Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Define your member growth journey One of the first questions I always get about starting a paid membership community is: Which platform should I use to host it on? While I do have some favorites (currently Circle and Heartbeat ), I always emphasize that the platform you use is less important than the experience you build.

Communities 97

Communities Social Media Tips Education 97

Social Media Strategery

AUGUST 26, 2010

These are purposely ridiculous questions – wouldn’t the best developers use the actual tools they’re responsible for building? For you developers, what’s preventing you from getting this involved in the communities/platforms that you’re responsible for creating?

Gov 2.0 117

Gov 2.0 Tools Wiki Sharepoint 117

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 3, 2010

I have actually heard this exact sentiment from several companies and agencies recently, wondering whether they should increase their Facebook efforts because the size of the member community is just so overwhelming. I think the answer is “it depends&# but it’s a question that has a lot more merit than it did a few months ago.

Social Media 167

Social Media Facebook Marketing Consultant 167

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 3, 2010

I have actually heard this exact sentiment from several companies and agencies recently, wondering whether they should increase their Facebook efforts because the size of the member community is just so overwhelming. I think the answer is “it depends&# but it’s a question that has a lot more merit than it did a few months ago.

Facebook 167

Facebook Consultant Social Media Sites 167

Sprout Social

AUGUST 2, 2022

As platforms and the preferences of those using them change, so too should our working definition. Are you consuming or communicating? In the social media world, there’s a lot of talk about audiences and communities. Community platforms work in the same way, putting the focus on interpersonal relationships.

Communities 108

Communities Social Media Community Platforms Platform 108