i want to build a social network website, what do I need to start and how I can do that?

Answer 1

The first thing you need is a concept to build the site around that will give people a reason to use your site.

You're trying to break into an already saturated market, so you've got to find your unique selling point first.

Answer 2

Your question isn't totally clear. These people are right if what you mean is that you want to build an entire social networking network like MySpace; but, if you want simply to build one site, simply get an account at MySpace, Facebook, whatever and start building your site. There is a lot of information about how to do this online. Just do a search.

Answer 3

That's like asking what you need to build a ferrari.

Your best bet is to become a member of a site already functioning.

Believe me, you don't have enough time to manage a real social network site by yourself.

Answer 4

Steps For website designing For a layman.

1. You need a webspace at web hosting server.
Recommended :: GoDaddy http://www.godaddy.com
Free webhosting:: Awardspace,freeservers,netfirm...
http://www.awardspace.com/
http://www.freeservers.com/
http://www.netfirms.com/

2. You need a Domain Name
like www.yourwebsite.com
Again Godaddy throws Domain name at lowest price available. You can get yourwebsite.info at price as low as
$ 0.99

well,you can have free domain name like yourwebsite.awardspace.com with free webhosts. or you can also redirect your paid domain towards freewebhosts.

3. WebDisigning

If you know Html +javascript+flash its kool
But dun worry i m not gonna tell you sucha tedious method.

theres loads of free webpublishing softwares available.
assuming you as Layman i will try to tell few.

Rapidwebsite

get free software
http://4minweb.com/

You can design website by just creating a MS.Word file with same name of your buttons on webpage and they'll contain all those texts.Besides, you can inser pics in .doc file too if you were aware.(remember first page should be INDEX)

when your website is done take it out of your TEMP folder in Document settings>>User>>TEMP

or you can put your website directly by in built FTP on *rapid website*

a4desk
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http://www.a4desk.com

Its Kool flash website maker that for free...try that.


4. You got to upload your designed website files on webhost.
You can use any of free FTP softwares like
CuteFTP

just write your dmain name +user id+paswd you will get inside server by simply connecting at FTP.

now can put your website pages ...n you r done!

Note:: Always keep the folder structure of your designed website while loading it at server.


Gud Luck

Cheers:)

Answer 5

well u would need a lot of mwory 4 servers, and a knoledge of html, and ajax