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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…

Crowdfunding is a fantastic way to build buzz around your start-up, art project or social cause. But what happens when that campaign is over? It’s often difficult to keep the momentum going in the lag between raising money and fulfilling your project goals. Customer Social Networks Drive Engagement You don’t actually own your backer list…

The best way to collaborate is with community. In the world of crowdfunding and online connectivity, community can be defined as any group of people who share your passion, hobby or vision enough that they are willing to open their wallet and chip in. In other words they are willing to “show you the money.…

Forbes Magazine recently published an article titled, “Are Interest-Based Networks the Way of the Future?” Writer Drew Hendricks explored the idea that people naturally come together and prefer to be with others with whom they have something in common. “Today, our tribes are often found online. These are the sites where we gather, share information, discuss…

Milllenials and Generation Z have forced many marketers and business owners to realize just how powerful branded communities are as a business strategy. Because these generations grew up with social media and the internet, they expect more meaningful relationships with the companies they choose to buy products from. Though a select few brands have enjoyed brand…