Quick heads up, as this is my first post (yeah!), please bear with me if my questions/comments aren’t exactly clear…
I’m a newbie when it comes to ExpressionEngine (obviously), but have been mulling around the forums and the EE Help chat for a little while now. I need help with determining how to structure/setup my EE site: Drink it Here (http://www.drinkithere.com).
The concept is relatively simple. Drink it Here will provide daily drink specials and events (both recurring and scheduled…think “Trivia Night” and concerts) for a particular set of cities, for everyday of the week. As a quick reference for a visual setup, see: http://www.lawrence.com/drinkspecials/. The whole draw with Drink it Here ties to the fact that it’s quick to browse, easy to follow, and free to use.
- Should the channels be setup around the days of the week, with the businesses being entries inside?
- Should the channels be setup around the businesses, with the days of the week being entries inside?
- How can I ensure that the setup is scalable and future-proof when and if I continue to expand?
- Besides Matrix are there any add-ons right off hand that would seem to fit the mold of this idea?
This has been a pet project of mine for quite a while, but it wasn’t until recently that it has turned into a serious venture. Any help, suggestions, etc are extremely appreciated! I’ve searched and search for a CMS that would do the trick, and I’m honestly excited to let EE handle it. I’d be happy to post my working comps if it would help paint a better picture.
Thanks in advance…cheers!