Author: chris.xflux

In the world of tech hiring, the “signal-to-noise” ratio is broken. Clients are often buried under piles of resumes that look identical on paper, while talented developers struggle to stand out in a sea of keyword-stuffed profiles. I decided to solve this by building a High-Signal Matchmaking Engine. It isn’t just matching “React” to “React”— it is…

For an Extreme Beta (closed demo), the homepage should focus on clarity, high-trust signals, and immediate value. Since we have “no platform fees” for clients and a “Point Ecosystem” for talents, the copy needs to explain these unique mechanics quickly before the user loses interest. 1. Hero Section (The “Hook”) Goal: In 5 seconds, tell…

From a UX perspective, Magic Links (ML) create a “Unified Entry” experience. There is no traditional “Sign Up” vs. “Sign In” toggle; there is only “Enter your email.” However, while the entrance is the same, the redirect logic behind the scenes must be different to ensure a smooth user journey. 1. The “Unified Entry” UX…

1. Updated Core Objective (MVP Priority) The primary objective is to facilitate the “Idempotent Testing of GitHub Integration.” * The Goal: With one click, an admin must be able to “forget” a talent’s GitHub connection entirely. 2. Technical Standard: The “GitHub Purge” Logic When resetting a GitHub connection, the backend must remove specific data points…

By making applications a scarce resource earned through proof of work, we naturally attract high-quality talent and protect the clients’ time. 1. Depth-Based Earning (Vetting Tiers) Don’t just reward the connection; reward the quality of what is found. This encourages talent to polish their profiles before joining. 2. The “Quality Feedback Loop” (Refund Mechanic) To…

1. Time Tracking is the Industry Standard For hourly jobs, the “deliverable” is literally the freelancer’s time. Because time is invisible, platforms use tracking to make it tangible and auditable. 2. The Standard “Hourly Milestone” Workflow In a non-escrow, Direct Pay model, the flow almost always follows this weekly rhythm: Phase Day Action Logging Mon…