1. Do not use WordPress as it is too small and very cumbersome in terms of future expanding
2. Joomla is a better platform compared with Wordpress and other open source
3. There are lots of third party addons for Joomla, like commerce, forum, ....., and there are also lots of professional templates in the market, using a good template can save you lots of time
4. Hosting: do not use a hosting company lack of efficient tech support like Bluehost, they claim to be the best but has evolved to the worst, 30 minutes waiting time will drive you crazy
5. 1 month should be enough to complete, as long as the owner really wants it and is willing to work with you.
6. $1000 is sufficient, if no shopping function is needed,
7. Budget more if shopping cart is needed, as it involves lots non-technical work
PM me if you want to discuss, maybe I can shed you some light.
BTW: my background is pretty the same as you: asp.net + SQL
:)
2. Joomla is a better platform compared with Wordpress and other open source
3. There are lots of third party addons for Joomla, like commerce, forum, ....., and there are also lots of professional templates in the market, using a good template can save you lots of time
4. Hosting: do not use a hosting company lack of efficient tech support like Bluehost, they claim to be the best but has evolved to the worst, 30 minutes waiting time will drive you crazy
5. 1 month should be enough to complete, as long as the owner really wants it and is willing to work with you.
6. $1000 is sufficient, if no shopping function is needed,
7. Budget more if shopping cart is needed, as it involves lots non-technical work
PM me if you want to discuss, maybe I can shed you some light.
BTW: my background is pretty the same as you: asp.net + SQL
:)