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Building Towards Sustainable Online Community

March 6, 2023 1:00 PM

Community Building

Increase your chances of building a successful community by following these key strategies toward growth and sustainability.

Year in Review 2022

December 30, 2022 3:50 PM

Product Update

Before we jump into a new year, let's look back at the most memorable moments of 2022 and see all the things we achieved together.

Product Update

Beam.gg's Biggest Update Brings Custom User Roles, Private Subforums, and Much More

On this Product Update, we will go over what changed on Beam.gg's biggest content update so far!

Community Building

Community Onboarding Email Templates To Engage New Users

In this guide, we’ll hook you up with some onboarding email templates to actively welcome and engage new sign-ups.

Community Building

Beam.gg Starter Kit

Want to use Beam.gg but unsure about where to start? Read our article to enhance your Beam.gg knowledge right away!

Community Building

The 3 Major Types of Online Communities

While you can find several different kinds of online communities, you can categorize all of them into these 3 major types.

Community Building

Gamification in Community Forums: Automated Engagement

In Beam.gg communities, our highest level of impact comes from using gamification to drive member engagement and increase retention.

Community Building

Improve Your Customer Experience with Online Communities

Take advantage of online communities to improve your customer experience and win lifelong customers.

Community Building

Why It’s Time to Rebuild Your Online Community

Move away from social media and rebuild your community in a platform specifically designed for communities. Here's why.

Product Update

Member Subscriptions, Now Available on Beam.gg

Say hello to Member Subscriptions – our newest tool for sustaining communities through monetization!

Product Update

Making Beam.gg More User-Friendly, Engaging, and Accessible

New features addressing user experience, engagement, and accessibility — all on Beam.gg's February Product Update!

Community Building

The Best Alternative to Facebook Groups - Beam.gg

If you’re looking into Facebook Group alternatives, don't worry, you’re not alone. Here's why you should start making the switch!

Community Building

Expert Advice for Community Managers

Read expert advice on how to succeed in a Community Manager role.

Community Building

How to Build Successful Online Communities in 2022

Read our top community trend predictions for 2022, and stay ahead of the competition!

News and PR

Thanks for a great year!

We're closing out another year, but first, let's take a look back at Beam.gg's 2021 highlights.

Community Building

15 Subforum Examples for Your Community

We know how hard it can be thinking about what subforums your community actually needs, so here are some examples you can check out!

Product Update

Introducing More Customization Options

We're giving users more customization options in terms of branding, content, and user preference. Read all about it in our latest update.

Community Building

How to Deal With Negative Posts in Your Community

If you find yourself in a situation where things are starting to get nasty in your community, here are some tips that you can consider.

Community Building

How to Never Run Out of Content

If you're feeling stuck in the creative process, here are some of the best ways on how to never run out of content.

Community Building

How to Create A Content Calendar for Your Community

As a marketer, your time is very valuable. Spend it wisely with a well-planned community content calendar.

Product Update

We're Building in the Open

Bug fixes, new website designs, and a public roadmap, all in our September Product Update!

Community Building

3 Big Reasons Why You Need A Community Content Calendar

Community content calendars are the best way to plan and organize upcoming content. It's an absolute must for businesses, and here's why.

Product Update

We’re Reintroducing Our Community Manager

August, for us, has been all about our Community Management Dashboard. Keep reading to learn more about our recent fixes and improvements!

Community Building

4 Strategies to Monetize Your Online Community

Learn how to monetize your online community effectively, without losing sight of your members' experience.

Community Building

Boost Your SEO Rank With Online Communities

If you're looking to grow your business, online communities can provide you with a significant boost in your SEO rank.

Product Update

Mentions, Hashtags, Pinned Posts, and more!

This month, we focused on making Beam.gg a more engageing place. We did this by introducing more social features to our platform.

Community Building

Tips to Keep Your Online Community Safe

In this article, we'll talk about some of the risks you should watch out for, and some tips on how to keep your online community safe.

Community Building

Gamifying the Online Community Experience: Profile Badges

Badges work hand in hand with quests to give your members that sense of achievement and healthy competition.

Community Building

Gamifying the Online Community Experience: Quests

Introduce quests to your online community to keep members active and engaged!

Community Building

Gamifying the Online Community Experience: Upvotes and User Reactions

Beam.gg allows community owners to completely brand their communities with custom reactions!

Product Update

New Month, New Us

Just when you thought you already had all the features you need, we're giving you more! Check out our product updates this month!

Community Building

Gamifying the Online Community Experience: Profile Upgrades

Profile Upgrades are used by members to customize their profile and express themselves within the community.

Community Building

Gamifying the Online Community Experience: XP, Levels, and Ranks

Learn more about how XP Generation, Levels, and Ranks work.

Product Update

Building Our Momentum One Change at a Time

Here's what we've been up to this May. Read all about our Product Hunt Launch, new gamification features, design changes, and more.

Community Building

5 Qualities of a Good Community Manager

If you're one of the many brands and organizations looking for a good community manager, here are the top 5 qualities you should search for.

Community Building

Who are Community Managers

Community managers act as a bridge between a brand and its customers. Read on to learn more about their role in the community.

News and PR

Beam.gg Launches on Product Hunt

Beam.gg is coming to Product Hunt on May 18, 2021! Come and show us some love?

Community Building

What Makes A Great Member Onboarding Experience

Member onboarding is a very important process in community building. Why? Let's find out now!

Community Building

Rise of Online Communities in 2021

Communities are everywhere nowadays. For some people, communities are a place to learn and explore about specific topics or interests.

Community Building

How Gamification Enhances Your Community’s Experience

At its core, gaming is about competition — whether that’s against yourself or other people.

Community Building

Social Networking Groups vs. Online Communities

How are online communities different from social networking groups? Let us help you decide which one to use.

Community Building

Don’t Make These Mistakes In Your Community

Believe it or not, launching your online community is the easiest part of the community-building process. This is what requires work.

Community Building

5 Tips to Build Community Engagement

How do you get members engaged and participating? Read on for 5 tips to build community engagement!

Community Building

How to Promote Your Online Community

Congratulations! You’ve started building your own online community. Now it’s time to start making its presence known to everyone.

Community Building

Tips for Onboarding Customers

Onboarding customers to a new platform can be challenging. Make sure you start strong with these tips from us.

Community Building

Getting Started on Beam.gg

Excited to start building your community? We made you a list of things to prepare to make getting started on Beam.gg easier!

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