4 examples of great online communities and what makes them work

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  12 strategies to improve customer retention

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  Apr-30-2025

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  ONLINE COMMUNITIES

  What is an online forum? (2025 guide)

  More than just message boards, online forums are the future of brand connection. Learn how to leverage them for community, support, and growth in 2025.

  Apr-30-2025

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  5 key metrics Zoom tracks for community success

  Explore the top 5 metrics Zoom uses to measure online community success and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

  Apr-28-2025

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  9 proven strategies to build brand loyalty with examples

  Discover 9 proven strategies to build brand loyalty featuring real-world examples and data from our survey of over 1,600 consumers.

  Apr-22-2025

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  8 community guideline examples + template for brands

  Every online community needs clear guidelines to create a safe space for members. Here’s what to include in your community rules to set the right tone.

  Apr-09-2025

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  ONLINE COMMUNITIES

  Taking back control: Why brands are investing in owned spaces

  As social media protections roll back, brands are rethinking their digital strategies. Discover why owned platforms are the future of community building — offering greater control, security, and deeper engagement in a community ‘everywhere’ ecosystem.

  Apr-04-2025

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  11 customer engagement strategies for your brand

  Looking to boost customer engagement? Explore 11 proven strategies that help brands connect with their audience, foster loyalty, and drive long-term success.

  Apr-03-2025

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  The ultimate guide to community management

  This guide covers the essential steps and best practices for effectively managing a community that engages and connects with your audience.

  Mar-31-2025

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  How to improve customer focus in 2025

  Learn what it means to be a customer-focused company with examples and actionable tips.

  Mar-27-2025

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  ONLINE COMMUNITIES

  Why every company needs a community manager (and how to hire one)

  A community manager is the key to building engagement, driving business value, and fostering loyalty—see why you need one and how to hire the right person.

  Mar-24-2025

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  ONLINE COMMUNITIES

  How to build an online community in 8 steps

  Building an online community involves defining its purpose, audience, and goals, choosing the right platform, and creating guidelines and content. Learn how here.

  Mar-17-2025

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  How to create a self-service knowledge base for customers

  Learn how to create a self-service knowledge base to empower customers, reduce support tickets, and improve satisfaction in 7 simple steps.

  Mar-11-2025

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  10 Online community experts to follow in 2025

  If you’re a community leader looking for inspiration in 2025, check out this curated list of 10 experts who provide in-depth thought leadership, insightful data, and thought-provoking content!

  Feb-12-2025

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  What is a user group and should you start one?

  Discover what a user group is, how it can benefit your business, and key steps to start one for building stronger customer connections.

  Feb-11-2025

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  9 knowledge management use cases for brands with examples

  Explore real-world knowledge management use cases, from improving customer support to enhancing employee onboarding or protecting organizational expertise.

  Feb-05-2025

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  6 ways knowledge management improves customer service

  Find out how knowledge management can transform your customer service by improving response times, consistency, and overall service quality.

  Feb-04-2025

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  Guide to creating community programs for every stage of the customer journey

  Learn how to design impactful community programs across every stage of the customer journey—acquisition, conversion, onboarding, engagement, and retention—and unlock strategies to build thriving communities that fuel growth.

  Jan-27-2025

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  Customer-led growth: What it is & why you need to focus on it

  Customer-led growth focuses on the customer to fuel growth. Learn how to develop a CLG strategy that enhances loyalty and creates lasting value here.

  Jan-27-2025

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