Content site for startups

This site pertains to providing information on indian startups. For reference it will be on the lines of [login to view URL] but the site will have a different focus. Also for reference visit [login to view URL] This should provide a very high level context on the theme of the website. Main functions -------------------------------------- - Articles and contribution from registered users, feeds, subscription, browse within categories - Discussions activities but not exactly forums, some custom form of forums. - Support for threads open for all and closed to a group . - Support for parallel private conversation among a group on a given thread. - The site will be aimed at banner ads in future. You should provide a general feature to implement this. - The site should be tuned for SEO, and there should be no ugly parameterized URLS - The look and feel of the site should be on a formal tone, like the sites above, and is crucial for acceptance. - The look and feel should be purely Web 2.0 no compromises on that. The images used in the UI should be original work and not a copy. Terms & Conditions --------------------------- - You are free to choose a CMS if you are expert at customizing it. - You will be given full details of the function but is mostly bounded by the high level scope provided above. - You would be required to show relevant experience for your proposed solution. - We are particular about the time commitments, you should project a timeline for project with maximum of 35 days from now, but adherence to the commitments is essential. - You would be required to accept the details that will be provided when you bid before starting on the project. - There will be 4 milestones defined along with the details each approximately hitting 25% of overall task. At each milestone you are required to share the source code and make sure milestone is delivered before we progress to next one. - We value a long term relationship, and will definitely want to have one with you post this project. - If possible show relevant examples when trying to explain. - Feel free to ask questions, and we would like to close this before next thursday(01/05)