User-based Websites

[pheng_vue3]

Hi,

I'm trying to build a user-based website. Something like myspace where users can post information and sign up for membership etc. I have basic web development experience but have 11 years of graphic/video/audio design experience. Here are some questions if someone can help me out.

What language is used or is recommended for this type of website?

An example of a code?

Database based?

Structure of this sort of site?

What books can I get to learn?

What languages or knowledge should I know to be able to do this?

Who can I contact for consulting or development price discussions not permitted

[LeeU]

If you check over on Script Search (http://www.scriptsearch.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Social_Networking/), those scripts might be of interest.

BTW, jJust a note of clarification: those are called "social networking" sites.

[pheng_vue3]

Thank you. I cannot afford it right now so I'm trying to do something myself first and hire developers later on.

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