Elite Match - Matrimonial Website

Elite Match is a comprehensive matrimonial web application built with PHP and MySQL that helps people find their perfect life partners. The platform provides a user-friendly interface for creating profiles, searching for matches, and connecting with potential partners.

Project Overview

Elite Match is a feature-rich matrimonial website that facilitates matchmaking by allowing users to create detailed profiles, search for compatible matches based on various criteria, and express interest in potential partners. The platform includes both user-facing features and an administrative panel for managing the system.

Key Features

User Features

• User Registration & Authentication
• Secure user registration with detailed profile information
• Login/logout functionality with session management
• Profile picture upload
• Comprehensive Profile Management
• Personal details (name, age, height, weight, complexion)
• Contact information (email, mobile, location)
• Religious and cultural preferences (religion, caste, mother tongue)
• Educational and professional background
• Family details (father/mother occupation, siblings)
• Lifestyle preferences (diet, blood group, marital status)
• Advanced Matchmaking
• Browse potential matches based on preferences
• Filter matches by age, religion, caste, location, etc.
• View detailed profiles of potential partners
• Express interest in profiles
• View who has shown interest in your profile
• Profile Preferences
• Set detailed partner preferences
• Specify age range, height, complexion preferences
• Religious and cultural compatibility filters
• Lifestyle preference matching

Administrative Features

• Admin Dashboard
• Modern SB Admin 2 interface
• Comprehensive user management
• System statistics and analytics
• City Management
• Add, edit, and remove cities
• Manage location database for better matching
• User Management
• View all registered users
• Monitor user activities
• Profile moderation capabilities

Technology Stack

• Frontend:
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Bootstrap 3.1.1 for responsive design
• jQuery 2.2.3 for DOM manipulation
• Font Awesome for icons
• Owl Carousel for image sliders
• Responsive design with mobile compatibility
• Backend:
• PHP (Server-side scripting)
• MySQL (Database management)
• Session management for authentication
• Additional Libraries:
• jQuery UI for enhanced user interfaces
• Magnific Popup for image galleries
• Responsive Tabs for organized content display
• SB Admin 2 for administrative interface

Project Structure

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matrimonial/
├── index.php              # Homepage
├── register.php           # User registration
├── login.php              # User login
├── profile.php            # User profile management
├── matches.php            # Browse matches
├── interest.php           # Interest management
├── about.php              # About page
├── contact.php            # Contact page
├── dbconfig.php           # Database configuration
├── matrimonial.sql        # Database schema
├── admin/                 # Administrative panel
│   ├── index.php          # Admin dashboard
│   ├── login.php          # Admin login
│   ├── viewuser.php       # User management
│   ├── addcity.php        # City management
│   └── ...
├── css/                   # Stylesheets
├── js/                    # JavaScript files
├── images/                # Image assets
└── fonts/                 # Font files

nstallation Guide

Prerequisites

• XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP server
• PHP 7.0 or higher
• MySQL 5.6 or higher
• Web browser

Step 1: Setup Local Server

1. Download and install XAMPP from https://www.apachefriends.org/
2. Start Apache and MySQL services from XAMPP Control Panel

Step 2: Clone/Download Project

1. Clone this repository or download the ZIP file
2. Extract the project to your XAMPP htdocs directory:

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/Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/htdocs/matrimonial/

Step 3: Database Setup

1. Open phpMyAdmin in your browser: http://localhost/phpmyadmin
2. Create a new database named matrimonial
3. Import the database schema:

• Click on the matrimonial database
• Go to the "Import" tab
• Select the matrimonial.sql file from the project root
• Click "Go" to import

Step 4: Database Configuration

1. Open dbconfig.php file in the project root
2. Update the database connection settings if needed:

php
<?php
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "root";
$password = "";
$dbname = "matrimonial";
?>

Step 5: Access the Application

1. Open your web browser
2. Navigate to: http://localhost/matrimonial/
3. The application should now be running

Default Login Credentials

Admin Panel Access

• URL: http://localhost/matrimonial/admin/
• Email: admin@gmail.com
• Password: 111111

Sample User Accounts

The database comes with sample user accounts:

• Email: avni@gmail.com | Password: 111111
• Email: anshu@gmail.com | Password: 111111
• Email: naveen@gmail.com | Password: 111111

Features in Detail

User Registration Process

1. Multi-step registration form
2. Personal information collection
3. Family background details
4. Partner preferences setup
5. Profile picture upload

Matching Algorithm

• Age compatibility matching
• Religious and cultural preferences
• Location-based matching
• Educational background compatibility
• Lifestyle preference alignment

Interest Management

• Express interest in profiles
• View received interests
• Mutual interest notifications
• Profile interaction tracking

Customization

Adding New Cities

1. Login to admin panel
2. Navigate to City Management
3. Add new cities for location filtering

Modifying User Fields

1. Update database schema in matrimonial.sql
2. Modify registration forms in register.php
3. Update profile display pages

Styling Customization

• Modify CSS files in the css/ directory
• Update Bootstrap components
• Customize color schemes and layouts

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Known Issues & Future Enhancements

Current Limitations

• Basic search functionality (can be enhanced with advanced filters)
• Limited notification system
• Basic messaging system (could be improved)

Planned Enhancements

• Real-time chat functionality
• Advanced matching algorithms
• Email notifications
• Mobile app development
• Payment integration for premium features
• Enhanced security features

Support

For support and queries:

• Create an issue in the repository
• Contact: [Your Email]
• Documentation: Check the code comments for detailed information

Acknowledgments

• Bootstrap team for the responsive framework
• Font Awesome for icons
• SB Admin for the administrative template
• jQuery team for JavaScript libraries