Developing Bespoke Social Networking Platforms Your Way

The cost of social media software development can vary widely. It may rise or become more affordable depending on the platform type, complexity, compatibility, or features. In addition, depending on a social media app development company, its scope of expertise and services, or its methodology, the price may fluctuate as well. 

A basic social media app with essential features like user profiles, feeds, messaging, content sharing, and contact management could cost $50,000 to $100,000. A more complex app with advanced features, such as video streaming, geolocation, decentralized network, and AI assistants, can potentially cost $500,000 or more. Launching several versions (desktop, web, and mobile) of your platform also adds up to the final price.

Nonetheless, it's crucial to discuss the specifics with each team in particular, as they may help you cut expenses on your social media platform development. At CPI Tech, for instance, we offer both white-label and custom social network development, allowing you to tailor the price to your financial capabilities.

Social network development involves several steps:

1. Conceptualization

The development team identifies the purpose and target audience of your social network app. They also Identify the core features and functionalities that will differentiate your app from existing social networks.

1. Conducting Market Research

Developers research user needs, preferences, and trends in the social networking space to find a space and distinctive features of the future platform.

1. Feature Planning

The team creates a list of features and prioritizes them based on user needs, feasibility, and strategic goals. These may be user profiles, news feeds, messaging, photo/video sharing, notifications, and privacy settings.

1. Design Phase

At this stage, wireframes and mockups are developed to visualize the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design and how they align with your brand identity. 

1. Development

Developers choose the appropriate technology stack, build the front-end and back-end components, and implement most or all features into your app.

1. Testing and Quality Assurance

The platform is tested on bugs, errors, and security or usability issues and fixed before the launch.

1. Deployment

The team deploys your social network app to app stores (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store) or distributes it via other channels (e.g., web, social media).

1. Iterative Improvement

During post-launch maintenance, developers gather feedback from users and analytics data to identify areas for improvement and update them.

Depending on the company you hire, social media development services may differ and offer a limited number of options. At CPI Tech, we have a diverse team of professionals who are ready to support you before, throughout, and even after the development phase.