Web site design w/ blog and more needed

SharonTucci · 05-09-2005, 10:09 PM

I need not only the web design done but also ongoing webmaster stuff for sharontucci.com...... this is ideal opp for a graduating high school student off to college in the fall since updates etc will be flexible time wise. Also possibility for other project work too.

Okay, here are the specifics...

I want a plain design with kind of a geometric look to it with a few mixed colors in navy blue, orange for highlighting and dark green. White background and black text. Arial font.

Horizontal nav bar that will be constant throughout site...and easy to modify since we'll be working on this in stages.

Left side on main page - quick links
Center - latest blog entries
Right - subscribe to blog or newsletter at top and then News items below

I don't care what blog system is used, but I need to use one that will auto-archive posts. I also want to use one that allows for people to leave comments. Preference is if non-registered comments are moderated.

I also want to set up our own index table linking to specific topics on covered within the blogs.

Aside from the blog to start, there are 5 things I want to include at the get go:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-development-wanted/89057-web-site-design-w-blog-more.html

1. A bio page (short

)
2. An Ask Sharon page - people can submit payment via paypal and then be directed to a form to submit a question.
3. Free newsletter - linked to from main page with a page explaining what people get.
4. Paid newsletter - again integrated with paypal.
5. Links page

So total of following pages:

1. Main page
2. bio page
3. Archive page
4. Archive index
5. Links page
6. Ask Sharon entry page and order
7. Ask Sharon - submitting question
8. Free newsletter explanation page
9. Paid newsletter explanation page and order
10. Paid newsletter confirmation page
11. Links page

I suspect a CMS might be the best way to accomplish this. What I'd like to do after accepting someone is do a mockup of the main page *first* before moving onto the other pages.

I do have a blog set up at blogger.com that I haven't actually used yet but I feel comfortable with their system if I published through there. Just not sure how the comments part of it work.

The domain is currently hosted with valueweb, but I can pretty much move it anywhere that will be able to do what we need to on the backend.

I'm not sure how much add'l work will be involved later on with this specific site - as you can tell looking at it, it hasn't been a priority for me. The primary things will be updating the resources page and archives index page and after the site is online, putting adsense on the archives and other content areas.

Please feel free to post here with any questions and PM with a quote to do the initial set-up and ongoing maintenance. I have worked with designers all over the place on different jobs and have gotten the bad end of the deal many times. Because of this, once a mock-up is done that is accepted, you'll get paid part of the initial set-up with the balance being split between when the first full draft is done and the site is fully operational. I can pay either Paypal (using Masspay so you don't incur paypal charges) or I can pay via mailed check if you are in Canada or the U.S.

PRSWeb · 05-09-2005, 10:47 PM

Hello,

I would like the opportunity to bid on your project. I have worked with numerous CMS and blog systems, and would be happy to work with you to put together the best solution for your needs.

Please visit my site, and if you are interested, I'd like the chance to speak with you before providing you a quote. Let me know what time might be convenient for you, and after our discussion I can provide a complete quote and site mock-up.

Thanks and kind regards,
Paul

unixbro-patty · 05-09-2005, 11:17 PM

Sharon I have installed many blogs and customized them for people.

I can use wordpress or bblog. Both are free software.

Total cost for a project like this is $75 dollars and can be done in one day.

Thanks,
Unixbro

SharonTucci · 05-09-2005, 11:24 PM

Just to clarify - I do need the site designed etc. If you can show samples of work, that would be helpful.

unixbro-patty · 05-09-2005, 11:31 PM

http://htmlplace.com

http://ashevilleautosales.net

http://bizforums.net

I have many more examples however most are in the adult feild and I wish not to post them here.

as I move slowly towards the mainstream side of the net more examples can be shown.

SharonTucci · 05-10-2005, 10:06 PM

Still looking for more people to contact me before I make a decision! Thanks

l0zo · 05-10-2005, 10:36 PM

Hey Sharon did you recieve the emails from my manager?

SharonTucci · 05-11-2005, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by l0zo

Hey Sharon did you recieve the emails from my manager?

Not yet.

l0zo · 05-11-2005, 04:49 PM

hey can you pm your email address again

Thanks
L0zo

SharonTucci · 05-11-2005, 05:47 PM

PM sent.

SimpleMan · 05-12-2005, 05:59 AM

I'd be interested...I'm an incoming college freshman this fall.

Some work:
http://www.crazytechnology.com
http://www.allrealitytv.net/forums

My online portfolio is small at the moment, but I can provide others.

paaaaaaaaaa · 05-12-2005, 06:27 AM

I pm'ed you im interested.

SharonTucci · 05-12-2005, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by CrazyTech

I'd be interested...I'm an incoming college freshman this fall.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=89057

If you have any other design samples - i.e. not templates or skins, let me know here or via pm.

Thanks, got all pms answered. To clarify, even though this is a personal project, I don't expect to lowball to get this done right

SimpleMan · 05-12-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

If you have any other design samples - i.e. not templates or skins, let me know here or via pm.

Just to clarify here the Crazy Technology Media website is not a template.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=89057

http://www.annoytheworld.com/

This one was a fairly quick lowball job. The owner has done some work with it but I did the original.

http://teenstandard.com/lsumc/

Church website I did.

http://www.softballbysugarandspice.com/

Nonprofit local team.

SharonTucci · 05-14-2005, 11:05 PM

Last chance.... Monday I need to make a decision. If you want to be considered, please read my first post. Thanks!

