Public member profiles and directories in search
Public member profiles and directories can bring in search traffic, but they raise privacy questions. Here is how to decide what to show and how to protect members.
Community
Forums, live events and bringing members together.
Memberships for writers and authors
Memberships for writers and authors: writing sprints, structured critique, craft lessons and publishing know-how, with tier ideas and retention tips.
Dealing with spam and self-promotion
Dealing with spam and self-promotion in your community takes clear rules, a proper home for promotion and friendly, consistent enforcement. Here is how.
Memberships for artists and illustrators
Memberships for artists and illustrators: critique circles, live drawing sessions, professional practice resources and protecting members' work online.
Roles and titles that recognize contributors
Roles and titles that recognize contributors show members their help is noticed. Design a small, meaningful set of titles without creating cliques or hierarchy.
Supportive spaces: community, wellbeing and boundaries
Supportive spaces need clear boundaries to feel safe. Set honest expectations, guide how members help each other and plan for posts from members in crisis.
Showing up in communities you do not own, without spamming
Showing up in communities you do not own, without spamming, builds trust and brings members. How to help first and when to mention your membership.
Parenting communities and family memberships
Parenting communities and family memberships: stage-based groups, careful moderation, family pricing and helping members move on as children grow.
Discussion prompts that get learners talking
Most course discussion prompts get silence. Learn the prompt types that get learners talking, with before-and-after rewrites and tips to keep threads going.
Hiring a community manager
Hiring a community manager frees you from daily hosting and moderation. Learn when to hire, how to define the role, what skills matter and how to onboard.