Kaustubh Katdare

This functionality has been released in Jatra 3.x. Members can now upload favicon of their...

This functionality has been released in Jatra 3.x. Members can now upload favicon of their choice. In addition, users can upload a...

@BlockChainMentor - We've released a fix that should now allow pasting directly from MS Wo...

@BlockChainMentor - We've released a fix that should now allow pasting directly from MS Word or Google Docs. It's however strongly recommended...

Speed Improvements to '@mention' suggestions

We've released a small update the to Jatra's member search and suggestions engine that offers instant member suggestions especially on large communities...

New Feature 🎉 :: Mark Reply as 'The Best'

All our Jatra powered communities have been updated with a new feature that lets post authors mark any reply on their thread...

@ambarish - you can now actually 'Watch' any thread. Take a look: https://community.jatra...

@ambarish - you can now actually 'Watch' any thread. Take a look: https://community.jatra.club/changelog/new-feature-thread-watching-and-smart-reply-notificati...

It's automatically enabled for all communities, @paulad . Simply visit any thread / articl...

It's automatically enabled for all communities, @paulad . Simply visit any thread / article with replies and you should see it. No...

New Feature :: Likes on Replies 😍

Jatra 3.2.7 now allows likes on replies! Yeah, we know you've been waiting for this feature for a long time; but finally...

We thank @paulad - for suggesting this feature. 🙌

We thank @paulad - for suggesting this feature. 🙌

New Feature 🎉 :: Thread Watching and Smart Reply Notifications

Say hello to Jatra's Thread Watch system! Smart Thread Watchers Version 3.2.6 introduces a new system that lets your users stay updated...

@BlockChainMentor - thank you for the details. We're looking into the issue. An update wil...

@BlockChainMentor - thank you for the details. We're looking into the issue. An update will be provided in the next 24 hours.

Jatra Community Platform is now a strong alternative to both XenForo and Discourse. Choose...

Jatra Community Platform is now a strong alternative to both XenForo and Discourse. Choose Jatra because: We'll build your community with youEngage...

@ambarish - thank you. I believe we'll need likes on replies as well 🙂

@ambarish - thank you. I believe we'll need likes on replies as well 🙂

@ambarish - this is required in a specific case where the contents are first created in a...

@ambarish - this is required in a specific case where the contents are first created in a word document and then pasted...

Update: We've made og-img urls noindex . This should help fix the error reported in Google...

Update: We've made og-img urls noindex . This should help fix the error reported in Google Search Console. cc: @BlockChainMentor

Jatra 3.2.5 :: OG Image Improvements

We've published an update the improves the automatic OG-IMG generation for discussions, posts that do not have an attached image. OG IMG...

Request : Support Copy-Paste from Microsoft Word in Post / Article Editor

We've received a request to support copy-paste from Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word uses a different technique to markup the text; and it's...

Jatra 3:2:4 :: Moderation Improvements - Report Post + Profanity Filter

We introduced two major moderation upgrades to help communities stay healthy without adding friction for genuine members. New: Community Profanity Filter (Admi...

Jatra 3.2.3 :: Custom Links, Post Filter Improvements and Visual Updates for Quiz

We are happy to release a new Quality of Life update to Jatra. This is a minor upgrade that introduces a new...

Jatra 3.2.2 :: @mention Users with Smart Recommendations

Jatra V.3.2.2 introduces a new feature to tag users with '@' mentions. We've been testing this feature in beta state for the...

Jatra 3.2.1 :: Scheduling Expands to More Post Types

You can now schedule Discussions and Changelog posts in Jatra. The scheduling flow is consistent across supported post types, so once you...

Jatra 3.1 :: Direct Messaging is Live 👋

Introducing 1:1 Direct Messaging 🙌 You can now send 1:1 direct messages on Jatra. It’s built to feel calm and predictable. No...

Jatra 3:0 :: Brand New User Profiles with User Activity Feed

We’ve redesigned the community user profile experience to feel cleaner, more responsive, and easier to scan. It now looks sharper on both...

@stevenway - it's enabled for every customer and all their communities. Head over to Admin...

@stevenway - it's enabled for every customer and all their communities. Head over to Admin settings: Login as Admin / Owner ->...

