How to Use Gamification in Online Communities (Without Overcomplicating It)
Gamification in online communities is a balancing act. Done right, it energizes your members and…
Blog Topic: Community Strategy
5 Gamification Features Every Online Community Should Consider
People love a good game. Whether it’s earning badges, collecting points, or just a bit…
Why Your Longest-Standing Members May Feel the Least Connected
What if the very members who helped build your community started to feel like outsiders?…
Don’t Let Your Community Lose Steam After Launch: 6 Tips to Keep the Momentum Going
Launching a new online community is a monumental effort, often involving months of preparation. After…
Continuing the Conversation: How to Bring Your Live Event Energy into Your Online Community
You are attending a conference for your industry. A work group has convened to address…
Making Content a Team Sport: Inside Anaplan’s Member-Driven Content Program with Ginger Anderson
Scaling a community content program isn’t simple, but Anaplan’s approach has turned it into a…
3 Steps to Design a Community Engagement Plan
Most communities face a frustrating truth: engagement fizzles out quickly for the majority of new…
Rallying the Quiet Ones: Strategies to Activate Lurkers in Your Online Community
Good community managers know that the health of their community isn’t just about member count—it’s…
Close Deals Faster: Community Strategies to Speed Up Your B2B Sales Cycle
The B2B sales game has changed. Today’s buyers don’t wait for account executives to guide…
4 Ways to Prepare For Your Community Migration
Thinking about migrating to a new online community platform? It’s a tempting idea—the promise of…