, com agendamento de posts via job programado. O tema fica com tokens de cor e tipografia num só lugar, para ajustes de marca sem mexer no código. Entrego por módulos — primeiro o CMS e a publicação, depois o e-mail automático — cada etapa testada, então você paga só pelo que já funciona. Em vez de mandar links soltos, prefiro montar a home e a tela de publicação para você avaliar direto. Posso começar imediatamente.
$250 USD in 1 day
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I’d structure the React portal around the Mongabay Brasil-style newsroom layout, with News, Legislation, and Public Competitions as distinct sections while keeping the theme settings easy to adjust later. The editor dashboard will handle article creation, section assignment, scheduling, editing, publishing, and archiving without touching code. I’ll deliver the responsive React frontend, secure Node.js/Express API, PostgreSQL data model for articles, users, and subscribers, plus SendGrid-powered alerts triggered automatically when a post goes live. I’ll also deploy the portal and provide concise setup/backup notes and a short hand-off walkthrough. The complete working portal and deployment will be ready in 4 days. Should subscriber emails be sent for scheduled posts at their publication time, or only for posts published manually? Muhammad Saad
$250 USD in 4 days
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Hi there, I have read and understood the project details. You need a custom news portal inspired by Mongabay Brasil’s structure and usability, with dedicated News, Legislation, and Public Competitions sections, plus a lightweight editorial workflow where content can be published quickly without technical steps. I’ll build the frontend in React with a responsive newsroom-focused UI and a Node.js/Express API backed by PostgreSQL for structured articles, users, categories, and subscriptions. The admin dashboard will support creating, editing, scheduling, publishing and archiving posts, with role-based access and secure authentication. I’ll also integrate SendGrid or an equivalent service so publishing a new article automatically triggers subscriber notifications. Would you like the three sections to share the same article structure, or will Legislation and Public Competitions require additional fields, filters, or document attachments? I can handle the complete development, database/API architecture, deployment, testing, and handover documentation. I’ll keep the code modular and well documented so future design changes and content management remain straightforward. Share any reference screens or existing content structure, and I can confirm the milestones, timeline, and fixed project price. Cheers, Rabia Shaikh
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hello!, I am a US-based senior software engineer, and I’d love to help build your custom news portal. What stands out to me is that this is not just a standard news site. You need a fast, clean, custom portal that mirrors the structure and ease of an established publisher, while still being easy for your team to manage. That usually means getting the content flow, layout, performance, and admin experience right from the start. My approach would be: 1. Define the article structure, categories, and publishing workflow 2. Build a responsive front end with clear navigation and strong readability 3. Develop the backend, database, CMS/admin tools, and API layer 4. Add SEO, performance tuning, and email/newsletter integration if needed 5. Test everything carefully so it launches smoothly I’m detail-focused, so I’ll make sure the portal is practical to maintain and ready to scale later. Relevant work I’ve done includes: - a local publishing portal for a regional media group - a content-heavy knowledge site for a SaaS company - an editorial-style site for a niche sports brand - a custom article platform with subscription and email capture Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. Do you want a fully custom CMS, or should I customize an existing framework? 2. Which launch features matter most: categories, search, featured stories, author profiles, or newsletter signup? 3.
$600 USD in 3 days
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When a project requires a smooth blend of content management and user engagement, the real challenge often lie in creating an intuitive and responsive experience. I understand that you want a news portal that not only functions efectively but also looks modern and is easy to manage. To tackle this, I propose the following phases: Planning and design: Collaborate on layout and features to match your vision. Development phase: Build the React front end and Node.js API in a staging environment. Testing and integration: make sure all components work together without affecting your live site. Deployment and documentation: Launch the site with a walkthrough for your management. I will implement the automated email system to notify subscribers instantly upon publication, without disrupting any existing services. Are there specific branding assets you would like to incorporate into the design? Rajavel
$579 USD in 7 days
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Hello I can build your custom news portal using React and Node.js to deliver the clean layout and smooth performance of Mongabay Brasil. I will develop a streamlined, intuitive CMS dashboard with instant publishing across your dedicated sections (News, Legislation, and Public Competitions), integrated with automated email dispatch workflows for every new post. Do you already have a preferred transactional email service (like SendGrid or AWS SES) for the automated alerts? Best regards, Giáp Văn Hưng
$359 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I went through your project details and understand what you're looking to achieve. I'd be interested in working with you on this. Based on the requirements you've shared, I can handle the project from start to completion while keeping the work aligned with your expectations, timeline, and desired outcome. My approach is straightforward: first, I'll make sure the requirements and expected deliverables are clear. Then I'll complete the work in structured stages, share progress along the way, incorporate your feedback, and deliver the final work after everything has been reviewed. Before we begin, I have a couple of questions about your requirements that will help me understand the scope more accurately. Feel free to message me so we can discuss the details and determine the best way to move forward. Best regards, Anum
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I can start immediately and build a custom news portal with a lightweight CMS workflow for editors. You’ll get a responsive React front end with three separated sections (News, Legislation, Public Competitions) and a Node.js (Express) API backed by a database I’ll recommend for articles, users, and subscriptions. My approach: I’ll design the data model for section-based content, implement an admin dashboard for create/edit/schedule/archive, and wire publishing to instantly update the storefront. For subscribers, every new post will trigger an automated email using SendGrid (or Nodemailer if you prefer), fired without editor clicks. I’ll keep the code clean and well-commented, add secure auth for the admin, and include deployment steps plus basic documentation for your hosting, backups, and minor tweaks. A few quick questions: 1. Do you want editors to schedule posts (future publish) or only immediate publish? 2. How should subscriptions be collected and verified (manual list import, sign-up form, or both)? Ready to finalize the project and budget.
