Does anyone have experience with EE consultants?

[Herbisaurus]

What of earth makes you think that? I was just taking my chances (which are better than roulette)

[Obliterator]

I know an EE guy local to me (UK) that impressed me - but I can only give a half recommendation as I've not actually used him. He looked more like a one man band than an approved EE consultant company though. Background, a few months ago I was looking to hire a web developer for a new project and stumbled upon this guy during my research. I was impressed with his portfolio and his own site. He was using EE which was something I'd not heard of before. It led me to research EE and I quite liked what I found. Sadly EE seemed to implode slightly shortly afterwards - pulling versions only to half reinstate them after a huge community backlash - which left my confidence in the EE platform badly dented. Anyhow, the project never went ahead so I didn't go much further with the research. Anyhow if its of interest let me know and I'll dig out his details.

-- The Obliterator

[Kent Sharkey]

Here's a local (well, to me) EE consutancy[^]. Maybe they can help.

-------------- TTFN - Kent

[Lost User]

Yes, James M. O'Hern. Do we know each other? Jim

[Lost User]

Kent, Thanks, I will contact them. Jim

[Lost User]

Thanks for your response. I would very much like to talk to your consultant contact, particularly to get info on EE imploding, If EE is a dangerous, chancey platform to build our website on it would be good to face this now before we develop a lot of content. So, yes, I would like to talk to this guy. Best, Jim

[BillWoodruff]

Oysi.Org I find a very attractive site, and, speaking as a poet, oral-performance story-teller, writer, and, through my maternal line, son of a poet and classical-scholar, and grandson of a story-teller, I appreciate what you are doing on your site, and that you, yourself, write poetry ! Ellis Labs (creators of Expression Engine) have extensive lists of available consultants (searchable by Location, Services, and Budget) [^], support plans from Ellis Labs themselves, and forums for asking questions [^]. I would try and locate a reliable source of comparison of costs/benefits/liabilities of using Expression Engine in comparison to other platforms/CMS's rather than base a decision on one or two opinions. And, I am sure research on the web could find such sources. Of course, if you already have a substantial investment in Expression Engine: that's a factor. I have no experience with Expression Engine. good luck, Bill

~ “This isn't right; this isn't even wrong." Wolfgang Pauli, commenting on a physics paper submitted for a journal

[Obliterator]

To be fair imploding was my thoughts as an outsider new to the community. EE were obviously restructuring their business model at the time and there seemed to be a huge backlash in the comments on their blogs/forums which left me with uncertainties about the future of the platform. This must have been a year ago now so presumably things have settled down. Anyhow, I've emailed you the web guy I found near me.

-- The Obliterator

[Lost User]

Bill, Thanks so much. I really appreciate your response. Best, Jim

[Lost User]

Thanks much. Jim