[Damselinthisdress]

I'd like to create something like allrecipes.com, where registered members can post, review, browse recipes.

I found recipescript.com here, but haven't received a response to either email I sent (a note on the home page states the webmaster will be back in 3 weeks. Her husband died, so I don't want to make a further pest of myself)

I also emailed re: nbdesign.com/demos/cookbook/cookbook.asp (listed here). Again, no reply. I can't just download. Will pay for installation.

Anyone know of other scripts (the others don't offer the ability to add/view info on the contributing 'chef'' - but if this is a fairly simple mod to add, perhaps I'll check the other scripts offered here.

OR, am I better off hiring someone to code a script for me?

ANY guidance would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance and have a great weekend!

It's
been 5 days. Perhaps I'm being too impatient?

[Damselinthisdress]

Sorry. Should add that I'm not fussy on if it's php or asp. Will be hosted @ powweb. And I do expect to pay. Thnx.

[BNCScripts]

Hi

I can help you with a script . When you need it done ?

[Damselinthisdress]

First, thanks so much for responding!

I will send you a PM to further discuss

[Damselinthisdress]

D'oh. Sorry. Just found PM feature. Pls ignore.

[Damselinthisdress]

Well, this is somewhat embarassing. I can't find where/how to send a PM.

I'm wondering if it's easier/cheaper for me to get one of the scripts that has most of the features I want, and have you add the rest (as opposed to asking you to start from scratch).

If the former option works for you, I'll send you the link and you can advise whether it's something you're comfortable modifying (and if it's worth your trouble). I'll also send you a link to the recipe script I'm currently using on my site. It's very old - and there's no way for me to prevent the spam. Plus, it's cgi, so I'm not sure if that's something you want to get into. But if that could be modified, I might be OK with that (though, having seen some of the new features, I want them ...lol). Honestly, I'm disappointed that my emails to both script creators I found listed on Hotscripts weren't returned.

Thanks in advance for your help. As for a time frame, I'm not in any hurry. And having NO idea how long something like this would take, certainly don't want to issue any kind of deadline.

[wirehopper]

General advice about software projects:

1. Write up the requirements. Describe everything it has to do. If there are specifics, or things you'd like to see, write them up as well. Indicate what must be done, and what would be nice to have. If there are any special issues (for example - it must be multilingual) - be sure to include them as well.

2. Require anyone that offers to do the work to provide a written estimate of the time required, their hourly rate, and the delivery date. Establish a payment schedule, with specific milestones. For example, 25% upon selection of a suitable script to start the project with (check HotScripts.com), 25% upon initial installation and integration with design, 25% upon initial data population (the first set of recipes), and final payment on launch. Hold payment for late work. Before you receive the estimate, decide how much the work is worth to you. If the estimate exceeds that value - I recommend abandoning the project.

3. Understand where the system will live and who owns it. The type of server will probably be determined by the inital script selected. Once the server type is selected, you should purchase (lease) the hosting and own the account. When it launches, change ALL the passwords - the hosting company can help you, or the person that does the work should provide instructions on how to change the passwords. Don't let them change the passwords for you - that defeats the point. If you don't own the hosting the person that did the work is in control of the system and it makes things very difficult if there are any disputes.

4. Insist on several references and URLs so you can see what the person or company's work looks like.

5. I recommend getting several estimates. You may also want to post on craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums

Before you invest any money in this project, consider what you're trying to do. If this is a business - how will you make money? If this is for fun, you might want to look at a free WordPress blog (WordPress.com » Get a Free Blog Here), or use Ning (Ning lets you create and join new social networks for your interests and passions.), or check out Concrete5 (concrete5 - Free CMS | Open Source Content Management System).

[Damselinthisdress]

Thanks so much for the valuable info! I'm sure I'll be spending many hours checking out Concrete5 and Wordpress!

I will most certainly take your advice when discussing this project with the member who was kind enough to respond.

Incidentally, I was trying to somehow prevent spam on an old .cgi script I had running for years, but in the time it took me to delete 117 (!) bogus 'recipes', 6 more were added. If I'm not able to afford a new php site, I'll attempt to have this one upgraded.

Thanks again! You raised some points I hadn't considered (and it's always best for programmer and customer to be on the same page)

[BNCScripts]

I sent you a PM