Social Media Websites

🧩 Core Features of Social Media Websites

User Accounts / Profiles

• Sign up / login (email, phone, social login)

• Profile picture, bio, location

• Customizable profile pages (cover photo, personal links)

• Privacy settings

News Feed / Timeline

• Stream of updates from friends, followers, or followed topics

• Sorted by latest, trending, or algorithm

• Rich media support (text, images, videos, GIFs, polls)

Content Creation

• Post status updates

• Upload images and videos

• Create polls or events

• Tag people, add hashtags, locations

Likes, Comments & Shares

• Engage with content directly

• Emojis or reactions

• Comment threads or nested replies

• Share to your feed or external platforms

🔗 Connectivity Features

Follow/Friend System

• Follow (one-way) or friend (mutual) model

• Suggested friends/followers

• Groups, pages, or communities

Messaging / Chat

• Direct messaging (one-on-one)

• Group chats

• Voice/video calling (optional)

• Read receipts, typing indicators

Notifications

• Real-time alerts for likes, comments, tags, messages, mentions

• In-app and email notifications

• Custom notification settings

🎛️ Discovery & Engagement

Search Function

• Users, posts, hashtags, locations

• Trending searches or topics

Explore / Discover Section

• Suggested users or content

• Trending tags, topics, or videos

• Sponsored/promoted content

Groups / Communities

• Joinable interest-based groups or forums

• Public or private

• Community rules and moderators

📊 Admin, Security & Monetization

Admin Dashboard (for platform owners)

• User management

• Content moderation tools

• Report handling and banning

Security & Privacy

• Two-factor authentication

• Block/report functionality

• Account verification (blue tick)

• GDPR-compliant privacy settings

Ad & Monetization Features

• Sponsored posts, stories, or videos

• Ads manager/dashboard for businesses

• Influencer tools (affiliate links, paid partnerships)

• Creator monetization (subscriptions, tips, ad revenue)

🎨 Optional & Advanced Features

Live Streaming

Stories (disappearing content)

Reels / Short Videos

Event creation and RSVPs

Marketplace or classifieds

Analytics (for users and brands)

API access for developers

Dark mode / theme customization

Multilingual support

🧠 Popular Tech Stack for Building a Social Media Site

• Frontend: React, Vue, Angular

• Backend: Node.js, Django, Laravel, Ruby on Rails

• Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL

• Real-time Features: WebSocket's, Firebase, Pusher

• Media Storage: AWS S3, Cloud nary

• Authentication: OAuth, Firebase Auth, JWT