Paula Derrenger
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#Community Discussions and QnA
Temporary Vs Permanent Ban: How to Decide?
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#Community Discussions and QnA
How to get more members in WhatsApp community?
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#Community Discussions and QnA
Flarum or XenForo - Which Community Platform is Better?
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Recent contributions
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The best way to handle duplicate questions or requests in your community?
We created an FAQ page and listed all the recurring questions. We encouraged users to search the forums before posting a new thread. It helped bring...
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Replied #Official Announcements
New Feature -> Jatra User Onboarding. Make New Members Feel At Home 👋
Love the idea of picking interests during onboarding.
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Replied #Official Announcements
Introducing Shop: Showcase What You Sell 🛍️
Congratulations @kaustubh-katdare and the entire team Jatra.
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Replied #Platform Updates and Releases
Jatra V. 3.7 # New Feature :: Hero Panels + Layout Update
Beautiful!
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Introducing Hero Panels -> Multi-purpose Banners for Your Community
Love it. Do you have any plan to add auto-sliding panels?
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Introducing "Resource" Post Type 🎉 : Share files, videos and links with your community
I think you should restrict guests from watching or downloading the resources for public channels.
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Announcing Jatra Polls : The Most Beautiful Polling System You've Ever Seen
Finally. I remember our chat almost a year ago.
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How should I deal with trolls and negativity in my community?
I simply send a link to the policy document and inform the trolls to adhere to it. It works 99% of the times. In some cases,...
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New Feature :: Likes on Replies 😍
Thank you! Please turn it on for our community.
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New Feature 🎉 :: Thread Watching and Smart Reply Notifications
Finally!! Thank you @kaustubh-katdare . Can't wait to try it out.
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Replied #Platform Updates and Releases
Jatra 3.0 :: XML Sitemap Relocated + Smart URL Inclusions (Action Required)
These are really exciting updates. Thank you. We had to introduce ?new=true in Google Search Console for it to recognize the sitemap. The traffic is already...
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Jatra 3:0 :: Revamped Notification Feed + Smart Notifications
It’s honestly refreshing to see Jatra shipping meaningful updates so consistently. SEO improvements, a reworked notification system, better replies and mentions. These aren’t cosm...
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Jatra 3.0 :: XML Sitemap Relocated + Smart URL Inclusions (Action Required)
I’ve requested an update to the sitemap location. My team will update it shortly. I can see the child sitemaps. Should we submit them individually?
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Replied #Official Announcements
Jatra Next :: Welcome to New Possibilities 🚀
Congratulations team! @kaustubh-katdare and team Jatra. Indeed a massive upgrade. Looking forward to the updates.
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What is the main use of forums these days?
The main purpose of forums is to create a speace for people to express freely. Businesses create forum to provide a space for their customers to...
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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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New Features : Post Scheduling for 'Article' Post Type and TimeZone Settings
Thank you for this, team Jatra! I hope quiz and announcements will receive post scheduling feature.
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Community Vanity Metrics 🔥 - Pretend Growth Like a Boss
We are indeed spending money to convert visitors into members. Spent money on X but the ROI is poor. Vanity metrics keeps your management happy.
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Does this community program only offer B2B-oriented pricing plans?
We switched from Discourse to Jatra when Jatra was very new. It didn't have 50% of the features it has now. But let me tell you-...
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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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Looking for a Bettermode alternative - but less cluttered
Look no further. Jatra is the best alternative to Bettermode.
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What's the best way to handle duplicate questions and requests in your community?
We get duplicates in our community quite often. We’ve created ready-made answer templates and paste them into the comments whenever a question is repeated. Not entirely...
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Replied #Learn Community Building
11 Solid Reasons Your Business Should Build an Online Community
The #1 reason a business should have a community because it's the only place where real people hang out and form a network. Businesses that understand...
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Facebook Community Chats Shut Down - What's The Best Alternative?
My friends have migrated their communities from Facebook Groups to Discord, but those are all small and casual ones. I’m trying to convince the more serious...
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Posted #Community Discussions and QnA
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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Why Community Building is Important for AI Startups
AI will push more people towards niche communities. Having a well managed, thriving community will be the only real advantage AI startups will have in near...
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Replied #Platform Updates and Releases
Broken Avatars on Community - Fixed
Thank you for the update.
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Replied #Community Discussions and QnA
Why Are Open, Niche Communities Becoming More Popular?
Great question, Kaustubh. I am not predicting the death of social media yet. However, it's true that it's full of shitty content. My LinkedIn feed is...
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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 I sell digital products directly within my community?
I think integrating the product sales page within the community is an excellent idea. My community could promote our products through our community. I'll create a...
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Posted #Community Discussions and QnA
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?
Thank you, Kaustubh! This is super helpful. I like the idea of asking candidates to draft a welcome post. It's a good test of clarity in...
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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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Thoughts on using AI to build community content?
There's no escaping from AI. I can say 100% of our content is AI-processed. We build the outlines and themes with AI, feed it to AI...
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How to Build an Inclusive Community: Key Principles & Tips
Love this thread! Totally agree; inclusion doesn't just happen by default. It needs to be baked in every part of the community experience. Here's a simple...
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Does Gamification Improve Member Retention in Community?
Short answer: Yes, gamification can significantly improve member retention in community. The purpose of gamification is to tap into users' core motivations like recognition, achiev...
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Replied #Community Discussions and QnA
Is Discord a good choice for enterprise community?
Natasha - the choice of community platform depends on specific requirements of the community. Enterprise community platforms may have specific needs like choice of server location,...
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What’s the difference between reactive and proactive moderation?
Hey Natasha! Welcome to Jatra. Reactive moderation is when you step in after a problem has already happened - like removing spam, warning a user, or...
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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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Is it okay to rewrite thread titles for better SEO?
Thank you! This is really helpful.
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Replied #Learn Community Building
Surprise and Delight in Communities: 8 Budget-Friendly Ideas That Work
Thank you, Kaustubh. A lot of interesting activities to try. We've recently began "Member of the Month" and our members love it.
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Busiest month: February 2026
Where Paula contributes
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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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