--- title: Association Online Community Advice & Tips | Breezio | Online Communities description: Online Communities | Get online community management tips to help your association, membership organization, or scientific society increase member engagement. --- [![BreezioOnWhite\_Email](https://blog.breezio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BreezioOnWhite_Email.png?width=150&height=38&name=BreezioOnWhite_Email.png "BreezioOnWhite_Email")](http://www.breezio.com) - About - [About Us](http://www.breezio.com/about) - [Contact](http://www.breezio.com/contact) - [AMS/CRM Integrations](http://www.breezio.com/integrations) - [What We Do](http://www.breezio.com/what-we-do) - [Pricing Plans](http://www.breezio.com/subscription-options) - Solutions - [Member Communities](http://www.breezio.com/solutions-member-communities) - [User Groups and Customer Communities](http://www.breezio.com/user-groups) - [Collaboration Communities](http://www.breezio.com/solutions-collaboration-communities) - Resources - [Access Recorded Demo](http://www.breezio.com/essentials-recorded-demo-request) - [Blog](https://blog.breezio.com) - [Top 10 Community Launch Strategies](http://www.breezio.com/white-paper-top-10-tactics-for-marketing-your-community-launch) - [eBook](http://www.breezio.com/association-guide-to-creating-an-active-online-community-bak) - [Webinars](http://www.breezio.com/webinarshere) - [Case Studies](http://www.breezio.com/case-studies) - [Whitepapers](http://www.breezio.com/whitepapers) - [Featured - 10 posting cadences with AI prompts](http://www.breezio.com/posting-cadences-for-community-engagement-with-ai-prompts) [![Get Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3793010/4ad9c20d-65e2-45fa-9281-8a2cc8f37b73.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3793010/4ad9c20d-65e2-45fa-9281-8a2cc8f37b73) # Online Community Tips Get online community management tips to help your association, membership organization, or scientific society increase member engagement. Browse by All Association Tools Community Online Communities Engagement Community Manager Collaboration Community Management Digital Engagement Association Management System Business Online Member Experience Networking Software selection Online Software AMS Highlight Series Product release notes Community peer review Private community software BioTreks External community software Integration Non-Dues Revenue Connect Diversify Revenue Stream Scholarly publishing Scientific community #AMSFest Innovation Post COVID Work From Home content creation virtual conference virtual events COVID-19 Group Work MemberExperience Online Presentation Open Community PLOS Presentation Skills Super Users Team Science User Behavior Analytics Webinar Webinar Series information sharing ## Posts about Online Communities: ## [Why you need a Community Management Platform, not a chat software like Slack and Discord?](https://blog.breezio.com/why-you-need-a-community-management-platform-not-a-chat-software-like-slack-and-discord) [Pankaj Taneja](https://blog.breezio.com/author/pankaj-taneja) Jun 10, 2025, 2:30:01 PM ![Why you need a Community Management Platform, not a chat software like Slack and Discord?](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/image-png-2.png) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Networking](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/networking) [Member Experience](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/member-experience) [Digital Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/digital-engagement) 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. [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/why-you-need-a-community-management-platform-not-a-chat-software-like-slack-and-discord) 0 Comments ## [The Evolution of Online Community Software](https://blog.breezio.com/the-evolution-of-online-community-software) [Pankaj Taneja](https://blog.breezio.com/author/pankaj-taneja) Jun 8, 2025, 10:30:00 AM ![The Evolution of Online Community Software](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(4).png) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Online Software](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-software) [Digital Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/digital-engagement) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/the-evolution-of-online-community-software) 0 Comments ## [5 Must-Have Features in a Community Management Platform](https://blog.breezio.com/5-must-have-features-in-a-community-management-platform) [Pankaj Taneja](https://blog.breezio.com/author/pankaj-taneja) Jun 4, 2025, 1:44:59 PM ![5 Must-Have Features in a Community Management Platform](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(1)-1.png) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Software selection](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/software-selection) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) Alright, you're sold on building an online space for your members. That's fantastic! But when you're wading through all the options out there, trying to pick the right tech, it can feel like buying clothes online – everyone looks good on the screen, but who's *really* a good fit? [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/5-must-have-features-in-a-community-management-platform) 0 Comments ## [Building a Thriving Member Community Platform: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.breezio.com/building-a-thriving-member-community-platform-a-step-by-step-guide) [Pankaj Taneja](https://blog.breezio.com/author/pankaj-taneja) Jun 2, 2025, 3:31:01 PM ![Building a Thriving Member Community Platform: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/unnamed-2.png) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/engagement) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Software selection](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/software-selection) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Networking](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/networking) [Community Management](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-management) [Member