How To Create Social Network Website?

What is a good website tool to create a website of user profiles/member areas? So, it would be a tool that would have nice user profiles, ways to leave comments, and post pictures. I don't want a social network like Ning. I'm looking for a website tool.

• Answer:

  Hi there, I do not know of a 'tool' that allows you to create an entire Social Networking site that is 'stand alone', however, there are companies that offer the components that you can integrate into your own site(s), such as KickApps (http://www.kickapps.com). You can also go to a company who has already built a Social Networking site and work a deal with them to 'cookie-cutter' it over (or "re-skin it") for you at a 'per hour' basis instead of charging you full pop for each new site you want, you would simply pay for the first one so you have the code. If you don't find what you're looking for, contact me through my site and we can chat about the Social Networking sites my company has built. We re-sell them at about 1/3rd the cost and they launch in 1-2 months instead of 4-6. Best of luck! Steve Web Dev and Marketing Consultant http://www.meteorsite.com