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Inci Sozluk is a Turkish collaborative dictionary-style community, and what keeps it alive is a young, fast-moving crowd that turns the news cycle into topics within minutes and comments on it with humour. Everyone writes their own entry under the same topic, the most liked entries rise to the top, and a trending list takes the pulse of the site. Users are producers and readers at the same time, a loop that feeds the site fresh content and brings visitors back.
Building something similar takes a web application built around the topic-and-entry model, an author and newcomer hierarchy, voting and a trending algorithm. Alongside it you need a panel where moderators process reports, an automatic profanity and spam filter, a fast mobile-friendly interface and a caching layer that can carry heavy real-time traffic. Notice-and-takedown handling and record keeping, such as the obligations under the EU Digital Services Act, should be designed in from day one.
How Inci Sozluk works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
Community site
The mobile-friendly main web interface where readers browse topics and authors write and vote on entries.
Moderation panel
The panel where moderators handle reported entries, author applications and suspensions.
Admin panel
The site owner's panel for ad slots, system settings, house rules and statistics.
Critical features of a product like Inci Sozluk
Topic and entry structure
Every subject is gathered under one topic, entries are sorted by date or likes, and similar topics can be merged.
Trending algorithm
Topics that attract the most entries and engagement in recent hours are listed in the sidebar using a weighted score.
Newcomer and author system
New members start as newcomers and are promoted to authors after a set number of quality entries.
Voting and badges
Up and down votes, top entries and activity badges determine reputation inside the community.
Spam and profanity filter
Word lists and behaviour rules catch serial posting, ads and abusive content before it goes live.
Compliant record keeping
Published content and access logs are retained for the legally required period, and content can be removed on valid notice or court order.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- Creating topics and writing entries
- Trending and today lists
- Up/down voting and favourites
- Newcomer approval and reporting system
- Moderation and admin panel
Later releases
- Mobile app
- Direct messaging and following between authors
- Entries with images and polls
- Advanced search and statistics pages
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 20 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 116 person-days for the full scope and 87 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Roles and permissions | First version |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
| Advanced search and filters | First version |
| Ratings and reviews | First version |
| Email / SMS notifications | First version |
| Real-time messaging | First version |
| Content management / blog | First version |
| GDPR and security hardening | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | Later release |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €400 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
Sudden traffic spikes
During a match or a breaking story thousands of people open the same topic at once, so caching and read replicas are essential.
Moderation workload
If insults, leaked personal data and illegal content are not removed quickly, you face both legal risk and lost ad revenue.
Community quality
A newcomer process that is too loose lowers quality, while one that is too strict scares off new authors; the balance needs constant tuning.
Business model
The main revenue for dictionary-style sites is display advertising: high page views turn into income through Google AdSense and regional ad networks. Brands can buy sponsored topics and in-trend campaign slots. A small premium membership with ad-free reading, special badges and extra features adds a secondary stream.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like Inci Sozluk
Most people searching “website like inci sozluk” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the Inci Sozluk name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a site like Inci Sozluk?
A first version with topics, entries, voting and moderation can go live in a few months. A mobile app and advanced community features are added in later phases.
What is the legal responsibility of a dictionary-style site?
As a hosting provider you face notice-and-takedown and record-keeping duties, for example under the EU Digital Services Act or similar local laws. Consult a lawyer for the exact obligations.
Will there be copyright or trademark issues?
The format and business model are generally free to use, but the name, logo, design, content and code cannot be copied. This is general information, not legal advice.
What should I look for when choosing a company to build a dictionary-style site?
Ask about experience with caching, SEO-friendly server-side rendering and moderation tooling on high-traffic content sites.
