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redslush · 10-15-2007, 11:11 AM

I have some questions in regards to how to approach a new site idea.

In the past I have run several web sites that have been either forum (vbulletin) or cms (drupal, geeklog, etc) based. This is mainly because I didn't want to spend the time creating something from the ground up. Now I've reached a point that I think the ideas I have need to be created from scratch...or maybe not. That is where I'm kind of getting stuck. I want to pose a few questions to the v7n community cause I know many of you are experienced designers and implementers.

For a Online Magazine type of site, would you recommend sticking with an existing CMS or building from scratch? With this type of site, how much content should you have before you go live?

When you have an idea for a site but know it's out of your scope do you hire out or spend the time learning?

Any good books or links for building something from the ground up? I've read some web design books but haven't found anything covering everything from ideas to reality.

Is there anyone out there that offers any type of mentoring services for this type of stuff?

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redslush Inactive Join Date: 09-19-06 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0% Latest Blog: None	Questions about starting new project I have some questions in regards to how to approach a new site idea. In the past I have run several web sites that have been either forum (vbulletin) or cms (drupal, geeklog, etc) based. This is mainly because I didn't want to spend the time creating something from the ground up. Now I've reached a point that I think the ideas I have need to be created from scratch...or maybe not. That is where I'm kind of getting stuck. I want to pose a few questions to the v7n community cause I know many of you are experienced designers and implementers. For a Online Magazine type of site, would you recommend sticking with an existing CMS or building from scratch? With this type of site, how much content should you have before you go live? When you have an idea for a site but know it's out of your scope do you hire out or spend the time learning? Any good books or links for building something from the ground up? I've read some web design books but haven't found anything covering everything from ideas to reality. Is there anyone out there that offers any type of mentoring services for this type of stuff?