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Social media is a fast-growing segment of online interaction in almost all demographics. Everyone from teenagers to senior adults is participating on social media in some fashion. However, there are problems inherent with using large social media sites to interact with other people online. These problems include lack of privacy, topic focus and difficulty with…

Times have changed, and more and more people want to get a point across as quickly as possible. Enter the emoji. No longer just a silly little icon that kids use, the emoji has become a staple in everyday communication for all ages. Many people believe that using them is too unprofessional, but here are…

It is hard to deny the impact that social media has had on the world. It has changed the way that people connect with friends, co-workers, and celebrities. It has also brought attention to several social issues and changed the way legal systems function on a domestic and international level. However, there are flaws that…

One of the most dramatic examples of the power of individuals coming together is crowdfunding. It starts with just a couple of people who have an idea, but no way to financially support its production. From there tens, hundreds, or even thousands of people give just a little, and something amazing comes from the small…

Companies are benefiting from having a branded community attached to their website, according to a University of Michigan-based study. In an article found in online publication Campaign US, called “Study: Branded Communities Boostthe Sales by 20%” by Douglas Quenqua, written on May 6, 2015 – we learn why having a branded community is worth considering.…

Are you looking to develop an online community around your message, product, or service? You could certainly create a closed group on one of the popular social network sites, but what you really need is a custom social network script. You Retain Control of Your Community When you use your own custom social network script, you have the final say regarding who…

Imagine pouring your heart into creating the perfect post – stunning visuals, sharp copy, the works – only for it to disappear into a void. Why? Because it’s not your audience who chooses who sees it; it’s the algorithm. Have you ever noticed that only a tiny sliver of your followers actually sees the content…

Want to run your own crowdfunding platform like Kickstarter or GoFundMe – but on your own website? With SocialEngine, you can try it free for two weeks using our Crowdfunding Plugin. It lets you create a space where people can share their ideas, add photos and videos, and offer rewards just like the big crowdfunding…

So you’ve successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign – congratulations! But now what? How are you supposed to keep your fans engaged while you try to focus on actually completing your project, especially knowing that most crowdfunding projects don’t make their target shipping dates? A custom social community can solve a lot of problems crowdfunding platforms…

There are several ways online community can increase the money you raise with crowdfunding: Lots of people jump into crowd funding just assuming that they have the right idea and network to get to their funding goal easily.  The truth, according to a PC World article (The Crowdfunding Caveat: Most Campaigns Fail) and statistics from…