Hello There Please review this and let me know if this is within the scope of your programming knowledge and experience Also provide me with a quote and an estimated time of completion.... Do not respond to this if you are not able to completely deliver --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the purpose of the site? The reason we are developing this site is we would like a place online that consumers and businesses can come together and the businesses can post special offers for consumers to take advantage of. We want consumers to come to our site Linksinme.com on a daily basis so we are offering a reason for consumers to come daily and explore our site with the chance to take surveys, play games, look through classifieds, and find events in the consumer’s area. Everything on this site is regionalized. Every town or city is in a specific region that is local to the individual consumer. Businesses will be able to list their business and offers on Linksinme.com to attract the local consumer. What will be on this site? Remembering that everything on this site is regionalized so it will better work for the consumer and the businesses we have developed these different areas to suit everyone. Customized Home Page- Here we would like each users (after they have logged in) have a customized home page. We would like all ads from local region businesses shown, weather, game area (bingo…), notification of specific accomplishments throughout Linksinme.com, we would also like to have the individual be able to pick 5 personalized links to either Facebook, news, e-mail, etc. And if it’s possible to have the bottom half of the screen to display the individual’s Facebook right there? Please also keep in mind that at anytime we would like the individual to change the 5 links. Business Directory Classifieds Community Calendar Surveys Links Bucks Redemption Forum- Here we would like each users to be able to review different businesses and discuss their opinions on a forum. We would remind them each time they post something to click terms and agreements to keep language and appropriateness in check. Search Engine- On each page we will need a search engine for a business or a consumer to search for local business and events. A reminder that it is regionalized to the individuals region should be listed first then other surrounding areas. The keywords that an individual uses should be used to find the different business or event. A search engine must be available on the Home Page, an Individual Site Page, Business Directory, Classifieds, Calendar, and Forum page. Another Component we would like to have is that for an individual to be able to add their achievement on Facebook when they have either finished a survey, reached an amount of Links Bucks, or placed something on events/ classifieds. We would like to link the achievement on Facebook and have their friends click on the achievement and be linked to our site, linksinme.com. The 4 components we want to focus on first to get the website testable and so that we can begin marketing are: 1. Consumer log in & Register: Here we want all consumers to log in and be able to view the business directory, recruit friends and businesses by recruiting friends and businesses to Linksinme.com, access the surveys to accumulate “Link Bucksâ€, and a place for the consumer to spend the “Links Bucksâ€. The consumer also needs to be able to edit their profile in case of changes that come up. – On the administrative part, we need to be able to access the individual’s profile and have the ability to edit, delete the profile, needing total access the account. The Consumer register- This needs to have, First and Last name, City, State, Zip Code, E-mail Address, Age Range (under 18, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+), Sex, Username (use email address?) and Password. The consumer must verify their account through an e-mail. We would also like the consumer to have the option for a standard register, which contains the information above (first name, last name, city, state, zip code, email address, age range, sex, username and password.) We would like to have an advance register for those users who are willing to give us more information such as; birth date, address, number of members in home, household income ($50,000+, $35,000- $49,000, Less than $35,000), home ownership, number of children, education (College Graduate or more, Some College, High school graduate, some high school or less), Employment. With those members who are advance members Linksinme.com will be willing to issue more “Link Bucks†for surveys taken or different prizes. At the end of both registers we need a box for the individual to check that they agree with the terms and agreements of the page. (We will have that written for you) 2. Business Log in & Register: Here we want all Business to access the website just like the consumer in addition to being able to submit coupon offers to us. The business needs to have a consumer account and have their business linked to their consumer account. The business will also have a link from their business directory to Google maps for directions to their business. The Business Register- This needs Name of Business, Contact Person- First and Last name, Phone number, Address, City, State, Zip code, E-mail Address, Type of Business, Web-site Address, Username- which is the individual’s e-mail address, and password. The business also needs to be able to edit their profile in case of changes that come up and to import a company logo. Businesses have the ability to make offers to us to post on the site. This includes coupons and special offers Coupon offers need to include- A space for the customer’s name, A space for the description of the coupon, A space for exceptions (which should always include “One Coupon Per Customer Per Visitâ€), Expiration, The Value of the coupon, A space for Business Information (which should Business Name, Address, Phone Number, and Website ) and A coupon number. We would like to have a simple form for the Business to fill out, once they have completed the form they would get an e-mail showing what it looks like and to have the business verify that it approved by them. From here they would get a chance to submit it to us for approval or go back and make changes to any of the wording of the coupon through a link. Submit OR Make Changes. – On the administrative part, we need to be able to access the individual’s profile and have the ability to edit, delete the profile, needing total access the account. We would also want the ability to add a like to the business’ Facebook, but only the administrative can do so. At the end of the business register we need a box for the individual to check that they agree with the terms and agreements of the page. (we will have that written for you) 3. “Links Bucks†& Redemption: “Links Bucks†is a system that we came up with as a way for the Consumer to get “Bucks†for different things that they can do every day. With these “Bucks†they can redeem them for merchandise or coupons from local merchants. They can do the following to earn the “Links Bucksâ€: Recruit Friends, Recruit Businesses, Daily Log In, Connecting to businesses through the banners, Taking surveys/ accepting offers, and Buy “Links Bucksâ€. 4. Surveys: The surveys are the way that the consumers can earn “Links Bucks†by participating in the surveys offered through our website. Once they have completed the survey they will be credited the “Links Bucks†to their account. Other components of the site that we need to have developed are Classifieds: This site will be used for both Businesses and Consumers to list different classifieds from Yard Sales, Wanted Items, Lost and Found, Listing of Real Estate, and Vehicles. All that is needed is to complete a form and submit for approval. List your ads for free. If you would like to add a more advance ad please indicate on the form for a charge. Information needed for form: Zip Code where item is located, Select a Category (we want to be able to add categories through an admin panel) (Auto: for Sale, Business Center, Entertainment, Garage, Estate & Yard Sales, Merchandise, Pets & Animals, Real Estate Rental & Sale, Services & Professionals, Travel & Lodging, Other), Description (Here allow the person to write a description of the item limit to 1,000 characters), have a box to check for accepting the terms and agreements. Have an advance check box, (here allow the person to add a picture of the item, add additional characters for an additional price). Check the Bangor Daily News online for example of how the set up of a form type. *Please send an e-mail to the person who submitted the ad request to review before submitting to us. We need a link to submit to us and a link to go back and make changes. Once we have approved the ad we will send an e-mail back to the individual letting them know their ad has been approved and posted. Disclosure of Classifieds We reserve the right to refuse the request of postings for reasons of dishonesty, vulgarity, or illegal activity. LinksInMe.com is not responsible for any parties dissatisfied with results of the classifieds. We are also not responsible for accuracy of the classifieds. Calendar Place events going on in your community and business for free. By filling out a simple form you can get your event known around your area. Calendar Form Address where the event is taking place, a contact person, a phone number, e-mail address, Select a category (we want to be able to add categories through an admin panel) (Benefits & Fundraisers, Clubs/ Organizations, Community Suppers, Fairs/ Festivals, Family activities, Music, Night Life, Other, Retail, Yard, Garage, & Estate Sales), a description box (limit of 1,000 characters), and a box to be checked for conditions and agreements. *Please send an e-mail to the person who submitted the event request to review before submitting to us. We need a link to submit to us and a link to go back and make changes. Once we have approved the event we will send an e-mail back to the individual letting them know their ad has been approved and posted. ----------------------------------- Thanks