Softment

Industries

Social & Community

Social network app development company building communities and social products—real-time features, thoughtful safety, and roadmap-ready architecture.

Timeline4-5 weeks
ComplianceGDPR

What We Build

Solutions we deliver

Social networking MVPs

Community platforms and forums

Creator/UGC products

Messaging and real-time experiences

Moderation and reporting tooling

Discovery/search and recommendation foundations

Notification systems and lifecycle messaging

Analytics dashboards for engagement

Features

Common features

Profiles, follows, and identity flows

Feeds, posting, and media uploads

Real-time chat and presence (typing/seen where needed)

Notifications and delivery patterns (FCM/APNs)

Moderation tools: reports, blocks, and review queues

Privacy controls and safe defaults

Spam and abuse guardrails (rate limits, verification options)

Search, tags, and content discovery

Admin dashboards for operations

Analytics events for engagement loops

Scalable data modeling for feeds and interactions

Performance tuning for media-heavy views

Compliance

Security & compliance

GDPRContent moderationAge verification

Tech Stack

Recommended stack

Next.jsReact NativeNode.jsPostgreSQLRedisAWS

Timeline

Typical timelines

1
2-3 weeks

Discovery

Requirements gathering and architecture design

2
4-5 weeks

Build

Development, testing, and iterative feedback

3
2-3 weeks

Launch

Deployment, optimization, and handoff

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We build real-time features with careful fallback behavior and delivery monitoring, so messaging remains reliable as usage grows.

We design moderation queues, reporting flows, block/mute controls, and rate limits—plus admin tooling to keep operations practical for small teams.

We recommend shipping one core loop first (profiles → post/feed → engagement) and adding chat, groups, and recommendations in phases.

Yes. We plan data models, caching, and background jobs early so you can scale without a large rewrite when usage grows.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Building a social or community product?

Share your core interaction loops and moderation needs—we’ll propose an MVP scope that’s safe, scalable, and iteration-friendly.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.