Jatra 3.1 :: Jatra Themes + UI Customization Options

We are excited to introduce Jatra Themes and UI Customization options. If you've ever felt the need to tweak your community's look...

Interesting suggestion. We actually designed it to keep all alerts in one place. There are...

Interesting suggestion. We actually designed it to keep all alerts in one place. There are small icons added to quickly show the...

@ambarish - the default one is cool; but you won't believe what we're cooking! 🙌

@ambarish - the default one is cool; but you won't believe what we're cooking! 🙌

Thank you for the feedback, @radhika 🙂

Thank you for the feedback, @radhika 🙂

Update: In near future - we'll let members choose the mode they want. We are working on u...

Update: In near future - we'll let members choose the mode they want. We are working on user-settings which allows users to...

Jatra 3:0 :: Dark Mode Support 🙌

Jatra now supports "Dark Mode" - for the night hawks. 😀 Dark Mode inverts the colors of your Jatra-powered community and make...

Thank you, @norman 🙂 . There's a lot more in store at Jatra in 2026.

Thank you, @norman 🙂 . There's a lot more in store at Jatra in 2026.

Update: This feature has been re-enabled on new Jatra. We had disabled this during the Jat...

Update: This feature has been re-enabled on new Jatra. We had disabled this during the Jatra 3:0 upgrade. Now, after sign-up or...

@ambarish - unfortunately, no. That decision is made by the system. If an Owner / Admin po...

@ambarish - unfortunately, no. That decision is made by the system. If an Owner / Admin posts a link to external website...

@paulad - thank you. We indeed are operating in the founder mode! Frankly speaking, we are...

@paulad - thank you. We indeed are operating in the founder mode! Frankly speaking, we aren't building these features on daily basis....

Jatra 3:0 :: Revamped Notification Feed + Smart Notifications

I'll admit it - the old notification system in Jatra was mostly useless. Yeah, harsh words; but that's the truth. That's why...

@abrakdabra - Thank you. Hope to see you frequently on Jatra community. That said, reducin...

@abrakdabra - Thank you. Hope to see you frequently on Jatra community. That said, reducing the CAS is a top priority for...

How Community Reduces Customer Acquisition Cost for SaaS

Before founding Jatra, I was Head of Growth at a Singapore and India based B2B SaaS startup. My biggest headache was reducing...

Jatra 3:0 :: New Post Editing Experience

Jatra 3.0 brings a new post editing experience. Let's take a look: New Editor We've revamped the editor - and it now...

@BlockChainMentor - If you are getting 'couldn't fetch' error even after 72 hours, there's...

@BlockChainMentor - If you are getting 'couldn't fetch' error even after 72 hours, there's a simple trick you may try:Add a new...

Jatra 3:0 :: SEO Power House + Ready for LLMs

Jatra 3.0 is essentially a rewrite of the core engine that powers Jatra. We set really high benchmarks for Jatra and are...

Analytics for Community Growth - The Good, Bad and the Ugly

Jatra's latest upgrade has a lot of goodies packed in. I'll write about all the SEO improvements via a separate post. I...

@BlockChainMentor - Sitemap: No extra step is required. Google seems to be taking longer...

@BlockChainMentor - Sitemap: No extra step is required. Google seems to be taking longer. It's updated the sitemap for some of demo...

Jatra 3.0 :: New Signup, Login and Access

Jatra 3.0 has an upgraded signup, login and access experience built from scratch. Here's an overview of the new authentication system: Community...

Thank you for the suggestion, @rohit ! We’re actively exploring WebMCP support for Jatra....

Thank you for the suggestion, @rohit ! We’re actively exploring WebMCP support for Jatra. I agree this can unlock better search, summaries,...

Hi @paulad - welcome back. Only submit sitemap.xml in Google Search Console. Google will c...

Hi @paulad - welcome back. Only submit sitemap.xml in Google Search Console. Google will crawl the index sitemap and automatically list the...

Sitemap Structuring Jatra hosts communities of different sizes. Some of our communities h...

Sitemap Structuring Jatra hosts communities of different sizes. Some of our communities have just a few hundred posts, while others have hundreds...

Update [Couldn't Fetch Error in Google Search Console] Google Search Console may report "...

