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Hi, We used to be able to use Badgify for automatic participation badges for comments in some of our posts. We used this a lot for our engagement content/gamification. When we switched to custom post pages, we're not seeing this option? Is this addon not available anymore for custom pages, just like Polls? We've been…
Hello there, I'm wondering if there is a way that we could change this label to something else or remove it completely. We really like the new feature where accepted answers get separated from the rest but for our type of our community we would prefer to use some other label for the "rejected answers" or only show the…
As a community manager, you’re often asked to have your members do a lot of different things. Q&A, feedback, ideation, testing, use cases, customer stories - the list goes on and on. Before you know it, your community home page ends up looking like Times Square complete with billboards and flashing lights. This quickly…
Hey Success Community! 👋 Spring is finally starting to appear, although so far with more rain than sunshine up here. Hopefully that means we're in store for lots of spring blooms very soon! Let's take a look at what's been happening in the Success Community this month: 🧭 Community Strategy 🎯 Customer Showcase March 2025:…
Hi hi! We're testing out the different features of CMD - when testing from a Member account, Reports + Escalations work as expected. However I had my moderator try some things from her Admin account: I have an automation rule set up to Escalate reports with a specific Reason. This did not Escalate when I test reported HER…
Hi everyone, I wanted to hear if anyone is willing to share how you handle requests from users who want to delete their community accounts? The way we currently deal with this, is by having users comment in a specific discussion letting us know they want their account deleted. Then one of our community managers or…
Hey Vanilla friends 👋 In case you missed our recent SEO webinar, we've got the recording 🎥 posted below for you! Please let us know if you have any questions. Generative Engine Optimization? AIOs? The end of search as we know it? 2025 promises to be a long, strange year for SEO. If you’re wondering how to survive it,…
Gamification. Great when it works, but getting it there can be a bit of trial and error as you work to understand what motivates your audience. I am always amazed when one of my community members responds to a new rank or badge notification (and I almost always get someone!) I love using ranks to grant different…
Creating a super user program can be one of the most impactful strategies your implement - a strong team of community members who are given a focus and utilized in a way that strengthens your community value. But how do you set them up for success? I know that in our Vanilla Success Community, we have an early adopter…
Hello Vanilla Success Community! We're Brandon and Malachi (@borme & @Hopoatem ), and we manage the Awardco Community, a space for clients of our employee recognition software. We're excited to share how our Client Steering Committee has been a game-changer for our community's implementation and launch. We believe our…
Hi everyone, I’m excited to share that Higher Logic has launched a new podcast, “Power of Connection,” and I’ll be your host! In each episode, I sit down with business and community leaders who’ve seen firsthand how online communities can create stronger connections with customers. Get practical tips, new ideas, and real…
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⭐️ Got something cool to share? Have a victory in your community and want to show off your accomplishments with fellow community builders? 🙋 Got questions? Bring your community, tactical and random questions and get answers from peers and Vanilla experts! 🗓 Join our very own @Shannon Hudebine and @achase, and a group of…
⭐️ Got something cool to share? Have a victory in your community and want to show off your accomplishments with fellow community builders? 🙋 Got questions? Bring your community, tactical and random questions and get answers from peers and Vanilla experts! 🗓 Join our very own @KevinM and @Erik Veenhuizen, and a group of…
Our newest Community Showcase is now live! Brandon and Malachi from Awardco are telling us all about their Client Steering Committee, and how it benefits both their customers and internal teams. Check it out!
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Hey Vanilla Friends 👋 Welcome back to our new monthly metrics program. In case you missed our earlier installments, you can see them here. For a while now we've had many people asking for some kind of reference for their community metrics. Many of you want to know how your community compares to other Vanilla Customers.…
Everyone loves video content. It's eye catching, easy to consume and can help drive engagement in your community. We know it's easy to copy and paste a URL into a discussion today but how can you showcase your video content on your community homepage? 🧐 It's actually incredibly easy. Most companies and organizations have…
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Here’s how we use Higher Logic Vanilla to manage product feedback from our customer community,... The post We Implemented 120+ Product Ideas From Our Customer Community—Here’s What That Looks Like appeared first on Higher Logic.
A company decides it’s finally time to build an online community. They buy the software,... The post What It Takes to Be a Great Community Manager with Izzy Neis appeared first on Higher Logic.
It’s a common issue for many organizations—leaning on the same handful of enthusiastic customer advocates... The post Customer Advocates Are Everywhere—You Just Have to Know Where to Look appeared first on Higher Logic.
Proving the value of your online community isn’t always straightforward. You know your community contributes... The post How to Measure the ROI of Community Engagement: A Guide appeared first on Higher Logic.
Every support team faces the same challenge: too many tickets, not enough time. When customers... The post Ticket Deflection Metrics: How to Prove Your Community Saves Money appeared first on Higher Logic.
