I'm looking to build a website that connects grieving parents across the country based on location. For instance, if I'm in Wisconsin and my daughter is buried in Kentucky, I'd love to be matched with someone in Kentucky who has a loved one buried in Wisconsin. The idea is to form a kind of pen pal relationship to help each other take care of each other's children's graves. I have zero experience with building websites, so I'm wondering how difficult this project would be. Is it too complicated? Can I hire someone to create it? Also, what might the costs look like for a website like this?
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What you're thinking about is definitely possible! It’s a bit more involved than a basic site since you’d need features like user accounts, location matching, and a secure database to handle personal information. Hiring a developer or a small agency could be a great route. Keep in mind, if this site involves sensitive topics, you'll want to include privacy options and moderation features too. It's manageable, just needs some planning.
The complexity really depends on the features you envision. Once two users connect, what’s the next step? Are they just viewing profiles, messaging each other, or something else? Is the site purely for connecting, or will it have additional functionalities?
I was thinking of requiring users to create accounts with details about themselves and their loved ones, like names, locations, and some basic info. It's important to ensure that the database remains closed so that only registered users can see others’ details based on those parameters. I'm not tech-savvy, but I'm ready to give it a shot!