Find Me – A Social Networking Platform

Introduction

The primary goal of FindMe is to help small businesses build an online presence and connect directly with customers through a community-oriented social platform. Vendors can showcase their products, interact with customers, and manage orders, while customers can browse offerings, place orders, and communicate with vendors—all within a single, integrated system.

Features

For Vendors

• Profile Creation & Verification: Vendors can register and get verified by the admin before listing their products.
• Product Management: Add, update, or delete products in the vendor's storefront.
• Order Management: View and manage customer orders efficiently.
• Customer Interaction: Direct chat with customers for order discussions and inquiries.

For Customers

• User Registration & Login: Customers can create accounts and log in to browse products.
• Product Discovery: Search for products based on categories and vendors.
• Order Placement: Seamless order placement with real-time updates.
• Review & Ratings: Provide feedback on vendors and products.

For Admin

• Vendor Verification: Review and approve vendor registrations.
• User Management: Monitor and manage platform users.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Backend: Python Django
• Database: MongoDB

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/find-me.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd find-me

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Django server:

   python manage.py runserver

5. Access the platform in your browser at http://127.0.0.1:8000/

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Please submit issues and pull requests via GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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