Re: FN-FORUM: Project quote

date posted 7th August 2003 15:54

Hi Jonathan,

I don't have quote for this (yet :) ) but it rang a bell and you might
be interested to look at:

http://www.netthe.net

Always good to know the competition in these things. Hell for a tenner
you could try it out...

Hope this it's useful.

Cheers

George

Jonathan Bolton wrote:
> Hello to everyone. Am I breaking the rules of the forum by asking this ?
>
> I am looking for quotes (ballpark only) on the following project (1st of
> 3 that I am pushing ahead with). I am currently doing the business plan
> for this so there is no guarantee that this will actually happen,
> although my projections look good at this point. I don't yet have all
> the skills necessary so it is easier to get one person or company to run
> with it. Hopefully the information I provide will be enough for a rough
> idea. Any quotes will be filed and considered when the project starts,
> in probably 2 to 3 months time. I would far rather give one of you the
> work. There is a pretty good chance that if you get the business then
> other projects will go your way to.
>
> The site will allow users to create there own mini websites with the
> minimum of fuss and effort. It is almost like a hosting site except that
> it will be for non-competent users and the space is for a very specific
> purpose only.
> Database driven site with potentially 10's of thousands of registered
> users.
> Users will sign up for opt in email and or pay annual or one off
> subscription.
>
> Secure visa/mastercard/switch and paypal worldpay, others may be
> required.
> Email confirmation and printable invoice page.
>
> Three packages will be available to registered users, this will allow
> upload of text, audio, video etc dependent on which package they buy.
>
> Registered users can make there webspace open to all to view or password
> protect it for limited access.
>
> Webspace should be available through very simple control panel and allow
> directly or through custom or 3rd party software or interface the
> creation and simple upload of material.
>
> Registration facility and login for registered user.
>
> Users webspace Search facility initially using Surname and or city /
> county / country.
>
> Registered user forum.
>
> Searchable help database.
>
> I have estimated that the basic site will be around 11 pages to start
> with. In addition there is the customer control panel and the customer
> webspace.
>
> Will require an unlimited webspace package with unlimited transfer per
> month.
>
> Site translation to other languages; eg French, Spanish, Italian,
> German, Dutch, Portugese (probably a total of the 10 most common.
>
> You could send the quotes directly to me if preferred.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jonathan Bolton
>



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