Kaustubh Katdare

What are some of the alternatives to XenForo?

XenForo is a dominant player in the world of community platforms. I’d like to know about the latest forum and community platforms in the market that...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

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...

Are Online Forums Dead?

TL;DR: No, online forums are not dead. Despite what many believe, online forums still exist - and they are evolving. In fact, more communities and businesses...

21 Top Skills for Community Building and Engagement

In this article, I will share a list of 21 must have skills for any professional community builder.Now, even with almost 20 years of community building...

Jatra - An Upvoty Alternative Integrated with Community

Prior to founding the Jatra Community Platform, I served as the Head of Growth at a hyper-growth SaaS startup. Our product teams relied on user feedback,...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

Last, but not the least is special one, corporate sponsorships! 25. Corporate Sponsorships If your community serves a specific niche (and it should) companies would want...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

24. Paid Challenges Challenges are a fun, high-energy way to activate your community...and make money doing it. You set a clear goal (like “Write every day...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

23. Group Coaching If you or someone in your community has expertise, group coaching is a high-impact way to monetize. Instead of 1-on-1 sessions, you coach...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

22. Selling Market Data / Reports Community generated user-data can have insights that no other resources can provide. If your community has high-value members who create...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

21. Virtual Summits or Conferences Hosting virtual summits or online conferences is powerful way to bring your community together. It can bring lot of revenue throgh...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

20. White-labeling / Reseller Partnerships If your community platform, course or tool is valuable; you can let others rebrand and sell it under their name for...

What are the different types of online communities?

There are 11 types of online communities. Following is the TL;DR version: Interest-Based Communities (e.g., Reddit, Facebook Groups) Professional Networks (e.g., LinkedIn, Slack W...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

19. Podcast Sponsorships Podcasting is on the rise. It's a good idea to launch a podcast for your community. Podcasts are popular with advertisers because they...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

18. Courses and Workshops Identify the opportunities to organize workshops or short courses relevant to your community. For example, a Quality Assurance / Software Testing related....

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

17. App / Software Tools Tool building is an underrated way to make money from your community. You may choose to build a custom application or...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

16. Content Licensing If your community has high-quality, high-value content like guide, reports, research, templates - you may license it to other businesses, media outlets or...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

15. Sponsored Newsletters If your community receives regular email updates, you can monetize your newsletter by adding sponsored content. Brands love to target niche audience throu...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

14. Exclusive Community Access Build a VIP space inside your community that only accepts paying members. Think of Mastermind Groups, Private Forums or Invite-Only chats. This...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

13. Consulting If you are an expert in your niche - or the community trusts your insights, offering consulting services is a powerful way to monetize...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

12. Paid Directories Integrating directories with your community can be a crowd puller and a revenue magnet. Build a paid directory where your members can list...

25 Proven Community Monetization Strategies: Going Beyond Paid Memberships

11. Job Board This is an interesting way to create value for the members and also make money. If you are building a professional community, aim...

Does Jatra Offer Native Support for Conducting Online Webinars?

Hi - Jatra relies on multiple 'post-types' so that community builders can create engaging experiences for their users. Jatra will soon have support for online webinars;...

Quality of Life Update: Improved Click-Area for Posts

A short quality-of-life improvement to Jatra Community. We now have a much bigger clickable area for all the posts on the Index.Typically, the way to implement...

Which of these is a pull method of community engagement?