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Re: "Website like Amazon"

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Post by itsprofitbaron »

You can actually do what he wants for $200 and all you have to do is purchase a couple of scripts and install them.

- eCommerce - Magento - Free[1]

- Auction Module For Magento - $149[2]

- Forum Module For Magento - $49[3]

- Classifieds - Free[4][5] - Install Wordpress (Integrate it with Magento (free plugin[4] and then add Classifieds plugin[5])

- Jobs (Fiverr) - Free/Paid

If you're feeling lazy, and want to maximise profit just stick a free job plugin on Wordpress[6] and integrate it with Magento[4].

Now go and offer to do it for $1000 and make $800!

[1] http://www.magentocommerce.com/

[2] http://www.magentocommerce.com/magento-connect/auction-pro.h...

[3] http://www.magentocommerce.com/magento-connect/simple-forum....

[4] http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/magento-wordpress-integr...

[5] http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/another-wordpress-classi...

[6] http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/job-manager/

Re: "Website like Amazon"

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Post by krapp »

timjahn wrote: post #63

This is one of the main motivations behind my new startup matchist ( http://matchist.com/talent ). Working to help developers never have to see these kinds of requests again.

There needs to be a site like yours for those of us who aren't necessarily top-tier developers but who still don't want to get treated like dung-rollers, though.

Re: "Website like Amazon"

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Post by timjahn »

krapp wrote: post #66
timjahn wrote: post #63

This is one of the main motivations behind my new startup matchist ( http://matchist.com/talent ). Working to help developers never have to see these kinds of requests again.

There needs to be a site like yours for those of us who aren't necessarily top-tier developers but who still don't want to get treated like dung-rollers, though.

To us, top tier doesn't solely mean "best at technical skills". It's also composed of great communicator, professional presentation, people person, etc.

You need to be good at what you do but that's only part of what we consider a quality developer.

Re: "Website like Amazon"

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Post by maratd »

yareally wrote: post #23
grecy wrote: post #5

I think this highlights the interesting lack of fundamental understanding by the general public about software and how complex and expensive it is. Intuitively people understand things like cars and laptops are expensive, time consuming and difficult to build requiring complex tools and machinery. This is not the case with software, where we see time and time again requests like "same as Facebook..." or "Same as Amaz…

Education can also be dangerous in the hands of a potential client. I've had to explain to clients why they were paying what they were paying for a website when one of the owners of the company pipped up saying "But it's just a bunch of HTML, I could do that, so why are you charging us so much?" In this situation, you really want to say "then go do it yourself if it's so easy", but that's not the best way to put it.…

If they're intelligent enough to run a small business successfully, they're intelligent enough to understand that even if they're just having a leak in the plumbing fixed, anything they do themselves will be a joke compared to what a professional will take care of in a fraction of that time. Even if they've been to Home Depot and know what parts to buy.

> But it's just a bunch of HTML, I could do that, so why are you charging us so much?

This is just a bullshit ball-busting test they throw at every contractor they talk to, regardless of the industry or work. Trust me.

Answer: Well, I'd love to charge less, but then I get overwhelmed with work. The prices I charge are there to keep things reasonable. (look at watch) I have a meeting with another client in about 30 minutes. Are we proceeding with the project?

You charge what you charge not because it's HTML or complex server code or whatever. It's because there are people there who are willing to pay your price because they appreciate what you do. This is a meeting to determine if this person can appreciate what you do. So ask them. Don't waste time in techno babble.

Re: "Website like Amazon"

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Post by krapp »

timjahn wrote: post #67
krapp wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There needs to be a site like yours for those of us who aren't necessarily top-tier developers but who still don't want to get treated like dung-rollers, though.

To us, top tier doesn't solely mean "best at technical skills". It's also composed of great communicator, professional presentation, people person, etc. You need to be good at what you do but that's only part of what we consider a quality developer.

I did sign up a while ago but I wasn't able to get the phone interview managed (which doesn't speak well for professional presentation I suppose.) I'll probably try again once I get a current job behind me.
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