social app building platform
Social media is one of the most promising areas in terms of business. Even though this industry has many profitable businesses, new ones always develop due to technological innovation.
In this thriving industry, innovation spawns new profitable ventures. Effective social media growth demands mobile apps. Don’t overlook backend investment – crucial but often hidden. Our platform empowers your vision. Whether crafting from scratch or expanding, we provide expertise. Curious about how to make an app for Android or develop for both Android and iOS? Start your journey toward success today.
The key consideration for the Social app building platform
We strongly advocate sticking with engagement metrics while providing social app building platform solutions for the commercial analysis of social media mobile apps.
They are classified into five types: financial, user, acquisition, sales, and marketing. Depending on the application’s type and purpose, various tools are constantly available. But first, a few prerequisites
Acquisition
The cost per install (CPI) is calculated by tracking user installs prompted by advertising. It is computed by dividing the cost of advertising by the number of installed programs.
The total cost of all marketing operations required to attract a customer is called the Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). It is one factor that defines a company's business model's viability. This picture depicts the company's prospective growth.
User Engagement
A variety of planned app-related actions are done to assess user interest. Two of them are session length and interval.
The first shows how long the user entered and exited the software, while the second shows how long it took between two sessions.
User Retention and Churn rate
User retention is computed by dividing the proportion of users that returned to the app after their first visit by the date of their first visit. Check if retention has changed since the new update was introduced to establish what works and what doesn't in the new version.
The churn rate is the number of people stopped using the social networking mobile app. It's preferable if there's little to no display.
User Activation
In contrast to downloads, active users. Each app has its own set of activation criteria and features.
Traction
It provides quantifiable evidence of market enthusiasm for the product. To put it another way, it provides monthly trends in user growth.
Burn rate
The monthly cost of running the mobile app includes labor, marketing, and server fees. It illustrates some of the tools that could be used to plan future growth and fundraising.
Awards & Recognition
We thrive on accelerating the path to disruption and implementing agile methodologies to design, build, deliver, and scale digital solutions. Our future-proof, growth-centric tech has earned us notable awards and recognition across industries and regions.
How to Create a Social Media App
Setting up the newsfeed
The majority of social networks demand news feeds. The content is the ruler. Users generate a large amount of data through check-ins, status updates, and uploads of music, video, and photographs. They even share non-original content. One of the advantages of social media is that it allows individuals to communicate and share their ideas, which raises the likelihood of your being taken seriously.
Before designing a social networking app for Android and iOS, a social app building platform must consider user demand and requirements and supply the news feed configuration that best compliments the app's unique features.
Collaboration with other services
To provide your clients with a better user experience when using the platform, a social app building platform must be able to provide a method for integrating existing services into your network.
Users are saved from having to choose from many services because of their pre-existing relationships. When we discuss services provided by third parties, we mean:
1. Relationship networks
2. Social publishing platforms
3. Media-sharing networks
4. Interest-based networks
5. Discussion forums
6. Bookmarking sites
7. Online reviews
Possibilities for self-expression
Every user wishes to stand out from the crowd and demonstrate their exceptional originality and ability to think beyond the box.
Social app building platforms should include tools for this, such as changing usernames, backgrounds, and profile photos.
Linking to pre-existing social media networks
The very minimum steps involved in a social app building platform should be easy for a user to interact with an application properly. They've already given their information to several other social networking apps, so there's no reason to force them to do it again.
To access the new experience, ideally, a social app building platform must enable a single button that reads "Connect with" or "Login using" one of the existing apps should suffice.
Network creation
It only makes sense when the user has friends or other interesting contacts to interact with on social media.
Developers of social app building platforms should thus concentrate on developing the finest friends network algorithm and a system that allows for one-click friend invitations.
Private communication
Developers should advocate beginning with the MVP, or minimum viable product, while creating a social app building platform.
MVPs are goods with the absolute minimum characteristics required to test a concept on the market at the outset. This approach enables the product to be announced quickly while saving much time and money.
We are adding features after validation and working to enhance the product's UI/UX. The application is then made accessible for a second market research and validation round.
