I can't post a public question (no reviews, I don't usually use this site), but what web server are you using? Or is this a new site?
I'm a Python (including web programming) and Objective C (iOS) developer, with about 7 years experience. I've also got a math background, and am good at AI. I also know databases (SQL mostly).
It sounds like you are building a recommendation system (which can offer personalised suggestions to users, like Amazon does), which sounds like something I'd be very interested in.
It also sounds like you are starting with a basic prototype, just based on general popularity, which is smart (since it lets a prototype get done quicker, and it gives first-time users a decent suggestion).
I've got a good knowledge of the kind of machine learning you need to do this, and can do web programming.