We used a canned clone script as a base to create the current design/layout of our site, which already has some non-typical features added to it. What we’ve found is that the basic script core functionality has way too many flaws to try to fix and it’s slowwwwwww. We have not gone live with the site yet.
Looking for a PHP auction site EXPERT or team of experts to help with the following:
1) Start with an existing (& known working) penny auction type base that is fast and can handle thousands of live auctions and users…. or write this part from scratch… we are open to your ideas here… however, you must know this script inside and out! We’ve seen a few of the “Swoopo Clones” out there and know what they look like and how poorly they perform, so make sure you know your stuff here.
2) Use graphics we supply you with to re-create our current site design with your new auction script
3) If possible, find an automated way we can transfer product database from old site to new site
4) We have very specific concepts we want to implement in terms of the way the site will work, both from admin and user points of view, so you need to know the script intimately (which is why writing from scratch might be a good idea)… changes in behavior of bid butlers, auction start times, and also shopping cart and won-auction processes will be needed.
5) We need a totally customized admin panel and CMS system… we have a very clear vision of how we want this to work, but this has not been laid out yet on our current site, so we will need to co-develop this new admin panel with you. We will take care of 95% of the graphic design, and your main task will be to handle site mechanics and functionality.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THESE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE RESPONDING.
Please do not respond with a list of more than 2 or 3 *relevant* examples.
*** You MUST have relevant experience to assure us of your expertise in this area…. don’t send us examples of static sites that don’t involve auctions or massive numbers of online users.***
WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER “SWOOPO CLONE” SCRIPT… we need someone who can take our new vision of what an entertainment shopping site should be and help us put it into action… this could turn into long term work for the right performer….
Upon completion, we will retain all rights to the customized code, graphics, and unique concepts we implement on the site. So please don’t bid on this project with plans to use the layout, concepts or code for another project in the future.