Although communicating with folks in public is fun, a private conversation is sometimes required. Social networking software should provide private, secure communication. This will lead to users spending more time on your application than on external pages
Foodosti - Food Delivery Application
Foodosti is a food delivery startup in Kentucky that wanted to give restaurants and customers an inexpensive and smarter alternative to expensive apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. We helped turn their idea into a real app with a driver bidding system, where riders set their own delivery prices. The app launched in Lexington, Kentucky, and quickly became a hit with both customers and delivery drivers.
Mr. Cod (Order Wave – Self-Ordering Kiosk)
Mr. Cod, a popular UK-based restaurant known for its fish and chips, faced challenges managing high customer volume and daily tax tracking. Linkitsoft introduced Order Wave, a self-service kiosk that simplified ordering, enabled custom order saving via phone login, and automated tax collection using a Black Box system. This solution streamlined operations, reduced order errors, and provided efficient daily reporting, significantly improving both customer experience and backend management.
BVEND - Smart Vending Machine Application
BVEND, a school-focused vending operator, wanted to create a secure and cashless snacking experience for students. Traditional cash systems were inconvenient and hard to manage for both kids and parents. Linkitsoft built a custom web-based platform that used student ID cards for payments, enabled parental top-ups, and added gamified features for engagement. The system simplified management, boosted user satisfaction, and made vending fun, safe, and efficient for schools.
DONUT TRAP - Smart Donut Vending Application
Donut Trap, a small donut and coffee business, faced challenges managing inventory, payments, and custom orders manually. Linkitsoft developed a responsive mobile app that automated inventory updates, streamlined payments, and enabled customers to place customized orders easily. The app also offered real-time tracking and remote management, reducing manual work and errors. With automation and a smooth digital experience, Donut Trap boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction while saving valuable time.
JTI - Modern Tourism Application
JTI, a tourism initiative in Malaysia, faced challenges as travelers struggled with scattered apps for booking, navigation, and recommendations. Linkitsoft developed a centralized mobile app that unified hotel bookings, attractions, transport, and personalized suggestions in one platform. The app also promoted local businesses through in-app advertising. This solution simplified trip planning, improved user experience, and boosted tourism engagement across Johor Bahru, making travel more connected and enjoyable.
Uvendtech - Smart User Centric Vending App
UvendTech, a Malaysian vending operator, struggled with pre-installed software that lacked local payment support, backend integration, and flexibility. Linkitsoft developed a custom vending platform tailored for Malaysia, adding e-wallet payments, Malay language support, and real-time data integration. A centralized dashboard enabled remote management and brand customization. This transformed UvendTech’s machines into a fully localized, scalable, and efficient system that improved operations and enhanced customer convenience nationwide.
Showdrop - Custom Vending Software
Showdrop, a marketing tech company, wanted to modernize product sampling in grocery stores. Traditional sampling methods were inefficient and hard to measure. Linkitsoft developed custom vending software with QR-based access, offline functionality, and real-time temperature monitoring. The branded interface made sampling interactive and engaging, while backend tracking ensured smooth operations. This solution transformed sampling into a smart, data-driven experience that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement in retail spaces.
PrayOS Kiosk App - Donation Made Easy
PrayOS, a faith-based organization, wanted to help people share prayers and support their community in a secure, modern way. Traditional methods lacked accessibility and personalization. Linkitsoft developed a kiosk system where users can submit prayers, make donations, and receive guidance from religious leaders. Built on AWS for reliability and security, the solution strengthened community connections, improved transparency, and made spiritual engagement more accessible and meaningful for everyone.
Photobrick - Photo Recreation Kiosk Application
Photobrick, a personalized gift brand, wanted to make memory preservation more interactive and lasting. Traditional photo printing lacked engagement and customization. Linkitsoft developed an interactive kiosk system that lets users upload photos via a QR-linked web app, preview designs in real time, and complete secure contactless payments. This seamless experience enhanced customer engagement, streamlined operations, and helped Photobrick deliver a creative, modern, and personalized way to capture meaningful memories.
