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Any Suggestions on How To Create a Plug in?

by Stephen Marden
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I think I have an idea for a cool plug in and wonder if any fellow warriors have suggestions on the best way to about getting it built.

Should I go overseas? Partner with someone? What are the rough costs? Pitfalls to avoid?

I'm far from a computer programmer, as I can barely type on a keyboard correctly.

Any tips on getting this built or the best way to go about would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Warriors!

SM
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  • Profile picture of the author samjaynz
    You could put a request out somewhere like Odesk or Elance - and see roughly how much it would cost to get your plugin specced up.
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  • Profile picture of the author Stephen Marden
    I had two bad experiences on freelancer and odesk..I hesitant to jump back on there, until I fully understand how to work with such a distance between the workers and I.

    I would have to fully plan it out and provide explicit details i guess to get a good estimate. Any good companies that are reputable and seasoned when it comes to building quality plug ins?
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    • Profile picture of the author netgeek
      Hi Stephen ,

      We develop plugins too (however we dont develop others),can you let me know Which platform ? I can give you nice suggestions where you can find your right guy .


      when it comes to serious Programming i like Eastern europe guys
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      • Profile picture of the author Stephen Marden
        Originally Posted by netgeek View Post

        Hi Stephen ,

        We develop plugins too (however we dont develop others),can you let me know Which platform ? I can give you nice suggestions where you can find your right guy .


        when it comes to serious Programming i like Eastern europe guys
        It would be for WordPress...

        I'm starting to think that maybe a simple software program might work better than a plug in...

        Is creating software pretty much the same as getting a WP plug in built?

        Please pardon my ignorance on this subject..technical stuff is not my strong suit.

        I just noticed a solution to a problem that I think I can solve if i had a certain tool..the tool doesn't exist...so i figured i would look into building it. who knows.. doesn't hurt to try right?
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    • Profile picture of the author samjaynz
      The development team at my regular "day job" hired a good WP plugin developer from Elance.

      They seem to reckon that provided you are clear and really check any portfolio work, you should be fine
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  • Profile picture of the author Stephen Marden
    Thanks man..appreciated
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Grossman
    You probably live near a WordPress meetup group where you can meet some local people that develop for WordPress. There's one in practically every major city.

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    • Profile picture of the author Stephen Marden
      Originally Posted by Dan Grossman View Post

      You probably live near a WordPress meetup group where you can meet some local people that develop for WordPress. There's one in practically every major city.

      Find Meetup groups near you - Meetup

      I just joined a group.Thanks a ton..not sure when the first meetup is, but I will definitely go to further my knowledge.
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  • Profile picture of the author Stephen Marden
    Interesting, I never would have thought of a WordPress meetup group. Thanks

    I will definitely look into that
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