Web Monitoring System Implementation Plan

Overview

Enhances user trust by safeguarding privacy, critical for user retention.

Feature Development

Develop a feature that enables users to track changes or deletions of keywords in specified URLs, offering subscription plans and supporting a non-profit initiative.

• Allow customers to track their online presence and help take down links where they did not approve their personal info.

Summary

The web monitoring system to be implemented in Django will provide users with a user-friendly front-end interface to monitor URLs and keywords. Users will be able to choose between subscription plans, with the collected funds supporting bug hunters and covering operating costs as part of a non-profit initiative.

The implementation process involves:

1. Creating a Django model to store monitoring information.
2. Developing a management command using Python libraries like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy.
3. Setting up a scheduling mechanism with Heroku Scheduler.
4. Configuring a notification system.
5. Developing a front-end interface for user interactions.
6. Integrating a payment system and subscription management.

By implementing these features, a comprehensive and user-friendly web monitoring platform can be created that benefits both users and the non-profit initiative.

Implementation Steps

Step 1: Create the Django Model

• Define a Django model named Monitor with fields such as url, keyword, last_checked_time, status, and user.
• Include a ForeignKey relation to the User model to associate each monitored URL and keyword with a specific user.

Step 2: Develop the Management Command

• Create a custom Django management command that performs the web monitoring process.
• Utilize Python libraries like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy to extract content from the URL and check for the presence or absence of the keyword.
• Update the last_checked_time and status fields in the Monitor model accordingly after checking for the keyword.

Step 3: Set Up the Scheduling Mechanism

• Implement a scheduling mechanism, such as Heroku Scheduler, to regularly execute the monitoring command.
• Configure the schedule to check the URLs and keywords at your preferred interval (e.g., daily).

Step 4: Configure the Notification System

• Set up a notification system to alert users when the keyword is detected or removed.
• Use Django's built-in messaging framework, email notifications with Django's EmailMessage class, or integrate an external service like Twilio for SMS notifications.

Step 5: Develop the Front-End Interface

• Create a front-end interface using Django's template system.
• Implement forms to allow users to add, modify, or delete URLs and keywords and manage their subscription plans.

Step 6: Integrate a Payment System

• Incorporate a secure payment system, such as Stripe or PayPal, to facilitate payments for the subscription plans.
• Create two subscription plans: $1 per month per keyword monitored and $5 per month for the discovery plan.

Step 7: Implement User Authentication and Account Management

• Utilize Django's built-in authentication system to enable users to sign up, log in, and manage their accounts.
• Add views and templates for registration, login, and account management.
• (This step is done)

Step 8: Implement the Subscription Management System

• Create a Subscription model with fields such as user, plan, start_date, end_date, and status.
• Develop views and templates to handle billing, invoicing, and tracking of user subscriptions, or use third-party libraries or services to manage subscriptions.
• (This step is done, double-check the Subscription model)

Step 9: Allocate Funds to Support Bug Hunters and Cover Operating Costs

• As a non-profit initiative, transparently display information about the allocation of subscription fees on the front-end interface.
• Distribute funds to bug hunters and cover the operating costs of the web monitoring system.

By following these detailed steps, you can create a comprehensive, user-friendly web monitoring platform in Django that allows users to monitor URLs and keywords, choose subscription plans, and contribute to a non-profit initiative supporting bug hunters and operating costs.

References

• Obzrv.it
• Mozilla Monitor