Key Benefit: Build comprehensive social experiences with pre-built components for content feeds, community discovery, post creation, and user engagement - all designed to work seamlessly together in a social home page.
Feature Overview
The Social Feeds & Content Discovery UIKit provides a complete suite of components for building engaging social home experiences. From dynamic newsfeeds and story displays to community discovery and content creation tools, these components create the foundation for modern social applications.Content Feeds
Dynamic Social Streams
- Global newsfeed with posts and stories
- Real-time content updates and interactions
- Empty state handling and loading
- Post engagement (likes, comments, shares)
Content Creation
User-Generated Content
- Post and story creation menus
- Multiple content types support
- Target audience selection
- Quick creation workflows
Community Discovery
Explore & Connect
- Community categories browsing
- Recommended communities
- Trending communities display
- Discovery optimization
Navigation & Organization
Seamless User Experience
- Tab-based navigation system
- Custom navigation behaviors
- Feed organization and filtering
- User flow optimization
Implementation Guide
Component Management Strategies
Social Home Architecture
Social Home Architecture
Content Flow Optimization
Content Flow Optimization
Balancing consumption and creationDesign the balance between content display (feeds, stories) and content creation opportunities. Position creation menus strategically to encourage user-generated content while maintaining focus on content discovery and consumption.
Community Engagement Strategy
Community Engagement Strategy
Driving community participationUse community discovery components strategically to introduce users to relevant communities. Combine categories, recommendations, and trending displays to provide multiple pathways for community exploration and joining.
Best Practices
User Experience Design
User Experience Design
Creating intuitive social interfacesDesign clear visual hierarchy between different content types, provide smooth transitions between components, and ensure navigation patterns are consistent across all social features. Consider mobile-first design for optimal user engagement.
Performance Optimization
Performance Optimization
Ensuring smooth social experiencesImplement efficient loading strategies for feeds, optimize image and media display, and use appropriate pagination for community discovery. The underlying SDK handles data optimization, so focus on UI responsiveness and user interaction patterns.
Customization Strategy
Customization Strategy
Aligning with your brand identityCustomize themes, colors, and component behaviors to match your application’s design system. Consider different user contexts (content creation vs consumption) and adjust styling to guide user attention appropriately.
Related Features
Content Discovery
Search & Discovery
Global search, categories, and notification components
Post Components
Content Creation
Post creation and management components
Community Management
Community Features
Community creation and administration tools
Implementation Strategy: Start with AmitySocialHomePage for a complete experience, then customize individual components (newsfeed, create post menu, community discovery) based on your specific user engagement goals and brand requirements.
social_home_page/*/*
social_home_page/*/newsfeed_button
social_home_page/*/explore_button
social_home_page/*/my_communities_button
Navigation Behavior
Custom navigation behavior can be implemented to enhance or modify the interaction flow on the AmitySocialHomePage.