Laravel · React · WebSockets
Social Networking Platform
A modern community platform with profiles, messaging, groups, a dynamic news feed, video reels, and AI-powered recommendations, built for engagement at scale.
About the project
We designed and developed a social networking platform where members create profiles, connect through friend requests, and stay active via messaging, groups, and a personalised news feed. Short-form video reels and real-time notifications keep the experience lively, whilst AI surfaces content and people each user is most likely to care about.
Project type
Laravel · React · WebSockets
Technologies
- Laravel
- React
- WebSockets
- AI recommendation engine
The challenge
The client wanted to move beyond a basic forum into a full social product, with private messaging, community spaces, media-rich feeds, and discovery that feels relevant rather than random. They needed performant real-time updates, moderation-friendly group tools, and recommendation logic that improves retention without overwhelming new users.
Our solution
Laravel powers the API, authentication, feeds, and notification pipelines. React delivers a responsive web app with infinite-scroll feeds and reel playback. WebSockets push messages, friend activity, and alerts instantly. AI recommendation models rank posts, groups, and connection suggestions from engagement signals and stated interests.
Key features
Screens & interface
Results
Members build networks, join communities, and share reels from one cohesive product. Engagement metrics improve through timely notifications and smarter feed ranking, whilst administrators moderate groups and content with clear tooling behind the scenes.
