Drupal for use in a social network site?
Rumrunner439 - January 25, 2008 - 21:34
Ok im trying to get a social network type of site up and one got any ideas or how to get started and set it up on my server? I saw a program called e friends but cant ask them any ?s and not sure if they are open source. I like how e friends is already set up how do i get the same from drupal?? Any help would be great.
Thanks Cody
How do i get this start and build the site using drupal
Lets say im trying to build a site similar to xainz.com they use AlstraSoft E-Friends how does that program compare to drupal? Can any one give me some ideas how to get this up and going? heres What can members do on E-Friends?
E-Friends makes it easier for your members to communicate with the people they know, as well as friends of friends that they have not meet before.
Find a friend - Expand members' social network by using E-Friends to find and meet new friends.
Dating - With E-Friends, members can find their life partner or just someone to hang out with by becoming part of the E-Friends community.
Locate/List a Job - Browse through the listing directory and post job listings created by people in E-Friends network.
Get a roommate - Why live with a complete stranger when members could live with the friend of a friend?
Buy and sell stuff - Why buy stuff from an unreliable source when members can get it from your friend at a cheaper price? Members can also sell old or unused goods to their friends who will cherish them instead of selling it to someone they don't know.
Find places to go - Looking for some fun activities to do during the weekend? With the E-Friends, you can search for events in your area or even organize events for your friends to join.
Create and manage groups of people - Use E-Friends to organize existing groups and/or identify and draw together individuals who share a common interest. These Groups can be focused on any subject, affiliation, or activity. Book clubs, soccer teams, and alumni groups can form their own Groups, as well as family members, hobbyists, or professionals.
Blogging - Members can share their thoughts and voice their own views on the web through their own online blog be it a personal diary, a news page or a political commentary.
Messaging - E-Friends message system allows members to send a note to friends, colleagues and people who are listing items that interest them. Members can communicate with their Groups via group message boards and they can also schedule events to inform everyone in their Group of an upcoming event.
Make Money - With the affiliate module members can now invite friends and earn money when new members signup for paid membership packages! Members can also earn extra revenue by selling tickets for their own events
Personal Organizer - E-Friends comes with a built-in calendar for members so that they can organize their daily schedules and activities on the go.
Create Custom Widgets - E-Friends social network features 6 fully customizable widgets for your members to use including photo cube, send cards, countdown timer, crystal ball and create photo borders
just wondering what on drupal i need to download and how to get it to my server to start building this>?
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Yes, you can do all that with Drupal. But it's not just a matter of pushing a few buttons. Setting up a social network site is real work. You need to be prepared to invest the time researching what modules you need and putting things together. And you need a _lot_ of modules for a social networking site. So, yes, it can be done, but it's not simple. If you aren't willing to take the time to learn how to do it, a drop in solution like I"m assuming "e-friends" is may be a better fit. If you are willing, well, it's a lot of work but also a lot of fun. Dig into the handbook to get an overview of Drupal and then hit the modules listing to see the possibilities.
Michelle
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Social Networking Sites @ groups.drupal.org
You may want to check-out http://groups.drupal.org/social-networking-sites
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