Hi I need a programmer/developer to build my site, from scratch. It will be related to travel, where members can share their travel experiences. Here are the broad specifications: Anybody can register. (free registration, the same format found generally on sites) They can share their experiences, like where they went, how they went, locations they visited, hotels they stayed, mode of travel; whatever they feel like to share (text), with feature to categorize their travel under a particular state and city. Lets say somebody made a post for visit to Chennai, it should be searchable later when somebody else wants to search for any material related to Chennai. They can upload photos taken during the visit. They can upload videos shot during the visit. All this would be presented in such a way that it becomes a continuous story, and not like Facebook or YouTube where members elaborae on a photo or a video. They should have the ability to integrate their accounts with Facebook, so that all their posts along with photos and videos get automatically posted there. They should have the ability to integrate their accounts with YouTube, so that all their videos get automatically uploaded there (though am not too sure if it can be done). They should have the ability to integrate their accounts with Twitter, so that all their posts get automatically posted there, in the form of a Tweet (probably the topic only, considering the limit on characters there) If possible, some way should be there to ensure the photos and videos are original. Can't assess whether this needs to be done technically, or putting a warning would suffice. And members should be able to do all these, in addition to desktop, from their smartphones as well. Smartphones are the way to go, especially in case of user generated content. Last but not the least, Adsense would obviously be an important part of the site, at least initially. Since I have no idea of the programming platform or the language most appropriate for this site, I'll let the developer choose the best format. Having completed past site like this would help, though not necessary. Please post your queries here if you need more information, though I think I have provided whatever information I could reasonably provide. Else PM me your quote, either all inclusive or excluding the design part. In case a single person can do it, fine, else will look for designer separately. Thanks
A Very interesting concept indeed. We need to Plan and Sketch the entire site first. This could be a revolution since i have not seen many such sites around (that are popular). Anyway, We could also let Agents advertise on a listing section which would be an external source of income for the site (or Maybe Hotels too). We could further add a trip planner that automatically plans trips, However this depends on where are you looking to start this with? India Or Abroad? There could be many other plans done with the site, which i would like to discuss with you. However smartphone app shall come last of all. I have sent you a PM with all details. Thanks
May be not. Tripadvisor seems more oriented towards issues related to the "before" part of the trip. This would focus more on the "after" part of the travel.Also they seem to deal in segments, hotels, restaurants, flights, etc. You sure would come to know about individual issues. This would deal with the holistic view of the whole travel. After going through somebody's experience,you would feel like you yourself have gone through the process and would be better informed. You would get the "feel" of it.
You seem to have understood the concept. Would start first with India, would boraden the reach as more users start interacting.