It was inevitable for organizations to turn to online communities during the pandemic, as communicating digitally became the “new normal” across the world. Now that we are transferring to a hybrid (virtual and in-person) working environment, online communities have a new role to play. There are several benefits to having an online community for your association in general, but it is interesting to think about how community fits into your engagement strategy specifically post-COVID. Here are some ways online communities will benefit your members and staff alike:

1. Engagement Before and After Events

     In preparation for your annual conference or other events, online communities have been a great resource to connect people before and after the event actually happens. In Breezio, you are able to have a conversation around events, collaborate on topics, and plan meetings all within the platform. 

2. Virtual Networking

     Making connections, and staying connected are two different things! Online communities make staying connected easy and straightforward. After meeting people at conferences, it can be easy to lose touch quickly. Online communities provide a space for connections to last and content to be created!

3. Central Hub for Hybrid Events

     Several events and conferences are either still completely virtual or are hybrid. An online community provides a central location for virtual and in-person attendees to communicate and connect, even if they aren’t in the same room. Breezio can even help you filter other attendees in the member directory so that you might find people with specific skills or accreditations. 

4. Online Collaboration

     In a post-COVID world, online collaboration is still relevant and necessary! Real-time collaboration and virtual interaction is imperative to any organization. Breezio’s content publishing tools are powerful in the sense that collaboration is where we focus. In-line commenting, direct-chat, virtual event capabilities are just a few of the options organizations have at their disposal. 

Ultimately, as the world shifts back to a sense of normalcy in a post-COVID world, online communities are here to stay. Online engagement is centered around online communities, and we would love to show you how your organization can thrive in Breezio!