My company is interested in building a website that implements video conferencing, document sharing, and a digital whiteboard application for online instructing, as well as some e-commerce and social networking features.
To clarify, this is what the company is looking to incorporate into its website:
* Video Conferencing Capabilities (Like Skype: Webcam, Microphone, Headset)
* Content Sharing (Text, Images, Audio/Video)
* Document Uploading (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Storage Space (For Content Saved By Users)
* Social Networking Features (Profiles, Friends, Groups, Events, Etc.)
* Whiteboard Application (Free Hand Drawing, such as http://www.scriblink.com/)
* E-Commerce Features (Setting up a payment/escrow system, probably working through a third party such as PayPal)
* Establishing a Secured Network (Verisign)
Required Skills (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS):
XHTML/CSS
JavaScript
PHP
MySql
Photoshop
ASP.Net
Flash
Experience with the following are recommended:
Shopping Cart and E-Commerce Design
Dreamweaver
Logo Design
Online Chat Support
Facebook Connect
SEO Experience
SEM Experience
Please help us with the following:
1. What additional skills will be required of the developer to build a site like this (please list all skills)?
2. Please indicate, depending on the complexity (e.g., simple-to-complex), how much this will cost (rough estimate)?
3. How long will this project take (time-frame)?
Please be as detailed as possible, your input is much appreciated.
Cheers,
Nick
