Looking for ideas for a Web Application

[FreelanceSoftwareDeveloper]

I fancy starting a new portfolio project, something web based and most likely open source.

Does anybody have any ideas for a web service/application that would be useful?

Currently on the idea list are:

Affiliate management system that plugs into existing websites, there doesn't seem to be a decent open source option for this and I know it's a popular area but it's not an area I have any real interest in.

A retrofit/external CMS, basically the functionality of CushyCMS but hosted on your own domain and therefore fully brandable, not reliant on 3rd parties and of course compatible with current cushycms sites by allowing the admin to add class names for editable areas.

Getting a bit more complex...

A CRM/Project Management system tailored to Web Design/Development.

A browser based OS, more of a complex web app than a true OS but blurring the boundary with some advanced javascript.

Open to suggestions, I want to do something useful as well as a good portfolio piece.

 

[Jeff Knows]

You know I do, I have a cracking idea, but I don't want to share it. It's too good to share lol.

You know what I think is needed? A better version of this ; http://writetomyblog.com/
Something much smoother, cleaner. That is just MSWord on a webpage. It needs something much better.

 

[KM-Tiger]

Given the increase in remote working and virtual companies, it seems to me that the web-based file sharing/collaboration area is under developed, particularly for small business.

 

[garyk]

Nice site and yes I *do* have an idea which could be useful to a number of businesses.

 

[Chunkford]

Here's one - http://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=196789

 

[Kelon]

A vote for the CushyCMS from me. Essentially I think there's a hole for a 'Blogger', but without Google, obviously. I was contemplating SimpeCMS...

 

[James1980]

I don't know if it's been done before, but a geographic-aware appointment system.

For example, if I book an appointment for Dave to visit a house in Cornwall at 2.30pm next Thursday, it shouldn't allow me (or anyone else) to also book an appointment for Dave to visit a house in Scotland at 3pm next Thursday.



James

 

[british steve]

I don't know if it's been done before, but a geographic-aware appointment system.

For example, if I book an appointment for Dave to visit a house in Cornwall at 2.30pm next Thursday, it shouldn't allow me (or anyone else) to also book an appointment for Dave to visit a house in Scotland at 3pm next Thursday.



James

That is a cracking idea. If it gets built and works OK your first customers should be LG

 

[tomsmith2010]

The web has changed our world in so many ways, providing information at our finger tips, giving faster communication, allowing easier exploration of our world and increasing our productivity. The Internet is full of useful and fun applications and new ones come and go every day.
Have a good day

 

[amitT]

about the browser based OS I though of this as well great idea...
if you looking for partner to run this idea contact me