How to Build a Community Website?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the duties you have towards managing your community?
And on top of that, you have to create a community website.
🤦🏻🤦♀️🤦♂️, I thought it was simple.
Well, what if I tell you that creating a community website is simpler than filling a form?
Yes, I am not kidding.
You do not need to learn any programming. Or use a drag and drop builder. Or even ask a friend to do it for you.
I mean, who understands your community better than yourself.
You already know:
- Where your community could flourish
- Who is your targetted community members
- What kind of events you will be hosting in your community
Just fill information in a form online and your community page is ready to share.
Don't believe me?
Look at this awesome community page:
Build amazing communities with Odd Circles
Odd Circles is a platform purpose-built for professional groups, networks and communities to connect, communicate and collaborate.
We’re passionate about helping community creators grow communities of expertise of the highest quality, integrity and value.
We protect your privacy and believe in high standards of:
User experience — simple, elegant design; no adverts; mobile-first; service and world-class support.
Professional conduct — moderation features; professional profiles, so users are `present` and accountable; audit trail of conversations.
Data protection — no personal data to third parties; no ads; privacy by design; GDPR compliance; you control your data.
Well you can say why should I use Odd Circles?
What about LinkedIn?
Fine for recruiters, jobseekers and sales.
But lots of ads, lots of noise, big and bland.
When was the last time you got value out of a LinkedIn group?
Facebook Groups?
Surrender control, ownership, data value…
…every user click, like, comment or message provides Facebook with more and more data for behavioural targeting and ads.
How private and professional does that feel?
Why not use WhatsApp?
Apart from the fact, it isn’t legal for professional use?
The lack of profiles, poor search, no separation of work/personal life, no threading, poor privacy, can’t edit/delete messages, no admin features for businesses to manage groups etc. etc.
If it’s for professional use, it’s very risky to use WhatsApp.
How about Slack, then?
Slack is designed for workflow collaboration in teams, not networks or communities. It is about productivity and utility, not connection.
Slack’s pricing model makes it very expensive for communities.
Many find Slack overly complex, overwhelming or impersonal.
