Online Community Tips

Get online community management tips to help your association, membership organization, or scientific society increase member engagement.

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Why you need a Community Management Platform, not a chat software like Slack and Discord?

Pankaj Taneja Jun 10, 2025 2:30:01 PM
Why you need a Community Management Platform, not a chat software like Slack and Discord?

In the quest to cultivate vibrant online communities, it is understandable to inevitably turn to familiar chat applications like Slack or Discord. We all get chat, and its real-time immediacy is undeniably appealing for quick exchanges and team coordination. However, for those aspiring to build something truly enduring – a place where knowledge thrives, relationships deepen, and collective value compounds – these tools often prove insufficient.

The Evolution of Online Community Software

Pankaj Taneja Jun 8, 2025 10:30:00 AM
The Evolution of Online Community Software

Remember the good ol' days of online forums? You might recall those early iterations of "online communities" – perhaps a clunky support forum for a software product or a niche message board for industry professionals. Fast forward to today we've gone through multiple software "phases" - cloud, SaaS, social, gamification, to AI. All of these evolutionary changes have found their way into online community platforms as well. 

Building a Thriving Member Community Platform: A Step-by-Step Guide

Pankaj Taneja Jun 2, 2025 3:31:01 PM
Building a Thriving Member Community Platform: A Step-by-Step Guide

In today's super-connected world, having a strong, active member community is a complete game-changer for any organization wanting to grow and make a real impact. A solid member community platform isn't just nice to have; it's a smart move that can completely change how your members link up, work together, and really get value from being part of your organization.

Innovative Content Ideas for Member Engagement in Your Association’s Online Community

Anna Dela Cruz Apr 18, 2025 1:02:59 PM
Innovative Content Ideas for Member Engagement in Your Association’s Online Community

If engagement is the goal, then creative content is the path to reaching it. Yet for many associations, consistently generating meaningful, relevant, and interactive content for members can feel like an uphill battle. The question isn’t whether content matters, it’s how to create experiences that invite participation, foster knowledge-sharing, and deepen relationships among members.

4 Ways Online Communities Fit Into Your Post-COVID Strategy

Kristina Toscano Jul 29, 2021 1:02:48 PM
4 Ways Online Communities Fit Into Your Post-COVID Strategy

 

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:

How Online Communities Enhance Member Experience Part 2

Kristina Toscano Jan 27, 2021 10:39:50 AM
How Online Communities Enhance Member Experience Part 2

Does your association or organization use an online community platform? There are several ways associations use online communities to address business needs across all industries. Online communities can not only adapt to your business, but it can also foster collaboration among members. We have created this series to give you some insight into how your community can be enhanced.