Usually, we highlight three large classes of social media builders. Let’s formulate the main features of these classes and then determine where they can be used. Drag-and-drop services. To date, this largest class of platforms is represented by very popular Wix, Weebly, Jimbo, etc. They attract many users with their simplicity and ease to create a website based on ready-made templates and functions that the user chooses and configures on the website provider using a graphical interface. As a rule, the service is provided by subscription. The low price is possible because the cost of developing the platform and its support is divided into all subscribers. At the same time, it is also a risk. In case the provider cannot attract the minimum required number of subscribers to its platform, it will be forced to reduce the allocation of resources for existing users. In the worst case, the service will stop working and users will lose access to their services. For many subscribers, this will b
Main features of social networks Before we compare platforms to build a social network website, let's point out the core features of such websites: – Member profiles store users’ data, display social network activity, let users share content, and make them discoverable. – The activity feed is crucial to inform participants about what is happening on the site. Users can interact with content (comment, follow, subscribe, share, mark like/dislike, etc.) on an interest basis. – Groups help to classify content and strengthen the connection between users with a common interest. They act as one of the key channels for attracting new members. – Social networks should allow members to create appropriate types of content. – A powerful search engine makes it easy for users to find the content they want, as well as friends and other users. – Social network spam and fraud protection ensures that users feel safe. Feedback mechanisms are required in case of complaints about other users or sending