How do I start up a social networking website such as MySpace?

I've seen websites which you can set up but they are usually for individual websites to advertise your business or yourself etc. but how would I go about setting up a social networking website? Or is this possible through those normal web design ones?

How do I start up a social networking website such as MySpace?
Some knowledge of a scripting language is essential (ASP/PHP and an SQL database would be standard fare), and a dedicated server would be needed for a really popular one. If you want to provide extra features, the ability to create flash/java applets and some knowledge of graphic design would also be very helpful.





However, if you want to get it off the ground, the most important thing for such a site is not its construction - you can get many awesome looking but dead examples of this by flicking through Google - but the availability of a good network of contacts to get it off to a good start.
Reply:Hi. If you plan to start a social networking website you should also think at a budget if you don't have the knowledge, skills and time to develop one.





For making your dream alive you can:





- build a script (recommended but expensive solution) using a good programming team





- use a solution available on market :


. phpfox at http://www.phpfox.com - price 300 $


. Handshakes at http://www.dzoic.com - price: 349 $


. E-Friends at http://www.phpfox.com - price: 280 $


. Buddy Zone at http://www.vastal.com - price: 280 $


. AROUNDMe at http://www.barnraiser.org - price FREE


. PHPizabi at ww2.phpizabi.net - price FREE


there are more and I cannot recommend one because I haven't used them yet, a deeper research is needed in order to choose one.


then you will need a hosting server and a web designer to install the script and redesign (to obtain a branded version for your scripts)





To keep the costs low you can go to a freelance website where you'll find a lot of programmers ready to work for you (elance.com, freelancers.com, getafreelancer.com...). I have to warn you that not all the freelancers are good and dedicated to their work.





Also you can give me an e-mail and I can help ;)


victor[at]everis.ro