353339 Web Template Sales Website

[login to view URL] is a combination of a stock photo website such as [login to view URL] or [login to view URL] and a template website such as DreamTemplate.com. [login to view URL] will offer Dreamweaver, CSS, Flash, FrontPage, Joomla, Drupal, Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, and InDesign templates for sale as does [login to view URL], but will incorporate the member-generated content aspect of iStockPhoto.com. Thus, users will be able to submit templates for [login to view URL]'s various supported platforms and receive a commission for each template sold. In doing this, [login to view URL] will be able to build a collection of hosted templates much greater than that of traditional template resell sites; allowing for greater variety. Website needs: Front-End of Website The front-end of [login to view URL] will be set up much like [login to view URL] • Categorical arrangement of template thumbnails. • Ability to join one of two membership databases o One for purchasers o One for authors (including admin panel) -Profile linking template to user to view other submissions by author. -Maintains account information for payment. -Admin Profile -View status/add/manage template submissions. Within template upload panel: -Allow user to upload template and specify their own categories and tags. (Not to be officially added until approved within admin panel) -Allow users to set their own resell price (over $5, not to exceed $40), buyout ($any), and unique price ($any) for their templates. -View stats on template download and income received. -Ability to cash out account. -Allows editing of account information (can be via 3rd party, i.e. PayPal). • E-commerce (PayPal gateway from template profile to download) o Instant download capability with purchase. o Ability to buy usage rights, unique template (if no other have been sold), and buyout (remove listing after purchase). Back-End The administrator portion of the website will need the following features: • Approval panel for submitted templates o Ability to download templates. o Ability to upload .jpeg image and thumbnail of the submitted templates to accompany profile. o Ability to approve/reject templates. • Ability to create, assign, and manage categories • Ability to contact members via email • Member management panel • Ability to manage pricing • Ability to rotate banner advertisements.