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Use wordpress with a membership plugin that allows for restricted content based on member type. Customize the theme too look unique. Problem solved at a minimum cost.
Well, I googled "how much do good web developers cost" and these web pages came up. It's surprising how much websites cost, and how much add ons cost too. Also check out that web page on web developer's salaries - it would be better to hire a Filipino web designer.
Well, I googled "how much do good web developers cost" and these web pages came up. It's surprising how much websites cost, and how much add ons cost too. Also check out that web page on web developer's salaries - it would be better to hire a Filipino web designer.
Do you want to develop backend CMS from scratch and monetize it? If so, think thousands if not hundreds of thousands unless you can learn to do it yourself. If it's the latter you're considering then think in hours; not only will you need to learn multiple programing languages, you'll also need to invest hundreds of hours building, testing, designing and debugging. You'll also probably have to higher a designer to help you make it look good.
Comparatively, A better more cost effective option would be to use a CMS like WordPress, with a nice customizeable theme and then use plugins (membership and bb press for forums). As many of those articles mentioned, its hard to estimate how much a website will cost because of all the factors involved. If you want to hire a designer or a developer from overseas then great. Just understand that first, designers and developers are not the same. Second, just because someone has the technical skills to be a web designer, that doesn't meant they have an eye for design. Finally, if you outsource providing clear and concise communication and guidance will be critical.
I know you mentioned you're a budding web designer but if you had to take down a WP site due to spam then it sounds like you have a long way to go. I'm not trying to poo-poo your idea, just trying to be realistic. Try to frame this project like any home improvement project.
You can DIY but you'll be investing lots of time, some money and sacrifice quality. The worst part is, you probably wont see how shoddy it really looks because you poured your heart into it.
Alternatively, you can hire a professional and spend more money, a little time, and get a site that holds up for years to come and looks great.
My WordPress site was getting to much automatic and human spam. If there is a way to use Captchas to prevent WordPress automatic spam then that would have helped a lot. But then humans are hired to spam content too. Mainly, I took down my WordPress site because my brother grabbed all my bikes and put them into storage.
Actually, I do prefer DIY but I don't have the artistic talent and creatively to create beautiful artistic websites. I could hire some to code the prototype website and then I would have the knowledge to modify the code.
It's a tough spot to be in. Right now, the easiest-to-setup CMS's, while robust, are on older platforms that aren't worth the time for a new business to invest in. The modern platforms are more expensive to operate because, while just as robust, aren't as polished in terms of being easy to set up... and obtaining the people to do so is costly due to the demand.
Every time someone asks what CMS to go with, I'm in this dilemma. Do I suggest WP or Drupal because they are easy to set up and will have little upfront cost... even though PHP is not worth investing in? Or do I suggest a Keystone or Hatch because they're on a modern platform and a better investment going forward? Depending on the client, the answer is different.
It's a tough spot to be in. Right now, the easiest-to-setup CMS's, while robust, are on older platforms that aren't worth the time for a new business to invest in. The modern platforms are more expensive to operate because, while just as robust, aren't as polished in terms of being easy to set up... and obtaining the people to do so is costly due to the demand.
Every time someone asks what CMS to go with, I'm in this dilemma. Do I suggest WP or Drupal because they are easy to set up and will have little upfront cost... even though PHP is not worth investing in? Or do I suggest a Keystone or Hatch because they're on a modern platform and a better investment going forward? Depending on the client, the answer is different.
Tried to rep you and JasonF, but no go.
I'd like to pick your brain - Care to expand on this? Specifically, Wordpress vs Keystone?
We're reviewing Keystone as a CMS (built on node.js). They have traction, with several big corporations using it. While they seem to be pretty good, they're still not where Wordpress is, in terms of use on the web. Why do you think Keystone is a better investment?
Wordpress has roughly 60% of the CMS based websites. And tons of very useful plugins. So easy to use, for developers as well as non-technical people. Tested and proven.
Would like your opinion on this : "For established companies, go with Wordpress. For new companies, it's worth investing in Keystone."
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