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06-02-2007, 07:40 AM
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· #1 | | DN Investor Name: B.C. Location: *www* Join Date: Mar 2006
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| What would YOU do?
I am interested in finding out the path others here would take in creating a large website?
My idea is a specific 'social networking' site but kicked up a notch with extra features
(that is all I will say for now - but this would be development intensive).
Lets assume I have the Idea, Capital and Passion but lack the Time and most importantly the Expertise to develop, manage and market the site.
My question to you is:
Would you
a) Hire a large website development firm?
b) Hire a small website development firm?
c) Hire an individual to develop the site then add additional people as it evolves?
d) Partner with individuals with the required skills?
Any thoughts / insights are welcomed?
Other paths to take would be welcomed.
Cheers,
Brent
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06-02-2007, 09:34 PM
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· #2 | | Read HOT Domain Articles! Name: MarkFulton.com Location: Jacksonville, NC Join Date: Apr 2007
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| Hire a freelance designer to make a nice CSS based layout and cool logo.
Hire a freelance programmer to code your site.
Then hire people to maintain the website as needed. | |
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06-03-2007, 12:36 AM
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· #3 | | You are here: X Location: US Join Date: Oct 2003
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| When dealing with programmers and designers you most often get what you pay for. Large projects are best completed by small teams. Concentrate on the functionality first and the design later, since it will change anyway.
Find an experienced person to help you write a description of your project and minimum functionality. Break the whole project into smaller pieces and resist adding any more functions, bells or whistles until you have a working program.
It's best to hire at least one person with a lot of experience. Concentrate on what your team does well and hire another company for the rest. I'd avoid freelancers unless they have verifiable references.
Last edited by tres : 06-03-2007 at 12:48 AM.
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06-03-2007, 12:54 AM
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· #4 | | Senior Member Location: BC, Canada Join Date: Jun 2006
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| If time is the only issue, then I would personally source a project manager / partner who understands and just as importantly can translate your vision and passion to smaller dedicated teams. | |
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06-03-2007, 02:13 PM
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· #5 | | DN Investor Name: B.C. Location: *www* Join Date: Mar 2006
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| Thanks to Mark, tres and newton for your insights.
My vision is of quite a large project but tres you are absolutely correct in saying that minimum functionality is essential. This is the foundation upon which the rest of the structure will be built upon.
I really do not know how to approach this and am quite concerned in sharing too much detail without confidentiality and ND agreements in place.
In fact, I may need a partner (newton) with considerable experience (tres) who can fill in the challenges I have with this project.
Thanks once again for taking the time to extend your thoughts my way.
Back to the drawing board (again) for me!
Cheers
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06-03-2007, 11:24 PM
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· #6 | | Senior Member Location: BC, Canada Join Date: Jun 2006
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| Pleasure and the very best of luck with your venture  | |
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