How Can I Create a Site Like This??

First of all I hope this is in the right section.

I have an idea for a site but and I am sure I can create it with a bunch of different software and mix it together piece by piece but there must be a master template I can use to create something like this.

Basically, I am wanting to create a community based site with the following features:

**Bi-Weekly Contests**
A place where members can submit their entries and their entries can be seen and get voted on by the community.

**Social Networking Features**
I want members to be able to create profiles and have the ability to upload photos to their profiles. I also want the ability to create groups.

**A Forum**
(w/ an "upgrade membership" option)

**A Blog**


Here are a couple of example sites that have the kind of setup I am looking for. Does anyone know where I can get a template for something like this? My site wont be in this same niche but the idea will be the same.

BIG Thank you for whoever can help me.


http://www.online-car-show.com/home.cfm

http://www.cyclebiker.com/

hey
I'm sure someone here in the hire a freelancer thread or other sites that offer services would be able to put up a site like that for you. But if you just want a skin or template try google. I googled forum templates and got like over a mill hits with sites offering free and paid templates.
Depends on your level of skills and available money to put into your project.

justmeron said:

hey
I'm sure someone here in the hire a freelancer thread or other sites that offer services would be able to put up a site like that for you. But if you just want a skin or template try google. I googled forum templates and got like over a mill hits with sites offering free and paid templates.
Depends on your level of skills and available money to put into your project.

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Thanks. What type of site template would this be called? A social networking site? Im searching for SN site templates now but I was hoping I could talk to someone who has actually done one.

I wonder if this qualifies for a social networking site? I dont want to need a dedicated server.

http://www.online-car-show.com/home.cfm

http://www.cyclebiker.com/

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Right click then View Source:

1st one is a blank page they're hiding all the code,, nice.

2nd one is a blog at Joomla.

Thanks!!! Joomla is what I need. Thanks for sending me on the right track.!!

skorpion said:

Thanks!!! Joomla is what I need. Thanks for sending me on the right track.!!

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you will also need to look at community builder for joomla and AEC for your subscription...

another cool feature to have would have been CB-APC (Advanced Profile Control) but it appears to be not support by the original developer, i know there is a break-away site that picked up on it...

A PMS system is also good to have but still after 4 years of using joomla i am still undecided which is the best to use...

if you have a relatively good VPS/Hosting you wont need a dedicated server till you start touching 5000+ members depends if you have a lot of video...

also take a look at:


and its comuna2 template...

its not exactly straight forward to customize but its a good starting point for you...

Laser said:

Right click then View Source:

1st one is a blank page they're hiding all the code,, nice.

2nd one is a blog at Joomla.

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Nah...the source code is all there...you just have to scroll down....old trick!!