In our increasingly connected world, communities local clubs, social groups, hobby meetups, RWAs, fitness groups are thriving more than ever. But behind the scenes, the people organising these communities often deal with a heavy load: juggling registrations, payments, communications, event planning, follow-ups, and more. Here are some of the...
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Managing a community of over 1,000 members is both rewarding and challenging. While it brings vibrancy and growth, it can also lead to burnout if not managed carefully. With the right strategy, structure, and tools such as Pinch you can scale efficiently, maintain community happiness, and preserve your own energy....
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Let’s be honest: your community events should feel like a great dinner party, not a mandatory corporate seminar. If your last meetup was an awkward silence broken only by the sound of free pizza being chewed, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t your logistics; it’s your philosophy. Too many...
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In the world of community management, it’s easy to obsess over large numbers. We’ve all been there: celebrating 10,000 members or 500 new sign-ups this month. But here is the uncomfortable truth: Member Count is often a vanity metric. A large, silent group is far less valuable than a...
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Community building isn’t just about filling Discord servers or Slack channels with thousands of members. It’s about creating spaces where people genuinely want to show up, contribute, and stay. After spending weeks analyzing community strategies from industry leaders like World of Women, a16z, ETHGlobal, and countless grassroots communities, I’ve...
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The algorithm changed again last Tuesday. By Friday, half your reach vanished. Sound familiar? Here’s what nobody tells you about the creator economy in 2025: the game has fundamentally shifted. While everyone’s still obsessing over viral moments and follower counts, the smartest creators have quietly moved on to something...
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Let’s be honest: most community events suck. You know the ones. Half-empty Zoom calls with awkward silences, IRL meetups where people just show up for the free pizza, or networking nights that feel like speed dating but somehow worse. And if you’re the organizer, the pain is double. You...
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about why some communities feel like home while others feel like… LinkedIn group chats with extra emojis. You know, the ones that talk about “family vibes” in announcements but don’t even remember your name two days later. Everyone’s obsessed with scale. dashboards, metrics but the...
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Managing an online community isn’t just about starting conversations-it’s about creating a safe, engaging, and thriving digital space where members feel valued. For community managers, balancing moderation and growth can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it becomes the foundation of long-term success. This playbook brings together the...
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Turning Ideas Into Real Connections Every thriving community reaches a point where online conversations alone aren’t enough. The natural next step is a community meetup – an opportunity to bring members together, face-to-face (or virtually), to deepen relationships. For community builders and managers, hosting that first meetup can feel...
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