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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…
Ranks/Ranking is an essential part of gamification. Ranks are used to see who is actively participating in the community either by sharing content, submitting or answering questions, submitting or voting for ideas, etc. Ranks can drive engagement as well as lend credibility to users and their posts. No wonder we get…
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Every community has a handful of members who consistently step up by answering questions, sharing knowledge, welcoming newcomers, and modeling the behaviors you want others to follow. A powerful way to strengthen your community is to formally recognize these standout contributors as leaders. ❓️Why this matters Elevating…
When you build a landing page for your community, you’re making your best guess about what members need most, kind of like bundling up before stepping outside. You think you know what will keep everyone warm and engaged, but you won’t really know until you see how people move through the space. That’s where heat maps bring…
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