by Caitlin Zucal Follow @Caitlin_ZucalAugust 22, 2016 Launching an online community is an exciting new business initiative that needs to be aligned with your company’s goals and objectives. However, many companies fail to create a well-thought out launch plan, a mistake that can quickly and easily result in a failed online community. With the right … Continue reading Scratch Off Your Community Launch Checklist
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Join or Build: What Do You Need from an Online Community?
by Maya Paveza Follow @mayapavezaAugust 8, 2016 A lot of people wonder why they would want an online community. There are really two questions in the single statement. Do you need a community as a member? Likely. Do you need to build a community as a leader? Perhaps. There are a few simple ways to … Continue reading Join or Build: What Do You Need from an Online Community?
5 Proven Tips to Build a Collaborative Community
by Maya Paveza Follow @mayapavezaAugust 7, 2016 Social collaboration is one of the best ways to quickly build a fun and enthusiastic community online. People want to enjoy being part of a community, engaging with others in conversation and discussions, sharing and working together. People want to feel as though they offer value to a … Continue reading 5 Proven Tips to Build a Collaborative Community
Building a Slack Community
by Bonnie Harris July 22, 2016 Follow @waxgirl333July 22, 2016 Slack is a team messaging app that has created a great deal of excitement since its release in February 2014. Those who use it love it, as shown in its high engagement rates. If you’re considering implementing Slack as part of your marketing efforts, here … Continue reading Building a Slack Community
Instagram Marketing: How to Grow Your Community
by Melissa Megginson June 30, 2016 Follow @tailwindappJune 30, 2016 This post is based on a live video I recorded with our CEO about Instagram Marketing. Watch the first 10 minutes below and the full video for free on our education platform, Launchpad. Yes, you read that title right. We are talking about Instagram marketing! … Continue reading Instagram Marketing: How to Grow Your Community
The Importance of Collecting Feedback From Your Community
by Alexa Lopresti June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 In order to make sure that you are constantly improving your business it is important to collect feedback from your community. Gathering the opinions of those who are experiencing your business from the outside looking in gives some valuable perspective and is a crucial step to successful … Continue reading The Importance of Collecting Feedback From Your Community
Using Video Marketing to Build Community
by Shonali Burke June 26, 2016June 26, 2016 The word is out: video marketing is in. Halfway through the year, the buzz around video and its offspring – 3D, 360 video, and VR – is almost deafening enough to drown out the din of Brood 17, should they ever appear. Yet despite repeated statistics that … Continue reading Using Video Marketing to Build Community
How to Grow an Engaged, Ready-to-Buy Community on Pinterest [Checklist Included]
by Leah Spector June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 As a passionate ecommerce professional, you want to do everything you can to create an amazing brand, build a loyal fanbase and nurture lifetime customers. Small touches from personalized thank you notes to surprise-and-delight opportunities on your social media channels can help make a difference for beloved … Continue reading How to Grow an Engaged, Ready-to-Buy Community on Pinterest [Checklist Included]
3 Key Ingredients to Build a Vibrant Community
by Maya Paveza May 28, 2016 Follow @mayapavezaMay 28, 2016 Building a vibrant community takes a lot of great ingredients to make it happen. To see it grow, flourish and thrive is the result of many single initiatives. For today, let’s review three of those recommended ingredients to build an amazing community. If you consult … Continue reading 3 Key Ingredients to Build a Vibrant Community
How to Set Expectations for Community Growth and Success
by Maya Paveza May 6, 2016 Follow @mayapavezaMay 6, 2016 Setting expectations helps to secure success in life and business. Online communities are no different. By setting expectations you help to establish community guidelines and direction, giving focus to the purpose and mission of your community. To help those building new communities we want to … Continue reading How to Set Expectations for Community Growth and Success