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Creating an Auction Site?
calvin
subscriber Posts: 14 Bronze Level Member
I`m looking to create an online auction site for a specific niche.
Do you guys think it`ll be easier to purchase a software auction program like PHP Pro Bid to build the framework, then modify from there... or just hire a programmer to build a site from scratch?
Keep in mind I have very limited funds and absolutely no programming experience.
Do you guys think it`ll be easier to purchase a software auction program like PHP Pro Bid to build the framework, then modify from there... or just hire a programmer to build a site from scratch?
Keep in mind I have very limited funds and absolutely no programming experience.
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Yeah... this was my thought process.
I`ve looked through e-lance/scriptlance and alot of designers offer to designer "skins" for php pro bid.
Modifying existing software might save me alot $$$. Who knows how much building a custom auction site from the ground up will cost....
what i know , even you are sure that certain kind of traffic drive to your site, it doesnt necessarily mean , they `ll going to buy from your site or in short "conversion ratio" is biggest threat , i saw some of my friends who managed to get some traffic but didnt get any good sales , reason is simple , "what you got something special in your website , which none else got particularly ebay , amazonetc. etc"
I`m glad I joined on this site because I too have an idea for an online auction site. It will be definitely different and will fill a gap in the market.
What I`d like to know is did you create that site? If so, how did you do it? I need some help on developing this idea too. What will I need?
Also, what about tech support? Does ProBid offer this? Should I find a company to outsource that to?