Hi everyone,
I have been using Coppermine for about 6 years, but frankly I do not have the time nor the expertise to upgrade to 1.5 and then make the necessary customized tweaks on my coin hobby site (and my "friend" who was helping me is no longer "available"). I will share the link to my website by private message (but will post the final work here for all to see, if satisfied).
I am currently running 1.4.26, and perhaps upgrading to 1.5 can resolve my specific needs. But I also need certain features like: 1. consistent and simple links (as my users keep linking to wrong pages), 2. search option by file number, 3. better layout/custom theme (particularly the main page), 4. integration of google ads and banners, 5. more secure registration process (to prevent bots), 6. integration of other modules (for example, to organize and post related links or articles), and other minor tweaks. I also want to re-design my logo and overall look of the website and make it look "one of a kind," which needs some artistic flare (but perhaps the design work can be contracted out).
I have a small budget right now because it is just an educational website, but I am hoping to generate some more funds through ads (which can also pay for work). I am willing to pay now for reliable and secure work by a professional who will stand behind the work. So, if you could be a bit flexible with my budget and willing to make a small investment of time to make sure I get a fantastic end result, let's talk! (We have over 7,500 images now and the website has a bright future.) Also, perhaps I am a bit paranoid, but I would prefer to be dealing with a person in the US and California (though that does not necessarily rule out others), and I would want to sign a specific scope of work, time table for completion and confidentiality agreement .... I have worked with a few website designers and, frankly, I am a bit disappointed and do not want to have the same (or different) problems. And since I am giving full access to my website, I would want things to be done properly and securely.
Please send/post a message here, or you can also contact me at lostinspace2001@hotmail.com. Please provide some info about yourself, some examples of your work, and some general estimate for the upgrade and above specs (just as a general idea, I understand specifics can be different). Thanks! D