COLBR - Secure Investing for everyday
COLBR, a digital investment platform, faced challenges with complex onboarding and scattered client-advisor communication. Linkitsoft built a secure web platform with dedicated portals for customers and advisors, enabling easy document uploads, validation, meeting scheduling, and progress tracking. By centralizing everything into one streamlined system, the solution reduced delays, eliminated manual errors, and made financial management simpler, faster, and more transparent for both customers and advisors.
Noomee Case Study - E-commerce Mobile app
Noomee, an Italian e-commerce startup, wanted to simplify online shopping as users faced slow checkouts and poor product search experiences. Linkitsoft built a cross-platform mobile app with a secure, minimal-step payment process and an advanced image-based search feature. With organized product categories and a clean interface, the app made shopping faster, safer, and more intuitive, enhancing user satisfaction and confidence in online purchasing.
Jood - Donation Kiosk Application
Jood, a digital donation platform in Saudi Arabia, wanted to make charitable giving easier, faster, and more transparent. Donors previously faced difficulty tracking contributions and trusting where funds went. Linkitsoft built a bilingual, secure kiosk and web system with real-time tracking, encrypted payments, and franchise management. The platform unified charities under one network, ensured instant transfers, and transformed donations into a seamless, trustworthy, and accessible experience for everyone.
Texas Haunters Convention - Badge Printing Kiosk
Texas Haunters Convention needed a faster way to handle event check-ins as manual badge printing caused long lines and delays. Linkitsoft developed a custom self-service kiosk connected to the registration database, allowing attendees to scan QR codes or search by email to print badges instantly. The system improved efficiency, reduced staff workload, and delivered a smooth, professional, and hassle-free check-in experience for thousands of event participants.
Vendy - Vending Machine Application
Vendy, a smart vending software company, faced challenges with outdated cash-based machines that lacked safety and real-time management. Linkitsoft developed a contactless vending platform that allowed users to scan QR codes, browse products, and pay digitally. The solution included real-time inventory tracking, secure payments, and a centralized dashboard for retailers. This innovation modernized vending operations, improved hygiene, and delivered a faster, more reliable shopping experience for users.
Xavier College - Self-Service Attendance Kiosk
Xavier College in Australia needed a faster and more reliable system for recording student late arrivals as manual check-ins were slow and error-prone. Linkitsoft developed a self-service attendance kiosk integrated with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Students can scan their ID, take a photo for verification, and print a confirmation slip instantly. The solution automated recordkeeping, reduced administrative workload, and improved accuracy, creating a seamless and efficient check-in process.
Beauty Lab - Custom Digital Booking System
Beauty Lab, a modern salon, struggled with a disorganized booking and payment process that frustrated clients and caused scheduling delays. Linkitsoft developed a unified digital system integrating online booking, a self-check-in kiosk, and a specialist app. The platform enabled real time scheduling, NFC-enabled payments, and seamless synchronization across all devices. This solution simplified operations, improved customer satisfaction, and turned salon management into a smooth, modern, and efficient experience.
Johor Environmental System - Sustainability-Focused Mobile App
Johor Environmental System is a sustainability-focused mobile app developed by Linkitsoft. It empowers the Johorians in their eco-conscious journey. The client’s complaint? Environmental problems. So we built a platform that’s packed with tips, resources, and tools. It helps users reduce waste, save energy, and discover eco-friendly products. We made a solution designed to promote sustainable living while supporting local green initiatives.
Clients We Have Worked With
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Why Linkitsoft?
Linkitsoft, a well-known social media app development business, focuses on high-end social networking apps.
We specialize in creating native social network applications. Our highly interactive user interface and user experience (UI/UX) have made customer retention possible. By providing a social app building platform solution and social app development for Android and iOS, we have proven to be one of the most successful social app building platform solutions providers.
By providing a complete social app building platform, our social media app developers can enhance your app with complex and cutting-edge features such as the ability to build profiles, integrate maps, upload and share media, and much more.
Linkitsoft’s expert developers construct dynamic social media programs that assist businesses in connecting with their target market and engaging with them long enough to start dialogues.
