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THE FULL SOFTWARE ECOSYTEM CONTEXT: This document is subject to continuous refinement. The actual core of the hub will be the website https://startempirewire.com but I am thinking of purchasing the domain name https://startempirewire.network as the core marketing site and place to allow downloads of the Startempire Wire Network Connect Plugin & the Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension (Modern Web Ring). So the ecosystem we are developing looks something like this in a rough (incomplete outline):

Website #1 - Startempire Wire (Parent Membership Website) [ https://startempirewire.com ]

  • Buddyboss Powered Parent Website
  • Uses MemberPress + WordPress User Roles to Handle Startempire Wire Membership Levels (Role Based: FreeWire, Wire, ExtraWire), Access to Website Content & Payments Processing
  • Houses Canonical User Level/Role Based Premium Content that will be distributed to the Ring Leader Plugin then to the UI of Startempire Wire Network Connect Plugin & The Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension.
  • Content Includes: -- Network Member Level (Role Based: Free Non-Member, FreeWire, Wire, ExtraWire) -- Network Member Data (Name, Email, Website, Logo, Description, etc) -- Message Boards (/message-boards) -- Regular & Premium Articles (/articles) -- Original Startempire Wire Podcasts (/audio-podcasts & /video-podcasts) -- Local & Virtual Event Calendar (/events) -- Startempire Wire Member (/entrepreneur) Directory (/directory)

Website #2- Startempire Wire Network Website [ https://startempirewire.network ]

  • Handles the distribution & downloads of Startempire Wire Network software -- Startempire Wire Network Connect Plugin / or Component (for JS frameworks) -- Chrome Extension - Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension
  • Houses the Documentation, Instruction & How-To of Startempire Wire Network Software
  • Handles Promotion & Marketing of the Startempire Wire Network
  • Handles distribution of data between different parts of the network via the Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin

WordPress Plugin #1 - Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin (Modern Web Ring)

  • CODE: https://github.com/Startempire-Wire/Startempire-Wire-Network-Ring-Leader.git
  • Singularly Unique Plugin that acts as the messenger of The Parent Membership Website of The Network & Creates A Modern Web Ring [ https://startempirewire.com ]
  • Installed on the Startempire Wire Network Website [ https://startempirewire.network ]
  • Handles Authentication (via WordPress User Authentication, BuddyPress / BuddyBoss User Authentication, Discord Authentication, OAuth & OpenID Connect) & data distribution between:
    --- Startempire Wire Website [https://startempirewire.com] => the Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin, --- Startempire Wire Network [https://startempirewire.network] => the Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin, --- the Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin => the Startempire Network Connect Connect Plugin (Plugin #2) [ Located on Multiple Network Members Sites ], --- the Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin => The Startempire Network Chrome Extension
  • Accounts for Custom Content Type Distribution to Associated Network Members based on their membership level (Role Based: FreeWire, Wire, ExtraWire)
  • Accesses Content from the Startempire Wire Website [https://startempirewire.com] to display in the Startempire Wire Network Connect Plugin & Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension
  • Records Statistics of Network & Creates Easy ways to Display Data on the Frontend & Dashboard of the Network & Member Websites & Chrome Extension
  • Administers A Central List of Businesses In The Network -- Ability to Moderate new Member Registrations -- Sends Notification Emails of Member Status (Pending, Approved, Rejected) -- Accepts New Member Registrations
  • Creates API Endpoints For Data Distribution To Connect to Startempire Network Connect Plugin
  • Creates API Endpoints For Data Distribution To Connect to Startempire Network Chrome Extension

WordPress Plugin #2 - Startempire Wire Network Connect Plugin / or Component (for JS frameworks)

  • CODE: https://github.com/Startempire-Wire/Startempire-Wire-Network-Connect.git
  • Connects to Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin and reads the data from the Ring Leader Plugin to display in the Startempire Wire Network Connect Plugin & Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension
  • The Distributed Network Plugin or Component (For Js Frameworks) that will allow Startempire Network Members to Connect Their Website to the Startempire Wire Network (via OAuth or something similar)
  • Once a member has applied and been accepted into the Startempire Wire Network (Either as An Original Startempire Wire Community Member or Directly to the Network from the Website) They will Have access as a Member to Benefits Based on their membership level.
  • Free Level (Non Approved, Non Member) : View Member Global content in Feed (UI Created by Chrome Extension)
  • Free Level (Moderated, Approved, FreeWire Member) : Network Exposure & Brand Distribution,
  • Paid Level (Wire Membership & Approved) : Official Wire Member Level Badge, Secondary Preference in Content Exposure Algorithm, Wire Level member Features in Chrome Extension & Wirebot
  • Paid Level (ExtraWire Membership & Approved) : Official ExtraWire Member Level Badge, Primary Preference in Content Exposure Algorithm, Wire Level member Features in Chrome Extension & Wirebot
  • Gives the option to Creates popup Overlay UI on members Website to allow for navigation through network content available to free non-member users.

WordPress Plugin #3 - Startempire Wire Network Screenshots

  • CODE: https://github.com/Startempire-Wire/Startempire-Wire-Network-Screenshots.git
  • This WordPress plugin provides a robust solution to capture, cache, and deliver screenshots through both local and external fallback methods. Its central purpose is to serve as part of the Startempire Wire software ecosystem, particularly integrating with and supporting the “Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension” for capturing and displaying website screenshots. • Provides REST API endpoints for external services and front-end modules (including the Chrome Extension) to request screenshots of URLs.
    • Offer local screenshot generation using wkhtmltoimage (or potentially the Chrome-php library) for faster, direct captures.
    • Support third-party fallback APIs (such as Screenshot Machine) for situations where local generation fails or is disabled.
    • Secure screenshot requests and usage through API Key or membership token verification (including partial or advanced premium membership checks).
    • Cache and store the generated screenshots in a local directory or remote storage, serving them quickly on future requests.
    • Maintain an administrative dashboard within WordPress to configure the screenshot service, fallback settings, API keys, and test functionality.

Chrome Extension - Startempire Wire Network Chrome Extension

  • CODE: https://github.com/Startempire-Wire/Startempire-Wire-Network-Chrome-Extension.git
  • Connects to Startempire Wire Network Ring Leader Plugin and reads + displays data relevant to the user's membership level (Non-Member, FreeWire, Wire, ExtraWire)
  • Streams User specific data or promotional content from StartempireWire Parent Site
  • Streams User specific data or promotional content from Startempire Wire Network
  • Integration of Discord Live Streaming & Chat
  • Displays User Level (FreeWire, Wire, ExtraWire) Specific Content to Overlay UI Created in Browser tab for users to Navigate (Popup Overlay)
  • Display Network & User Statistics & Trends
    • Network Statistics: New Sites In Network
    • Network Statistics: New Businesses in Category
    • Network Statistics: Total Sites in Network
  • Allows for users to navigate the Startempire Wire Network & Content (Modern Web Ring)
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