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Everything we've learnt from Millington's 2024 Community Talk - Part 2
Everything we've learnt from Millington's 2024 Community Talk - Part 2

This article revisits Millington’s talk on communities in 2024, focusing on the ‘Community Everywhere’ approach and how leaders can drive growth.

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28 May, 2024 6 min read
Community
Reporting on the health of your community: What data do you need?
Reporting on the health of your community: What data do you need?

Online communities are made up of passionate and like-minded individuals who regularly interact with one another. But to prove your engaged community is valuable to your organisation, you need to be collecting the right data.

20 May, 2024 6 min read
Development
14 questions to ask yourself when picking a community platform
14 questions to ask yourself when picking a community platform

The road to finding the right community platform can feel overwhelming. What platform will align with your community goals and the expectations of your members? Do off-the-shelf platforms have the features you need? Let's discuss.

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16 May, 2024 6 min read
Community
The evolution of brand loyalty (How to create a fair value exchange)
The evolution of brand loyalty (How to create a fair value exchange)

Is brand loyalty enough in 2024? Here, we unpack how community leaders can provide value that ensures members stay loyal AND advocate for their community.

14 May, 2024 6 min read
Community
Community onboarding and data collection: Tips to better member engagement
Community onboarding and data collection: Tips to better member engagement

Is the type of data you collect a good predictor of how engaged your members will be?

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03 May, 2024 5 min read
Development
Membership strategies and benefits: Exploring the power of exclusive access
Membership strategies and benefits: Exploring the power of exclusive access

Businesses are always looking for new ways to improve their customer engagement and retention rates. One approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of memberships.

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17 Apr, 2024 5 min read
Development
How long does a Laravel application take to build?
How long does a Laravel application take to build?

If you're looking to create a Laravel web application, one of your key considerations will likely be how long will it take to build? Here, we discuss the typical timeline to create a Laravel application.

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25 Mar, 2024 3 min read
Development
The importance of a backup plan
The importance of a backup plan

Do you have a bulletproof plan and think a contingency plan isn't necessary? Think again. Here, I discuss one of my cycling trips and how the collapse of a plan could've been saved with a plan 'B'.

25 Mar, 2024 7 min read
Community
Everything we've learnt from Richard Millington's 2024 Community Talk: Part 1
Everything we've learnt from Richard Millington's 2024 Community Talk: Part 1

In this article, we look at Millington’s take on AI and what this means for digital communities and knowledge sharing in 2024.

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13 Mar, 2024 5 min read
Development
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Why Web Application Security is Important

Why Web Application Security is Important: Analysis of Risks Involved in Security Breaches, and Measures You Can Take to Ensure Security of Your Web Apps

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13 Feb, 2024 3 min read
Development
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The Big Question: How Long Does It Take To Develop A Website?

How Long Does it Take to Develop a Website? Key Factors That Will Dictate The Length of Time Involved in Creating and Launching Your Business Website

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06 Feb, 2024 3 min read
Community
Ownership (How to decide between bespoke and off-the-shelf community platforms)
Ownership (How to decide between bespoke and off-the-shelf community platforms)

A community platform is the name we give to websites or applications that help people gather online. It's the digital tool that becomes the home for your community.

01 Feb, 2024 3 min read
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