Getting people to talk in a new community is tough.Everyone's silently lurking, wondering "Should I go first?". And no one wants to be the first one!That’s why icebreaker activities are...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way how communities are built. It’s no longer just a nice-to-have tool. AI is creating new opportunities for community builders to build deeper relationships,...
The right community platform drives engagement, scales your growth and reduces friction for both members and admins. A wrong choice, however, will lower engagement, repel users and become a burden....
Hi team! I’m getting ready to launch a brand-new community, and I want to spark real conversation - fast! I wish to know the best ways to kickstart engagement before...
If you thought launching paid memberships is the only way you can make money with your online community, hold your horse!In this article, you’ll learn not 1, but 25 smart...
Retention is one of the biggest challenges in community building. Many platforms use gamification like badges, points, and leaderboards to keep members engaged.Have you added gamification to your community? If...
I’d love to hear thoughts on using Discord for building an enterprise community. Discord is popular with developers, gamers and creators to build their communities; but not sure if it’s...
I’m trying to understand the difference between reactive and proactive moderation styles. I’ve got an upcoming interview for a community manager role, and this seems to be one of those...
Burnout is real. Especially in online communities, where the core members bear the burden of running the community by volunteering for roles like moderating, welcoming members, starting conversations, organizing events...
As the community grows, moderation starts to take up a lot of time. I am looking for smart ways to lighten the load without compromising the quality. I’m looking for...
I learned everything about community building from real mistakes. I didn’t have any mentors when I was starting my first community. If I had to start over, I’d do it...
Quick question for my fellow community builders. When it comes to building a brand community, there are several options available. You can either build it on social media or on...