VYFX

I recently had an ingenious idea for a review-based website, which is the reason I cannot go into much detail about what the site will be about. Without revealing much information, the website will contain various reviews with a one-paragraph explanation of our review, a "1-10 Stars" system with star images to display the rating given, an image of the site/service/product being reviewed, and a link at the bottom. I can, however, describe exactly what I need and want to be done. Let's get to it.

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I need:
- A website, similar to the look of http://www.MODDB.com (NO, not a copy of their template). I would like something similar to that site, where a user can go and think "okay, games. Cool."

- I need enough room for a 468x60 banner to fit at the top underneath a header. The header will contain the logo and various links. I also need enough room for a 120x600 skyscraper ad to be placed on the left or right side of the page. This will make the page have a "fixed" style, or the common appearance of a portal. Check http://www.MODDB.com for what I mean about the layout being "fixed", with space on either side of the mid-content.

- A user registration system where users can enter their email address, password, time format and desired username. I would like the registration system to send out an activation email that, when a link was clicked from within it, would activate that user's account.

- A poll system, similar to the one in-place at http://www.MODDB.com, that fits neatly into the right side of the page.

- A search box that would search the site for keywords and key terms and display the results on a new page.

- To be able to place JavaScript codes on the page as well as iframes.

- A review system. The review system must display a description/explanation of our review, a review title at the top, a "X/10 stars" rating display with mini star images, a pricing table where we would list the prices for each service/product we review, and a link to the product/service's website.

- The ability to load forums within the page's mid-section. I already have Invision Power Board, which I will install onto my server once the site is complete. I would like these forums to show inside the page's mid-section when a user clicks the "Forum" button.

- An external (not within the page) CSS file containing the colors, font settings, etc. for the site.

- The big ba-bang - an administration backend. This will need to be simple to use, yet contain sections to edit any major portion of the site. I would prefer to have an administration backend similar to those included with CMSs (Content Management Systems), where the administrator can view a panel of links that say "Main Page Settings | Forum Settings", etc. I would need my backend to contain: "Main Page Settings | (forum settings*[see below]) | Add A Review | Browse Reviews | Manage Users | Manage Ads". * Depending on how the forums are implemented, this addition may or may not be needed in the administration panel.

- A banner rotation system built into the administration panel. This will work similarly to modification packs/addition packs to common CMSs. By that, I mean a system where I could upload/enter the URL of a banner, enter the URL to be redirected to, and enter the number of impressions allowed for each banner.

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I would prefer to hire somebody with a portfolio of websites so I can get an idea of what your style of work is all about. I have a price in mind that I am willing to pay, so I will compare that with price quotes I receive through PMs.

Although my description for what I needed was lengthy and very detailed, don't think that means what I want should cost $30,000,000,000,000.00. I know that for anybody who creates similar systems/sites, this is actually a pretty simple project. I'm a web designer myself, so I have some idea of what this should cost. Please PM me your price quotes. Don't be shy at all with your quotes. I would honestly like to see somebody say a number than "Well what would you offer". I'm not one for making offers, so if you have a price in mind that you'd like to get for this project - send it to me.

I would like to thank you for reading this lengthy message, and hope that I will be able to work with you on this project.

I am willing to reveal more information about my site and what I need for those seriously interested. I can't, however, reveal much about what my site will be based on. This is only because I honestly believe my site is the first of its kind, and there's nothing worse than having your idea stolen from under your feet. I hope you all can understand. To sum up what my site will be about, here's two words: online videogames.

I can be reached at various sources for those who wish to contact me:

NamePros.com: Private Message
AIM: Ziz Fizziks
Direct Email: ultiman@gmail.com

-Nick-

Well I have created a site similar to this just somedays ago.

http://www.gamerkit.com

Let me know if you like its features.

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ibdwl

Sounds like you should consider customizing PhpNuke it already contains most of what you want for ther backend operations.

I can help if needed... You can check out some of my current projects below. As for price I will need a little more info. You can contact me via email at Dave@webolutionlab.com or submit a contact form on my site www.webolutionlab.com

current projects.

http://mecklenburgclassifieds.com
http://dolfanstan.com
http://gaphoto.net

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VYFX

I have considered using PHPNuke, however there are some things holding me back.

- I didn't want it to be apparent that I used a common CMS to create my site. I would prefer to have something custom-made, which is why I'm looking for a CMS-style site.

- Security flaws in a CMS are something I really can't have with this new website. I need the site to be safe from file bugs and exploits that can be discussed among thousands of other people using the same CMS as I am.

I'm working on a few PMs and checking out a few portfolios right now so I'll see what is out there.

Thanks :-)
Brian

VYFX

Thank you to those who were interested. I decided to allow my brother to create the site for me and no longer am in need of development services.

Once again, thank you to everybody who PMed and was interested.

- Brian

-Nick-

No probs friend. Thanks. for your fast replies.

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