With open-source CMS Drupal as a base, by using modules created for community sites, it's possible to create portal sites that combine CMS and SNS.
Drupal has built-in functionality for the construction of the user management and content management that are required by community sites. Starting the Organic Groups module for group administration and combining it with a number of other available modules, it is possible to easily create a community site that will spread.
Drupal's Community Site Functions
Drupal has built-in functionality for the construction of the user management and content management that are required by community sites.
Starting the Organic Groups module for group administration and combining it with a number of other available modules, it is possible to easily create a community site that will spread.
In addition to the user management features in your site, by using external social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter you'll be able to extend your reach even further. Drupal provides many modules for cooperating with social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Useful functions for the construction of community sites
| Function | Content |
|---|---|
| Community Group | Starting with messages that are sent between members of a group, it is possible to control the publicity level of a community. Also, in addition to the ability to post and comment by topic, it is also possible to set up answer/response and voting formats. Event planning and invitations are also a possibility. |
| Forum | It is possible for a user to ask a question and have another user answer it. There is also Wiki functionality that will allow users to answer multiple-choice questions or to edit content just like in a wiki. |
| Blog Functionality | Users can maintain their own blogs. |
| Follow Functionality | By following a user, one can receive a notification of updated content. By setting a notification email address, information will automatically be sent when appropriate. In addition to users, it is also possible to follow groups. |
| Private Message Functionality | Mail addresses can be exchanged between trusted users and messages can be sent within the site. |
| Social Media Authentication | It is possible to login to a site using a social media account like Facebook or Twitter. |
| Feedback | It is possible for users to rate the quality of content. It is also possible to control the order in which content is displayed, so that the most popular content can be displayed first. |
| Mail magazines | It is possible to distribute a mail magazine to registered users. It is also possible to specifically target users based on detailed information. |
