Social
Instagram, BeReal, Strava
Community
Reddit, Discord, Facebook Groups
Gaming
Clans, streams, presence
Marketplace
Depop, Etsy, social commerce
Livestream
Twitch, YouTube Live
Direct Messages
Dating, support, DMs
Group Chat
Discord, Slack, team rooms
Live Chat
Twitch chat, events, Q&A
Social
Instagram, BeReal, Strava — content sharing with profiles, stories, and a social graph. 11 guides · ~3.5 hours total
Build
Core platform — users, content, and social graph.User Onboarding & Visitor Mode
Let users explore content before signing up, then transition to authenticated sessions with profile setup.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerBuild a Social Feed
The core loop — home timeline, community feeds, and a global discovery feed with real-time updates.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerRich Content Creation
Text, image, video, and poll posts with @mentions, hashtags, and media uploads.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · IntermediateComments & Reactions
Threaded comments and emoji reactions on posts — the engagement layer.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerStories & Ephemeral Content
24-hour stories with story rings, view counts, and impression analytics.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateUser Profiles & Social Graph
Follow/unfollow, connection requests, profile pages, and follower lists.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerEngage & Grow
Retention, safety, and private messaging.Notifications & Engagement
In-app notification tray and push notifications to drive retention.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedContent Moderation Pipeline
User flagging → admin review → AI moderation → webhook automation.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · Advanced1:1 Chat & DMs
Private direct messaging between users.→ See Direct Messages path ·
~1.5 hrs · All levelsMonetize
Turn engagement into revenue.Product Tagging & Social Commerce
Turn posts into shoppable content — tag products from your catalogue so followers can browse and buy.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateAdvertising & Monetization
Native ads in feeds — console-driven placement, frequency, and impression tracking.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerCommunity
Reddit, Discord, Facebook Groups — discussions, moderation, and discovery. 9 guides · ~3 hours total
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Community spaces, governance, and content.Community Platform
Create public and private communities with categories, membership, and governance settings.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · IntermediateRoles, Permissions & Governance
Moderator roles, post review queues, and ban management.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateRich Content Creation
Posts and polls inside community feeds.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · IntermediateComments & Reactions
Threaded discussions and emoji reactions.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerEngage & Grow
Discovery, safety, and communication.Search & Discovery
Find communities, trending topics, and category browsing.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerContent Moderation Pipeline
Rules enforcement — flagging, AI screening, webhook automation.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedGroup Chat
Persistent chat rooms for community members.→ See Group Chat path ·
~1.5 hrs · All levelsMonetize
Turn community activity into revenue.Product Tagging & Social Commerce
Let members tag products in community posts — marketplace boards, group buys, and curated recommendations.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateAdvertising & Monetization
Sponsored posts and native ads in community feeds.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerGaming
Discord, Twitch — clans, livestreams, and real-time presence. 8 guides · ~3 hours total
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Clans, governance, and streaming.Community Platform
Clan and team spaces with membership and privacy settings.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedRoles, Permissions & Governance
Clan leadership roles, mod tools, and member management.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateLivestream & Video Posts
In-game streams, co-hosting, VOD playback, and live chat.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedEngage & Grow
Presence, chat, and push alerts.Real-time Presence & Activity
“Online now” indicators and channel presence tracking.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · IntermediateGroup Chat
Text channels for clans and teams.→ See Group Chat path ·
~1.5 hrs · All levelsNotifications & Engagement
Match alerts, tournament updates, and push notifications.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedMonetize
Merch, sponsorships, and partner revenue.Product Tagging & Social Commerce
Tag merch, in-game items, and partner products in clan posts and stream content.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateAdvertising & Monetization
In-feed ads for tournament sponsorships and partner promotions.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerMarketplace
Depop, Etsy — social commerce with buyer-seller messaging and shoppable content. 7 guides · ~2.5 hours total
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Storefront, discovery, and shoppable content.User Onboarding & Visitor Mode
Let browsers explore listings before signing up.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerUser Search & People Discovery
Find sellers, creators, and shops.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerContent Sharing & Deep Links
Shareable product pages and deep-link routing.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerProduct Tagging & Social Commerce
Turn posts and livestreams into shoppable storefronts with product tagging, catalogues, and engagement analytics.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateEngage & Grow
Buyer-seller communication and trust & safety.1:1 Chat
Buyer-seller messaging with read receipts.→ See Direct Messages path ·
~1.5 hrs · All levelsContent Moderation Pipeline
Keep listings safe — flagging, AI screening, and admin review.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedMonetize
Promoted listings and native ads.Advertising & Monetization
Native ads in feeds with console-driven config and impression tracking.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerLivestream
Twitch, YouTube Live — broadcast with interactive chat, streamer profiles, and shoppable streams. 7 guides · ~3.5 hours total
Build
Broadcasting and community spaces.Livestream & Video Posts
Broadcast rooms, co-hosting, live chat overlay, and recorded playback.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedCommunity Platform
Stream communities where followers gather and discover content.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · IntermediateEngage & Grow
Chat, audience building, and notifications.Live Chat
Real-time stream chat with high-volume message handling.→ See Live Chat path ·
~1.5 hrs · All levelsUser Profiles & Social Graph
Follow streamers, view streamer profiles, and build an audience.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerNotifications & Engagement
“X just went live” push alerts and activity notifications.→ Open guide ·
~30 min · AdvancedMonetize
Shoppable streams and ad revenue.Product Tagging & Social Commerce
Pin products during a stream, let viewers browse and buy — turn broadcasts into revenue.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateAdvertising & Monetization
Native ads alongside streams and in the VOD feed.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerDirect Messages
Dating apps, customer support, marketplace DMs — private 1:1 messaging with read receipts and rich media. 4 guides · ~1.5 hours total
Channels & Conversations
Create a private Conversation channel between two users and display a chat list.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerSending Messages
Build the message thread — send, receive, and load history.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerUnread Counts & Read Receipts
Show the sender when their message was delivered and read.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerRich Media Messages
Photos, voice notes, files, and custom content types.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateGroup Chat
Discord, Slack, team rooms — persistent channels with roles, media, threaded replies, and moderation. 5 guides · ~1.5 hours total
Channels & Conversations
Create a Community channel, invite members, and display a real-time channel list.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerChannel Roles & Permissions
Establish who can do what before the first message is sent.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · IntermediateMessaging & Rich Media
Text, images, audio, files, and custom message types.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerThreads & Reactions
Threaded replies and emoji reactions to keep the main chat clean.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerChat Moderation
Muting, banning, AI content screening, and webhook automation.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · AdvancedLive Chat
Twitch chat, sports events, live Q&A — high-volume, many-to-many commentary alongside live content. 4 guides · ~1.5 hours total
Channels & Conversations
Create a Live-type channel that persists across broadcast sessions.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerSending Messages
Real-time message sending and querying with automatic rate limiting.→ Open guide ·
~20 min · BeginnerMessage Reactions
Emoji reactions without flooding the chat with text messages.→ Open guide ·
~15 min · BeginnerChat Moderation
Automated and manual tools for high-volume chat — mute, ban, AI screening.→ Open guide ·
~25 min · Advanced