Update [Couldn't Fetch Error in Google Search Console] Google Search Console may report "Couldn't Fetch" for a while after submitting the sitemap....

Jatra 3.0 :: XML Sitemap Relocated + Smart URL Inclusions (Action Required)

Jatra 3.0 introduces an important SEO update: the XML sitemap location has changed. If your community is on Jatra, you should remove...

Best way to seed a new community?

Early-stage community’s main focus should be:

Which KPI best reflects real community health?

Thank you, @BlockChainMentor . This is a major upgrade and we have packed a ton of goodies...

Thank you, @BlockChainMentor . This is a major upgrade and we have packed a ton of goodies. We will talk about them...

@XbBxiO5 - this feature has been released. Replies can be now be sorted in ascending or de...

@XbBxiO5 - this feature has been released. Replies can be now be sorted in ascending or descending order. 👍

Keep an eye on changelog for a detailed overview of features we've added and optimizations...

Keep an eye on changelog for a detailed overview of features we've added and optimizations made.

Tagging @ankita , @ambarish - We're live! 🙂

Tagging @ankita , @ambarish - We're live! 🙂

Jatra Next :: Welcome to New Possibilities 🚀

Jatra has entered its next phase. Over the past few weeks, we have rebuilt and strengthened the core of the platform. This...

Jatra : February 2026 Update

@shubhada, please look at the sneak peek shared.

Jatra : February 2026 Update

I thought of sharing an update on what’s cooking behind the scenes at Jatra HQ. This should prepare you for the upcoming...

Sneak Peek :: Jatra 'Jobs' Post Type

Jatra’s ‘jobs’ post type lets community owners create a job-board right within the community. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming to...

Sneak Peek :: Upcoming Feature

Here’s a sneak peek at one of the upcoming, most requested feature - This feature is currently being beta tested. The goal...

Why do most communities fail early?

Why do public communities outperform private ones in SEO?

Which content type drives long-term community SEO?

Why Community Building is Important for AI Startups

I recently had a chat with co-founders of an AI startup. They’re building a smart AI agent to automate marketing, and honestly...

Latest Reply Should Display on Top or Sort Option Should Be Available

Update. This request is being moved to planned. An ETA will be shared soon.

Can we get analytics for job board

Update: Link tracking is currently not planned. However, we've made a note of the suggestion. Currently, the best way to achieve link...

Edited blogs should appear at the top of list

Update: This suggestion has been resolved.

Notify community members upon new announcement

Update: This feature is now moved to 'Planned'. I'll soon add the ETA.

Change in the layout of job board

Update: This has been fixed.

Error shown in search console for remote jobs

We have investigated the issue and wanted to clarify what we’ve done and what’s going on. The warning you saw in Google...

How We SEO'd Community Content for Better Rankings and Traffic

The best thing about building an online community is that it attracts traffic organically with user-generated content. Imagine having your community automatical...

How do you build an online community from scratch without existing audience?

BugFix: Job Description Snippet Rendering Issue Resolved

This update resolves the issue around ‘Job Card’ (a jobs post type) unable to render the job description on central feed. Cause:...

Is there any problem with AOB

Update: This issue has been resolved. You should be able to perform search without any issues. If the problem persists, please let...

Is there any problem with AOB

Hello Shubhada, We are sorry for the inconvenience. We have identified the issue with search not returning results. A fix is being...

Why User-Generated Content is Key to Community Growth

You're welcome, Moni.

Why User-Generated Content is Key to Community Growth

If you look at the most popular websites in the world - Facebook, YouTube, Wikipedia, Instagram - you’ll find one common thing...

Change in the layout of job board

Hi Shubhada - are you referrring to the 'job description ' field being stripped-off? If yes, please check if any extra marketup...

Error shown in search console for remote jobs

January 2026 - Jatra Update

Update: We are on the track - Core rewrite 75% ready. Testing in progress. Move to new hardware - likely to be...

January 2026 - Jatra Update

Wishing fellow Jatra members a very happy new year. I hope each one of you had a fantastic 2025 and I’m sure...

Improvement - All links now open in a new tab in browser

These updates apply to links shared in posts. This update doesn't apply to existing links (added before the update). Only new links...