$650 USD in 30 days
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Hi! My name is Marjan and I'm here to offer you my services as a skilled applicant with over a decade of experience working on Freelancer.com. I believe I am the best fit candidate for this project due to my extensive experience; I would like to have a discussion to get to know that we both are on the same page. Once the scope will be locked, I will start working on it right away.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Email marketing in the skills list usually gets added at the end of a project. For a news portal it's closer to the middle, since the newsletter list is often the only audience you actually own. A news portal is a read-heavy app, so TTFB and image delivery decide whether people come back. That's a design constraint I'd set before writing templates, not something bolted on after launch. At Allrites I took page load from over four seconds to sub-second, mostly caching strategy and asset handling rather than a rewrite. Server and storage tuning on another platform cut $40k a year in hosting, which matters when you're shipping a lot of media. Comfortable in PHP with Laravel, plus the Postgres and Redis layer behind it. Not the only way to build it, but it's what I'd default to when the code needs to stay maintainable after you own it. At $250 to $750 fixed I'd want to scope this as a working MVP with the performance budget baked in from day one, then grow from there. What traffic are you expecting, roughly?
$250 USD in 7 days
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I understand, we can build the news portal with React and Node.js, keeping the frontend fast and easy to navigate while giving editors a simple CMS style dashboard. We’ll structure News, Legislation, and Public Competitions as separate sections, with article creation, scheduling, editing, archiving, and instant publishing from the admin panel. We’ll also integrate automated subscriber emails, responsive layouts, secure authentication, database management, deployment, and clear handoff documentation. 1. Do you want articles to support rich media such as image galleries, video embeds, and downloadable documents? 2. Should scheduled posts automatically publish and trigger subscriber emails at the selected time? 3. Do you need multiple editor roles with different permissions, or will there be one admin level initially?
$400 USD in 7 days
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A newsroom portal succeeds when editors can publish News, Legislation, and Public Competitions in seconds, subscribers receive reliable alerts, and the public site stays fast as content grows. The real risk is coupling the editor workflow, email fan-out, and article data so one failed notification cannot delay publication. I would build the responsive React front end around clear section routes; reusable article and subscription components, and accessible mobile layouts. A Node.js/Express API would separate articles, users, subscriptions, scheduling, and archive state in a database selected for the expected publishing volume. The admin dashboard would support create, edit, schedule, archive, preview, and publish actions with validation and role-safe access. Publication would enqueue SendGrid or Nodemailer delivery, record each result, retry transient failures, and keep the editor response immediate. FieldCore AI demonstrates disciplined document and data pipelines, while L'invite shows a production analytics interface over more than 100 PostgreSQL tables on a platform handling over 1M API calls monthly. I can keep the visual language close to Mongabay Brasil while making themes easy to change later. Which database and email provider do you prefer, and should scheduling use the server timezone or the editor-selected timezone? Bid amount, milestones, weekly allocation, and delivery period will be discussed and finalized after scope clarification, preferably on a short call.
$500 USD in 10 days
6.7
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Hi, I can build your custom news portal with React and a Node.js API, structured cleanly for News, Legislation, and Public Competitions. I’ll make the editor side feel like a lightweight CMS, with publish, schedule, archive, and instant live updates. I’ll also set up automatic subscriber emails on every new post, plus a modern, customizable newsroom theme and a secure admin dashboard. You’ll get clean code, documentation, and a short live walkthrough for easy hand-off. Regards, Parvesh M.
$250 USD in 21 days
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Hi, I'm Denis, a full-stack developer who's built several content-heavy platforms with similar editorial workflows. I understand your vision—a news portal where editors work fast and subscribers stay informed without manual intervention. The core challenge is making the editorial experience frictionless while keeping the backend reliable. You need an intuitive admin interface for non-technical editors, a responsive front end with three distinct content sections, and automated email notifications on publish. I've worked on comparable systems where content management, permissions, and subscriber notifications work seamlessly together. The key is structuring the database and API so publishing is genuinely one action. Here's my approach: First, we'll align on database schema and plan API endpoints around your workflow. Then I'll build the React front end with clearly separated section views and responsive design. The admin dashboard will be straightforward—create, edit, schedule, and publish buttons that work intuitively. For emails, I'll integrate SendGrid or Nodemailer, triggering automatically on publish. Finally, we'll deploy and I'll document everything for independent management. Two technical considerations: Email reliability requires proper error handling and logging for failed send retries. Scheduling also matters—whether posts go live instantly or at a set time affects implementation. Before building, let's clarify your editorial workflow. Do posts go live instant
$250 USD in 5 days
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