Public Roadmap
What's done, what's in progress, and what's next. Updated whenever something ships. We don't ship dates because dates lie — we ship priority order instead.
Now
In progressStripe escrow live mode
NowWiring up live Stripe keys and webhook signature verification. Test charges will run before the switch is flipped.
Per-category landing pages
NowDedicated SEO pages for top categories (web dev, design, writing, data entry, etc.) with live service feeds.
/vs/ comparison microsites
NowDedicated comparison hubs for each major competitor (Fiverr, Upwork, Toptal, Freelancer.com).
Next
Q2 2026Password reset + email verification
NextToken-based reset flow with 1-hour expiry. Requires transactional email provider integration.
Two-factor auth (TOTP)
NextOptional 2FA for accounts with payouts above a threshold.
Verified-pro embed badge
NextPros can drop a "Verified on GoHireHumans" badge on their portfolio site. Real-time rating.
Service browser embed widget
NextBloggers and affiliates can embed a styled category browser on their own pages.
Multi-device session management
Next/account/sessions page with revoke-all and per-session details (IP, device).
Later
ConsideringPostgres migration
LaterSQLite is fine through ~1000 users; Postgres for scale.
Time-tracked hourly billing
LaterFor long-running engagements where milestone billing is too coarse.
Mobile app (PWA-first)
LaterService workers + manifest are the foundation. Native app comes later, if at all.
Affiliate / partner program
LaterCookie-based attribution, public partner directory, RSS integration.
Recently shipped
Last 30 daysFreelance Fee Calculator
ShippedLive tool comparing Fiverr / Upwork / Toptal / GoHireHumans across any earnings level.
Live marketplace stats
ShippedPublic dashboard with services, jobs, users, charts, and recent activity.
Hardened backend (server.py)
ShippedStructured JSON logging, X-Request-Id headers, X-Forwarded-For trust, defensive init_db, WAL mode, JSON 404/405 handlers.
Two new SEO blog posts
ShippedBreadcrumbList schema sitewide
ShippedBoosted SERP CTR via Google's breadcrumb display. Added to all 25 blog posts.
See the full changelog for every commit. Got an idea? Email contact@gohirehumans.com.