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Development
What is Statamic?
What is Statamic?

Statamic is a modern, clean, and highly adaptable CMS built on Laravel that can run full-stack, headless, on flat files or databases, or as a static site generator.

03 Sep, 2024 3 min read
Development
News from Laravel's Largest Event (2024)
News from Laravel's Largest Event (2024)

The two-day event was for brands, developers, and agencies to hear about the latest developments with the Laravel Framework.

02 Sep, 2024 2 min read
Events
Hybrid community events (The key to engaging in-person and virtual members)
Hybrid community events (The key to engaging in-person and virtual members)

Community events are a fantastic way to bring your community together, but what happens when some members can’t attend in person? Enter the hybrid model!

27 Aug, 2024 7 min read
Community
The ultimate guide to CRM systems for online communities: Part 2
The ultimate guide to CRM systems for online communities: Part 2

We recently covered why a CRM system is crucial for your online community, so let’s now dig into who should use a CRM system, automation vs manual processes, and our top CRM tips!

26 Aug, 2024 6 min read
Community
Why you NEED to master the discovery phase when building a community platform
Why you NEED to master the discovery phase when building a community platform

Building a community platform takes time, resources and strategy. Let’s discuss the fundamental but often overlooked first step, known as the discovery phase.

23 Aug, 2024 6 min read
Community
Convincing leadership to invest in an online community
Convincing leadership to invest in an online community

Many leadership teams can be hesitant to invest in an online community due to cost, resources, time, and not knowing how to measure ROI. Here, we’ll discuss how you can help leadership see the benefits of a community.

21 Aug, 2024 6 min read
Community
Five online community mistakes and how to overcome them
Five online community mistakes and how to overcome them

Nobody starts a community thinking it won't work, but sadly this does happen from time to time. Over the years, we’ve found five common reasons why online communities fail. Let’s get into it!

13 Aug, 2024 7 min read
Community
The ultimate guide to CRM systems for online communities: Part 1
The ultimate guide to CRM systems for online communities: Part 1

Your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can improve the customer experience and your internal processes. Let’s dive into CRM features, pricing, and all things data!

01 Aug, 2024 6 min read
Community
What does your community stand for?: How to uncover your mission and manifesto
What does your community stand for?: How to uncover your mission and manifesto

Mission, vision, manifesto. These words are sometimes used interchangeably, but it’s crucial to define and agree on what each stands for in your online community.

29 Jul, 2024 7 min read
Community
How can a marketplace support your community?
How can a marketplace support your community?

Can a community become more engaged with the introduction of a marketplace? And does the payment gateway provider matter?

25 Jul, 2024 6 min read
Events
What Happened At CMX 2024
What Happened At CMX 2024

Uncover some of the key takeaways from the latest CMX Summit: The Conference for Community Building

A portrait of Pete Heslop
08 Jul, 2024 2 min read
Community
How to nudge positive behaviours in your online community
How to nudge positive behaviours in your online community

Can you really influence a community members’ level of engagement and change their behaviour?

04 Jul, 2024 6 min read
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