The last iphone app a company I have worked with dropped about a half million for their iphone app.
They had it done in South America and your 20K (USD?) would be eaten up in about 2 to 4 trips to see the developers.
You might want to think about your idea as there are alternatives to YouTube already plus you have other than iPhone users out there.
Bob
Hello,
I want to develop my own website of video hosting similar to YouTube, Vimeo, where it will be relying on (user generated content).
I don't know how to approach this project, whom to go to. Should I go for a freelancer, or an established company specialized in developing softwares and websites.
I am only putting down 20k for this website.
My objective is not to generate money as much as to find an alternative of YouTube.
My questions are:
Do you think 20k is enough? as a start
Do you think I should approach companies or freelancer?
Also I am developing an iphone app for this website as well.
Please include references to programmers and developers if you have anything in mind.

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