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JobId: #1401238

Auto Link Checker For PHP Coded Website
Categories: Requirements,Software Related (Includes Websites)
Posted By: teedizz  (3 ratings)
Source: Rent-a-coder
Job viewed: 250 times
Bids Placed: 3
Start Date: 2010-05-01 08:39:44
End Date: 2010-05-14 21:05:34
Time Remaining:
Deadline: Please estimate in your bid
Current Phase: Bidding open
Max Accepted Bid: Open to fair suggestions
Project Type:
Bid Type: Open Auction
Brief Summary:

Hello, I own and operate a media upload style site where user's submit content that is hosted on third party file host like Rapidshare.com, Megaupload.com, Hotfile.com, etc. Basically I need someone who can integrate a system on my site that will auto check the links to see if the files are still active, dead, or invalid.

Requirements Interview Answers:
To help you bid more accurately, the buyer was interviewed about the requirements for this bid request. Below are their answers. Untitled Page
Bid request Type: What kind of work do you need done?
Software related (Includes desktop applications and internet websites)
Bid request Parts: What do you want the worker to do on this bid request?
Requirements: The worker will analyze the problem and propose a software-based solution to the problem.
Programming: The worker will take the requirements and translate them into the language of the computer (and test it).
User installation: The installer will move the software from the place it was created (which is called the development or QC environment) to where you will use it (which is called the production environment). The installer then tests the software to make sure that the installation was done properly and completely.
Req. Doc. Type: What kind of documentation do you want for this bid request?
Informal documentation - As the buyer talks back and forth about the bid request with the worker, those conversations become the requirements.Remember to communicate ALL of the details of your bid request on the Rent A Coder site. If you don't, and there is a dispute, then important details of the contract will not be documented and cannot be taken into account in arbitration. If you feel you MUST go offsite (for example, using the phone or IM) then afterwards post everything onsite and get the other party to post that they agree to those contractual terms.
Program Type: What kind of software should the worker create (and/or install)?
  • An internet web-site: This software runs on a web server and users will access it using their internet browser.
Internet web-site info
Design and functionality: What does the programming of this bid request involve?
  • Design: Create the layout of the pages (or modify the layout of existing pages).
  • Program Functionality: Making the website "work".
Modeling another site: Do you wish to model another site? No
Size of website: How many pages need to be created/edited in this website?
I don't know.
Programming Language: What programming language(s) do you want your website written in?
I don't know what language (and need the worker's assistance to suggest it).
Database: Will this bid request include a database?
I'm not sure (and need the worker to advise me).
Browser Type(s)/Version(s): Which browser/version combinations must this website support?
  • IE 7.0
  • IE 6.0
  • Firefox 3.0
  • Firefox 2.0-2.x
  • Safari 41
  • Other. Details: Opera and Chrome
Server Hosting Environment: What is your server hosting environment?
I have a server at a 3rd party hosting company.
The name of the hosting company is: Nexcess
The server's shared/dedicated status is: Dedicated just to me.

Component Compatibility Protection:
Sometimes a worker may create features on the website that rely on componentswhich work fine on their own server, but won't work with your 3rd party hosting company's server. There are many reasons for this including version incompatibility, restricted permissions, etc... Rent A Coder normally requires that the worker verify in advance that your 3rd party hosting provider will support the components.  If they do not, then they are responsible for any incompatibilities, rather than you. Do you want this protection on your bid request?
No, I will be responsible for any components of the final solution that do not work with my hosting company.
Server Hosting Environment: Will the worker develop "live" on your server?
Yes. The worker may develop live on my production server.
Physical installation: Who will perform the physical installation?
The worker will perform the physical installation, and will be given all necessary permissions to do so.
Legal: 1) I require complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done (so that I may modify it in the future).
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
2a) Any website server-side deliverables must be installed by the Worker in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
2b) All other software (including but not limited to any desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute) must include a software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer).
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased.
3b) No part of the deliverable may contain any copyright restricted 3rd party components (including GPL, GNU, Copyleft, etc.) unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the worker's Worker Legal Agreement.
Other Requirements:
Hello, I own and operate a media upload style site where user's submit content that is hosted on third party file host like Rapidshare.com, Megaupload.com, Hotfile.com, etc. Basically I need someone who can integrate a system on my site that will auto check the links to see if the files are still active, dead, or invalid.

