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Practical, no-fluff advice on members, money, events, and software, from the team that builds community apps.
Choosing software · 8 min read
Custom community software or an off-the-shelf platform? Compare fit, branding, cost over time, data, and support, and see when each option makes sense.
Read the guideChoosing software · 8 min read
What drives community app cost? Compare DIY, platform, agency, and productized custom options, with a three-year cost example and the hidden costs to plan for.
Read the guideRunning a community · 8 min read
Learn how to start a community from scratch: define its purpose, find your first members, pick a format, run a first event, and know when to formalize.
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Platforms, costs, and how to pick software your community will actually use.
Choosing software · 7 min read
A white label community app puts your brand and domain in front of members, not a vendor's. Learn what it means, what to check, and when to go fully custom.
Read the guideChoosing software · 8 min read
Choosing membership management software for your club? See which core features matter, which extras are worth it, how to compare options, and what to avoid.
Read the guideChoosing software · 8 min read
Looking for a Facebook Groups alternative? Compare chat apps, community platforms, event tools, and your own app, plus how to move members over smoothly.
Read the guideChoosing software · 8 min read
Outgrowing your community chat? Learn the signs, what a WhatsApp group alternative adds, and how to move members to an app while keeping WhatsApp for chat.
Read the guideChoosing software · 7 min read
Planning to build a community app? Answer these 12 questions first, from members, payments, and privacy to budget, data ownership, and support after launch.
Read the guideChoosing software · 8 min read
Community data ownership explained: what you should be able to export, the risks of platform lock-in, questions to ask any vendor, and how to plan an exit.
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Practical guides for run clubs, coworking spaces, associations, alumni networks, and more.
Community types · 8 min read
What a run club app should do: weekly schedules, pace groups, RSVPs, start-line check-in, waivers, fees, streaks, and perks. Plus tips for setting it up.
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What a coworking member app should do: room booking with credits, guest registration, a member directory, events, and perks, alongside your billing tools.
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What association membership software should handle: vetted applications, tiers, renewals, CE tracking, directory, events, job board, voting, and reporting.
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How to build an alumni network platform people actually use: verifying alumni, class years and city chapters, a private directory, mentoring, and events.
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What a sports club management app should handle: junior registrations with guardian consent, fees and renewals, fixtures, availability, and volunteers.
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A practical guide to car club management: memberships, vehicle profiles, convoy sign-ups by skill level, marshals, recovery-gear checklists, and waivers.
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What dive club management software should handle for scuba and freediving clubs: boat seats, certification checks, waivers, gear rental, and buddy pairing.
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A yoga studio community app gives members more than class bookings: challenges, workshops, retreats, content, and memberships alongside your booking tool.
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How to run a mastermind group that lasts: the right size, vetting members, hot seat meetings, accountability, pricing, and simple tools to keep it going.
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What a church community app should do: small groups, events, volunteer rosters, giving into your own account, safeguarding, and ease of use for all ages.
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Nonprofit membership management on a small budget: organize members, donors, and volunteers, collect dues, report to your board, and avoid tool sprawl.
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Choosing a paid community platform? Compare hosted creator platforms with your own app on discovery, fees, branding, and ownership, and know when to switch.
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Onboarding, engagement, pricing, renewals, and the everyday work of running members.
Running a community · 8 min read
Learn how to price a membership: choose a pricing model, set a number from value and costs, design simple tiers, and raise prices without losing members.
Read the guideRunning a community · 8 min read
A step-by-step member onboarding plan: approval, welcome, first action, first event, and a 30-day check-in, with message templates to reduce drop-off.
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24 community engagement ideas that work: events, rituals, recognition, and member-led activities, plus simple ways to measure engagement and avoid burnout.
Read the guideRunning a community · 8 min read
Why members leave and how to keep them: practical ways to reduce membership churn with better first months, renewal reminders, and failed payment fixes.
Read the guideRunning a community · 8 min read
How QR code check-in works at community events: member card codes, scanning, checking membership at the door, live counts, setup steps, and privacy basics.
Read the guideRunning a community · 7 min read
The membership application questions worth asking, with example sets by community type, what to avoid, fair approval criteria, waitlists, and response times.
Read the guideRunning a community · 8 min read
Stop chasing payments. Compare ways to collect membership fees online, choose annual or recurring billing, and automate reminders, receipts, and failed cards.
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