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This isnt actually a programming related query but again - I've set up a free social networking site on a small level. However I need to know what procedures do I need to follow to make sure that in a bad situation I can recover with minimal embarrasment.

Everything like what conventions should I follow when I need to :

  • Make updates to the sites code when I add or update a module or fix a bug.
  • Fix a bug I discovered some how.
  • Backups of data.
  • Currently on a shared host but would be shifting soon to a dedicated one - migration issues - don't have many users at the moment thought just close friends but the number would rise quick.
  • Maintenance work on the site.
  • Dealing with spammers.

Basically I'd like a crash course in webmastering a social networking site for dummies.

Thanks.

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maybe this link help http://elgg.org/ is an open source social engine

Haim Evgi
Thanks but I already have my website up and running - I just need to know how to maintain and manage it i.e back ups etc as I outlined.PS. Thanks for the link - would try that soon for another networking website project I get :)
Ali
+1  A: 

think about using open social

Luixv