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So the startup I'm involved in hit some roadblocks at the start of the year...but most have been overcome and things are steaming ahead. My entire focus has been on the business model and getting that right...not much focus has been on the tech side. But things are moving fast so I need to start thinking.
So without going into too much detail, we're working on a classified listing site...and yes, before anyone says "there's a gazillion of them...you've got no chance"...well we do have a secret sauce, and some backing from some very influential people and organisations. So let's just assume there's a demand for what we're doing.
It's not in real estate...but think of it like a Zillow...where a particular industry lists items they are selling, and they pay us a fee. It will be web and App based...will need to be able to handle the listings, analytics, user notifications, billing (at some point of the business), a secure area where our customers upload their items...etc etc. You know the drill.
We met with some of the larger agencies about 12 months ago...pre COVID. Most can handle what we're asking...as expected, huge $$ with them.
Others I've spoken to have said to hire developers and PM and run in house.
At this point, I'm slightly conflicted. I'm tempted to go in house...but not 100% certain.
And what DEV platforms do people suggest? We're starting with a completely blank canvas...so everything is on the table.
- WordPress. Divi theme. Should cost no more that $500.
Sincerely, some guy on Craigslist.monNom - in all seriousness though, you should be hiring someone who has built something like that before, and let them tell you the platform, and the people they need.monNom
- If they've done it before (especially at the scale you anticipate), they ought to know the pitfalls and can likely do it better in half the time this go round.monNom
- DIY https://bubble.ioshapesalad
- ^ It's what huge $$ agencies would be using while charging you the pleasure for it.shapesalad
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- WordPress. Divi theme. Should cost no more that $500.