Looking to make WordPress site for networking

  • kaisrmaulo5

    (@kaisrmaulo5)


    3 years, 10 months ago

    I want to make a WordPress site to allow two distinct groups to find each other, like a networking site. For example, musicians/bands who create music and YouTubers who need music for their videos. They would sign up for the site, create an account and be able to post what they are and what they are looking for within specific, pre-determined categories.

    My current thinking is a classifieds structure might be my best bet. I’m not looking for a whole social media network and I don’t really want something as open ended as a discussion forum. Is classifieds the way to go or is there another structure I’m overlooking? Thanks.

Viewing 2 replies - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • a2hostingrj

    (@a2hostingrj)

    3 years, 10 months ago

    I suggest you to consider using BuddyPress, which turns WordPress into a social networking site. You can have user types, media gallery, social interaction, etc.

    JNashHawkins

    (@jnashhawkins)

    3 years, 10 months ago

    I’d just install a forum and limit it to people looking for music or musicians and musicians looking for small gigs.

    Let the musicians include their recordings or videos and encourage some talk of price and/or funding expectations.

    Let the creative types show their videos needing jingles, intros, and background music.

    I’d imagine very low prices on the musician side might get the ball rolling with the creative group responding with lower offers, trades of equipment, addon gigs, mentions, etc.

    The people on both sides of that equation are bright and clever. Just establish a few rules, maybe a blacklist of banned words, and some anti-spam guidance. But loosen up where you can and let them show you what your site is about.

    A site like that might draw some good advertisers after a bit.

Viewing 2 replies - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • The topic ‘Looking to make WordPress site for networking’ is closed to new replies.