536090 HBA Membership Directory Website
N/A
Paid on delivery
DESCRIPTION:
HBA Membership Directory Website--Website is a local Home Builders Association. Need to have database constructed and integrated into new website using the attached HTML Template for design and layout.
This project entails the development of a custom business and contact directory website, with advertising management and CMS for static content.
Most of the content pages will be static content managed through CMS. The Business Directory database integration will include 2 main functions:
1. BUSINESS/CONTACT DIRECTORY
The business directory information will be managed through a database user admin interface, and serve content to the directory pages of the website. Search functionality will also be necessary.
2. ADVERTISING MODULE:
Every webpage in the website will be formatted to display up to 6 standardized block ads in a sidebar. Ads will include a graphic or flash component linked to advertisers website. More than 6 ad spots will be sold, so ads need to rotate on page refresh to ensure that all ad units receive relatively equal number of impressions in different ad spots through 100 page views. Detailed description included in attached Project Specifications Document
All pages must be able to have SEO components edited and optimized, including image ALT and TITLE tags, META Tags, H1, H2, H3 tags, page TITLE. Page URLs must be SEO friendly.
WEBSITE and NAVIGATION STRUCTURE
• Homepage –
• HBA Directory
o Find a Builder
 New Homes (Group 1-A)
 Remodels, Additions, Pole barns, garages, etc (Group 1-B)
 Commercial Construction (Group 1-C)
o Skilled Tradesmen
 Architects, Engineers, Designers (Group 2-A)
 Excavation, Landscaping, Site Work (Group 2-B)
 Concrete, Foundations, Bricks & Stone (Group 2-C)
 Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing (Group 2-D)
 Siding, Roofing, Windows & Doors, Exterior Finishes (Group 2-E)
 Flooring, Cabinetry, Interior Finishes (Painting, insulation, Drywall) (Group 2-F)
o Other Services
 Banks (Group 3-A)
 Insurance Agents (Group 3-B)
 Mortgage Agents (Group 3-C)
 Realtors (Group 3-D)
 Utilities & Communications (Group 3-E)
 Etc. (Group 3-x)…more to be added
o Alphabetical Listing
 Businesses
 Contacts
• Events
o Home & Garden Show
o Parade of Homes
o Golf Outing
• For Consumers
o Tips for Selecting a Builder
o Tips for Building a New Home
o Tips for a Successful Remodel
o Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Contractor
o Benefits of Selecting an HBA Member
o Resources & Links
• For Members
o Benefits of Membership
o Training & Education
o Meeting Schedule
o Downloadable Documents
 Membership Application (PDF)
 Parade of Home Entry Form (PDF)
 Home & Garden Entry Form (PDF)
o Resources & Links
o Newsletter (with Archives)
• About
o HBA Information
o Leadership Team
• Contact
• Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
All pages will include a right sidebar that is designated for paid advertising
• Standardized 130px X 130px ads graphics linked to website, with “alt” image tag
• Each page will display 6 random ad units from database in a randomized order,
• Up to 12 ad units available to be sold
• Optional 600px X 75px “page sponsored by” banner ad to be included at bottom of the content area of select pages
• Advertising needs to be managed through database admin interface
MEMBERS DIRECTORY
Directory should include links to preformatted search results pages for Category and Subcategory, Alphabetical Listings of Businesses, Alphabetical Listing of Contacts.
A general search function should be included to search for keywords in listings.
A “Print Formatted” version of the Results and Details pages should be available, using a separate CSS, simplifying layout and design so that site visitors may print entire directory if they choose.
OR create a printable PDF document on the fly from the current database.
On all Directory Search Results pages, all business listings should include:
• Logo (hyperlinked to business details page)
• Business Name (hyperlinked to business details page)
• City
• Phone Number
• Contact Name (hyperlinked to contact details page)
• Website URL
On Contact Search Results page, all contact listings should include:
• Contact Photo (hyperlinked to contact details page)
• Contact Name (hyperlinked to contact details page)
• HBA Member Status (Member, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Directors, Parade of Homes Committee, H&G Show Committee, etc)
• HBA Ranking (3-star system, set by administrator)
• Business Name (hyperlinked to business details page)
• City
• Email address
On the Business Details Page, displayed information for selected business should include
• Logo (hyperlinked to business details page)
• Business Name (hyperlinked to business details page)
• Address1
• Address2
• City
• State (Michigan)
• Zip Code
• Phone Number
• Fax Number
• Contact Name (hyperlinked to contact details page)
• Contact HBA Ranking (3-star ranking system)
• Email Address
• Website URL
• Business Description (500 characters)
On the Contact Details Page, displayed information for the selected contact should include:
• Contact Photo
• Contact Name
• HBA Ranking (3-star system)
• Business Name (hyperlinked to business details page)
• Address1
• Address2
• City
• State (Michigan)
• Zip Code
• Phone Number
• Fax Number
• Email Address
DATABASE SPECIFICATIONS
Project requires custom database with user-friendly admin interface for non-tech savvy people.
Admin Interface will include:
• user login with password
• User management (with levels)
• Membership/Business/Contacts listings management
• Meeting Schedule Management
• “Static Pages” management, with ability to Add New, Edit, Hide, Delete
• Navigation Menu Management (can be integrated into page management)
• Advertising Management
CATEGORIES/SUBCATEGORIES
See the Navigation Structure above, under “HBA Directory”
• Main Categories (Level 1)- Builders, Skilled Tradesmen, Other Services
• Subcategory Groups (Level 2) under main categories
• Each Item (Level 3) in the Subcategory Groups should be identified individually
A business will choose a Level 3 identification for the type of business it is.
Businesses may choose up to 3 Level 3 Items that will display in their listings
“STATIC PAGES”
All “Static” content pages will be edited through a standard WYSIWYG type editor
Please read the description in the attached file.
Project ID: #2282027