Right now we have a system where our user's can hit the "Report Button" which sends the query to our admin panel but we get A LOT of false reports so we want an automated system so we don't have to rely on our user's judgment.

The way we want to have the system is like so:

On the initial submission page where user's input the info. along with the download links, we want the system to auto check the links as soon as the download links are added. If the links are active and good then maybe have a message that says " Link(s) are active " and the system allows them to submit content like normal but if the link(s) are dead upon submission (we get a lot of people that submit content without checking the links just to gain points) then a message with pop up saying " 1 or more of your link(s) are dead or invalid " and the system wont allow them to hit the " Submit " button. This way we know that all new links we approve via admin panel are truly active links.

Next is on the download page. The download links are visible to all users but underneath the download link we have a "Report Link" button. This is where we allow users to report invalid links but we want to change that to "Check Link(s)" . When a user hits that, the system will check whether or not the link(s) is active or not. If the links are active, a small green arrow will appear next to the link but if the links are dead then a little red x will appear next to the dead links and a message saying " These invalid links have been reported "

In our admin panel when a user report a link, it goes under the "reported Links" section in the admin panel where we usually just delete them from our system but with this system in place, whenever the system recognizes a dead link when a user hits " Check Links" then the system will send that download to our Reported Link in our admin panel


Lastly, in our admin panel, we would like a Master Site Scan that if we wanted, could go through and check all links on the site sending all deads links to the Reported Links section of our admin panel. This way when our users visit material to download, the chance of that link being a valid link is at least 95%


I have attached a picture of our submission page and download page.

Submission Page (I added that little processing thing to the right side of where user's apply the download links.)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8590/40485165.jpg


Download Page (I circled the Report Link button)

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9089/54958558.jpg


The site url is http://www.mediahunt.org
  • All deliverables must be uploaded to Rent A Coder before the deadline(s) for this bid request...with no exceptions. If this contract makes it impossible for a competent person to do this, then do not start this bid request...but instead alert Rent A Coder of an un-arbitratable, illegal bid request.
  • Remember that contacting the other party outside of the site (by email, phone, etc.) on all business bid requests <$500 (before the buyer's money is escrowed) is a violation of both the software buyer and worker agreements. Rent A Coder monitors all site activity for such violations and can instantly expel transgressors on the spot, so we thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you notice a violation please help out the site and report it. Thanks for your help.
Categories:
(Note: Like everything else on this page, these categories are part of the original contract for this bid request.)
Web development, Requirements, Other (Technology), Software related (includes websites)

Expert Guarantee Required:

     It is crucial to the buyer that this entire bid request be completed (100%) by the deadline of days. They only want expert workers who will commit themselves to this deadline to bid. If you are not an expert or unable to commit completely to the deadline, then DO NOT BID on this bid request.

     If you are an expert and can commit, the buyer would like you to demonstrate this by making an Expert Guarantee of at least 10% of your bid. (This would not need to be made now...but only if and when you are are selected as the winning bidder). If you complete the job (100% by the deadline), then your deposit would be refunded to you. If you do not, then you would forfeit the deposit and it would go to cover the buyer's cancellation charge and the remainder donated to a non-profit charity.

     Please note that depending on how you choose to make the deposit, there may be a small, non-refundable processing fee. This fee can be reduced or eliminated by choosing a less expensive method of payment. Or, you may wish to ask the buyer to cover the cost of the fee for you. You can do this in a number of ways such as: increasing the price of your bid, asking the buyer to post a 2nd bid request to cover it (contingent on completion of the bid request), or by getting the buyer to promise to pay the fee to you as a bonus (upon completion of the bid request). If you choose the bonus route, just remember that due to credit card/PayPal rules, Rent A Coder CANNOT force a buyer to pay a bonus involuntarily...even when promised on-site. So don't choose this option, unless you trust the buyer, or are willing to take a small risk.

     This is just a very brief overview of how the Expert Guarantee works and there are many more details that you need to understand fully before you bid on this bid request. DO NOT BID on this bid request until you've read and fully understand everything about the Expert Guarantee (including reading the contract and the FAQs).