Which is the best Social Networking Site Software? - GoFuckYourself.com

Z · 06-16-2008, 03:51 PM

I've got a mainstream client asking me to get a social networking site built for them. I've searched and seen several options, but would really like an "I've used this and it __________" opinion from one of the pros here.

http://www.boonex.com/products/dolphin is the one that seems the best, but...?

Thanks for the feedback!

Socks · 06-16-2008, 03:53 PM

yoink!!!!

mrkris · 06-16-2008, 04:18 PM

Looks ... neat .... until you look into the source. Something isn't write about having your functions/methods returning html. *cringes*

Z · 06-16-2008, 04:21 PM

Good observation Kris....any suggestions for a better kit?

BigBen · 06-16-2008, 04:32 PM

Messed with Dolphin for a bit and it was a pain. Happier with phpfox which seems to be one of the better ones, but it still sucks imo.

Socks · 06-16-2008, 04:44 PM

Have you reminded your client that these things don't grow themselves?

DateDoc · 06-16-2008, 04:45 PM

www.socialengine.net

DateDoc · 06-16-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DateDoc

www.socialengine.net

They have a new version coming out end of June beginning of July. When they came out with v2 it was only a $20 upgrade so there will be a cost to go from v2 to v3 when it comes out if you buy v2 now but it should not be significant. They also have a trial version so take it for a spin.

Z · 06-16-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Socks

Have you reminded your client that these things don't grow themselves?

Thankfully, they're a big company with a big budget and the first addition to the network is a few thousand of their own employees.

I also let them know that they're in for monthly checks for the near future. ;-)

mrkris · 06-16-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

Good observation Kris....any suggestions for a better kit?

Not as of now, it's hard to find a good social network app, as its really based upon your needs.

Z · 06-16-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DateDoc

www.socialengine.net

Quote:

Originally Posted by DateDoc

They have a new version coming out end of June beginning of July. When they came out with v2 it was only a $20 upgrade so there will be a cost to go from v2 to v3 when it comes out if you buy v2 now but it should not be significant. They also have a trial version so take it for a spin.

Thanks, this looks great.

Any other good scripts out there for me to compare?

pstation · 06-16-2008, 06:54 PM

http://communityserver.com/

IllTestYourGirls · 06-16-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBen

Messed with Dolphin for a bit and it was a pain. Happier with phpfox which seems to be one of the better ones, but it still sucks imo.

know a designer for phpfox?

BigBen · 06-16-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls

know a designer for phpfox?

Nope. Using default skin and made some basic tweaks myself.

Z · 06-16-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pstation

http://communityserver.com/

Community Server looks interesting, have you used it?

potter · 06-16-2008, 09:32 PM

bump for ya

Z · 06-17-2008, 08:45 AM

So at $300, we've got social engine and phpfox. At $5k to $20k, we've got Community Server.

Anything else that hasn't been brought up yet? Any experienced comparisons of Social Engine and PHPFox?

06-16-2008, 03:51 PM	#1
Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	Which is the best Social Networking Site Software? I've got a mainstream client asking me to get a social networking site built for them. I've searched and seen several options, but would really like an "I've used this and it __________" opinion from one of the pros here. http://www.boonex.com/products/dolphin is the one that seems the best, but...? Thanks for the feedback!

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DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	www.socialengine.net __________________

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	yoink!!!!

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Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	Good observation Kris....any suggestions for a better kit?

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BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	Messed with Dolphin for a bit and it was a pain. Happier with phpfox which seems to be one of the better ones, but it still sucks imo.

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	Have you reminded your client that these things don't grow themselves?

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pstation Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 1,135	http://communityserver.com/

06-17-2008, 08:45 AM	#17
Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	So at $300, we've got social engine and phpfox. At $5k to $20k, we've got Community Server. Anything else that hasn't been brought up yet? Any experienced comparisons of Social Engine and PHPFox?