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Community First Era.

Deep dives, strategic guides, and technical breakdowns on building organic communities that last. Zero fluff, 100% actionable.

Strategy
Strategy

The ROI of Community: Pitching to your CFO

Community isn't a cost center. It's a retention engine. Here is the math behind support savings and organic acquisition.

Dec 28, 2025 6 min read
Growth
Growth

5 Onboarding Emails That Actually Convert

Stop sending generic "Welcome" emails. Use these psychology-backed templates to drive immediate action.

Dec 15, 2025 4 min read
Technical
Technical

Migrating from Circle to Jatra: A Checklist

Moving platforms is scary. We made a step-by-step technical checklist to ensure zero data loss.

Dec 10, 2025 12 min read

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Case Study
Case Study

How 'IndieHackers' Scaled Moderation

A deep dive into the automated moderation rules that keep communities healthy at scale.

Nov 22, 2025 8 min read
Engagement
Engagement

Gamification That Isn't Cringe

Badges and points can work, if you do them right. Here is the psychology of intrinsic motivation.

Nov 10, 2025 5 min read
Strategy
Strategy

Why We Moved Off Discord

The ephemeral nature of chat was killing our SEO. Here is why we switched to a structured platform.

Oct 28, 2025 7 min read
Design
Design

Designing for Serendipity

How to layout your community categories to encourage cross-pollination of ideas.

Oct 15, 2025 6 min read
Monetization
Monetization

The Membership Economy 2.0

Transitioning your community from free-for-all to a paid, high-value membership model.

Oct 02, 2025 9 min read
Management
Management

Hiring Your First Community Manager

The skills you think you need vs the skills they actually need. A hiring guide for founders.

Sep 25, 2025 5 min read