I have been actively trying to find some help in developing these sites for over a month now. I thought I could figure it out, seeing that I used to do web design (over a decade ago) but I was sadly mistaken.
There is a lot of interest in having Steemit's very own "Gift Exchange" (Steem.Gifts) and in having a Marketplace where you can buy items using Steem or Steem Dollars (Steem.Market). I have talked to numerous developers who all thought they were "good ideas" but do not have the time to help out.
So here is what I propose, let's crowdfund the development of these sites. You can help out in one of 3 ways:
- Donate BTC to the Project Here!.
- Pledge your time as a developer/designer/graphic artist, etc. to the project via a Comment below. Please include a way to contact you!
- Share this post with anyone and everyone you know on all Social Media!
I believe, that through the power of Steemians we can get these sites launched by November 1, 2016. In time for Steemit's First Secret Santa Gift Exchange to be held. The coming the New Year we will start doing monthly Gift Exchanges.
Edit 1: All proceeds in SBD from this post or future posts related to Steem.Gifts or Steem.Market will go to the development and maintenance of those projects. Thanks!
Edit 2: Crowdfunding Project is now live on BitCoinStarter.
Edit 3: BitCoinStarter will not allow me to set donation levels less than 1 BTC. If you wish to donate smaller amounts my Bitcoin Wallet is: See Edit 4
Edit 4: Got BitCoinStarter to allow pledges from 0 to 1 BTC now (Roe) so no need to send direct to me....removed Wallet address from edit 3 as well.
Edit 5: Donate with Steem Dollars as well.