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Social Media App Builder

Build niche social networks with feeds, profiles, messaging, and content moderation—launch your own community platform.
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Build a social app for indie game developers—users post game updates with screenshots and GIFs, follow each other's projects, comment on posts, join topic-based groups (pixel art, VR, game design). Include DMs for collaboration. Admins can feature standout projects on the homepage. Monetize with premium memberships ($5/month for portfolio hosting).

Built Different: What's Inside

Activity Feeds with Smart Algorithms

Chronological or algorithmic—you choose. Users post updates, photos, links. Show top content, recent activity, or trending topics. Filter by interest tags, user groups, or location.

User Profiles and Following

Bios, avatars, cover photos, custom fields for whatever your community needs. Users follow each other, see follower counts, check who's viewed their profile. 71% of niche social apps see higher engagement with customizable profiles.

Direct Messaging and Group Chats

One-on-one DMs, group threads, media sharing. Real-time typing indicators, read receipts, mute options. All encrypted by default—your users' conversations stay private.

Content Moderation Dashboard

Flag inappropriate posts, review reports, ban users, set posting rules. Auto-filter spam with keyword blacklists. Moderators get their own admin panel—you control who sees what.

Monetization Built In

Charge for premium memberships, run in-app ads, let creators sell exclusive content. Stripe handles payments, you get monthly payouts. One creator network told us they hit profitability in 2-3 months.

Pro Moves We've Seen Work

1. Niche Down Hard

General social networks? That's Facebook's game. Pick a specific community—photographers, indie game devs, local dog owners. The tighter your niche, the more engaged your users.

2. Make Onboarding Fast as Hell

Sign up with Google or Apple. Skip email verification if you can. Get users to their first interesting post in 2 minutes or less. Every extra step kills 18% of new sign-ups.

3. Seed Content Before Launch

Empty feeds kill momentum. Have 10-20 active 'users' (you, friends, beta testers) posting before inviting your real audience. People engage more when there's already activity.

4. Notifications Drive Retention

Someone liked your post. You got a new follower. Your group has new messages. Push notifications bring users back daily. Just don't spam—quality over quantity.

5. Give Power Users Tools to Shine

Leaderboards, badges for top contributors, featured creator spots. People who feel recognized stick around and post more. Recognition scales engagement without you doing extra work.

Who's Building Communities

Community Builders

Launch private networks for your audience—writers, artists, hobbyists. Own your platform instead of relying on Facebook Groups or Discord servers.

Educators and Course Creators

Give students a place to connect beyond the classroom. Discussion forums, peer feedback, project showcases—all in one branded app.

Startups Testing Social Features

Prototype a social app MVP before hiring a full dev team. Test engagement, gather feedback, prove the concept works—then scale.

Local Communities and Events

Build hyperlocal networks—neighborhood groups, event attendees, sports leagues. Keep conversations organized and searchable, unlike chaotic group texts.

What Our Users Say

What People Ask Us

Can I really build a social network without a massive team?

How do I handle moderation at scale?

What about server costs if my app goes viral?

Can users report each other?

Do I own the user data?

How long until I can launch?

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