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Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by dewaylando, Oct 27, 2009.

  1. #1
    I am looking into costs/time associated with getting a site built for a colleague.

    Essentially, he's looking for a site much like:

    http://www.grabitnow.com/
    www.boffer.co.uk
    www.woot.com

    The first two are closer to his expectations.

    Initially there would be two pages:

    The offer page itself - including a countdown timer

    A page detailing contact details, returns procedure etc.

    The main page would need a countdown timer.

    He already has other separate internet interests, so he has merchant account, protx and paypal setup - these would need integrating.

    There would need to be a basic CMS behind it to allow a daily change to the offer, product detail, image upload, price etc

    If people can provide a rough estimate on cost & time that would be great.

    Also, if there's anything important I've left out, please let me know.

    Hosting & domain will not be required as they are in hand.

    Thanks
     
    dewaylando, Oct 27, 2009 IP
  2. qammar

    qammar Member

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    Hello There!

    as I know, It can be done in just $1000 and within 4 weeks.
     
    qammar, Oct 28, 2009 IP
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    You might also want to post on elance and get bids from several reputed providers. I've had good experience with them in the past.

    Cheers!
     
    jbl33, Oct 28, 2009 IP
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    califmerchant Active Member

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    don't listen to people who say it can be done in 4 weeks and under a thousand. Any successful website such as woot.com has years of development and very extensive code that will be very expensive to duplicate and even that can only be done by a talented team of programmers.

    a simple e-commerce shopping cart website, however, is inexpensive and can be built quickly.
     
    califmerchant, Oct 30, 2009 IP
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    i agree with califmerchant if they say it can be done in under 4 weeks for that price they are usually going to rip you off in the long run.
     
    ironmonger, Nov 3, 2009 IP
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    ^Unfortunately, most people don't pay attention to such warnings. People want fast, fast, fast and often times cheap, cheap, cheap!!!! I personally believe in slow and well-done instead of fast and buggy. Call me old-fashioned.
     
    mick_foley, Nov 8, 2009 IP
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    Traffic-Bug Active Member

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    The classic conundrum of You can have it fast, with quality, and cheap. Pick two. applies here.
     
    Traffic-Bug, Nov 8, 2009 IP
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    mick_foley Peon

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    Yeah....exactly. You can't have all three.
     
    mick_foley, Nov 8, 2009 IP
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    ebiztrendz.com Well-Known Member

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    I agree with Mick, nobody can't get the three things Chep - Fast- Quality.

    If any one is available, i have the zencart job available for such professional.
     
    ebiztrendz.com, Nov 18, 2009 IP
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    Also, whoever quotes you...make sure that you factor in time for enhancements in case it doesn't work right the first time.
     
    Jstetson, Nov 22, 2009 IP