Ok, so maybe I’m pushing it a bit to say that November would be a potential launch date… I’ve done some more research regarding web site use, in particular the use of the client side of the site, and learned a lot which means changes are being made to that portion of the site… in short, the script wasn’t flexible enough, so some things have been moved around, and there have been some database changes–which will affect the other scripts and queries which are already in place, which means more time to change those things.

One huge addition we made is the ability to suggest cities and states, or even zip codes, when the client is entering the location of their project.  The old way was to simply have the client enter the zip code and then an AJAX call would determine if the zip was correct.  While this was helpful, it was an extra step that didn’t need to be there… why not allow suggestions to be made while the person is entering their text?

Another large addition, which is in the works and may not be fully function by the time the site launches, is the update of the zip code database… this database now includes census information, city aliases, and even information on financials for businesses in the area.  While I won’t go in to how this will affect the backend processing of the script, I will say that I think this feature alone will be extremely helpful to the photographers as they attempt to create their estimates.

Other than that, there are relatively smaller changes and additions being made as the site develops… we continue to remain focused on the core function of the site, and its purpose, so as to work towards the launch of the web site.  Motion in progress, progress in motion.