Website design and blog advice

I would like a website designed with a very simple but stylish design. The site will critique different casinos across the USA. The design needs to integrate banner ads but keep them separate using graphic design. I don't want a "busy" design with ads distracting from the site's content. I would like to create a blog or forum where people can send in their comments in response to my critiques. I need someone that can advise me on the issues concerning these types of websites. I need expert advise on how to get on top search engines. The main page should show a map of the USA and the user should be able to click on a symbol on the map to find critiques on that casino in that part of america. I want the design to be warm and friendly, not "corporate" or business-like. Very easy to navigate and the buttons and text large and simple. I will consider only coders that send me URL's so i can view their portfolio or the sites they have designed. Questions are welcome. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables): a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform windows mac IE navigator