Improvement - All links now open in a new tab in browser

Can links in private channels open in new tab?

This feature has been released.

Notify community members upon new announcement

Thank you for the suggestion, Monica. This is on our roadmap. The actual mechanics may differ - because there's a 'newsletter' post...

Which metric best measures long-term active participation?

Jatra new pricing

Norman - we honor the pricing offered to early adopters. No change in the pricing for early adopters. We thank you for...

Jatra new pricing

Hi Rahul - welcome back. The pricing was updated recently. The $99/mo plan no longer exists.We now offer time-bound discounted pricing. However,...

Facebook Community Chats Shut Down - What's The Best Alternative?

Update: I've talked to a lot of community owners ever since Facebook announced closure of Community Chats. No one expected this move....

Can we get analytics for job board

I am not to figure out in which roles they are interested so that I can curate the jobs accordingly. One way...

Can links in private channels open in new tab?

In development right now. Planning to release it with the next cycle (~15 Jan).

Edited blogs should appear at the top of list

Mostly expected by end of January, 2026.

Can we add anonymous job posts in the job board ?

It's not an issue. Candidates need to know the company they are applying to. If this is not possible and you are...

Can we add anonymous job posts in the job board ?

No, it's by design. Anonymous job posts will not be allowed.

Edited blogs should appear at the top of list

This is a planned update.

Can links in private channels open in new tab?

Links can definitely open in a new tab. It's just a matter of adding _blank in the links. Decision to open internal...

Date is not updating in edited blog

Update: This issue has been fixed. Articles should now show the date when they were updated.

Date is not updating in edited blog

Thank you for reporting. Looking into this. Status updated to reviewing.

Jatra Infrastructure Upgrade - Notes

Regarding the attack:The infrastructure upgrade was a necessary mid-step for the final upgrade we are planning in January 2026. Here's a summary...

Jatra Infrastructure Upgrade - Notes

I’m happy to announce that Jatra has been moved to new infrastructure. This move was well planned and was executed flawlessly. Here’s...

Latest Reply Should Display on Top or Sort Option Should Be Available

@Shubhada - We'd be looking at threaded comments (2-level deep: Main reply can have multiple comments).Having latest comments on the top may...

My site not reachable - showing server error 500

Shubhada - this is not a bug. This was a temporary phase during regular server maintenance. Shouldn't happen again.If you face this...

Latest Reply Should Display on Top or Sort Option Should Be Available

Status updated to : Reviewing.I had initially planned for a sort button; but didn't include it to keep the UI clean. If...

BugFix: External Links Open In New Tab

We’ve released a minor update that fixes external links opening in the same tab. Now, the external links created by users will...

Blog editing not working

This bug has been fixed. Status updated to 'Released'.

BugFix: Article Update Failed.

This release fixes a minor bug in the article/blog update system that prevented users from updating any article. The bug was associated...

Open External Links in a New Tab

Status updated: Fixed.

Open External Links in a New Tab

Update: External links like Google should open in a new tab now and internal links like Jatra Feedback should open in the...

Which HTTP status code should a deleted page on a community return?

Blog editing not working

Sorry for this bug. I've switched the status to "planned". Give me a few hours to fix this on priority.

Blog editing not working

Reviewing.

Ability to Upload a Favicon

Sure, I've noted this. I'll update the status once we decide on including it in the update.

Flarum SEO Vs. Jatra SEO - Comparison

A community should maintain a healthy profile of follow and no follow links - both internal and external. We recommend having 'follow'...

Open External Links in a New Tab

Status updated to building.

Ability to Upload a Favicon

Status updated to Reviewing. We'd love to see more upvotes on this before we implement. Right now this is not a priority...

What is the biggest SEO risk in chat-based communities?

What increases indexation probability for large communities?

What's the most overlooked community growth factor?

Open External Links in a New Tab

Thank you for the suggestion, Norman. I've moved this to to 'Reviewing' state and will follow-up with an update in a day...

What is the difference between XenForo and Discourse?

I'm grateful for the nice words about our community platform Both Xenforo and Discourse are good powerful platforms; but I believe they...

Ability to @mention other members

Before that.

What is the main use of forums these days?

