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What kind of Pro do I employ?


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I want something built into our system, to save time in typing and inputting information to other companies websites, but I don’t know which is the most appropriate kind of computer pro, to approach for help. I have talked to a competent site builder, but he reckons what I want, isn’t possible.

What I’m after is:

Our own website where customers input answers to our questions. About 60-70 questions. (this is a site builders job).

That info is then to be inputted onto about 6 other company websites (other companies, not ours), using those companies online template type interface. Info is either typed, click options, or tab-down options.

Is this feasible, and if so, do I need some kind of computer programmer, rather than a site builder, for the task of automatically inputting info onto other companies websites? If not completely automated, at least cutting down on the transcribing time.

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Not necessarily PHP, ASP.net would work just as well, however, you will need some kind of web developer. It depends on the current platform of your site. If it is Windows, PHP or ASP.net are options. If it's linux, then realistically, PHP.

The basic premise on what your are asking in development terms is:

- A web interface to input data

- Somewhere for that data to be stored (usually an SQL database, or it could be XML if it's not much)

- An XML or similar feed created from the stored data that the other company sites then can implement their site to read and display.

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Any developer who is familiar with HTML forms.

What you are looking for is an application, service (software development and not web site development) which will be triggered on every new record that is being submitted by a customer of yours. OR this service or app can also be scheduled for a batch job.

The only issue will be if there is flash involved onto the other companies input forms and/or if they use captcha system like security.

Edit: Paul I think he already has a website where his customers input their answers onto.

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