Creating Social Media Like Websites

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating a social media community website using WordPress and BuddyBoss (Buddyboss theme and Plugins are in skillhub ke at Ksh 69 https://skillhubke.co.ke/product/buddyboss-package/ ). Learn how to build a platform that not only brings people together but also generates income through ads, affiliate marketing, product sales, and online courses. Here’s what we’ll cover: Installing the BuddyBoss plugin and theme on WordPress. Customizing the news feed with widgets. Setting up member pages, groups, and forums and linking them seamlessly. Adding a webshop to sell products and integrating free and paid courses. Implementing gamification features like points, ranks, and leaderboards to keep users engaged. Enabling users to redeem earned points for rewards directly on your website. On the monetization side, we’ll explore multiple revenue streams: Google AdSense to earn from ads. Affiliate marketing to promote relevant products. Selling your own products, courses, and services. Offering memberships for exclusive content and community access. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully functional, monetized social media website where users can connect, learn, and engage—all while building a sustainable income.