In the past, forums were the primary mode of communication among people. Even today, niche forums are the best places to find...

Ability to add Polls to our posts

Amit, we are working on this. However, this is likely to be combined with existing post types like 'Discussions' or 'Articles'. We...

Flarum SEO Vs. Jatra SEO - Comparison

Thank you for this comparison. Jatra's SEO-first approach is a result of my own frustrations with community platforms that have ignored SEO....

Top Features to Look for in an Online Community Platform

An online community platform is a software that lets a brand or organization host discussions, events, and knowledge sharing in one place....

How much does it cost to build a Facebook community?

Thank you for the insight, Sophie - and welcome to Jatra. I strongly believe that a business community should not be hosted...

What creates stronger long-term growth?

Do you build your own community features — or rely solely on standard platform tools?

@moni - could you share an example of a feature that you built and the business outcome associated with it?

Do you build your own community features — or rely solely on standard platform tools?

Thomas - I've worked on several large communities and was always frustrated that simple tasks required installing a plugin or raising a...

What is the strongest signal of community health?

Which type of content builds an authoritative community?

What is the most important reason to start a community around your business?

Why should a business own its community platform?

Platforms like Facebook or Discord rent you reach. Ownership means independence and data control.

Jatra August 2025 Update

As many of you noticed - Jatra Community is under spam attack since last ~4 weeks. Despite our best efforts to stop...

What defines a “healthy” community?

A community isn’t healthy because it’s loud—it’s healthy when members exchange value, not noise.

How to Hire a Community Manager in 2026

Hiring a community manager is one of the most critical decisions you can make for your business in 2025. A great community...

What’s the ultimate ROI of community building?

Best community platform for alumni network?

Hey Amit - welcome to Jatra. Thank you for describing your community requirements. WhatsApp Communities can be difficult to grow beyond certain...

Quiz Scheduling : Now Live

Jatra customers can now schedule quiz questions. A few days ago, we rolled-out scheduling feature for ‘Article’ post type. Now, we have...

Which is the best SEO-powered forum software?

SEO is a great way to attract users to your forum using the power of user-generated content. Which of the following platform...

How to Manage Trolls and Negativity in Online Community

In Internet slang, a troll is an individual who deliberately posts provocative, off-topic or offensive messages to upset users. Their goal is...

How to Reserve WhatsApp Vanity Username?

Steven, whenever WhatsApp launches username, you'll be notified. It'd definitely help to create a list of 4-5 unique usernames because there will...

1-Click Flarum => Jatra Importer

Steven - Flarum to Jatra migration is supported; but we don't have any immediate plan to release a DIY importer. If you...

What’s the SPACES model used for?

What does "onboarding" mean in a community?

What is the main goal of a community?

The Ultimate B2B Growth Hack: Build an Online Customer Community

TL;DRHaving built thriving organic communities for B2B brands for nearly 20 years, we have learned that an online customer community is the...

Listicle Post Type: Thoughts?

Someone asked if we could create a “Listicle” post type in Jatra. This would be perfect for communities or brands that often...

Flarum or Discourse - Better Open Source Forum Software?

First of all - thank you for your trust in Jatra. We are on a mission to make the best community platform....

New Features : Post Scheduling for 'Article' Post Type and TimeZone Settings

I’m pleased to announce a much requested feature - Post Scheduling for ‘Article’ post type. The feature will be rolled out to...

How to seed a new online community?

The best way to seed a new online community is with painkiller content. It's the content aimed at solving a pain-point or...

How to Build a SaaS Community in 2026

Building a community for your SaaS is the highest RoI growth hack you'll ever implement. It's like building a system that acquires...

Can we have ability to schedule community posts?

Happy to inform that this feature has been release! https://community.jatra.club/changelog/new-features-post-scheduling-for-article-post-type-and-timezone-setti...

Boring -> Brilliant : How to Pick a Forum Name People Remember

Coming up with a memorable and brandable name for your forum is difficult. A good forum name will help users remember and...

Anonymous or Real Identity - What Works Best for Online Communities?

The best practice that works across all communities - is to let the user decide whether they want to stay anonymous or...

Best way to promote your community?

The best way to promote your community is to hang out in places where your audience already hangs out. For example, we...

