Paula Derrenger
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Posted #Community Discussions and QnA
Thoughts on Using WhatsApp for Professional Communities?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on using WhatsApp as a community platform for building a professional community. I’ve recently joined a few WhatsApp based communities;...
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Anonymous or Real Identity - What Works Best for Online Communities?
I’m launching a new community with my friend and debating whether we should allow members to stay anonymous or force them to use their real identity....
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Best way to promote your community?
We use X and Instagram to promote our community. Our SEO traffic is growing gradually, but we have several KPIs to meet. I understand that organic...
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How do you manage self-promotion in your community?
Hi team! We are running into a real challenge with self-promotion in our community. Whenever a new member shares a promo post, we usually take it...
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What is the hardest thing about building a community?
I’ve been thinking a lot about community building these days and going into a rabbit hole about what makes a successful community. I’ve asked this question...
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Can WordPress Be a Good Community Platform or Forums?
I’m seeking opinions on using WordPress as a community/forum software along with a blog. I am helping my friend create a blog around self-care. We wish...
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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...
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What's your #1 tactic to ensure success in community building?
If you were to pick your #1 tactic to ensure that your community is successful; what would it be? Of course, please explain why.
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What are the main benefits of using an owned community platform?
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...
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XenForo Vs. Discourse - Which is Forum Software is Better?
XenForo Vs. Discourse - which forum software is better to host a small community? I wish to know the main differences between these platforms. Also, how...
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Is it okay to rewrite thread titles for better SEO?
n our community, members often post discussions with titles like “Need help!” or “Quick question.” These aren’t very helpful for others browsing or searching later. So...
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How to write a community mission statement?
How do you write a mission statement for community that attracts the right type of people? Our marketing team is defining the ICP for our community...
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How to create a community content calendar?
Hi! I’m looking to create a community content calendar. Right now, the content I create is random and I choose topics based on the current trends....
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What is the first step of starting an online community?
The hardest part of the community building journey is the first step. I’m thinking of starting a new online community, but not sure where to begin....
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Will AI Replace Community Manager Jobs?
I was chatting with a colleague the other day about how AI is creeping into almost every part of our work. No one I know writes...
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Should your community have a casual chat or off-topic discussion channel?
Curious to hear thoughts on adding an off-topic, casual chat channel in your community. Do you think it helps improve engagement and conversations among community members?I...
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What are the best ways to monetize community?
I’m looking for ways to monetize the community beyond subscriptions. We charge an annual fee for access to exclusive, member-only channels. Are there other simple, overlooked...
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How did you get your first 100 members for your community?
Growing a community from zero to 100 members is one of the hardest, yet most important milestones. All the communities I helped grow had to struggle...
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How would you revive a dead community?
Keeping a community lively is proper tough. In one of the communities I run, barely 1% of the members actually get involved. No one’s posting, and...
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How to get more members in WhatsApp community?
Hi everyone,I'm in the process of creating a WhatsApp Community for digital marketers in my city. I'm trying to figure out the best way to:Create and...
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Can Jatra be an alternative to Scenes community platform by Graphy?
Graphy’s Build on Scenes community software is being shut-down. They are no longer interested in hosting communities. I wish to know if Jatra can be an...
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Temporary Vs Permanent Ban: How to Decide?
Question for experienced community professionals: How do you decide whether to permanently ban or temporarily ban a user from your community? So we have a few...
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Flarum or XenForo - Which Community Platform is Better?
If you were to start a new community today and were presented with two options for community platform: Flarum and XenForo; which one would you pick,...
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How can I block AI bots from scraping our content?
Am I the only one concerned about AI bots scraping our content to train themselves? It feels like the problem is already out of control.Our community...
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What's the best platform for building an online community?
I’d like to know about the best platform out there to build an online community? Some of the popular choices I see are Facebook Groups (for...
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Apps or Websites Similar to Discord
Can someone suggest apps or websites similar to Discord? I am looking to build a small community of friends and family; and we need something that...
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Is community building hard?
I would like to have comments from senior community builders on this topic. While convincing my management to start a branded community, our founders said community...
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What are the best platforms to build a crypto community?
Hi everyone,I’m currently running a crypto community with over 300 members on Telegram. While it works well for quick chats, we’re looking for a more professional...
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Busiest month: February 2026
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#Community Discussions and QnA 66 · 69%
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#Learn Community Building 12 · 13%
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#Platform Updates and Releases 10 · 11%
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#Official Announcements 7 · 7%
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