It’s always a good time to celebrate achievements and highlight positive spaces for women. Here are ten inspirational Australian online communities for women. Adventurous Women The whole world is a playground to the passionate members of Adventurous Women. Together they lay plans to trek the Kokoda Track, discuss female-friendly accommodations and share the best way to… Continue reading 10 inspiring online communities for women
Category: Community Management
5 ways community managers can help prevent cyber bullying
Twenty percent of young Australians aged 8–17 experience cyber bullying. Victims of cyber bullying are at four times the risk of depression and twice as likely to self-harm. Other long-lasting effects include a higher risk of theft, school suspension, binge drinking, and drug use. And, of course, we know cyber bullying can drive young people to suicide.… Continue reading 5 ways community managers can help prevent cyber bullying
7 must-read books and guides for community managers
There’s a lot of reading to do when you’re a community manager. We need to stay on top of a fast-changing digital landscape. We need to be on top of world news. We need to sift through comments and tweets. But what should a community manager read to learn and hone the craft? To get… Continue reading 7 must-read books and guides for community managers
8 ways to engage young adults online
Why do people participate online? How can a community definition inform our behaviour as community managers? Quiip shares their tips for youth engagement, gained from a decade of experience in the online space.
The difference between online & real life community?
There is no longer a clear delineation between what is termed an “online or virtual community” and what is currently defined as “real life community”, posits Simone Inglis.
8 effective tools for community building
What tools can improve your community building efforts? Here are 8 tools from the community management crew at Quiip.
Facebook’s play at peer-to-peer discussion – what does it mean for community managers?
The recent news that Facebook may roll out nested comments is as a long-awaited step towards ‘community’. What does this mean for peer-to-peer relationships and how will it impact community managers?
Risks and online communities: your 5 biggest threats
There are many risks beyond social media crises that are potentially destructive. Building a community is a long-term asset and community managers must understand the risks.
When should you pre-moderate online community content?
In the world of online content moderation there are generally two approaches. Pre-moderation and post-moderation. Post-moderation is generally considered best practice for the majority of community and content types as it instills trust, allows for free-flowing dialogue, and fosters self-governance. So when should you consider pre-moderating content? A recent blog post by Community Manager Philip… Continue reading When should you pre-moderate online community content?
How to deal with a suicide threat in an online community
Online communities play a very real and important role in an increasing number of people’s lives. Communities often form bridges to isolated individuals, be it geographic or social isolation. As taboo as it may be, as a Community Manager you must be prepared to help your community deal with a suicide threat. As with all… Continue reading How to deal with a suicide threat in an online community