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Hi all! Super User programs are one of those areas that we should all be looking at, but seem to fall towards the bottom half of our to-do list. For those that have at least started a program, what is the biggest impact you are seeing? For those that haven't, what would you hope to see with a program in place? Would love…
Hi everyone! We just signed a contract with HL Vanilla at the end of the year and will be migrating over by mid-year. We're also currently Influitive customers and are likely looking to migrate off that platform. I know SlapFive has an integration with Vanilla, and Base can integrate as well. Would love to hear from anyone…
I am trying to find percentage of returning users to our community? Is there a way we can calculate that in HL Vanilla? We would like to introduce gamification program in an effort to increase engagement and improve retention. I was wondering how can we calculate the success of the program. I would appreciate any advice…
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Hi everyone! I wanted to share a bit about my journey customising our community on Higher Logic Vanilla without developer resources in case it's interesting and why I believe it’s something anyone can try. Some context Over the years, I’ve been part of small community teams that didn’t always have the luxury of in-house…
Hello Vanilla Community! We're thrilled to announce that Higher Logic Vanilla is embarking on an exciting journey to enhance our hosting infrastructure by migrating to AWS, a cutting-edge cloud platform. This move represents a significant upgrade from our previous provider, Vexxhost, allowing us to deliver an even better…
Building a strategy help encourage your members to move from content consumer to super user is a great investment of time. But some of the methods we use work better than others. I would love to hear some of the things you are doing to nurture your users successfully, or if there are certain points in the process that you…
Hey Everyone! Happy Tip Tuesday! I recently had a conversation with some friends inquiring on what does it take to be a Community Manager. Is it simply just about posting content & banning unfavorable behavior? Answer: No. It's much more than that. Being a Community Manager requires embodying a blend of technical,…
“This is a super nuanced topic that always raises people’s hackles.” That’s how longtime community... The post Where Should Your Community Live? Weighing Social vs. Owned Platforms appeared first on Higher Logic.
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.