🧩 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
