Ditching Facebook Groups for a More Powerful, Private Forum

For many course creators and business owners, building an engaged community is essential. Yet, Facebook groups can be unpredictable - users may be distracted by endless scrolling, and you don’t always control access. With Simplero’s recently revamped Community feature, you now have a private, secure space that truly belongs to you.

In this post, we’ll explore three proven ways to foster an active Simplero Community and why making the switch from Facebook groups can transform your member engagement.

Ready? Let's go!

1. Consistency is Key: Keep Your Simplero Forum Active

An engaged community starts with an engaged leader (that's you!). In Simplero Communities, your regular presence will make all the difference.

• Regular Posting and Interactions: Just as scrolling on Facebook has become a habit, encourage your members to adopt a similar routine in your forum. Consistently posting, replying, and commenting not only builds trust but also sets the tone for vibrant discussions.
• Simplero’s New Social Experience: The updated interface now resembles popular social media platforms, making it easier for members to transition from Facebook. Plus, with the new Simplero app (and upcoming push notifications), staying connected has never been simpler (oh!).

2. Incentivise with Points & Prizes

Motivating your community through rewards is a game changer for increasing engagement.

• Utilise Simplero’s Points Feature: Award points for actions like completing lessons, engaging in posts, or attending live calls.
• Monthly Prizes and Leaderboards: Celebrate top contributors by recognising them in a leaderboard within the new Community Experience. Export a CSV report each month to track engagement and distribute prizes, turning routine participation into a fun competition!

3. Drive Engagement with Weekly Roundup Emails

Keep the conversation going even when your members aren’t online.

• Weekly Digest: Send a Sunday evening roundup that highlights key discussions and posts from the past week. This not only reminds members of the valuable content in your Simplero Forum but also sparks further conversations.
• Call-to-Action: Include direct links to specific posts and encourage feedback. Remind your members that active participation translates into points - and prizes!

Bonus Tip: Use Automation to Re-Engage Inactive Members

If a member hasn’t logged in for a while, a little nudge can go a long way.

• Automated Engagement Triggers: Set up automations that invite inactive users back to the community. One of our clients experienced over a 400% increase in engagement after transitioning from a Facebook group to a Simplero Community. At the last check, 101 out of 110 members logged in within the past month - compared to only 42 before the switch.

Why Simplero Communities Outshine Facebook Groups

• Ownership and Security: Unlike Facebook, your community on Simplero is entirely under your control, without the risk of platform changes affecting your access.
• Focused Environment: With fewer distractions and a design that mimics popular social media but remains centred on your content, members are more likely to engage deeply.
• Growing with Your Business: As Simplero continues to add features - like push notifications to the app - the potential for increasing member engagement grows even further.

Ready to Transform Your Simplero Experience?

If you’re excited about creating a thriving, engaged community inside Simplero, why not take your skills even further? Join my Hybrid Membership today and unlock exclusive strategies, hands-on tutorials, and insider tips on maximising every aspect of your Simplero account.

Learn how to effectively manage your communities, drive member engagement, and truly make your business soar - all in one place. Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your online presence and leave Facebook groups behind for good!

Switching from Facebook groups to Simplero Communities can revolutionise how you interact with your audience. By being consistent, incentivising engagement through points and prizes, and keeping members informed with weekly roundups (plus a little automation magic), you’re well on your way to creating a thriving, engaged community.

Make the move today and see how Simplero can help you take full control of your online community while dramatically increasing member engagement!