--- title: Why Online Communities are Necessary in 2023 and Beyond description: Keeping members engaged through an online community for associations. image: https://blog.breezio.com/hubfs/Why%20Online%20Communities%20are%20Necessary%20in%202023%20and%20Beyond.png --- [![Breezio | Online Community Software Platform](https://blog.breezio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BreezioBTonTranspBG.png?width=200&height=50&name=BreezioBTonTranspBG.png "Breezio | Online Community Software Platform")](http://www.breezio.com) - [About](https://blog.breezio.com/#) - [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) - [Webinars](http://www.breezio.com/webinarshere) - [Whitepaper - 10 community cadences with AI prompts](http://www.breezio.com/posting-cadences-for-community-engagement-with-ai-prompts) - [Get a Demo](http://www.breezio.com/request-demo) [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3793010/781b6fc0-56c5-4a23-8b31-3f299059468b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3793010/781b6fc0-56c5-4a23-8b31-3f299059468b) # Why Online Communities are Necessary in 2023 and Beyond Posted by [Stephen Schwinn](m"https://blog.breezio.com/author/stephen-schwinn") on Jan 25, 2023, 3:06:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Why Online Communities are Necessary in 2023 and Beyond](https://blog.breezio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Why%20Online%20Communities%20are%20Necessary%20in%202023%20and%20Beyond.png?width=600&height=400&name=Why%20Online%20Communities%20are%20Necessary%20in%202023%20and%20Beyond.png) The dust from the scramble for online member engagement in 2020 has finally started to settle, but as we move into the new year, it's never been more important for membership associations to continue prioritizing online communities as their home for virtual engagement.  Here are just a few reasons why online communities should be a focus for membership associations in 2023: **Convenience** With online communities, members can connect and engage with each other from anywhere, at any time. Your members may not have the time to connect when it's convenient for you, so giving them a space where they can connect with other members, learn, and engage with pieces of content on their own time is crucial. **Inclusivity** By providing a platform for members to participate in discussions and activities regardless of their location or availability, online communities can help to create a more inclusive environment for all members. **Increased Engagement** By giving members a place to connect and engage with each other, online communities can help to increase overall member engagement and participation in the association. Adding an online community to your current member engagement strategy will amplify what you're already doing and serve as another space for members to engage! **Cost-Effective** Online communities can be a cost-effective way for associations to communicate and engage with their members. Budgets come in all shapes and sizes and so does pricing for systems, so finding a system within your budget is possible for anyone! **Bonus: Resource Sharing and Collaboration** Certain online communities can also provide a central location for members to share and consume resources. 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