Best website builder for this idea

[TheCasi-O26]

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Greetings to the GitHub community. I'm a newcomer here, and I have a question on my mind regarding something I'm working on.

I want to create a networking-based website that can host a multitude of users/profiles at once, and allow its' users to connect with one another. Currently, I've been trying out Squarespace, but I'm concerned if it can do what I've mentioned above. Which website builder would work best for this concept?

[Palachev]

Bubble is the best option for a beginner: you can create profiles, messages, and logic without programming
Webflow + Memberstack/Firebase — if design is important, but you need to connect third-party services
Supbase/Firebase + your own frontend — if you are ready to write code and want full control

[TheCasi-O26]

Thank you very much!
I'll be sure to give these three a look.

[sodiqjonovdev]

For a networking-focused website where users can create profiles and connect with one another, the best solution usually goes beyond what simple drag-and-drop builders like Squarespace can do.

❗ Squarespace Limitations

• Squarespace is great for basic business or portfolio sites.

• It does not natively support robust user profiles, social connections, or networking features without heavy custom backend support.

✅ Best Options for Your Concept

Here are some good options based on your goals:

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🥇 1. Use a Full-Featured Web Framework

If you want maximum control and scalability, build your site with a backend framework:

• Django + Django REST + React / Next.js

  • Built-in user system

  • Easy to create profiles and follow/connect logic

  • Highly customizable

• Ruby on Rails

  • Convention-over-configuration speed

  • Lots of starter templates for social features

• Node.js + Express + React / Vue

  • Flexible JavaScript stack

  • Good for real-time features

👉 These approaches require coding but are best for full networking platforms.

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🥈 2. Use a CMS with Social Plugins

If you want something easier but still powerful:

• WordPress with BuddyPress

  • WordPress is widely supported

  • BuddyPress adds member profiles, groups, connections

  • Many plugins for messaging and social features

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🥉 3. Hosted “No-Code / Low-Code” Platforms

If you want less development work, these are better than Squarespace:

• Webflow + Memberstack / Xano / Jetboost

  • Webflow for design

  • Memberstack for accounts and gating

  • Xano for backend logic

• Bubble.io

  • Visual development

  • Build custom user profiles and relationships without backend code

These are easier than coding from scratch, but still offer full networking capabilities.

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📌 Recommendation (Based on Skill Level)

Skill Level | Best Choice -- | -- Beginner / No-Code | Bubble.io Intermediate | Webflow + Memberstack Advanced / Scalable | Django + React

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⚡ Quick Summary

• Squarespace is not ideal for a multi-user networking site.

• If you want full networking features, custom development (Django/Rails/Node) is best.

• If you want easier setup with no code, try Bubble or Webflow + plugins.

[TheCasi-O26]

Thank you very much for the information!

[johannbuere]

For the type of project you’re describing, Squarespace is not really the best fit....It’s great for static sites, portfolios, and simple business pages, but it has very limited support for custom user systems, real time interactions, or complex databases. . You’ll quickly run into restrictions if you try to build something like a social network on it. If you want full control and scalability, you’re better off using a proper web stack (meaning you’ll need a full setup with both a front end, back end, and a database working together)

If you prefer a no-code approach, platforms like Bubble (a no-code web app builder) or Webflow (a no-code website builder with CMS and interactions) can help, but they still have limits for very custom or large apps. Hope this helps, and good luck with your project!

[TheCasi-O26]

Much appreciated, thank you very much!