writing job specs for a rent a coder type site, help please

graphicsgenie · 09-12-2008, 03:47 PM

Hi,

I am looking to get something made for an idea I have. Will be using scriptlance or rentacoder etc..

I know what I want to create, but I dont have a clue what platform they would use.

How do you guys post up job specs when you don't know the right terminology to use to best explain

Thanks

deu12000 · 09-12-2008, 05:08 PM

The way I do it is always try to be vague but give a decent description. Then when it's time to really negotiate and get the terms down, tell each individual exactly what you want with precise detail. I always tell them exactly what I want, but rarely the name of the product I'm releasing, so they don't get any funny ideas.

You mentioned platform, I'm going to assume programming platform, like php, .net, C+, Visual Basic, etc... Just tell them your idea and people will suggest a platform, pick one you think you'll be happiest with. For example, php would be a web based environment, .net would need the .net framework installed on any computer it runs on.

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deu12000 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 131 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Re: writing job specs for a rent a coder type site, help please The way I do it is always try to be vague but give a decent description. Then when it's time to really negotiate and get the terms down, tell each individual exactly what you want with precise detail. I always tell them exactly what I want, but rarely the name of the product I'm releasing, so they don't get any funny ideas. You mentioned platform, I'm going to assume programming platform, like php, .net, C+, Visual Basic, etc... Just tell them your idea and people will suggest a platform, pick one you think you'll be happiest with. For example, php would be a web based environment, .net would need the .net framework installed on any computer it runs on.