Converting from Ning to BuddyPress

In case you haven’t heard, the news was just released that Ning is making some major changes. Those changes include no more free network, Oh No! According to Techcrunch’s article entitled, “Ning’s Bubble Bursts: No More Free Networks, Cuts 40% Of Staff“, networks will either have to convert to a paid version or migrate to a different service.

For long-time Ning network owners, this can present a problem, but if you plan well, you can come up with a great solution. One of these solutions is to migrate over to BuddyPress to create your social network. One of the best things about this combination is that it is still free.

BuddyPress uses a combination of WordPress MU and a plugin called BuddyPress to allow you to create a social network very similar to websites such as Facebook, Ning and other networking environments. If you are technically inclined and understand the WordPress MU environment, then this would be a great solution for you. If you find that you are not technically inclined and would like to migrate from Ning to WordPress/BuddyPress, then contact me to discuss your options.

Special Note: Single WordPress can be used with BuddyPress. Just know that your users can’t make individual blogs. To find out more, click here.