What's the Best Social Media Platform for a WP Site?

James2

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Jun 3, 2011

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• Feb 25, 2015

• #1

Hi guys,

I have done my own research of course, but I would like to hear the opinions of members of this forum.

I have been building a site using WordPress for client who would like visitors to be able to do the following:

• Sign up, create a profile and log in to use the site.
• Add friends.
• Post content.
• Like/dislike/share other posts.

From what I can tell, Buddy Press is the way forward, but I would be interested to hear of any other options you guys may know of.

Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing your opinions.

James

 

James2

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• Feb 25, 2015

• #2

Just a quick bump before it sinks

 

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GelHost-Basil

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• Feb 25, 2015

• #3

I have personally used Buddy Press, and I could say it does the job that you are looking for.

 

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Wyzard

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• Feb 25, 2015

• #4

I second Buddy Press as well.

 

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Jay t

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Dec 13, 2011

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• Feb 25, 2015

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in my opinion, buddypress is best wordpress plugin for typical social network website. but i am facing some problem while using it. it does not allow you to save a page for register dropdown menus. After clicking 'save' it goes back to 'none' .

 

iAuthority

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• Feb 25, 2015

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i personally used it good you can share this link through facebook, twitter, pinterest, tumblr, reddit.. it easily help to make a traffic well
you also add share tag like fb, twit, pint. and feedback icon whic help you to improve your performance of your blog..
my hearty congrats keep it up mat..

 

Jobdollarr

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• Feb 25, 2015

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You need a premium plugin.

Or you use a free plugin to create online forums

 

Red Giant

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• Feb 25, 2015

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Buddy press is the best one.it can be easily automatically adapted.it have several components which directly link with social network sites like fb,twitter,etc.
take look at this site:
http://www.wpexplorer.com/buddypress-quick-guide/.
check it.hope it help you.

 

Last edited: Feb 25, 2015

James2

Elite Member

Jun 3, 2011

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• Feb 25, 2015

• #9

Thanks for that man Bookmarked.

 

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thanislim

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Feb 28, 2015

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• Feb 28, 2015

• #10

Buddy press sounds interesting - would check it out. Thanks for the tip

 

TeKn1qu3z

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• Feb 28, 2015

• #11

Try UserPro. It's a paid plugin and you can let people login with their social accounts.

 

Y Not Hub

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• Feb 28, 2015

• #12

Buddypress is active for social media platform in wp.

 

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olaking

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• Mar 1, 2015

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I think you should try buddypress.

 

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DIe$el

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• Mar 1, 2015

• #14

WP Symposium is another alternative to BuddyPress for WP social media platform.

 

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webhr88

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• Mar 1, 2015

• #15

BuddyPress is okay too.

 

mareks

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• Mar 1, 2015

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buddypress or some of membership scripts.... google it (membership site wp)