# May need ruby developer

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/may-need-ruby-developer/187231>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [April 20, 2010, 9:14am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/may-need-ruby-developer/187231 "2010-04-20T09:14:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![Nice\_G](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f1d935/32.png) [@Nice\_G](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Nice_G)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2010, 9:14am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/may-need-ruby-developer/187231/1 "2010-04-20T09:14:44Z")

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Hi,

I’m looking for a developer to help build an SMS messaging site.  
Basically, users will have the ability to sign up for subscriptions to  
receive daily SMS text messages of a particular topic. I know there  
are a lot of sites out there doing this already from horoscopes to  
diet tips, so there is likely someone on this board with experience  
and it doesn’t take much work to get it up and running.

I’m not too concerned about what is under the hood. As an example, it  
could just be a skin on top of an SMS messaging service out there  
where I supply the front page, SMS content and the cost, the SMS  
service provides me access to user management, the users can setup  
when and to which phone they receive the TXTs, and payments are made  
via Paypal.

I have a feeling there needs to be more to it on the site side, thus  
the reason for posting on this board. If you have other suggestions,  
let me now.

I know a bit about Rails, so may be able to take over any necessary  
maintenance.

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**Author:** ![Nice\_G](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f1d935/32.png) [@Nice\_G](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Nice_G)\
**Post date:** [April 20, 2010, 9:17am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/may-need-ruby-developer/187231/2 "2010-04-20T09:17:40Z")

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On Apr 20, 2:42 am, Nice G. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote:

> I’m not too concerned about what is under the hood. As an example, it  
> could just be a skin on top of an SMS messaging service out there  
> where I supply the front page, SMS content and the cost, the SMS  
> service provides me access to user management, the users can setup  
> when and to which phone they receive the TXTs, and payments are made  
> via Paypal.

You may want to look into premium sms billing. The cut network  
operators take is much higher than paypal however the process is  
simpler for your users - all they need to do is send you a text  
message, no need to create accounts, fill in forms on paypal etc.

Fred