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Effective community management and training are essential for the long-term success of your online customer community. Our expert community managers provide the support, guidance, and training you need to keep your community engaged, active, and growing.
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How Can Community management & training benefit your organization?

Community Support Services

Managing a successful online customer community requires a unique blend of experience, platform expertise, and dedication. Our customer community management and training services provide the support and guidance you need to keep your community thriving, ensuring that it continues to deliver value to your customers and your business.

Our experienced team of community managers will work closely with you to develop and implement a comprehensive management and training plan, offering a range of services to ensure your community's long-term success.
Customer Community Launch Support

Onboarding Support for a Smooth Community Launch

Launching a new online customer community can be challenging, with a steep learning curve for your team. Our experienced community managers provide the support and guidance you need for this critical phase. We'll work closely with your platform project team to ensure a smooth rollout, offering best practices and hands-on assistance to overcome any obstacles. With our expertise and support, you can confidently launch your community and set the stage for long-term success.
Interim Customer Community Management

Maintaining Continuity During Transitions

When a community manager leaves or is promoted internally, it can create a gap that disrupts the flow and progress of your online customer community. Our interim community management services provide the stability and continuity you need during these transitions. We'll supply an experienced community manager to step in and maintain the smooth operation of your community while you search for a permanent replacement. Our interim managers will ensure that your community remains active, engaged, and well-moderated, minimizing disruptions and allowing you to focus on finding the right long-term fit for your team.
Community Manager Training & Support

Community Manager Bootcamp

We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to empower your internal community management team. Our experienced professionals will share best practices, proven strategies, and practical tips to help your team effectively manage and grow your community. From content creation and moderation techniques to engagement tactics and performance analysis, we'll equip your staff with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. As your internal capabilities develop, we'll continue to offer guidance and support, ensuring a smooth transition and long-term success for your community management team.
Guiding You at Every Step

Supporting You at Every Stage of Your Community Journey

From the initial evaluation of customer community platforms to the final stages of community growth and management, we provide comprehensive support throughout your entire customer engagement journey. Our approach covers every critical phase to ensure your online community thrives and delivers value to your business and your customers.
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Community Management Platforms We Work With

Higher Logic

Higher Logic's powerful online community software brings together organizations and people, making real conversations happen.
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Khoros

Khoros is the leading customer engagement platform built to turn siloed knowledge into enterprise value, and customers into contributors
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Salesforce

Salesforce Experience Cloud is a social platform designed to connect and facilitate communication among customers.
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Verint Community

Verint Community (formerly Telligent Community) is a leader in community software for digital marketing and support communities
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Learn the detailed steps around how we help businesses grow successful online communities. We share our top tips and methods to launch, grow and manage communities successfully.
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Client Success Stories in Community Management

From the beginning, our build posed unique challenges; multiple customer communities with competing needs, each requiring distinct branding and heavy customization. But our partnership with Social Edge helped guide us throughout the process to identify limitations and find creative solutions. The team from Social Edge was critical to ensuring the successful implementation of our Jive instance.
Beetna Kim Baird
Wiley
Here at Pearson we felt it was time to shake things up in our Neo community. And the shake up came in the shape of this beautiful tile from the team at Social Edge Consulting.
Kim England
Pearson
We accelerated our timeline for launch and were able to accomplish this thanks to the quick support of the Verint Community team and Social Edge Consulting. As of April 21, the community has grown to over 650 engaged members sharing much-needed credible resources and best practices to help navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage anyone in the early childhood field to join our growing community.
Colleen Murphy
Early Childhood Connector

Drive Community Growth with Skilled Management & Training

Partner with our community managers to gain the support and training you need to drive participation, build meaningful connections, and achieve your community goals. Whether you need help with day-to-day operations, engagement initiatives, or interim management, we're here to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Community Management

What is the meaning of community management?

Community management refers to the process of building, nurturing, and maintaining relationships within an online or offline community. It involves overseeing communication, fostering engagement, moderating discussions, addressing member concerns, and creating a positive environment where members can connect, collaborate, and share knowledge.

What are the 4 pillars of community management?

The 4 pillars of community management are:
• Engagement: Encouraging active participation and fostering conversations among community members.
• Moderation: Ensuring a safe and positive environment by enforcing community guidelines and addressing inappropriate behavior.
• Content Creation: Providing relevant, valuable content that keeps members engaged and informed.
• Measurement: Tracking community metrics like engagement levels, user activity, and growth to assess the community's health and identify areas for improvement.

What do community managers do?

Community managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an online or offline community. They engage with members, create and share content, moderate discussions, enforce guidelines, and address member issues. They also track engagement metrics, gather feedback, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure the community aligns with business goals.

What is the first step of creating an online community management strategy?

The first step in creating an online community management strategy is defining the community’s purpose and objectives. This involves understanding the goals for the community, identifying the target audience, and establishing the key outcomes the community should achieve, such as member engagement, support, or knowledge sharing.

How do you manage an online community?

Managing an online community involves actively engaging with members, moderating content and interactions, and fostering a sense of belonging and trust. Regularly update content to keep the community active, respond promptly to member inquiries, and enforce community guidelines to maintain a positive atmosphere. Utilize analytics to track community activity and engagement, and gather feedback to improve the overall experience. Consistent communication, transparency, and support are essential for long-term success in managing an online community.