What's the best way to handle duplicate questions and requests in your community?

Welcome back, Steven. We're growing! Duplicate content on the community is not a problem. Repeatedly asked questions do not necessarily fall under...

Can we have ability to schedule community posts?

This is coming very soon.

How to Build a SaaS Community Effortlessly

Update: We've published an updated guide to building a SaaS community.

Looking for a Bettermode alternative - but less cluttered

The main difference between Jatra and Bettermode is that Jatra is razor focused on organic growth with industry-leading SEO and GEO techniques....

Does this community program only offer B2B-oriented pricing plans?

@cicily - missed this post. We do offer custom pricing plans, much lower than the listed ones, if the community has potential...

Feedback Request: Ability to Edit Robots.txt from Settings Panel?

Robots.txt is actually very powerful and it's better not touched by anyone who doesn't know what they're doing. This file resides in...

Looking for a Bettermode alternative - but less cluttered

Hi Cicily - welcome to Jatra. Jatra can be an alternative to Bettermode, depending upon your requirements. We have built a robust...

Community Seed Content Strategy: Proven Ways to Get Better Rankings, Traffic, and Organic Growth

Hi Cicily - thank you for your question. If you are new to SEO, here's the simplest plan you can execute to...

Does this community program only offer B2B-oriented pricing plans?

No worries. Let's have a dialogue via email. I'd love to understand your community needs and see if we can onboard you.

Does this community program only offer B2B-oriented pricing plans?

Nope. We support smaller communities and at a lower pricing point. However, we are very selective about those. The reason we start...

Does this community program only offer B2B-oriented pricing plans?

Sid - we offer custom plans; but the platform is mostly targeted at businesses looking to build organic communities. How about we...

BugFix: Job Board - Salary Made Optional and Apply Links Supports Email ID

@angela-williams - You don't. We aren't feature-restricting for our early supporters. New plans are in the works though. I've enabled jobs post...

BugFix: Job Board - Salary Made Optional and Apply Links Supports Email ID

This version addresses a bug in the ‘job’ post type. Even though the field was marked as “Optional, But Recommended” - the...

What are the best job boards to hire community managers?

Hey - yeah, I remember our conversation. The Job Board is definitely on the cards; but it's a commitment. Vetting jobs for...

What is Community Management - The Art of Building Loyal and Engaged Communities

Have you noticed how the strongest brands today don’t just sell products? They invest in building communities.The smartest brands truly understand the...

How do you manage self-promotion in your community?

Paula - we deal with this on daily basis. The best way to deal with self-promotion is to create a separate channel...

Is Community Building a Lucrative Career in 2026?

I recently visited a college to talk about community building as a career option. Graduating students asked several questions. They mostly wanted...

Community Seed Content Strategy: Proven Ways to Get Better Rankings, Traffic, and Organic Growth

I am an advocate of building public communities. User-generated content (UGC) is a goldmine of organic traffic. Opening your community’s content to...

Facebook Community Chats Shut Down - What's The Best Alternative?

Hey Richard - I get the frustration. Community Chats were shut down on August 29, 2025. It's just another example of how...

Minor Fix: Most Replies Filter Update

This update addresses the concern about ‘most replied’ feed filter returning only the threads from the last 30 days.We’ll now scan across...

KPIs for SaaS Community: Measure What Matters

I’ve spoken with about 50 SaaS founders about their community building efforts. Here’s a fact - Building a SaaS community is no...

Thoughts on Using WhatsApp for Professional Communities?

tl;dr: WhatsApp is not a good choice for professional communities. I"ve built several professional communities in the past. The best advantage WhatsApp...

BugFix: "Latest" Post Filter Threw Error 500

Version 2.3.5 fixes “500 server error” thrown when users clicked “Latest” post filter. This was specific to communities running “Job” post type....

Jatra August 2025 Update

Thank you, Norman. Fighting spam is always a challenge. Especially now with AI - it's impossible to distinguish between a real human...

Which metric shows true community health?

What keeps members coming back?

What’s the #1 reason most communities fail?

In a thriving community, who’s the real MVP?

Ask Me Anything (AMA) Guide: Plan, Promote and Engage

tl;drAsk Me Anything (AMA) sessions boost engagement by giving community members direct access to experts, leaders or peers. AMAs build trust, spark...

