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Unit 13: Collaborating via Social Networks and Groupware

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Figure 13.3: Hello Eco Living: A Social Network Built on
the BuddyPress Platform

Hello Eco Living is an example of a social network built on the BuddyPress platform.

Example: A network built on their platform is the Hello Eco Living Network. Similar to
Ning networks, members can make friends, write blog posts, participate in forums, privately
message each other, join groups and more.

13.1.5 Great Alternatives to Creating Your Own Group

So what are some good alternatives to creating a group on your own website? Try some of the
following options on other networks.

Facebook Groups: Facebook is the top social network, so creating groups within their platform
is a great way to go in terms of getting people together on a platform that they’re already
involved in. You can add members to your group automatically, however it is better to do this
only after asking them if they would be interested, as it can be really annoying to be added to a
group by someone you don’t know.
What are the perks of having a Facebook group? Groups can be public or private (invite only).
Members can be notified each time there’s activity in the group, or change their notifications to
be received only on threads that they’re actively participating in (such as ones they start or
comment on).

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