Posted by crescent_au on 12/16/06 14:27

Thanks for your reply!

Just wondering if you can give me an example algorithm of the matrix.
I'm a bit confused about what you were saying about "leg" in the three
dimensional matrix.

The system I am planning to develop for someone includes the main MLM
system, which is linked with small sub-systems such as accounting, etc.
How long do you think it'll take to complete this kind of system? It's
not just creating the backend and the coding but also creating the
front-end interface. If I am to work on this project on my own, I'm
thinking maybe 5 or 6 months. I don't even know if I am under- or
over-estimating. :) What do you think? How long did it take you? I
understand it is far more than web development. It is in fact an online
software development.

You may email me if you like.

Cheers
Ben


Tyrone Slothrop wrote:
> On 14 Dec 2006 18:42:13 -0800, crescent_au@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I'm doing some research online on creating php-based multi-level
> >marketing (MLM) system. It seems like a complicated system to build as
> >I need to create one from scratch. I'd like to know if there are
> >open-source CMS tools or MLM tools available that helps me to customize
> >or even upgrade to the kind of system I'd like to have.
> >
> >I'd like to know how should I start building one from scratch- just the
> >logics or algorithms that I should be familiar with.
> >
> >I'd also like to know what do we mean by re-cycling matrix and forced
> >matrix. I've seen these mentioned in some websites of software
> >developers who build MLM systems.
> >
> >I have created PHP-based dynamic websites but I haven't done any work
> >with building this sort of systems. So I'd just like to hear from
> >people who are familiar with system developement and hopefully push me
> >in the right direction.
> >
> >If you know of some relevant websites or tutorials, please post them
> >too.
> >
> >Cheers!
> >Ben
>
> I have coded a couple of these sites and I can assure you that it will
> be a challenge. The specs that were required by the client were
> completely different than any existing system, including a couple
> features that noone had coded successfully before. I managed to do it
> but, to this day, I do not understand why it works.
>
> I will give you a hint or two to make it easier. Every matrix has
> levels and positions. They can be multi dimensional, that is to say,
> they exist in three dimensions like a pyramid. However, unlike a
> pyramid, they start at the top and work down and definately not
> symetrically. One of the systems I designed actually branched out in
> three more dimensions -- once a member filled his matrix, a new matrix
> was created.
>
> Consider that you need to be able to define each member's position in
> three dimensions. The three dimensions are level, position in that
> level and the leg. The level is the level of the member relative to
> the top level. The position is the order in which the member was
> added. The leg is the complex relationship between members working
> towards the top of the pyramid, based on who referred whom.
>
> A forced matrix (I believe) is where, when a member drops out, other
> members move over and up to fill the positions within their own leg
> based upon the order they were added to the matrix. I repeat since
> this is very important: within their leg.
>
> Because the code is technically owned by my client, I cannot share it
> with you. However, if you get stuck feel free to ask me questions.
> Just post a message to this group with the subject:
> Attn: Tyrone Slothrop
> (not my real name ;-) )

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