Author: James

  • Comment Editing Live on SocialEngine Cloud

    We’re happy to announce the Comment Editing feature is now live on SocialEngine Cloud. Comment editing allows users to edit the comments and attachments placed as comments within SocialEngine Cloud. The default for comment editing is never. Activate this new functionality on your site site today. Two New Admin Features Go to: Admin Control Panel->Settings->Comments Allow […]

  • July 2015 Keeping it Rolling Update

    July was a month of major strides and setting us up for a really productive August. Highlights from July SocialEngine PHP On the heels of our Ning Import script we have begun reaching out to Ning Experts for feedback and helping customers set up SocialEngine communities as a Ning alternative. If you’re interested in swathing […]

  • Migrate your Ning 2.0 Community to SocialEngine PHP

    Migrate your Ning 2.0 Community to SocialEngine PHP

    When you host your community with SocialEngine, you gain access to a powerful platform with awesome features and extensive customizability. You’ll be amazed at the amount of things you can accomplish with minimal effort and at a much lower cost. Want to see for yourself? Take advantage of our new and improved Ning to SocialEngine […]

  • The Undeniable Proof of Groups & Custom Social Networks

    The Undeniable Proof of Groups & Custom Social Networks

    People naturally come together in groups for a variety of reasons. With the explosion of social media sites, people around the world are finding more and more reasons to form groups around a particular interest. SCIENTIFIC PROOF It’s long been known that people form groups. Last year, Kurt Gray of the University of North Carolina at […]

  • SocialEngine June 2015 Keeping it Rolling Update

    We stepped up in June that’s for sure. I’d like to personally acknowledge the entire team’s hard work and efforts to drive this company into the future. We’re looking forward to strong second half of the year, one that will have a profound impact on the company. Here’s the June worked completed: PHP Released a new […]

  • Branded Communities and Customer Connections

    Branded Communities and Customer Connections

    People have so many ways to access information making it excruciatingly difficult for a brand to hold anyone’s attention.   Which means connecting with people where it matters most is the real balance in a brand’s effort to stay authentic, but remain in front and relevant to the those who matter. Companies using branded communities have an opportunity to create […]

  • Interest-Based Communities vs Social Networks = TKO

    Interest-Based Communities vs Social Networks = TKO

    Life is best spent with those you love and those who share your same interests and passions. The funny thing is, sometimes those two crowds are substantially different. Where Social Communities Fall Short Social-based communities have limitations. For the most part, individuals in these online communities find themselves connected to people with whom they are already acquainted, […]

  • May 2015 Keeping It Rolling Update

    We couldn’t resist taking advantage of the beautiful weather on Mike’s birthday, so we had a successful disc golf outing. Play was so competitive, no one thought of snapping a photo. In the meantime enjoy a picture of a bunch of discs: Here’s what we focused on and accomplished in May: SocialEngine Cloud Cloud received […]

  • Build Your Own Interest-Based Online Community

    Build Your Own Interest-Based Online Community

      Forbes Magazine recently published an article titled, “Are Interest-Based Networks the Way of the Future?” Writer Drew Hendricks explored the idea that people naturally come together and prefer to be with others with whom they have something in common.   “Today, our tribes are often found online. These are the sites where we gather, share information, […]

  • Five Reasons to Start a Branded Community

    Five Reasons to Start a Branded Community

    Milllenials and Generation Z have forced many marketers and business owners to realize just how powerful branded communities are as a business strategy. Because these generations grew up with social media and the internet, they expect more meaningful relationships with the companies they chose to buy products from. Though a select few brands have enjoyed brand […]