Social Media Audience and Community: Key Similarities and Differences

In the mid 2000s, when I began community building, life was simpler. Social media meant “Orkut or Facebook” and communities referred to...

Community Onboarding Tips for Success

Absolutely - a large enterprise platform does this; and it's so weird.

Let's Talk about Impact of AI on Community Management

Welcome back, Natasha. Great question! AI is here to stay and it's getting smarter and faster every day. I've been an early...

Community Onboarding Tips for Success

I ignored community onboarding for a very long time. Looking back at my 20-year career as a community builder, skipping onboarding was...

How to Build and Grow Community on Reddit

Reddit has emerged as a leading platform for building communities. It’s a popular social platform with about 1.2 billion monthly active users...

BugFix: Post Filters Updated

We have released a minor bugfix affecting the post filters. Following issues were addressed:The “Trending” and “Most Replied” filters did not return...

Feedback Request: Notify All Participants of Thread When Reply is Posted

I am wondering if we should add a facility to notify all the participants of the thread (those who have replied) when...

February 2025 Update: Job Board Integrated with Community and More

Right now, jobs must be added manually. It works like any other post types. Create as many channels you want and assign...

Why Are Open, Niche Communities Becoming More Popular?

Does the future belong to open, niche communities? One of the community managers of a Slack Group (a closed community) asked this...

Broken Avatars on Community - Fixed

This minor release fixes an annoying bug with the user-avatars loaded from Google or LinkedIn, when the user signed up with those...

The Best Forum Software for SEO : Jatra Is #1

An organic community forum is built on the strong foundation of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Forums can attract traffic simply by offering...

Replacing "Online Users" with "Recently Active Members"

We have made a small change to Jatra’s Sidebar. Instead of showing the ‘online users’, we now display recently active users. For...

Need Feedback: Automatic Member Introduction Posts

We have just added a new feature on our roadmap and want your opinion before we actually build it.Right now, it’s difficult...

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

Hey @Erin - welcome to Jatra Community. I understand that getting members to post their introductions on a forum they've just joined...

Can WordPress Be a Good Community Platform or Forums?

@Rohit - WordPress nails the SEO part; but I do have an issue with the plugin-based systems. I recently spoke with a...

How to Choose the Right Community Platform for Your Niche Audience

The choice of the right community platform is crucial in building a thriving community that attracts audience and keeps them engaged. With...

Should we hire a community manager for a small community?

Hi Megan! The decision to hire a community manager depends on several factors like your budget, business goals and the available bandwidth...

The Ultimate B2B Growth Hack: Build an Online Customer Community

Megan - great question! I think I'll share the summary of the playbook we share with our customers. You are thinking in...

Request: Please add more quiz questions

Norman - quiz editing is on hold for few days. You can delete the question and add more information at the time...

How do you revive a quiet Slack group? Feeling stuck with low engagement.

Hi Megan, the problem of low engagement in Slack can be solved by addressing the core needs of your community. It's hard...

Khoros — an enterprise community platform — was acquired by which company?

New: Automatic Redirect to Intended URL

Jatra now automatically redirects you to the page you were previously viewing. This means, you don’t have to navigate or search to...

Social Media Following Vs. Community - Similarity and Differences?

Rohit - social media following is not same as community. A social media following is an audience you talk to (broadcast) while...

Community Platform: New Profile, Profile Update, Display Name and Avatar

We are excited to announce the launch of new profile system on Jatra. Feel free to update your avatar, your display name...

Product Pages within Community

Hi Paula - thank you for the feedback and the feature request. This is one of the planned features that's under review...

Can WordPress Be a Good Community Platform or Forums?

Hi Paula - WordPress is an excellent blogging platform and a CMS. The 'post type' feature (available to developers) allows WP to...

Community Launch Checklist: 5 Easy Steps for Founders and Marketers

I have been building online communities since 2005. In the last 18 years, I’ve had a chance to build several communities from...

Can I sell digital products directly within my community?

NRVS - Yes, that's a great idea. Jatra will have a product post-type that will let community owners add any product of...

Can I sell digital products directly within my community?

I think selling digital products through your community is an excellent idea. It carries even more weight as the suggestion has come...

