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Summary

This PR introduces the complete strategic and technical documentation for Projectwise 2026, a platform modernization initiative that pivots from a design-focused directory to a comprehensive marketplace connecting commercial-ready open source software with verified experts and entrepreneurs.

Key Changes

  • Strategic Vision: Documented the evolution from the original 2017 Projectwise (design-focused) to the 2026 version (business-focused), targeting the $600B+ WordPress ecosystem opportunity
  • Platform Architecture: Defined a single Next.js 15 + Payload CMS 3.0 application (revised from two-repo approach) deployed on Vercel with PostgreSQL backend
  • Data Model: Specified complete TypeScript interfaces for core collections including Projects, Ideas, Categories, Experts, Jobs, and Interest Forms
  • Feature Roadmap: Outlined 4-phase launch plan (MVP Directory → Expert Network → Job Board → Operator Dashboard) with specific pages and functionality
  • Content Strategy: Defined approach for 100+ curated projects with automated screenshot capture and GitHub stats integration
  • SEO Strategy: Planned 200+ programmatic pages using category, alternative, license, and use-case templates for organic growth
  • Business Ideas Feature: Added new "Ideas" section showing 300+ business opportunities for each white-label platform (inspired by Ideabrowser's success)
  • Revenue Model: Outlined 5-phase monetization path from free MVP through sponsorships, job board, expert subscriptions, and revenue sharing
  • Launch Plan: Detailed 2-week pre-launch preparation and week-of launch strategy across Product Hunt, HN, Twitter, Reddit, and Dev.to
  • Project Seed List: Curated 100 open source projects across 3 tiers (Tier 1: white-label ready, Tier 2: operator-friendly, Tier 3: technically possible)

Notable Implementation Details

  • Single App Architecture: Payload CMS 3.0 now installs directly into Next.js /app folder, eliminating need for separate backend server and simplifying deployment to Vercel
  • Cost Efficiency: MVP deployable for ~$10/year (domain only) using Vercel free tier, Neon PostgreSQL free tier, and Vercel Blob storage
  • Built-in Auth: Leveraging Payload's native authentication with GitHub OAuth via Auth.js plugin, no separate auth service needed
  • Programmatic SEO: 400-500+ auto-generated pages targeting long-tail keywords for organic growth (following OpenAlternative's proven playbook)
  • Automation: Screenshot capture via ScreenshotOne API, GitHub stats syncing, and contributor profile linking for minimal manual content management

Validation & Inspiration

  • Validated market opportunity through OpenAlternative's success (100k visitors week 1, 1M+ annually, $3.5k/month revenue)
  • Inspired by Ideabrowser's business ideas feature (669K visits, 704% growth in July 2025)
  • Addresses documented open source maintainer crisis (60% unpaid, 44% burnout)

claude added 3 commits January 25, 2026 05:14
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Add comprehensive 2026 platform modernization plan
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This document outlines the complete strategy for transforming Projectwise
from a design-focused directory into a commercial open source marketplace:

- Two-repo architecture (Next.js frontend + Payload CMS backend)
- Data models for Projects, Experts, Jobs, and Interest forms
- 100 curated project seed list (Tier 1/2/3 classification)
- SEO strategy with programmatic pages
- Launch plan and revenue model
- Content strategy with screenshot automation

The platform will connect open source projects, implementation experts,
and operators who want to build businesses on OSS.

https://claude.ai/code/session_016ZNqkiXpuVXHWkWhrCkocE
@claude
Update plan: Add ideas feature + simplify to single-repo architecture
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Key changes:
- Added Business Ideas feature inspired by Ideabrowser
  - 3-5 curated ideas per project (target market, pricing, countries)
  - Additional 400-500 programmatic SEO pages

- Simplified to single Next.js + Payload 3.0 architecture
  - No separate backend needed (Payload is Next.js native)
  - Built-in auth (JWT, OAuth via Auth.js plugin)
  - Deploy entire stack to Vercel as one app
  - MVP cost: ~$10/year (domain only)

- Updated data models with BusinessIdea collection
- Added migration path for future scaling if needed

https://claude.ai/code/session_016ZNqkiXpuVXHWkWhrCkocE
@claude
Add comprehensive documentation for 2026 platform relaunch
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Organized all planning materials into structured docs folder:
- 01-vision.md: Problem statement, solution, target users
- 02-market-research.md: WordPress ecosystem, competitor analysis
- 03-architecture.md: Next.js 15 + Payload CMS 3.0 stack
- 04-roadmap.md: Phased V1-V4 development plan
- 05-content-strategy.md: SEO, social, launch playbook
- 06-project-seed-list.md: 100 curated OSS projects

https://claude.ai/code/session_016ZNqkiXpuVXHWkWhrCkocE
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