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SocialEngine has powered over 25,000 social websites and online communities, globally connecting over 5,000,000 people.

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Easy to Start. Affordable to Buy.

SocialEngine is (CMS Critic’s) award-winning social networking software for easily building your own social network or social media website. Whether you’re starting anew, recruiting fans from other online community software platforms or need more than a forum or blog -- SocialEngine helps connect people to you and each other.

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"The sheer flexibility of the code plus the ease with which you can start up your site really makes SocialEngine PHP great. You really can be running a unique community almost immediately. Then there is the choice of plugins and developers out there which allows you to craft a thought through environment which doesn't have to stand still. I love it!"
Edward Cooper
http://4m8sonly.co.uk
"SocialEngine Cloud is so easy to use. We didn’t need the video tutorials, and our site was practically up and running upon sign-up!"
Paula Bonnafant
http://faadforum.com
"Rebuilding the Ex Creators Community on SocialEngine PHP is undoubtedly the best decision I've made for the network. The SocialEngine PHP platform is solid and can stand on its own and the vast library of plugins available for the platform made it possible for me to add additional functionality easily and at affordable prices."
Troy D Bertrand
https://excreators.com
"SocialEngine Cloud themes give us great options for different site formats. Thanks for considering mobile compatibility and helping us create something unique and beautiful."
Chris Anderson
http://recipleaser.com

From Fortune 10 companies to Fortune 10 Million, SocialEngine also powers public and private online communities for brands like

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SocialEngine PHP (You Download, You Host)

  • Access to PHP code
  • Full knowledge base
  • Paid support options
  • Worldwide experts
  • Certified plugins

SocialEngine Cloud (You Subscribe, We Host)

  • Start immediately
  • Scalable hosting
  • Video tutorials
  • HTML/CSS access
  • API access
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Zero Headache

With SocialEngine Cloud, instantly launch a 100% white label solution (using your domain name with no “powered by” or ads). Enjoy instant setup on a hosted solution that scales and improves over time, offering matchless support, feature upgrades and reliability.

Max Social Engagement

See higher engagement rates in your niche social network, with a range of features relevant to video, mobile, social sharing, gamification, activity feeds, search and monetization. Now you can drive value beyond common forums and blog platforms.

Sky's the Limit

With SocialEngine PHP, you benefit from a mature software offering with no limit on PHP code access, functionality, hosting/server environments and integration of third-party marketplace plugins supported by a worldwide network of SocialEngine experts.

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Full Control Admin

Intuitive administrative features provide an easy-to-use content management system for updating web content, moderating posts, enhancing visual attributes and analyzing community engagement and analytics.

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Thank you for supporting SocialEngine

Dear Community Maker,

Thank you for taking the time to learn about SocialEngine, a 2007 start­up that became a 2011 TechStars company and an evolving platform with new ownership since 2014.

Our collective experience as web developers, digital marketers and social media agency owners has taught us a great deal about what works best for growing and engaging online, branded communities.

Like you, we recognize the changes with major social networks, and how they have shifted to advertising as a frequent means of engaging fans and followers. One thing that hasn’t changed is the desire for people to connect with one another. SocialEngine has taught us through thousands of its online communities that any niche, industry, activity, club, cause or culture can be the connection that engages and inspires people online everywhere.

Will you join us in being part of connecting people on the social web? Will your social network facilitate action and communication that makes our world a more enjoyable and purposeful place?

We hope so, and are grateful for your consideration in using our products. Plase stay updated about SocialEngine features and vision via our Blog. Learn more about our history and team, or connect with us personally at jclark@socialengine.com (@jamesoclark) and jcormier@socialengine.com (@jasoncormier).

With Appreciation,


James Clark and Jason Cormier,
Managing Members

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