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How to find someone to create my website and backend
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Hi all.
I have an idea for a web based business that in its ultimate
manisfestation will require significant IT resources, on the level of
an Amazon or Flickr. Before I get there, I need to create a
prototype.
I do not have the technical experience or time to create the site and backend on my own.
How do I go about finding a someone(s) to whom I can dictate my
requirements? I am slightly worried about shopping around
for bids and having to broadcast my exact idea to all possible
contractors. What kinds of project plans and architecture
blueprints should I have prior to meeting with software
consultants? Are UML diagrams and/or Data Flow Diagrams
sufficient?
Thanks all for your help.
I have an idea for a web based business that in its ultimate
manisfestation will require significant IT resources, on the level of
an Amazon or Flickr. Before I get there, I need to create a
prototype.
I do not have the technical experience or time to create the site and backend on my own.
How do I go about finding a someone(s) to whom I can dictate my
requirements? I am slightly worried about shopping around
for bids and having to broadcast my exact idea to all possible
contractors. What kinds of project plans and architecture
blueprints should I have prior to meeting with software
consultants? Are UML diagrams and/or Data Flow Diagrams
sufficient?
Thanks all for your help.
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Comments
Ultimately, it will depend on what you`re willing to spend. Time, no matter how hands-on or hands-off you will be with this project, is a must. Otherwise, the final product will not meet your specifications. This is after all, something you`re going to be using day in and day out for your business.
If your budget is a few hundred to a thousand, I`d take a look at open source solutions to create your prototype. They`re free non-license software solutions to run websites that give you an idea of how a site`s backend is. While they require lots of customization, the cost is minimal and you can experiment endlessly without having to pay. Examples of e-commerce open source packages include Drupal.
If your budget is much more substansial, then I highly recommend you beef on web languages. Knowing what both nuts and bolts help you keep on the same page as whomever you hire, if you choose to do so.