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[KimberlyH]

I am looking to buy a script that makes printable cards. NOT ecards. NOT click a link and view cards. Not Email a card on the email. There are a million of those and most are badly designed anyway.

I want a script people can pick a card then want, add they own text inside and print it on standard computer paper. I am also looking for something where people can pick stationery and type in their letter and print.

I will not go to a place where people bid on work because I don’t like the people there looking for work attitude of the people bidding on jobs. It is like a garage sale where people want you to pay $15.00 for an old blanket when they blanket worth about 3.00 and only good for my dog’s bed.

I have tired hotscripts and other such sites online but all the scripts are geared towards business, games, blogs, communities, etc. No one I can find designs scripts geared towards women’s or craft sites interest.

Any suggest where I can buy a scripts like this?

Thanks

[Steve_Arm]

If you can't find the script you want, it means that you should look for a customized solution. That's my suggestion.

[KimberlyH]

Originally Posted by Steve_Arm

If you can't find the script you want, it means that you should look for a customized solution. That's my suggestion.

I have tired finding a customized soulution but at those bid places people want me to pay upwards of $5,000.00 and I find that way over priced.

[Steve_Arm]

The figure you have posted it is over priced.
Then it depends, if you have a business plan in mind that will make some revenue it definitely worth spending some dollars, having in mind that there is always the risk factor.

[KimberlyH]

Originally Posted by Steve_Arm

The figure you have posted it is over priced.
Then it depends, if you have a business plan in mind that will make some revenue it definitely worth spending some dollars, having in mind that there is always the risk factor.

I have been trying for years to find scripts geared towards womens and crafting sites with no luck. None of the other women I do business with can find any either.

Figure it was worth the asking if anyone else know of any I was missing.

thanks

[htb]

How much you what to spent?

[DoMeric]

Hi Kimberly, I'm sorry to say, I do not know of any such sites. What you're wanting definitely falls into a niche market. What your running up against is not at all surprising to me. You have to keep in mind who supplies the scripts for HotScripts.com and such. They are mostly (though I'm sure there are exceptions) a demographic that has no interest in those type of scripts. Or they want to write something with a wider appeal, so that their name gets out there. Being able to say I created forum software installed on over 30,000 domains is much better than saying I designed free software that runs on a dozen. Though in truth those same ones who create a million forum programs mostly find they get an install base of one.

Anyhow, I am sure there is someone who can write what you want for considerably less than $5,000. I could imagine a design firm you find in the yellow pages charging that. But I'd expect if you want it to look professional, get done on somewhat of a normal schedule, let alone not having your programmer disappear a month into the project, you'll want to spend more than you expect.

If your budget still can't afford it be persistent. There are those who can write software very cheaply and do a good job. They're most likely building up a portfolio so they can charge more down the road.

Good luck!

[HostSentry]

Granted that you already have the card templates, I wouldn't imagine this taking more than 20 hours total to do.

[DoMeric]

True the project does not sound overly complex. But they never do at first. What about eCommerce? How customizable do the cards need to be? Just changing font and text? Or moving other customizable elements about? Does it need the ability to save cards? What about customer logins? Do you need a site design as well as the script?

My point is that it is pretty early to say "20 hours". Is that 20 hours of coding? Or 20 hours of coding and communicating with the customer? Or 20 hours for a full site design, eCommerce solution and communications? Because communicating with the customer counts as well. You want to make sure you deliver what they asked for.

Kimberly: My honest advice to you is to request some quotes. I think you have found that you are not going to find what you want already created out there somewhere. Your market is most definitely a niche market. Whether is should be a niche is a whole different ball of wax.

Ask for some quotes, look at the portfolio's of the people you're asking. Be honest with them about your budget. People may surprise you when you say you can't afford $5,000. Also, define what you need as well as possible and be willing to give and take. I'm sure you'll be able to find someone within a reasonable budget to come up with what you want.

Good luck!

[HostSentry]

Originally Posted by DoMeric

True the project does not sound overly complex. But they never do at first. What about eCommerce? How customizable do the cards need to be? Just changing font and text? Or moving other customizable elements about? Does it need the ability to save cards? What about customer logins? Do you need a site design as well as the script?

My point is that it is pretty early to say "20 hours". Is that 20 hours of coding? Or 20 hours of coding and communicating with the customer? Or 20 hours for a full site design, eCommerce solution and communications? Because communicating with the customer counts as well. You want to make sure you deliver what they asked for.

Kimberly: My honest advice to you is to request some quotes. I think you have found that you are not going to find what you want already created out there somewhere. Your market is most definitely a niche market. Whether is should be a niche is a whole different ball of wax.

Ask for some quotes, look at the portfolio's of the people you're asking. Be honest with them about your budget. People may surprise you when you say you can't afford $5,000. Also, define what you need as well as possible and be willing to give and take. I'm sure you'll be able to find someone within a reasonable budget to come up with what you want.

Good luck!

Well judging by the OP's post:
"I want a script people can pick a card then want, add they own text inside and print it on standard computer paper. I am also looking for something where people can pick stationery and type in their letter and print. "

You are talking about a basic online script realistically using ImageMagick (GD would work too). If the OP provides blank card images to use, I could not see this taking much longer than that.

If there is more to it that the OP did not mention, then obviously no one can provide a guess to how long this would take. I personally would not do this for less than 800, but I'm sure maybe he can find a cheaper source.

[DoMeric]

Originally Posted by HostSentry

You are talking about a basic online script realistically using ImageMagick (GD would work too). If the OP provides blank card images to use, I could not see this taking much longer than that.

Just that core part, yes, I agree. I'm just pointing out that projects like that are never just the core. Especially it seems things happen online only. There are all sorts of "gotchas" on projects like this. The rose that I see in my minds-eye is not the one you see.

Of course that's what a project scope and requirements document is for.

[xelav]

Hello
I can take it's development, price is $1,5-2K depends on features
~Alex