SocialEngine - Community Software

How to Manage User Frustrations in Online Communities

When you build a successful online community, there will be a few roadblocks. One ongoing issue to prepare for is user frustrations within your community. When users find bugs, glitches, or missing features, they are quick to point fingers and demand solutions. As long as you’re on top of your communications, you can reassure community…

SocialEngine 4.9 Release

SocialEngine 4.9 Release!

It is finally here! Our SocialEngine team is so pleased to announce the release of SocialEngine Self-Hosted 4.9! We have been working so hard for a very long time to bring you some great new features, improvements, bug fixes, and updates. You’ll enjoy a beautiful responsive theme, an improved UI, new social sharing features, Self-Hosted…

SocialEngine - Community Software

When to Upgrade Your Customized Site

SocialEngine, as with most software, periodically releases new versions. These version releases can range from small quick patches for bugs all the way up to full version updates with new features.  If you’ve customized your SocialEngine websites in order to have a unique site that matches your vision, you may be asking “when should I…

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4 Tips to Welcome New Community Members

Creating a successful online community requires you to wear many hats. Welcoming newcomers is arguably one of the most important roles you’ll take on. First impressions happen quickly.Use these tips to make sure your new members don’t turn around and walk out the door as soon as they join. 1. Send a welcome email campaign…

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3 Hidden Benefits of a Branded Community

Branded communities are on the rise. They provide a wealth of benefits both to consumers and brands by starting an open dialogue. In other words, they’re invaluable to your brand’s growth. But beyond the basic benefits of chatting face-to-face with loyal consumers, there are a few lesser-known reasons to build your own branded community. Here…

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3 Common Myths About Branded Communities

Branded communities are your new best friend. They’re the hot trend right now and they’re not going away anytime soon. With a captive target audience, brand cheerleaders all around, and the most beneficial feedback group you can imagine, it’s no wonder branded communities are so popular. In order to get the most out of yours,…

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3 Reasons Why Branded Communities Have the Upper Hand

Looking to connect with your audience in a more meaningful way? Branded communities are your next investment. There are a few no-brainer reasons to join the numerous brands that curate their audience through branded communities. With a little work upfront, you’ll hold the power of targeted advertising, consistent leads, and catered feedback in your hands.…

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4.9 Pre-Release Discount!

Hello! We’ve got news about something you’ve been waiting for. No, it’s not the giraffe’s delivery. What a compelling video, right? Our news is about our 4.9 release! We are thrilled to have this coming so soon. Our development team is all hopped up on coffee and burning up keyboards getting things just right. We’re…

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Top 3 Effective Reasons to Start a Private Custom Social Network

Did you know that according to some estimates, the average city-dwelling person can be exposed to as many as 5,000 advertisements in a single day? Being memorable is important. For this reason, marketing and branding experts are always looking for emotional triggers to implement into their campaigns. One of the most powerful emotional triggers is…

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A Private Custom Social Network Makes CRM Easy and More Effective

When the average person thinks of a social network, they think of their favorite personal platforms like Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Pinterest, etc. When business owners think of social networks, they think of how they can use the platforms to generate sales and attract customers. However, savvy business owners are realizing that there’s more to…