The Future of Community Engagement: Trends You Need to Know
Community engagement continues to evolve. It has transitioned from a focus on grassroots activism and local advocacy to a data-powered, technology-enabled, and connected world. We see community engagement in social media, online forums, and platforms owned by brands, where most communities can exist independently of place or space. However, in a digital world, keeping abreast […]
The Benefits of Gamification in Community Platforms
Gamification in communities has bloomed as an effective way to increase user engagement and motivation. By using game design elements like points, badges, leaderboards, and quests in contexts other than games, community platforms have an opportunity to make interactions more fun and rewarding. Gamification capitalises on our human faculties for achievement and recognition to encourage […]
How to Improve User Interaction and Retention in Community Platforms
Community platforms, including forums, social groups, and brand communities, are digital destinations where people connect, share, and build relationships around an interest. Users engaging with your community contribute to a lively and engaged community. When users feel positive about being valued participants in the community and feel connected to the community, they thrive in the […]
10 Essential Tools for Building a Thriving Online Community
An online community is created by individuals, sometimes referred to as members, who come together digitally, whether brought by interest, common goals, or experiences. There are many different sources of online communities, as outlined: forums, social media groups, and dedicated apps. All have brought people together and helped them collaborate and work with one another. […]