question about creating a "social networking" site

[benmartin101]

I'm just doing a simple project trying to learn more of asp.net, and decided to create a simple social networking site. Couple questions, I'm using the membership (aspnetdb) to for forms authentication. Is that database a good place to add a new table containing "profile" table, which basically will contain name, age, etc, or should I create a separate database? CUrrently, I added the table in the aspnetdb because I plan on using the UserId (in the aspnet_Users table) as the primary key for my custom Profile table. Also, what is the proper way (or etiquette) when it comes to displaying the profile data? Do you use a repeater or listview that is bound to the Profile table? Thanks.

[gep13]

Hello,

If you are already using the Membership Provider, why not also use the Profile Provider? It would appear to do exactly what you are after. Take a look at the link in my signature for more information.

Gary

[benmartin101]

Hello,

If you are already using the Membership Provider, why not also use the Profile Provider? It would appear to do exactly what you are after. Take a look at the link in my signature for more information.

Gary

thanks, i'll check it out.

[gep13]

Cool, let me know if you have any questions.

Gary