Social web design services
We build social platforms that feel familiar from the first click and stay quick even when the feed gets busy. Whether you’re launching a community, a creator space, or a niche social product, your site should make it easy for people to talk, share, and come back.
- 5,062 reviewsWe’re proud to have a 5.0 rating on Clutch from 62 reviews. Our goal is simple—to make you our next happy client.
Flexible approach
We provide our clients with clear communication, streamlined processes, simple yet attractive interfaces. That's how we make apps that people like to use.Result-oriented
We focus on delivering solutions that help your platform grow, keep people interested, and make life easier for you and your community.
Websites built around real social behavior
Every social platform has its own rhythm. Sometimes it’s about profiles and long discussions, sometimes about short posts, private groups, or creator updates. We spend time figuring out how your audience interacts and shape the design and structure around that.
“Their organization and skill level are excellent. Shakuro hires very skilled developers who know what they’re doing so they don’t waste time.”
How we design social websites
We start with your product, not a template. How people use it, what they look for first, and what tends to slow them down. From there, we shape the user flow, the structure, and the design.
Requirement analysis
We map how a user moves—from landing on the site to posting, joining groups, or exploring—and find the places that need tightening.
UX/UI design
Layouts that keep posts visible, controls predictable, and navigation simple. The goal is a space people don’t have to “figure out.”
System integration
We connect your platform with auth systems, analytics, file storage, payments, moderation services—whatever your setup needs.
Testing
We run load tests, performance checks, and usability reviews to make sure the platform still feels smooth when there’s real traffic.
Optimization
After launch, we improve speed, polish small things, and make sure the experience stays consistent on every device.
Maintenance
Social platforms evolve constantly. We handle updates, security fixes, and the technical side of new features.
The digital gap in social platforms
Many social platforms rely on layouts that worked years ago but feel heavy today. Slow feeds and confusing interfaces push people away. We help fix that by designing around how online communities actually behave—not how they behaved five years ago.
- Trust and reputation
A cluttered site makes people uneasy. A clear one helps them feel at home. A calm layout also sets the tone for how people interact inside the platform.
- Information flow
Posts, comments, and media can get messy fast. We organize everything so discussions stay easy to follow.
- Safety and privacy
We build with proper security practices, clear permission rules, and reliable authentication.
- System integration
Your platform shouldn’t fall apart because one service updates. We make sure everything is connected properly.
Crafting Symbolik Social: a financial community platform
Symbolik is a charting tool, trading analysis platform, and a social network for traders, investors, and money managers. Shakuro redesigned the entire ecosystem, built the social network from scratch, and breathed new life into the brand’s identity system.
Shakuro has delivered high-quality coding work and a user-friendly interface.T.J. DeMarkFounder & CEO, Symbolik
AJP: World’s fastest growing jiu jitsu tournament organization
Designing and developing an intuitive social experience for market professionals, enabling real-time collaboration and discussions.
As a team that consists of avid jiu jitsu practitioners, this was a dream project for us and a chance to give back to the organization that grows our sport like no other league on the planet.Moses KimCreative Producer
Our software products are a direct result of the right team and processes cultivated over the years.
Why design matters for social platforms
A good design keeps people active longer and makes the whole space feel more welcoming.
Tools for users and creators
Posting, chatting, managing content, checking stats—it all needs to sit in one place instead of being split across interfaces.
Mobile-first, scalable design
Most people browse social platforms on their phones. We start with the mobile view and build up from there.
A stronger online presence
A well-designed platform shows that the community behind it isn’t just active—it’s cared for.
Websites we build generate leads through SEO
We create SEO-friendly websites that fully correspond to your marketing team’s strategies for growing traffic and promotion. Alternatively, our team is ready to make SEO optimization for you to save your time and effort.
In case your product needs a comprehensive SEO strategy with tactical advice, our marketing experts will study market trends for your industry and build a suitable plan.
- Technical setup
- Robots.txt configured (important pages open, unnecessary ones blocked).
- Sitemap.xml created and referenced in robots.txt.
- Redirects set up (HTTP → HTTPS, www → non-www or vice versa).
- Canonical tags (rel="canonical") implemented to avoid duplicates.
- Clean, user-friendly URLs (no parameters or messy structures).
- On-page optimization
- Unique title and meta description for each key page.
- Proper heading structure (H1–H2–H3 hierarchy).
- Alt attributes added to all images.
- Page content optimized for relevant keywords (naturally, no keyword stuffing).
- Performance & UX
- Images optimized (compressed, WebP where possible).
- Lazy-loading applied for images and media.
- Basic caching enabled and critical PageSpeed issues fixed.
- Internal linking & structure
- Breadcrumb navigation added.
- Key pages internally linked for better crawlability.
- Analytics & tracking
- Google Analytics installed and configured.
- Google Search Console set up.
- Sitemap submitted in Search Console.
Lasting experience for your social platform
We’ve worked with social products at different stages. One thing stays the same: people return to platforms that stay clear and predictable.
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If you don’t see your question, just reach out—we’ll answer as soon as possible.
- What technologies do you use when designing social platforms?
React, Vue, Next.js, Django, Node.js—we choose what fits your system and your long-term plans.
- How long does it take to design a social website?
Usually three to six months, depending on how many features and integrations you need. This gives us enough time to shape the structure, test things properly, and make sure the platform actually feels good to use.
- Do you handle updates and support?
Yes, we take care of updates, performance tuning, and support for new features.
We stay in the loop after launch so you’re not left dealing with technical issues on your own.- How do you keep user data safe?
With secure authentication, encryption, and standard privacy practices. We also keep an eye on the setup over time to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
- How do we get started?
Send us a message at hello@shakuro.com or fill out the contact form. Tell us what you want to build, who it’s for, and what matters most—we’ll help you plan the next steps.