Experience](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/member-experience) [Digital Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/digital-engagement) 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. [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/building-a-thriving-member-community-platform-a-step-by-step-guide) 0 Comments ## [Innovative Content Ideas for Member Engagement in Your Association’s Online Community](https://blog.breezio.com/innovative-content-ideas-for-member-engagement-in-your-associations-online-community) [Anna Dela Cruz](https://blog.breezio.com/author/anna-dela-cruz) Apr 18, 2025, 1:02:59 PM ![Innovative Content Ideas for Member Engagement in Your Association’s Online Community](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/6-2.png) [Collaboration](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/collaboration) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/engagement) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Community Management](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-management) [Member Experience](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/member-experience) [Digital Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/digital-engagement) 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. [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/innovative-content-ideas-for-member-engagement-in-your-associations-online-community) 0 Comments ## [Essential Steps for Moving Your Online Community to a New Platform](https://blog.breezio.com/essential-steps-for-moving-your-online-community-to-a-new-platform) [Anna Dela Cruz](https://blog.breezio.com/author/anna-dela-cruz) Jul 12, 2024, 10:31:49 AM ![Essential Steps for Moving Your Online Community to a New Platform](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/blog%20header.png) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Digital Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/digital-engagement) Moving your online community to a new platform? Here's a comprehensive guide on what to consider and how to make the transition smoothly: [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/essential-steps-for-moving-your-online-community-to-a-new-platform) 0 Comments ## [Tactics for Marketing Your Community Launch](https://blog.breezio.com/tactics-for-marketing-your-community-launch) ![Picture of Stephen Schwinn](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/3e33efad8be619728a65fcd2cc111d58) [Stephen Schwinn](https://blog.breezio.com/author/stephen-schwinn) Jan 10, 2024, 11:46:00 AM ![Tactics for Marketing Your Community Launch](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/Tactics%20for%20Marketing%20Your%20Community%20Launch.png) [Community](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community) [Engagement](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/engagement) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/tactics-for-marketing-your-community-launch) 0 Comments ## [Community Platforms are Needed Now More Than Ever](https://blog.breezio.com/community-platforms-are-needed-now-more-than-ever) [Kristina Toscano](https://blog.breezio.com/author/kristina-toscano) Apr 29, 2022, 11:00:00 AM ![Community Platforms are Needed Now More Than Ever](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/Cream%20Minimalist%20Best%20Seller%20Serum%20Instagram%20Post.png) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Post COVID](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/post-covid) [virtual conference](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/virtual-conference)   [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/community-platforms-are-needed-now-more-than-ever) 0 Comments ## [4 Ways Online Communities Fit Into Your Post-COVID Strategy](https://blog.breezio.com/4-ways-online-communities-fit-into-your-post-covid-strategy) [Kristina Toscano](https://blog.breezio.com/author/kristina-toscano) Jul 29, 2021, 1:02:48 PM ![4 Ways Online Communities Fit Into Your Post-COVID Strategy](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8).png) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Post COVID](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/post-covid)   It was inevitable for organizations to turn to online communities during the pandemic, as communicating digitally became the [“new normal”](https://blog.breezio.com/the-future-of-business) across the world. Now that we are transferring to a hybrid (virtual and in-person) working environment, [online communities](https://blog.breezio.com/top3communitymgmtfeaturesforassociations) 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](https://blog.breezio.com/rmabreeziowebinar)specifically post-[COVID](https://blog.breezio.com/the-future-of-business). Here are some ways online communities will benefit your members and staff alike: [Read More](https://blog.breezio.com/4-ways-online-communities-fit-into-your-post-covid-strategy) 0 Comments ## [How Online Communities Enhance Member Experience Part 2](https://blog.breezio.com/memberexperiencepart2) [Kristina Toscano](https://blog.breezio.com/author/kristina-toscano) Jan 27, 2021, 10:39:50 AM ![How Online Communities Enhance Member Experience Part 2](https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/Visit%20Breezio.com.png) [Collaboration](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/collaboration) [Community Manager](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/community-manager) [Association Tools](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/association-tools) [Online Communities](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-communities) [Business Online](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/business-online) [Online Software](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/online-software) [Group Work](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/group-work) [Member Experience](https://blog.breezio.com/tag/member-experience) Does your association or organization use an [online community](https://www.breezio.com/request-demo) platform? There are several ways associations use [online communities](https://www.breezio.com/request-demo)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. 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