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TimG

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Sep 05, 2007 11:45 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`m about to get into a web development project to put together a site for my new online retail business. I came across an ebook - http://websiteprojectebook.com/

Just wondering if anyone has read it and if it`s worthwhile. Are there any other similar resources/books that educate entrepreneurs on the web development project process and how to work with programming firms? I see many blog posts but no books on this

Thanks for advise.

CampSteve

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Sep 06, 2007 12:07 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Check out this ebook by 37 Signals. I`m not sure how relevant it is to your project but I enjoyed it.

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nhgnikole

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Sep 06, 2007 4:18 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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You don`t need a book to purchase a book ... some good info is fine.

Try these:

11 Tips to Ensure a Successful Design Process

Communicating with your Development Team

Planning for a Website

DIY or go with a Pro

and hey - feel free to ask questions here!

InvestorFunding

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Sep 07, 2007 12:12 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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TimG,
I must agree with Nikole on this one. Plenty of good solid info offered on the site here. Also try these worksheets
Web Planning Worksheet

e-commerce Planning

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TimG

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Sep 07, 2007 12:23 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Yeah, I`ve read that one. Great views but seem a bit skewed towards the technology these guys are pushing - Ruby on Rails.

hostclick

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Sep 07, 2007 11:19 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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CampSteve - I`d heard of 37signals before but never read their book. It was refreshing to see their "less is more" attitude & other insights. Thanks for the recommendation!

nhgnikole

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Sep 07, 2007 2:44 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Ruby on Rails is good technology, but you can interchange those ideas with whatever framework you want.

CampSteve

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Sep 07, 2007 4:20 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Like any book, it`s `take it or leave it` advice. Their information is not really anything new but I like the way they introduce and present it for the web.

And like Nikole points out, the ideas can apply to any sort of technology framework. You just have to look past their own applications to see that. After all, they are a business with a product to sell.

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