SimpleMan · 05-15-2005, 06:17 PM

Sharon, please add http://www.mickaelessien.com to that list as well - finished this one today.

05-09-2005, 10:09 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
SharonTucci Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,005	Web site design w/ blog and more needed I need not only the web design done but also ongoing webmaster stuff for sharontucci.com...... this is ideal opp for a graduating high school student off to college in the fall since updates etc will be flexible time wise. Also possibility for other project work too. Okay, here are the specifics... I want a plain design with kind of a geometric look to it with a few mixed colors in navy blue, orange for highlighting and dark green. White background and black text. Arial font. Horizontal nav bar that will be constant throughout site...and easy to modify since we'll be working on this in stages. Left side on main page - quick links Center - latest blog entries Right - subscribe to blog or newsletter at top and then News items below I don't care what blog system is used, but I need to use one that will auto-archive posts. I also want to use one that allows for people to leave comments. Preference is if non-registered comments are moderated. I also want to set up our own index table linking to specific topics on covered within the blogs. Aside from the blog to start, there are 5 things I want to include at the get go: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-development-wanted/89057-web-site-design-w-blog-more.html 1. A bio page (short ) 2. An Ask Sharon page - people can submit payment via paypal and then be directed to a form to submit a question. 3. Free newsletter - linked to from main page with a page explaining what people get. 4. Paid newsletter - again integrated with paypal. 5. Links page So total of following pages: 1. Main page 2. bio page 3. Archive page 4. Archive index 5. Links page 6. Ask Sharon entry page and order 7. Ask Sharon - submitting question 8. Free newsletter explanation page 9. Paid newsletter explanation page and order 10. Paid newsletter confirmation page 11. Links page I suspect a CMS might be the best way to accomplish this. What I'd like to do after accepting someone is do a mockup of the main page first before moving onto the other pages. I do have a blog set up at blogger.com that I haven't actually used yet but I feel comfortable with their system if I published through there. Just not sure how the comments part of it work. The domain is currently hosted with valueweb, but I can pretty much move it anywhere that will be able to do what we need to on the backend. I'm not sure how much add'l work will be involved later on with this specific site - as you can tell looking at it, it hasn't been a priority for me. The primary things will be updating the resources page and archives index page and after the site is online, putting adsense on the archives and other content areas. Please feel free to post here with any questions and PM with a quote to do the initial set-up and ongoing maintenance. I have worked with designers all over the place on different jobs and have gotten the bad end of the deal many times. Because of this, once a mock-up is done that is accepted, you'll get paid part of the initial set-up with the balance being split between when the first full draft is done and the site is fully operational. I can pay either Paypal (using Masspay so you don't incur paypal charges) or I can pay via mailed check if you are in Canada or the U.S. __________________ Domainate.com - coming soon :)

05-09-2005, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
PRSWeb NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 51	Hello, I would like the opportunity to bid on your project. I have worked with numerous CMS and blog systems, and would be happy to work with you to put together the best solution for your needs. Please visit my site, and if you are interested, I'd like the chance to speak with you before providing you a quote. Let me know what time might be convenient for you, and after our discussion I can provide a complete quote and site mock-up. Thanks and kind regards, Paul __________________ PRS Web Productions \|\| Chicago, IL Architecture, Content, Design and Support www.prsolans.com ================================================= script-city.org \|\| use our code, share your code www.neilrecommended.com \|\| food, books, music and more

05-09-2005, 11:24 PM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
SharonTucci Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,005	Just to clarify - I do need the site designed etc. If you can show samples of work, that would be helpful. __________________ Domainate.com - coming soon :)

05-09-2005, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
unixbro-patty Account Closed Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 62	http://htmlplace.com http://ashevilleautosales.net http://bizforums.net I have many more examples however most are in the adult feild and I wish not to post them here. as I move slowly towards the mainstream side of the net more examples can be shown. Last edited by unixbro; 05-09-2005 at 11:36 PM.

05-10-2005, 10:06 PM	THREAD STARTER #6 (permalink)
SharonTucci Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,005	Still looking for more people to contact me before I make a decision! Thanks __________________ Domainate.com - coming soon :)

05-09-2005, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
unixbro-patty Account Closed Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 62	Sharon I have installed many blogs and customized them for people. I can use wordpress or bblog. Both are free software. Total cost for a project like this is $75 dollars and can be done in one day. Thanks, Unixbro

05-10-2005, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
l0zo Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 646	Hey Sharon did you recieve the emails from my manager?

05-11-2005, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
l0zo Account Closed Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 646	hey can you pm your email address again Thanks L0zo

05-11-2005, 05:47 PM	THREAD STARTER #10 (permalink)
SharonTucci Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,005	PM sent. __________________ Domainate.com - coming soon :)

05-12-2005, 05:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
SimpleMan NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,050	I'd be interested...I'm an incoming college freshman this fall. Some work: http://www.crazytechnology.com http://www.allrealitytv.net/forums My online portfolio is small at the moment, but I can provide others.

05-12-2005, 06:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
paaaaaaaaaa NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 442	I pm'ed you im interested.

05-14-2005, 11:05 PM	THREAD STARTER #15 (permalink)
SharonTucci Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,005	Last chance.... Monday I need to make a decision. If you want to be considered, please read my first post. Thanks! __________________ Domainate.com - coming soon :)

05-15-2005, 06:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
SimpleMan NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,050	Sharon, please add http://www.mickaelessien.com to that list as well - finished this one today.

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