🗂️ ESSENTIAL USER FLOWS TO DOCUMENT
1. Authentication & Onboarding
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Logged-Out
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Landing page experience
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Register (as Customer, Provider, or Referrer)
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Login / Password reset
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Email verification
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Logged-In
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Welcome / first-time setup
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Profile completion steps (upload photo, skills, payment info)
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Role switching (if multi-role allowed)
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2. Browsing & Searching Services
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Searching by category / location / filters
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Viewing search results (list + map)
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Sorting and applying filters (including “gives back” and mentorship toggles)
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Viewing detailed provider profiles
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Access restrictions for logged-out users (preview only)
3. Job Posting & Bidding
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Posting a new job (regular and bid types)
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Editing / deleting a job post
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Viewing bids on a job (for the poster)
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Submitting a bid (for providers)
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Accepting / rejecting bids
4. Messaging & Communication
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Initiating messages (buyer-provider, referrals)
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Message threading and notifications
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Attachments and media sharing
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Read/unread status and message management
5. Payment Processing
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Adding / updating payment methods
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Job payment flow (escrow, direct pay, tipping)
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Payment release after completion
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Refunds and disputes
6. Job Lifecycle & Completion
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Job status updates (Active, In Progress, Completed, Cancelled)
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Marking job complete (by either party)
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Rating and review submission flow
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Dispute resolution initiation
7. Referral & Rewards System
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Sending and tracking referrals
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Earning and redeeming referral credits
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Viewing referral history and rewards dashboard
8. User Account & Settings
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Profile management (personal info, preferences)
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Notification settings
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Privacy and security settings
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Subscription and billing management (if applicable)
9. Admin & Moderation Flows (if applicable)
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User account moderation (ban, suspend)
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Job and bid approval workflows
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Payment auditing and reporting
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Content flagging and dispute resolution
🔥 BONUS: OPTIONAL FLOWS FOR ENHANCED UX
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Mentorship & Internship Application
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Applying to mentorship programs
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Tracking mentorship progress
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Crowdfunding Campaign Management
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Creating, editing, and donating to campaigns
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Community Features
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Forums, groups, articles interaction
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Event creation and RSVP
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