Pin custom fields & posts in the feed
With the last update, we introduced automatic notification of new posts for members. The result: more reach, more activity and more interaction in thousands of communities.
We are now expanding the ways in which communities can design themselves. The new user-defined fields make coapp even more flexible.
In detail:
🎢 More range. More activity. More interaction.
Since the introduction of notifications for new posts (which we announced by email on October 1), we have seen significantly more activity and interaction across all communities.
✨ User-defined fields
With the user-defined fields, you as the admin have full control over what information is recorded or displayed. You can select the appropriate data type for each field - from free text to multiple selection.
The following examples show how versatile user-defined fields can be:
Text field: e.g. "Favorite book" or "Job description"
Number field: e.g. "Number of employees" or "Identification number"
Date field: e.g. "Date of accession"
Yes/No field: e.g. "Newsletter subscribed"
Selection field: e.g. "Network me with" - investors, startups, coaches
Multiple selection: e.g. "Interests" or "Skills"
This function allows you to manage all member data in one central location - so you can dispense with separate CRMs, lists and documents.
It also forms the basis for many new, powerful Features that will become available to both admins and the community in the coming months.
You can find more details in the help article
👀 New profile interface
We have also revised the profile management in the Manage area to accommodate the new user-defined fields. The layout now offers more space and a better overview, so that additional information is visible at a glance.
Pin posts in the feed!
from now on you can pin posts in the feed! - perfect for announcements, events or welcome posts!
To pin: Simply click on the three dots at the top right of the post and select "Pin".
The function is for Professional and Business plans available.
You can find more details in the help article
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