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If the word “API” makes your brain quietly back away like it just saw a command line prompt, this one’s for you. You do not need to be a developer to understand what APIs are or to use them to make your life easier. Today’s goal is simple: no code, no jargon, just enough clarity that “API” stops feeling like a scary…
Hi all, I'm looking into adding a product idea section to our community. We're using our community as part of our scaled CS motion. So basically this would give customers in that segment a way to surface feature requests since the traditional way would be directly to a CSM. I'm curious how other teams manage these…
Reactions turn quiet readers into active participants with one click to say “this helped,” “insightful,” or “🎉 awesome!” Without even typing a reply, members can elevate the best content, guide others to answers, and fuel your engagement flywheel. Why use Reactions Think of Reactions as your community’s high‑five. They…
When I joined Glean in January, the Glean community was entirely housed within Slack. We had just purchased a new community tool, Higher Logic Vanilla but had not begun the implementation process. Our goal? Launch our customer community, the Gleaniverse, at our first-ever user conference, Glean:GO, on May 20th. That meant…
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…
Hi, I'm using the featured collection widget on my homepage, but I'm having difficulty ordering it how I like. I want a specific discussion at the top of the collection however as much as I try ( adding it first then the others, or adding it last) it doesnt want to do it. It would be great if it had the drag and drop…
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Hey Vanilla friends! Happy February - hopefully you're all feeling motivated by some of the incredible feats from the Winter Olympics and ready to get out and try something new! ☝️ how I feel anytime I'm convinced to go skiing, anyone else? Let's take a look at what's been happening in the Success Community this month: 🍦…
You can’t put your feet on the ground until you’ve touched the sky. This was hanging in my hotel lobby in NYC while I’m here for CMA. Great event. Why did that image stop me? Because it reminded me that change is not easy. It’s freaking hard. Reaching for the sky is tiring, frustrating, and can just drain the life out of…
Hey Vanilla friends 👋 We're very excited to you all to a great webinar series that our own @Nicole has been running. This interactive session is open to everyone — whether you're a Vanilla customer or just part of the broader community world. Curious how other community pros are actually using AI? Wondering what’s working,…
The Problem with Scattered Moderator Tools Your moderators are busy people. When something needs attention, they shouldn't have to hunt through the dashboard, remember URLs, or ask you where to find things. A dedicated moderator hub — a single page visible only to your mod team — gives them a home base where they can…
“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.
