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I just recently re-created my own computer business. I first started off selling prebuilt computers on ebay. Now I would like to create my own website where people can customize the computer that they want me to build. The problem is that although I have some website design experience I don`t know how to make the built to order menu (similar to how to can customize computers through dell or hp).  I have researched software to help me but most of it costs over $1000 dollars. I was wondering if anyone knew of any cheaper software that I could use to design this kinda of website or even someone else that could build it for less?

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I recently came across a site called Wufoo (how web 2.0).  It allows you to create forms with fields, pull downs, check boxes, etc. without having any coding experience.  It`s a drag-n-drop interface that gives you the code when you`re finished.  It`s pretty customizable.  The cost works on a subscription basis but in my opinion, the fees are nominal if you`re getting business.

I recently used it to create a form on the "inquire" page of my new site.  I figure if business picks up enough and income is good, I`ll pay a web developer to do redo the form so I`m not paying a monthly fee.  But for now, it`s cheap enough to get me started.

I don`t know if it would work for your purposes or not but I thought I`d suggest it.  You could create a series of pull-down menus for people to choose the options of a custom computer build.