Discussions

@bwNsCB7 • 3mos

Why do online communities fail?

I’m studying the common reasons why most online communities fail. I am looking for real world insights from real community builders. What are the actual reasons for a community to...

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Richard M

@richard • 3mos

What is the future of online forums?

As a marketer who is looking to setup a community forum; I wonder what is the future of online forums. Internet forums have long been the backbone of the open...

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Richard M

@richard • 2mos

How to Build a Community Website?

Hi all, I'm a marketing manager at an Australian SaaS company that builds HR software. We're planning to set up a community website to connect HR professionals, encourage knowledge sharing,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

How to Build a Community Around Emerging Technologies?

A Reddit user recently asked about strategies to build a community around emerging technologies. I thought it could be an interesting discussion. I’m sharing my thoughts below and hope to...

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Natasha Jain

@iNatasha • 3mos

What does “white-label” mean in a community context?

I noticed that Jatra is advertised as white-label community platform. I keep hearing the term ‘white-label’ but don’t know what it actually means. Does it just remove branding, or there...

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Natasha Jain

@iNatasha • 3mos

How do I define the purpose of my community?

I need help defining the purpose of my community. I know it’s a very basic thing - but I’m stuck. My audience is mostly any online D2C seller. My goal...

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Paula Derrenger

@paulad • 3mos

What Qualities You Look for When Hiring a Great Community Manager?

We’re hiring our first Community Manager and want to get it right.This is a key role. We’re looking for someone who can build strong relationships, boost engagement, run online activities,...

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Kaustubh Katdare

@kaustubh-katdare • 3mos

How to Build an Inclusive Community: Key Principles & Tips

Inclusion is not just a buzzword - it’s the foundation of a healthy, growing community. Inclusivity is the DNA of any thriving community. If you are building a space for...

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Erin May

@qSyB9MR • 1mo

What is the best way to encourage members to introduce themselves in the community?

I am the community manager at a D2C brand with a good customer base. We are setting up a customer community and have identified a few hundred active customers as...

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Emma Goel

@aTfJ1zb • 3mos

What's your Community Lurker to Active Member Ratio?

I am trying to figure out the normal lurker to active member ratio in a growing community. In our community, about 98% of the users are lurkers; and I’m wondering...

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Chris A

@VZIpnCq • 1mo

What is the difference between XenForo and Discourse?

I’m exploring various self-hosted community platforms to test my AI-developer community. It's wish to start with a self-hosted community. Two options stood out: XenForo and Discourse. I wish to know...

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Chris A

@VZIpnCq • 3mos

Flarum or Discourse - Which is a Better Community Platform Overall?

I'm planning to self-host a small community for AI developers. The idea is to start with an open-source platform to test the waters and validate early traction. Once things pick...

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Natasha Jain

@iNatasha • 4mos

Community Monetization Via Ads or Paid Membership - What's a Better Choice?

We are looking to monetize our community of founders and marketers. The community has shown a steady growth over the past several months and we have some really good content....

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Chris A

@VZIpnCq • 3mos

Top 10 Fun Icebreaker Activities for New Communities That Always Work

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...

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Chris A

@VZIpnCq • 4mos

What are the best ways to kick-start engagement before member count hits 50?

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...

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