How Many Groups Can a WhatsApp Community Have?

How to Build and Grow a WhatsApp Community : Beginner to Advanced

WhatsApp has about 3 billion monthly active users. It’s the default mode of online communication in countries like India, Brazil, Philippines and...

Can I manage an online community by myself as a founder?

Welcome to Jatra! Let me get straight to the answers: Yes, 60 customers is more than enough to start working on your...

Why do online communities fail?

Indeed! The communities that do not evolve with time and user needs will automatically die over a course of time. The problem...

Why do online communities fail?

Hi Jennifer, in my career spanning almost 20 years, I've seen several causes of community failure. I'll list out a few and...

Why D2C Brands Must Build Customer Community In AI Search Era

TL;DRAI-powered search, zero-click results, rising ad costs and declining organic traffic are forcing D2C brands to rethink growth. Building a branded online...

Are Online Forums Dead?

Of course forums are not dead. Here's a discussion about the future of online forums

What is the future of online communities?

Update - This question is repeated. Future of online communities and forums is secure. Read this discussion: Future of Online Forums

How to Build a Community Website?

The best way to build a community website is to choose a platform that integrates with your main website and offers native...

What is the future of online forums?

Online forums are spaces where authentic human interaction happens. The future of online forums is in close-knit communities that go beyond discussions....

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....

The Best Forum Software for SEO : Jatra Is #1

With SEO, the community can leverage its user-generated content to drive more traffic and members to the community. When users create content,...

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

Haha, good question, Natasha! Jatra is of course a white-label community platform. So, the term "white-label" comes from the retail industry. Imagine...

How to convince my management to invest in building branded community?

Update: The Community SPACES Model is an excellent framework to prove your community's value to your management. It explains how the community...

What's the Best PHP Forum Software In Your Opinion?

Update: Just published an article showing why Jatra is the #1 forum software for SEO. It lists the top 5 features of...

11 Solid Reasons Your Business Should Build an Online Community

The number of businesses adopting community-led growth is rising every day. Having an engaged online community for your business is now a...

How do I define the purpose of my community?

Hey Natasha, welcome back! It's a great question and definitely not a basic one. In order to define the purpose of your...

1001 Catchy Community Names for Online Communities (By Category)

Struggling to name your community? This list gives you 1001 short, catchy and creative name ideas - sorted by niche. Whether you...

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

Great community managers are not just social, they are strategic, empathetic and proactive builders. Over the years, I've hired for community roles...

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...

11 Easy Ways to Turn Community Lurkers into Active Members

Erin - It's normal to have low engagement from members in the initial days. Your community is new and there may not...

What's your Community Lurker to Active Member Ratio?

Update: The article is now live. I hope you'll find it useful. Here's the link: turning community lurkers into active members. Let...

11 Easy Ways to Turn Community Lurkers into Active Members

Most online communities have one thing in common: the lurkers. Lurkers are the people who visit, read and scroll your content, but...

Discourse to Jatra Migration Tool

Hey Emma - thank you for the request. I've updated the status of the request to "Reviewing". Currently we handle all the...

What is the difference between XenForo and Discourse?

@Emma - it's in the works; but requires us to build a few core features first. Currently, we migrate communities manually because...

What's your Community Lurker to Active Member Ratio?

Emma - typically any growing community will have about 90% luckers. Of course, this ratio is for open communities and the number...

What is the difference between XenForo and Discourse?

The main difference between XenForo and Discourse is that XenForo follows a traditional forum structure while Discourse focuses on chat-like experience. There.....

How to create a community content calendar?

Update: Those who are looking for a comprehensive guide on building the calendar, please refer: community content calendar

Which of these platforms offers SEO-friendly forum discussions?

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

Prior to founding Jatra, I built a video developers community -- first on Circle, then migrated it to Discourse. I’ve also followed...

Community Content Calendar: Step-by-Step [Plan, Create, Automate with AI]

To create a community community calendar, follow these seven steps:Set clear goalsKnow your audienceChoose diverse content typesEstablish content pillarsSchedul...

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

Great question! The decision is actually simple. If your community gets lot of traffic ( > 50,000 UVs/mo) from the first-world countries,...