How I built RedMol.com
People keep asking me what I used to build RedMol.com so here it is.
Basic plumbing:
- CodeIgniter MVC with FreakAuth authentication library
- TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor that transforms standard <textarea> into a nice one like you see when you write a wordpress blog post.
- AddThis and Plaxo widget for viral marketing
- If you have some API that’s for developers or widget codes, Syntax highlighter to make things pretty
- Google Map API to put things on map (duh)
- Zillow API and WalkScore if you’re doing real estate related website
- For web 2.0 effects, Scriptaculous, SWFUpload, Open Flash Chart, and standard ajax stuff.
But the most important tool is used is…. MY BRAIN! I participate quite frequently in CodeIgniter forums. My profile here.
Answers to questions I get
YES - I am open for consulting.
NO - I will not debug your stuff.
YES - I will date your sister. If she’s hot. Or your mom. Ok who am i kidding. I will take anything.
