Episode 002: Building a Team Social Network

On this the second episode of The Row Show we will discuss the “MLB.com at Bat 2009″ iphone app, the brand new Mets and Yankee stadiums, and throw a penalty flag at A-Rod. In our quick tip we show you how to organize your marketing efforts with Basecamp. And then teach you how to build your own branded social network with Ning and BuddyPress on the cheap.

Don’t forget to send your questions to be answered on future shows to fans@rowshow.com!

Show Notes:

News

MLB at Bat 2009 iPhone application – link
New Mets and Yankee Stadiums – link
A-Rod historically worst off season

Quik Tip – Basecamp Project Management

Features, Dashboard, Project Overview, Milestones, To-Do Lists, Messages, File Sharing
Try Basecamp at BasecampHQ.com
Cost: 24 – 149 per month

Building your own Team Social Network

Ning Features – Link

Branding & Visual Design Freedom
Unique Member Profiles
Moderation & Privacy
Invitations
Activity Feed
Post news feeds and marketing messages
Branded photos and video
Chat
Groups
Discussion Forum
Personal Blogs
Events

Ning Downsides

Domain name, team.ning.com $4.95/mo upgrade
Great features but no control over future set
Access to users, but not all their information

BuddyPress Features – link

A WordPress blog
Individual profiles for members
Private Message (PM) functionality
Friend Networks
Groups, which include a blog, photos and other user generated content
“The Wire” (like the wall on Facebook)
Activity/Action streams of public actions on the site – Facebook Connect
Forums using bbPress

Detailed how to BuddyPress setup – link

Live Demo Site – link

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