High-Performance Affiliate Comparison & Review Site

Looking for an experienced web developer or small agency to build a premium, custom affiliate comparison and review platform. Inspired by the conversion-driven UX of "Top 10" (top10.com) review sites, this build must prioritize strict affiliate-network compliance, performance SEO, fast load speeds, and clean admin usability. This is not a generic blog or off-the-shelf theme setup. We require a production-quality publishing platform engineered to pass network compliance reviews, rank for high-intent commercial keywords, and maximize mobile conversion rates. Core Stack Preference Custom WordPress build (Lean custom theme + Custom Post Types / ACF + Tailwind or SCSS). Minimal plugins, zero heavy page-builders (Elementor/Divi). Key Scope of Work 1. UX & Site Architecture Mobile-first, conversion-optimized design. On mobile, comparison tables must transform into clean, stackable cards (no awkward horizontal scrolling). High-converting layouts for: Homepage & Category landing pages. "Best [Niche]" comparison hub pages. Individual brand review pages. Trust & Compliance hubs (About, Rating Methodology, Editorial Standards, Contact). 2. Dynamic Comparison Table Builder Admin-managed system powered by structured data (CPTs / ACF) so offers can be reused across multiple tables without touching code. Fields: Brand logo, rating/score, key highlights/pros, primary CTA ("Visit Site"), secondary link ("Read Review"), badges ("Best Value", "Editor’s Choice"), and easy drag-and-drop reordering. 3. Review Page Template System Modular layout: Hero section with primary CTA, Pros/Cons summary, feature checklists, pricing breakdown, FAQ module, sticky mobile CTA bar, and FTC-compliant disclosure placements. 4. Affiliate Tracking & Link Architecture Masked/redirected outbound link structure (e.g., /go/brandname). Centralized affiliate URL management (update a link once, updates sitewide). Dynamic Parameter Passing: Ability to append/pass SubIDs, click IDs, UTM parameters, and query parameters through redirects smoothly. Outbound click event tracking configured via GTM & GA4 (using "Just Links" triggers with proper parameter logging without duplicate event firing). 5. Compliance & Trust Infrastructure (Crucial) Built-in placements for prominent, plain-language FTC & advertiser disclosures (site-wide, above-the-fold on commercial pages, and near primary CTAs). Full integration of Privacy Policy, Terms, DMCA, Editorial Guidelines, and Rating Methodology pages. 6. Technical SEO & Performance Standards Target PageSpeed Insights score: 90+ on both Mobile and Desktop (LCP < 2.5s, INP < 200ms, CLS < 0.1). Valid JSON-LD Schema (Review, ItemPage, and FAQPage markup matching visible page content). Clean category/silo URL structure, canonical tag support, auto XML sitemap generation, and semantic HTML. Deliverables Fully functional, production-ready website on the agreed stack. Dynamic comparison table system & review template engine. Centralized link redirect and parameter passing system. GTM / GA4 outbound click and CTA tracking setup. Implemented JSON-LD schema markup. Admin dashboard walk-through / video documentation for adding offers, editing tables, and creating new reviews. Final QA pass covering performance, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness.

How to Apply

(Proposals without these will be rejected) Please include the following in your response: Recommended Stack: State clearly if you propose Custom WordPress or Next.js + Headless CMS, and explain why. Relevant Portfolio: Links to custom affiliate, comparison, or high-performance SEO sites you’ve engineered. Tracking & Links: Brief explanation of how you handle dynamic SubID passing and GTM tracking in your setup. Performance Strategy: How you guarantee 90+ PageSpeed Insights and green Core Web Vitals. Quote & Timeline: Fixed-price quote with milestone breakdown and total calendar days to delivery.