Cost of building a social network site drops to near zero. PLENTY of firms are trying to profit from the gold rush towards so-called social networking sites after the success -or at least popularity- of Facebook, Linkedin, Hi5, and other such sites.
And the cost of entry for new players is getting lower all the time. Facebook may be one of the fastest-growing social network sites, but its technology is far from unique. Besides the existing entrenched competitors, small software firms are also selling scripts that allow anyone to start a Facebook look-alike site for three-digit figures.
How much does a social networking site cost to develop? Create a Social Networking Site. Why Going Broad Might Mean Failure While being the next big thing might sound like a great dream to chase, it is more than likely a failure waiting to happen.
If you're looking to create a social networking site, make sure it's NOT too broad, or you will be wasting a lot of effort. Does this mean all hope is lost? Absolutely not...and there are two words that will point you in the right direction: THINK LOCAL! Local Is Where It's @